6.8 km away
Roßkirpl
An infamous off piste line of Giggijoch
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 73 m
- Descent
- 410 m
30HSOA-#14 Watzespitze
Western alps ambiance for this beautiful tour
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 3.5 km
- Gradient
- 32˚
Only summit of the list that we access from Pitztal. I think this is one of the nicest overall tour of this list. It is not too long and offers everything a tour need : nice skiing, glacier and rock climbing on the ridge.
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Description
The ridge is not difficult but requires a good alpine technic and focus.
We took the normal way from Pitztal, this way is exposed to seracs, an early start is necessary.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
Similar routes nearby
7.4 km away
Rotkogel classic
Steep off-piste for experienced skiers with the option for cliff drops
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 257 m
- Descent
- 354 m
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