Ski-crossing "Big Ötztaler Haute Route"

The great Ötztal ski crossing! A unique, high alpine skiing adventure awaits us in the heart of the Alps, across the fantastic backdrop of the imposing Ötztal Alps. The route stretches from Obergurgl via the Schalfkogel to the Similaun, the Weißkugel and the Fluchtkogel to the Wildspitze. The six-day tour starting in Obergurgl leads through the central Ötztal Alps with numerous attractive three-thousand metre peaks and beautiful huts.
This variant appeals to experienced, technically skilled tourers.

Duration:
6 days

Day 1:
Arrival in Obergurgl and ascent to the Langtalereck hut
Ascent: 600 metres
Duration: 3h
Day 2:
Early start, short descent to the Gurgler gorge, through this to the Gurgler Ferner and via the Kleinleitenferner and the Schalfkogeljoch to the ski depot. Short summit ridge to the highest point of the Schalfkogel (3540 m)
Descent to the Schalfkogeljoch, short foot descent to the Nördlicher Schalfferner and descent through the Schalftal to the Marzellbach. Ascent in the opposite direction (200 metres) to the Martin Busch hut.
Ascent: 1540 metres (incl. counter ascent)
Descent: 1500 metres
Duration: 8 - 10h
Day 3:
Very early start, ascent from the Martin Busch hut through the Niedertal valley to the Similaun hut and Similaun (3600 m). Descent via the Grafferner and Stockferner to Mitterkaser and Vorderkaser (South Tyrol)
Taxi transport to Kurzras and with the cable car to the Grawand. Piste descent to the Hochjoch and short ascent to the Schützhütte Schöne Aussicht (2846 m)
Ascent: 1200 metres
Descent: 1900 metres
Duration: 8-10 hours
Tip: Instead of descending from the Similaun into the Pfossental valley, you can also ski back down via the Niederjochferner and climb up to the Hauslabjoch (400 m, 2 hours). Descent via the Hochjochferner and return ascent to the Schönen Aussicht (200 metres, 2 hours). This variant is physically demanding!
Day 4:
Ascent to Hintere Eis (3270m) and short descent to Hintereisferner. Ascent over the Hintereisferner to the Hintereisjoch (3480m) and steeply over the south ridge to the ski depot. Continue via the south ridge to the Weißkugel (3739m). Descent via the Hintereisferner to the Hochjoch Hospiz (2413m).
Ascent: 1350 metres
Descent: 1800 metres
Time: 7 - 8h
Tip: If a later start is possible due to avalanche conditions, we can also reach the Hintere Eis or the Teufelsegg with lift support and save about 400 metres of ascent.
Day 5:
Ascent via the Kesselwandferner to the Oberes Guslarjoch (3361m) and on to the Fluchtkogel (3500m).
Descent via the Guslarferner to the Vernagthütte (2755m).
Ascent: 1100 metres
Descent: 800 metres
Time: 5 - 5.5h
Day 6:
Ascent over the Vernagtferner to the Brochkogeljoch (3423m) and over the Taschachferner to the Wildspitze (3770m). Descent to Mitterkarjoch (3470m) and steep descent to Mitterkarferner. Through the Mitterkarkar to the Breslauer Hütte (2848 m), on to the Stablein ski area and on the piste to Vent.
Ascent: 1050 m
Descent: 1900 metres
Time: 6 - 8h