Tour suggestions

Sattelberg (2115m)

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Since the start of the 2006 / 07 winter season, it was clear that the former ski resort of Sattelberg could not take any more business. Which is why this tour is preparing the perfect tour, which can be practiced through the whole winter due to the heavily-travelled routes. From the car park, you will follow the former slope at the beginning to the Sattelalm, from here, change direction towards south-west towards the 2115 m high peak. Descent as ascent. (Stop-off possibility in the Sattealm. Sledging opportunity also available to the Sattelalm)

Facts

» Category: Ski tour in lift region
» Land / Region: Tyrol
» Region: Southern Ötztaler and Stubaier Alps
» Arrival description: Brenner motorway – exit Matrei / Steinach – towards Brenner to Gries or provincial road – Gries am Brenner – from here west towards Obernbergertal. Car park directly under the motorway bridge
» Exit point: Gries am Brenner underneath the motorway bridge
» Altitude difference: 920 m
» Journey: 2 – 2 ½ hours
» Difficulty level: a little difficult (-)
» Site information: see map
» Map material: ÖK 148

Windacher Daunkogel (3351m)

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The ski tour destination improve drastically thanks to the better snow quality in the high Alpine regions. A long, nevertheless very impressive and safe tour destination during the winter season is provided by the Windacher Daunkogel in the tour region of the Amberger Hütte.

From the car park in Gries im Sulztal towards a forest route, followed by a sleigh run towards the Amberger Hütte (if necessary, overnight stay is possible, dividing the tour into two more leisurely days. Info on the hut at www.alpenverein.at). From the hut follows a flat ground, the so-called “Sulze” coming in from the valley. On the first slightly steep slope on the right of the stream ( route on the photo begins from here ), then back over a flat ground straight ahead towards the Sulzenferner. Slowly continue further up towards the right hand side if the valley over a perfect glacial hang to the 3100 m located Wütenkarsattel.

From here, many people continue not to the main peak, but to the west-located front peak towards the east, the last route to be covered on foot. Descent just as the ascent. In case of early descent (source: 11.04.0) continuing good conditions. Approaching the weekend, its best to be off as early as possible due to the excellent skiing conditions.

Facts

» Category: Usually safe of avalanches, nevertheless a long ski tour
» Land/region: Tyrol
» Region: Southern Ötztaler and Stubaier Alps
» Arrival description: Ötztal to Längenfeld, turn left at the roundabout at the regional entrance, 5 km onwards to Gries im Sulztal, where the car park is located at the end of the road.
» Base point: Gries im Sulztal
» Altitude difference: 1780 m
» Duration: 5-6 hours
» Difficulty level: a little difficult (-)
» Site information: see map
» Map material: AV-31/1; ÖK 146 and 173

Important guidelines

Never undertake a tour on your own, always take a partner with you, in case of critical conditions and situations.
Plan your tour carefully and plan as much time as possible.
Always inform somebody as to where you are going ( where to, whith whom, when you are coming back )
Gather as much avalanche and weather information as possible before setting off.
Set your location / navigation system and check the send and receive buttons before setting off.
Choose your routes carefully according to avalanche warning.
Observe the site and its routes as critically as possible.
Climb steep paths one after the other, never next to one another.
Safety first: avoid any difficult-looking hangs or slopes.