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Rendl Winter via ferrata

St Anton

Arlberg

Secured climb to access fantastic terrain – welcome to the Arlberg

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
11 km
Ascent
218 m
Descent
1.7 km
Low Point
1.2 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
44˚
Rendl Winter via ferrata Map

This one is a true classic. Get up to Rendl and make your way up to Riffelscharte 2. The bowl just behind the ridge gets tracked super quickly. If you bring a pair of crampons and - if you want a via ferrata set with your harness - take the via ferrata starting right of the exit of the chair-lift. Climb up to vordere Rendlspitze to cross over into the next bowl. From here - all your choice. Plenty of options, no need to go the ferrata all the way to the end if you feel like going down to Pettneu. If you get out early there is chutes which rarely get tracks, some with cool spots to jump. If you go the ferrata to the end the runs are easier, skiers left. With a pair of skins and a few meters hiking you can also ski down to Kappl, but best to org the return beforehand.

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Equipment required

  • Skins

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