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Breiter Grieskogel von Gries

Ötztal

Leichte Skihochtour mit Einkehrmöglichkeit

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
15 km
Ascent
1.7 km
Descent
1.7 km
Duration
7-8 hrs
Low Point
1.7 km
High Point
3.3 km
Gradient
27˚
Breiter Grieskogel von Gries Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between February and April. From a low point of 1.7 km to the maximum altitude of 3.3 km, the route covers 15 km, 1666 vertical metres of ascent and 1661 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins and glacier kit to complete it safely.

Description

Grösstenteils gemässigter Anstieg mit nur wenigen Steilstufen. Begehung des Grieskogelferners war ohne Gletscherausrüstung möglich. Einkehrmöglichkeit auf der Winnebachseehütte.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between February and April

Features

  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Glacier kit

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