Ski tours in the Pitztal

Morning meeting point Glacier Express valley station Mittelberg

First ski tour in the Pitztal valley over the wide slopes of the Mittelbergferner to the Schuchtkogel (3471 m). Descent on the "emergency path" into the valley to Mittelberg. 

Metres in altitude ascent: 770 hm
Altitude difference on the descent: 1700 hm
Difficulty: easy, 35°
Duration: approx. 5 h
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With the Rifflseebahn to the Rifflseeski area. Then through the Wurmtal and over the Löcherferner to the K2 (3253 m). Descent via the Löcherferner and the Hirschtal to Mandarfen.

Metres in altitude ascent: 1000 hm
Altitude difference on the descent: 1600 hm
Difficulty: medium, 35°
Duration: approx. 5 h
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From the Pitztal glacier ski area via the Mittelbergferner to the saddle below the Tiefenbachjoch. Continue to the Linker Fernerkogel (3277 m). Descent via the northern slopes. Short ascent again and then long descent to Mittelberg.

Metres in altitude ascent: 850 hm
Altitude difference on the descent: 1850 hm
Difficulty: medium, 35°
Duration: approx. 6 h
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Take the Pitztaler Gletscherbahn to the Mittelbergjoch (3166 m). Then a short, steep descent to the Taschachferner. Now gentle ascent to the Petersenspitze (3472 m). Then short ridge crossing and descent to the Vernagtferner. Counter ascent to the Taschachjoch (3236 m) and descent via the Urkundsattel into the valley.

Metres in altitude ascent: 450 hm
Altitude difference on the descent: 1950 hm
Difficulty: medium, 35°
Duration: approx. 6 h
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