Hoch Tirol ski tour

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   A particularly varied start to the Hoch Tirol ski route leads from South Tyrol to East Tyrol along an old smugglers' path. The route crosses the Umbaltörl and the Reggentörl and offers an exciting mix of history and alpine experience. Overnight at the Essener-Rostocker hut at 2,207 m.
   Walking time: 3–4 h; 0 m descent, 800 m ascent

2. Day 2

   Today the route leads through impressively beautiful and majestic mountain scenery up to the Grosser Geiger (3,360 m). After crossing the Türmljoch, a magnificent descent awaits us, finally leading to the cosy Johannis hut (2,121 m).
   Walking time: 6–8 h; 1200 m ascent, 1200 m descent.

3. Day 3

   The first highlight of the Hoch Tirol ski traverse awaits us: the traverse of the Grossvenediger, at 3,666 metres the fourth-highest mountain in Austria. Its summit offers a fantastic view of the rest of the route. The day is crowned by an impressive descent of over 2,000 metres down to Innergschlöss, where we spend the night at the Matreier Tauernhaus.
   Walking time 7–9 h; 1600 m ascent, 2000 m descent.

4. Day 4

   A demanding and long ascent leads over the Amertaler Höhe and the Granatscharte up to the Stubacher Sonnblick (3,088 m). The summit of the Granatspitze (3,086 m) is an optional extra. The tour ends with a descent through the picturesque Dorfertal before we drive on to the Lucknerhaus in our own vehicles.
   Walking time: 9–11 h; 1700 m ascent, 2050 m descent.

5. Day 5

   At the foot of the Grossglockner we start from the Lucknerhaus to the Stüdl hut. Optionally, a ski tour to the Romariswandköpfe can be added – an ideal warm-up for the Grossglockner. With excellent food and a wonderful view of the Hohe Tauern, we let the day come to an end.
   Walking time: 7–8 h; 1600 m ascent, 700 m descent.

6. Day 6

   The queen stage: from the ski depot, the final ascent with crampons follows the narrow ridge to the summit of the Grossglockner (3,798 m). After the impressive summit experience, a magnificent final descent awaits. Then we drive back together to the starting point and say goodbye.
   Walking time 7–9 h; 950 m ascent, approx. 1800 m descent.