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SKITOUR Ferwalljoch 2908m / Essener Spitze 3200m

Length:

1 day

Difficulty:


Participants

1-4 Persons

The Essener Spitze is located in the Gurgler Kamm and is one of the somewhat ‘easier’ of the numerous high-Alpine three-thousand-metre peaks with the starting point in Obergurgl. The ascent can be considerably shortened with the help of the Festkogelbahn. After conquering the slightly exposed ridge, you have a gigantic view from the Zillertal Alps over the Dolomites to the entire Gurgler Kamm.

TIP:
If you use the Festkogelbahn, you save yourself a good 500 metres of piste access and start the day with a 200-metre descent.
TIP2:
The Ferwalljoch alone is also an excellent destination for ski touring. Ideal for ski touring newcomers!
 
Walking time:
Obergurgl - summit: approx. 4.5-5 hours
Festkogelbahn mountain station - summit: approx. 3.5 hours
Altitude:
Obergurgl - summit: 1310 metres
Festkogelbahn mountain station - summit: 800 metres
Distance:
8 km

Dates:

  • Booking date Tu, 1. nov. 2022 - Wed, 30. may 2029 € 165.-

Bookable daily on request from mid-December to early April

Rates:
Starting at € 510,
for each additional person about € 50 surcharge.

Notes on enquiries, reservations and rates:
The Obergurgl Alpine Centre will put you in contact with independent mountain guides. After you have made contact, we will forward your request to local mountain guides. You should discuss details such as the exact meeting point and time, the detailed itinerary, the necessary equipment and the actual costs for expenses and the guide directly with the mountain guide after the arrangement. The prices quoted are a suggestion from the Wildspitze Section and are intended as a guide. The final price for the tour will be determined by the mountain guide and depends on the effort, duration and difficulty of the tour as well as the number of participants.


Additional costs may arise for:

  • Parking fees,
  • lift costs,
  • rental equipment (touring equipment, etc.)

 Equipment list ski tour:

Technical equipment

  • Touring skis with touring bindings *
  • Ski poles (adjustable in length) *
  • Touring ski boots (with treaded sole) *
  • Adhesive skins *
  • Crampons *
  • Backpack (approx. 30-45 litres, with ski attachment)
  • Ski helmet
  • Crampons ***
  • Climbing harness with carabiner ***
  • Ice axe ***

Emergency equipment

  • Avalanche transceiver **
  • Avalanche shovel **
  • Avalanche probe **
  • Bivouac sack**
  • First aid kit (incl. emergency blanket, blister plaster!)

Provisions

  • Thermos bottle (min. 1-1.5 litres)
  • Tour food (depending on preference - e.g. muesli/fruit bars, dried fruit, nuts, chocolate)

Clothing

  • Functional underwear
  • Pullover/jacket (fleece, softshell, wool)
  • Softshell jacket
  • possibly light down jacket/gilet
  • Anorak (waterproof/windproof)
  • Ski touring trousers (softshell, Gore, ...)
  • Hat
  • Thinner gloves (... for the ascent)
  • warm gloves (... for the descent)
  • Ski goggles
  • Sun protection (cap, bandana, ...)
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip protection

For overnight stays in huts:

  • Hut sleeping bag
  • Toiletries
  • Charging cable, power bank
  • earplugs
  • possibly hut shoes
  • AV ID card if available
  • Cash

* can be hired in sports shops for a fee
** can be rented free of charge at the Alpincenter
*** can be rented at sport shops or at the Alpincenter for a fee

 

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