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Trittkopf Westcouloir

Arlberg

Lech - Zuers

Challenging tour for experienced freeriders who don't mind a drop.

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
5.2 km
Ascent
320 m
Descent
1.3 km
Low Point
1.4 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
47˚
Trittkopf Westcouloir Map

Take the gondola Trittkopf I/II. From here, it will take about 45 minutes with skins to the Trittkopf peak. Sometimes it is easiest to first put the skis on the pack and hike straight up, following an often broken trail along the ridge to Noerdlicher Trittkopf.

Description

Once reaching the peak, or slightly before, the terrain gets less steep. Put your skins on and turn lookers right along the ridge towards the main peak of Trittkopf. Be careful. Do not go too far left since the ridge often has a huge cornice which can collapse. The last meters to the cross can be slightly funny depending on conditions, you essentially turn left from the right, crampons can come handy at times. The peak has a beautiful cross on the top.

There are two obvious runs: Option 1: North facing down into Pazieltal - https://fatmap.com/routeid/2736950/trittkopf

This route takes you west facing through an obvious couloir. Depending on conditions, you need to navigate rocks on the top, skiers right is often best, nice place to jump in good conditions. You will reach the slopes if you turn right at the bottom. You can also keep left and ski down to Stuben ending up on the bunny hill, few bunnies compared to St. Anton.

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

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 January and April

Features

  • Couloir
  • Walk Required

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons

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