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Silvretta Ski Tour: Heidelberg Hut to Jamtal Hut via Curuna Lada Summit

Day 2: A beautiful and logical mountain journey

Also in Tirol, Austria

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
11 km
Ascent
873 m
Descent
978 m
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
2.2 km
High Point
3.1 km
Gradient
35˚
Silvretta Ski Tour: Heidelberg Hut to Jamtal Hut via Curuna Lada Summit Map

This a lovely day skinning through a col with optional summit, descending to the amazing Jamtal Hut.

Description

Skin steadily S from the Heidelberg Hut through the Kronenjoch Col at 2980m with optional Breite Krone summit at 3079m, depending on party fitness and weather. If you take in the summit there is a small additional skin to the col. The descent to the Jamtal Hut is pretty steady down the valley to the NW then W.

Difficulty

Difficult

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

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

4 out of 4

In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.

Best time to visit

between February and April

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons
  • Glacier kit

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