Ötztal Haute Route with Wildspitze (3,774m)
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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You can find even more exciting alpine tours here!
- to the 3,774 meter high Wildspitze
- to the 3,789 meter high Großglockner
- to the 4,807 meter high Mont Blanc
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You can hire many items of equipment from us, for everything else you will receive a discount of 10% at bergfreunde.de
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Program and schedule
- Mountain guide:in with the appropriate qualification
- 4x overnight stay
- Rich breakfast
- Evening menu with several courses
- 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)
- 10% discount code for your purchases at bergfreunde.de
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 Hochjoch Hospice (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
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