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Valluga North

St Anton

Arlberg

Lech - Zuers

The classic North Face Valluga.

Also in Tirol, Austria

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
6.1 km
Ascent
240 m
Descent
1.2 km
Low Point
1.7 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
46˚
Valluga North Map

The classic north face starts right behind the peak. You have to keep skiers left to reach a prominent ridge which spits you out eventually into Pazieltal (boarders disadvantaged, the traverse out is a little tedious).

Description

With a guide, they take you up with skis with Valluga II. If you are without a guide, you have to earn it & climbing up west, then along the ridge. The ascent take 30-40 minutes depending on how deep the snow.

Then take a short traverse back in to reach the north slope. The first patch of the Valluga North is exposed with a cliff below. The rumour has it that they closed the second part for non-guide accompanied skiers due to accidents. Prior to the opening of the Flexen Gondola this (and Valluga West) used to be the way to get over to Lech/Zuers.

After the first patch you have a variety of options to go through the Pazieltal.

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

  • Walk Required

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