3.3 km away
Ortler Ski Tour: Zufal to Martello Hut
Day 2: A remote circular route accessing 2 summits and the opposite side of the mountain.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Vertianspitze
Trentino-Alto Adige
Überschreitung - Lyfihorn - Vertainspitze - Plattenspitz
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 2.2 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 3.5 km
- Gradient
- 35˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between February and April. From a low point of 1.9 km to the maximum altitude of 3.5 km, the route covers 18 km, 2190 vertical metres of ascent and 2190 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins and glacier kit to complete it safely.
Description
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Glacier kit
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4.5 km away
Ortler Ski Tour: Martello Hut to Branca Hut
Day 3: A huge mountain day with shorter variants
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
6.5 km away
Ortler Ski Tour: Sulden to Zufal Hut
Day 1: A lift assisted positioning day with numerous options
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Ascent
- 459 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
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