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Zuckerhütl (3507m) from Schaufeljoch

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Stubaier Gletscher

Trentino-Alto Adige

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Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
7.5 km
Ascent
812 m
Descent
666 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
2.8 km
High Point
3.5 km
Gradient
33˚
Zuckerhütl (3507m) from Schaufeljoch Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between February and June. From a low point of 2.8 km to the maximum altitude of 3.5 km, the route covers 7.5 km, 812 vertical metres of ascent and 666 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.1 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

Very popular alpine tour to the highest summit of the Stubai Alps. A great introduction into alpine skimo, that receives a lot of traffic on nice spring days as a result.

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between February and June

Features

  • Alpine
  • Single Descent
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons

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