58 m away
Otztal Ski Tour: Martin Busch Hut to Hochjoch Hospice via Similaun Summit
Day 3: Similaun summit and Otzis memorial visit, before descent to the Hochjoch Hospice
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
30HSOA-#7 Similaun
Sölden
Trentino-Alto Adige
Number 7 on the list, classic but beautiful summit of the Ötztal alps.
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.5 km
- High Point
- 3.6 km
- Gradient
- 29˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between February and April. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 3.6 km, the route covers 13 km, 1147 vertical metres of ascent and 1127 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.1 and Labande grade 3. You'll need rope, skins, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.
Description
From Vent to the Martin Busch hutte the first day. The second day starts with long flat valley followed by a nice gletscher tour to finally reach the short final ridge. Easy but beautiful tour !
This is the normal route to the summit.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
Similar routes nearby
64 m away
Otztal Ski Tour: Hinter Schwarzenjoch from the Martin Busch Hut
Day 2: Day Tour up the Hinter Schwarzenjoch from the Martin Busch Hut.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
4.9 km away
Otztal Ski Tour: Hochjoch Hospice to Vernagt Hut via Fluchtkogel Summit
Day 5: Less horizontal distance today but a solid ascent to the Fluchtkogel summit, then down through a col to the Vernagt Hut
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 786 m
4.9 km away
Otztal Ski Tour: Langtaufererspitze, 3527m
Day 4: Day Tour from the Hospice up one of several possible peaks
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
6.7 km away
Otztal Ski Tour: Vent to the Martin Busch Hut
Day 1: A positioning day to the Martin Busch Hut
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.1 km
- Ascent
- 664 m
- Descent
- 55 m
7.6 km away
Otztal Ski Tour: Vernagt Hut to Vent via the Wildspitze Summit
Day 6: The jewel in the Otztal crown, the Wildspitze summit day.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
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