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Hochwilde 3461m from Langtalereckhütte

Length:

2 days

Difficulty:


Participants

1-4 Persons

Fantastic glacier tour to the most beautiful mountain in the Ötztal Alps. The ascent from the ski depot to the rugged and extremely exposed summit requires surefootedness and a head for heights, despite rope safety. From the narrow summit plateau, an unrivalled panoramic view awaits us.

Duration:
2 days

Day 1, option 1:
Independent ascent from Obergurgl via the Schönwieshütte and the Gurgler Almhütte to the Langtalereckhütte.
The ascent begins along the ski pistes and continues on the prepared path to the Schönwieshütte. Then follow the piste groomer track marked with poles to the Langtalereckhütte.
Note: Although the trail to the hut from the Schönwieshütte is marked and often groomed, it is not secured against alpine dangers such as avalanches.
It is essential to enquire about the current conditions with us before starting!
The meeting with the mountain guide takes place for dinner at the hut.

Day 1, option 2:
We are also happy to accompany you from Obergurgl. Meeting point is at noon in Obergurgl.
Additional costs: from €250 (for up to 4 people).

Day 1, option 3:
Would you like to climb a summit on the first day?
The Hangerer is practically on the way, and crossing the Eisseekögele would also be an interesting alternative.
Additional costs: from €400 (depending on the number of people).

Day 2:
Early start, depending on the route chosen, short descent into the Langtal valley or into the Gurgler gorge.
Via the Langtalerferner with its many crevasses and a steep step to the Annajoch and the ski depot, or via the Gurgler gorge, Gurglerferner to the Annajoch and ski depot. Then a spectacular descent via several switchbacks and towers to the summit of the Hochwilde.
Descent via the Langtalerferner and the Langtal valley, short counter ascent (20 min) back to the hut.

Walking time:
Obergurgl - Langtalereckhütte: approx. 3h
Langtalereckhütte - summit: approx. 5 - 5.5h

Metres in altitude:
Obergurgl - hut: 600 metres
Langtalereckhütte - summit: 1150m - 1450m (incl. counter ascent)

Distance:
Obergurgl - Langtaletaleshütte: 6.5km
Langtalereckhütte - summit: 9km

Dates:

  • Booking date Sun, 12. feb. 2023 - Sun, 13. may 2029 € 210.-

Bookable daily on request from mid/end February to mid-May.

Rates:
Starting at € 710,
for each additional person about € 50 surcharge.
Costs for the variants see above.

Notes on enquiries, reservations and tariffs:
The Obergurgl Alpine Centre makes contact with independent mountain guides. Once you have made contact, we will forward your enquiry to local mountain guides. Details such as the exact meeting point and time, the detailed programme for the day, the equipment required and the actual costs for expenses and the guide have to be discussed directly with the mountain guide once you have been put in touch. The prices quoted are a suggestion from the Wildspitze section and are intended as a guide. The final price for the tour is 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 be incurred for
Car park fees,
Lift costs (Hohe Mut Section 1),
hire equipment (touring equipment, etc.),
Accommodation costs in the hut,
Half board for the mountain guide in the hut,
Crampons (approx. 5€/day),
ice axe (approx. 5€/day),
climbing harness (approx. 5€/day).

 

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 ***
  • Headlamp

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 in sport shops or at the Alpincenter for a fee

 

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