Ötztal Haute Route with Wildspitze (3,774m)

5 days, 4 participants, level 2
Level
    On the way on the Ötztal Haute Route - On some steep passages the skis are put on the backpack. Or they stay in the ski depot, as on the final ascent to the Wildspitze.
    The perfect turn. You can practice and train it on the many, many downhill meters on the Ötztal Haute Route. The state-certified ski instructor Max can already...

One of the best ski crossings of the Alps

Similaun (3,599 m), Weißkugel (3,739 m) and Wildspitze (3,774 m) are among the highest peaks in Tyrol. And what's more: they can be skied side by side in a unique ski traverse. High alpine crossings, extensive glaciers and fantastic ski terrain await you in between. For this outstanding ski crossing, you should bring ski touring experience and a good level of fitness for the climbs of up to 1,200 meters in altitude. Of course, you will be carrying a rucksack weighing approx. 8-10 kg.
The selected bases are also Similaun hut, Hochjochhospitz and Vernagthütte (see below for changes for 2025) fit the bill: they are particularly hospitable and spoil you with the best Tyrolean cuisine after a busy day.
Overall, the Ötztal Haute Route is considered one of the best ski crossings in the Alps for experienced ski tourers. The Ötztal Haute Route is also an ideal, albeit shorter, test piece for the original Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt.

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Program and schedule

  • Mountain guide with the appropriate qualifications
  •  4x overnight stay
  • Rich breakfast
  • Multi-course dinner menu
  • Emergency equipment (Ortovox avalanche transceiver, avalanche shovel and probe, on loan)
  • Edelrid glacier equipment (rope harness, ice axe, crampons, carabiners)
  • Free participation in our online training: Snow and avalanche awareness (1 h)

Additional costs

  • Arrival
  • Snacks, drinks

Day 1 Ascent to the Similaun hut (3,017 m)

Day 2 From the Similaun (3,599 m) via the Hauslabjoch to the Hochjochhospiz (2,413 m)

Day 3 Over the Weißkugel (3,739 m) to the Hochjochhospiz (2,413 m)

Day 4 Ascent to the Fluchtkogel (3,500 m) and another descent to the Hochjochhospitz. (2.413m)

Day 5 Ascent to the Ötztaler Wildspitze (3,774 m), dream descent to Vent (1,890 m). 

!The Vernagthütte is closed due to renovation work in the 2024/2025 season. 

 

Note on program changes: 

All courses and guided tours are conscientiously organized and carried out in accordance with the safety standards of the Vivalpin Mountain and Ski School with qualified specialists (e.g. mountain and ski guides, mountain hiking guides, etc.). The provisional tour program may be adjusted for safety-related reasons, such as bad weather, dangerous conditions, unforeseen natural events or inadequate conditions of the participants. The final program will be decided by the guide on site.

Good skiing skills in any snow and terrain, experience in ski touring, mastery of the kick/tip turn technique, good physical condition for 1,200 m ascent or 5 h ascent

"The Ötztal Haute Route is the perfect ski crossing. You start at an altitude of 1,900 m in a winter wonderland with fantastic peaks and unique descents. The difficulties as well as the technical and fitness requirements are kept within limits."

Daniel Wittmann
State-certified mountain and ski guide
since 2003 with VIVALPIN  

4 TN

Meeting point on the first day of the course at 09:00 am in Vent at the chairlift parking lot

High mountain bases of the Alpine Club with multi-bed rooms and limited comfort

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