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Obergurgl -Stubai Überquerung

Obergurgl

Sölden

Stubaier Gletscher

Trentino-Alto Adige

Adventourus and pretty long for a whole day tour but for sure doable

Also in Tirol, Austria

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
20 km
Ascent
1.6 km
Descent
2.8 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
3.1 km
Gradient
41˚
Obergurgl -Stubai Überquerung Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between February and April. From a low point of 1.8 km to the maximum altitude of 3.1 km, the route covers 20 km, 1581 vertical metres of ascent and 2789 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.3 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

Long but moderate in difficulty. Started the tour at 4am after sleeping in a mountain hut. This multi day trip touring around the mountain hut with our escape route to the Stubai valley is available in multi award winning movie called "metanoia"

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

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

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between February and April

Features

  • Alpine
  • Couloir

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons

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