Duration
3 days, 2 nights at the Vernagt Hut
Ski mountaineering weekend at the Vernagthütte
With state-certified ski guide
The Vernagthütte is closed for renovation in spring 2025. Tours will be possible again from 2026.
Built in 1901 Vernagt Hut lies at 2755 metres in the midst of the fantastic glacier world of the Ötztal Alps. It is located in the rear Rofental valley, in the shadow of the Guslar and Vernagtferner mountains. In the spring, the Vernagt Hut is an attractive base for interesting Ski mountaineering on the Wildspitze, the Fluchtkogel, the Guslarspitze or the Hochvernagtspitze.
Ski Touring Weekend Tyrol with Wildspitze
The starting point for the end of the season in the Ötztal Alps is the Pitztal Glacier Ski Area. From there we start into the Ski Touring Weekend at the Vernagt Hut. We first climb the Wildspitze, at 3770 metres the roof of Tyrol, and then drive over the Brochkogeljoch to the Vernagthütte. On the following two days, depending on the conditions, we have a choice of different summit destinations. Via the Taschachjoch or the Sexenjoch we finally get back to our starting point in the Pitztal with a fantastic downhill run.
Programme
Meeting place: 08:00 h Glacier Express valley station Mittelberg
Welcome, material control and issue of rental material
On the roof of Tyrol: Wildspitze 3770 m
Ascent with the Pitztal glacier lifts to the Mittelbergjoch (3166 m). Short descent to the Taschachferner. Skinning and ascent via the Taschachferner to the ski depot (approx. 3630 m). Then via the SW ridge (I) to the summit. Descent to the Taschachferner. Once again skinning up and approx. 100 metres ascent to the Brochkogeljoch (3423 m). From there descend to the Vernagthütte (2755 m).
Overnight stay at the Vernagt Hut.
Metres in altitude ascent: approx. 900 hm
Difficulty: medium, 35° I
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High altitude ski tour on the Fluchtkogel, 3500 m
The high-altitude ski tour on the Fluchtkogel is one of the worthwhile undertakings in the Ötztal Alps. From the Vernagthütte we ascend via the Guslarferner to the Oberes Guslarjoch (3361 m). Now we continue northwards over the steep final slope to the summit.
Overnight stay at the Vernagt Hut.
Metres in altitude ascent: approx. 800 hm
Difficulty: medium, 35°
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High altitude ski tour to the Hochvernagtspitze, 3530 m
With the Hochvernagtspitze, another great peak is on the day's programme. From the Vernagt hut we follow the extensive Großer Vernagtferner. Over two steep steps we first reach the pre-peak and then over the narrow ridge to the main peak. Now we first descend the steep SE-slope to approx. 3170 m. Then it's time to start again and climb up to the Sexenjoch (3303 m). A fantastic descent follows over the north-facing Sexegertenferner, which usually still has powder snow even in spring. Past the Taschachhaus, which is closed in winter, we follow the Taschach valley to Mittelberg. We thoroughly deserve the final cold drink at the Pitztal ski hut 🙂
Conclusion of the tour in Mittelberg & farewell.
Metres in altitude ascent: approx. 1000 hm
Difficulty: medium, 35°
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FACTS
Date
The Vernagthütte is closed for renovation in spring 2025. Tours will be possible again from 2026.
Area
Pitztal, Ötztal Alps
Valley resort
Mandarfen in the Pitztal
Difficulty
3/5
medium, 35° I
Participants
maximum 5 per ski guide
Price
ab 1890,00
Equipment list
- Backpack with ski attachment option (approx. 35-40 l)
- Suitable ski touring boots with walking function
- Ski touring ski with binding and crampons
- Fitting and well adhering clamping adhesive skins
- Telescopic ski poles
- Modern avalanche transceiver (avalanche transceiver, 3-antenna device) with new batteries*.
- Avalanche probe and avalanche shovel (made of metal)*.
- Adapted crampons with frontal jaws*.
- Ice axe (suitable for mountaineering)
- Harness*
- 1x Safelock carabiner (or 2x screw carabiner)*.
- Helmet (recommended, not a must)
- Clothes suitable for the mountains, a change of dry clothes, 1 litre of liquid, snack / muesli bar, a change of gloves.
- First aid kit with emergency blanket
- For the overnight stay in the hut: Thin hut sleeping bag, comfortable trousers for staying in the hut, toiletries in small travel sizes (toothbrush etc.), headlamp, Alpine Club ID if available, sufficient cash, chargers. Tip: Thin pack sacks or compression plastic bags help with organisation.
Important: Take only the essentials with you! The backpack should not weigh more than 10 kg.
*Can be hired if required. Please book in advance! LENDING PRICES
Requirements
The ski touring weekend at the Vernagt hut is for Ski tourers with solid experience in ski touring. You do not need to have any high altitude touring/glacier experience.
You can ski parallel and solidly in changing snow types and have a decent ascent technique. Pointed turns should not be a problem. You can manage ascents of up to 1,000 metres in altitude and 6 hours a day (with breaks).
Please note that we are travelling in glaciated terrain at over 3,000 metres. You should therefore definitely go on a few preparation tours during the winter. You should also be free from vertigo.
Tariff per person
1-2 persons
1890,003-4 persons
2090,005 persons
2290,00- More info about the prices here.
Included services
- Guided tour by state-certified ski guide
- Organisation & planning of the tours
- Loan of emergency equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe)
Not included
- Costs for arrival and departure
- Cost of lift ticket (approx. 40.00)
- Costs for overnight stay and catering at the hut (half board incl. overnight stay in the room approx. 65.00 per night with AV card)
- Equipment (skis, skins, ABS backpack, climbing harness, etc.)
- Expenses of the ski guide (overnight stay with half board)
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