Ski touring days at the Vernagthütte
3 days, one destination: the Wildspitze.
- 3 days
- 19. - 21.04.2026
- Travel code: SVH
- max. 5 persons per guide
- Vernagthütte, Ötztal Alps
Difficulty:
3 days of ski mountaineering in the glacier world of the Ötztal Alps
Experience the majestic high mountains of the Ötztal Alps up close - on ski tours that take you deep into the heart of the Tyrolean glaciers. Our three-day adventure begins in St. Leonhard in the Pitztal valley and takes you on impressive ascents to the newly renovated Vernagthütte at 2,755 m - your rustic base in the midst of alpine solitude.
The highlight of the tour days is the ascent of the Wildspitze (3,770 m) - of the highest peak in Tyrol and the second highest mountain in Austria. An unforgettable experience for ambitious ski tourers!
You will be accompanied by a state-certified, local ski guide who knows the region like the back of his hand. In a small group with a maximum of 5 people, you will enjoy maximum safety, personalised support and a real mountain feeling.
DAY 1
Meeting point: 08:00 a.m. Glacier Express valley station Mittelberg. Welcome, equipment check and issue of hire equipment.
To the roof of Tyrol: Wildspitze 3770 m. Ascent with the Pitztal glacier lifts to the Mittelbergjoch (3166 m). On the classic ski tour ascent we climb the Wildspitze via the SW ridge (I). Descent to the Vernagthütte (2755 m).
CateringDinner
Accommodation: Vernagthütte
DAY 2
High altitude ski tour in the area of the Vernagthütte. Possible tour destinations: Guslarspitzen (3126 m), Fluchtkogel (3500 m), Schwarzwandspitze (3466 m)
CateringBreakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Vernagthütte
DAY 3
High altitude ski tour in the area of the Vernagthütte and transition back to the Pitztal. Possible tour destinations: Hochvernagtspitze (3530 m), Petersenspitze (3472 m) and others
Return in the early afternoon to Mittelberg, glacier railway car park. End of the tour and farewell.
CateringBreakfast
Included services:
- 3-day guided tour with a state-certified ski guide
- 2x overnight stay incl. half board | hut - shared room or camp depending on availability
- Hire of emergency equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe)
- Tour planning & organisation
- Personal advice in advance
Services not included:
- Costs for arrival and departure
- Costs for lift tickets and taxi transfers
- Lunch, drinks, personal expenses, meals not included
- Travel insurance
- Other equipment you need on the tour (skis, skins, ABS rucksack, harness, crampons, etc.)
- Individual tips
Participation requirements
Safe ski touring, good physical condition, experience with hairpin bends and ascents up to approx. 1000 metres/day. Safe skiing in open ski areas in varying types of snow. Basic knowledge of ice axe, crampons and rope is an advantage, but not essential. The ski tours are not suitable for beginners.
Insurance information
Insurance is NOT included in the tour price. We recommend that you take out travel cancellation and repatriation insurance as well as foreign travel health insurance. Membership as a Supporter of mountain rescue makes sense, as it covers rescue costs including helicopter rescue.
Minimum number of participants
The tour is subject to a minimum number of participants. If this number is not reached 7 days before the start of the tour, the organiser may cancel the tour. In this case, we will try to offer you a suitable alternative. Details can be found in our travel conditions.
Programme changes
Wetter und Verhältnisse können Anpassungen im Tourenverlauf notwendig machen – etwa Routenänderungen, Gebietswahl oder den Verzicht auf einen Gipfel. Unsere Skiführer geben stets ihr Bestes, das geplante Programm umzusetzen – Deine Sicherheit und ein stimmiges Bergerlebnis haben jedoch Vorrang. Danke für Dein Verständnis.
Payment modalities
After conclusion of the contract, a Deposit of 20 % of the travel price is due. The The balance must be paid no later than 20 days before the start of the holiday. In accordance with the Package Travel Act, payments must be made via a Security certificate covered. You can find more information in our travel conditions.
Tour operator
PEAKX experiencesJan Alexander Kunert, MSc, Urgbach 1, 6500 Landeck
hello@peakx.at | +43 660 7404492
Mobility advice
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Equipment list
- Backpack (approx. 25-35 litres), ABS backpack if available
- Suitable ski touring boots with walking function
- Ski touring skis with bindings and crampons
- Suitable and well-adhering tensioning adhesive skins
- Telescopic ski poles
- Modern avalanche transceiver (avalanche transceiver, 3-antenna device) with new batteries*
- Avalanche probe and avalanche shovel (made of metal)*
- Helmet (recommended, not a must)
- Clothing suitable for the mountains, dry change of clothes, 1 litre of liquid, snack/cereal bar, change of gloves
For ski mountaineering tours with glacier access additionally:
- Adapted crampons with front points*
- Ice axe* (suitable for mountaineering)
- Climbing harness*
- 1x Safelock carabiner (or 2x screw carabiners)*
For the overnight stay in the hut: Thin hut sleeping bag, cosy trousers for your stay in the hut, toiletries in small travel sizes (toothbrush etc.), headlamp, Alpine Club pass if available, sufficient Cashchargers. Tip: Thin pack sacks or compression plastic bags help with organisation.
Important: Only take the essentials with you! The rucksack should not weigh more than 10 kg.
*Can be rented if required. Please book in advance
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