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Pirchkogel (2828m) from Kühtai

https://www.runskitirol.com/skimo/pirchkogel

Ski Touring Easy

Distance
7.7 km
Ascent
858 m
Descent
856 m
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
2 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
34˚
Pirchkogel (2828m) from Kühtai Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 7.7 km, 858 vertical metres of ascent and 856 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

A great and relatively easy skimo tour to a summit of Pirchkogel in Kühtai. Half on ski slopes, half in open terrain. Great for early in the season and doable also with little snow.

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between November and April

Features

  • Single Descent

Equipment required

  • Skins

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