Alpine tour
WEISSKUGEL
Normal route (AD-, II, 40°)
Südtirolalpin
IFMGA certified mountain and ski guides
South Tyrolean Mountain and Ski Guides Association
Email suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Price from:
€750
for 1 person · lower price per person from 2 participants
Duration:
2 days
Weißkugel – Normal route
A superb glaciated peak above the Matschertal
3,738 m · Difficulty AD-, II, 40° · 2 days · Ötztal Alps
The Weißkugel is one of the most beautiful and highest summits in South Tyrol and the entire Eastern Alps. The ascent from the unspoilt Matschertal leads through forests up into the high-alpine landscape where the Oberetteshütte stands at 2,677 metres.
The hut is run with great love, is very comfortable and cosy, and the food is sensational. The ascent of the Weißkugel the next morning is varied: besides impressive glacier expanses it offers a steeper firn slope, the so-called Matscher Wandl, and, as a grand finale, a short but beautiful summit ridge that is a joy to climb. This tour definitely ranks among the most impressive and scenic alpine tours in the Eastern Alps.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- Complete organisation and guiding by an IFMGA certified mountain and ski guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs for participants:
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Night in the Oberetteshütte with half board (approx. €60)
- Expenses (overnight stay) for the mountain guide
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per item)
Facts
Location:
Ötztal Alps
Best time of year:
June - September
Duration:
2 days
Meeting point:
Glieshof car park at the head of the Matschertal
Requirements
Requirements:
- Confident walking in crampons
- Good fitness for a strenuous summit day with ascent and long descent (approx. 1,350 m of ascent on summit day)
PRICE
Participants:
max. 3 people
Price from
€750
for 1 person · lower price per person from 2 participants
PROGRAMME
Day 1: Approach to the hut
We meet either at the starting point of this alpine tour at the Glieshof at the head of the Matschertal in the early afternoon, or directly at the Oberetteshütte in the late afternoon. From the Glieshof the Oberetteshütte can be reached in about 3 hours.
Walking time: 3 h | ↑ 850 m
⌂ Oberetteshütte (2,677 m)
Day 2: Summit of the Weißkugel
On the second day, after a tasty breakfast, we set off early towards the summit. From the Oberetteshütte we follow the well-marked path towards the small lake at 3,000 metres. From here a path leads us a little way down onto the lower reaches of the Matscher Ferner. Across this impressive glacier, made quite spectacular by its many crevasses, we continue towards the Hintereisjoch and up the Matscher Wandl, a short steep flank, to the start of the final rock ridge. Along the ridge we reach the summit with some beautiful and exposed but not difficult ridge climbing. The summit of the Weißkugel is a great panoramic peak, as we will hopefully see for ourselves in good weather. We return the same way back to the Glieshof.
Total time: 8.5 h | ↑ 1,350 m | ↓ 2,200 m | Difficulty: AD-, II, 40°
Any changes to the programme that may become necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, availability of accommodation, etc.) are always made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
What do I need to bring for the Weißkugel?
For the Weißkugel you should have good fitness for two long days and be sure-footed in alpine terrain. Experience on an alpine tour and walking in crampons is very useful for this tour.
Where do we stay overnight on the tour?
We spend the night at the Oberetteshütte in the Matschertal. It is the ideal base for summit day on the Weißkugel and is considered particularly cosy – and not without reason.
What equipment do I need?
Above all, you need suitable alpine touring equipment and sturdy mountaineering boots for the tour. You will receive the detailed packing list with your confirmation email. Any missing equipment can be rented from Südtirolalpin for a small wear-and-tear fee.
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