Silvretta Ski Tour Trip…
One of the best introductory hut to hut ski tours in the alps
The Silvretta is a classic area for ski touring with it’s comfortable huts and huge variety of terrain
Our itinerary is very flexible giving you time to practice techniques whilst travelling through this area hut to hut
Ski coaching will be given everyday when required, in addition basic avalanche awareness and training will be given throughout the tour. Its an ideal tour for all abilities, your Guide is a fully qualified IFMGA Guide and also a BASI Ski Instructor so more than happy to improve your skiing in this beautiful environment.
Ski Tour Itinerary:
This six day itinerary is designed to be flexible and it’s possible to shorten or lengthen the days in case of different weather or conditions.
Sunday
Meet in Ischgl,on Sunday morning. Ischgl Is a large ski area and we will make use of the extensive lift system too do some pre tour ski technique coaching to prepare everyone for the Tour. Then we will take the impressive new cable car to the summit of Piz das Val Gronda 2812m. From here we begin our tour proper, skiing off the South side of the summit and into the wilderness of the Silvretta. Steady slopes lead to the large and comfortable Heidelberger Hut at 2305m.
Monday
Training day from the hut, looking at improving your downhill techniques using the lift, followed by a short tour and returning to the hut for a second night.
Tuesday
We will leave the Heidelberger hut after breakfast and begin climbing straight away. This gentle ascent is a pleasant way too remind everyone how to move uphill effectively and efficiently, at each turn in the ascent a new vista comes into view. Our goal is the Kronejoch at 2958m. From here we also have the option of taking our first 3000m peak. From the joch we will ski directly to the luxurious Jamtal hut for a bowl of soup and a hot shower. There are several different routes from the Heidelberger to the Jamtal and we will choose the one with the best snow. The descent from the Joch to the hut is almost 800m.
Wednesday
Leaving the Jamtal hut involves a short ski down. Once in the valley bottom we have a very enjoyable skin up to the Jamtal glacier, once on the glacier we have stunning views on all sides. This wide glacier gently winds its way down from some very impressive peaks which guard the entrance to our objective, the Ober Oschenscharte at 2977m. From here we have a choice of descents to the Wiesbadener huette. If the snow is good then we will probably do at least one skin back up without our packs to enjoy a second decent.
Thursday
Lots of options today. We will be staying for a second night in the Wiesbadener hut so we can leave our hut items behind and with slightly lighter sacks make the most of the terrain available. There are many day itineries to choose from, all with beautiful scenery and magnificent views.
Friday
We finish with a fantastic day, leaving the hut we climb up the Rauhkopf glacier before dropping in to a hidden valley and making one of the longest descents of the tour. From 3000m back all the way to Galtur, stopping for lunch on the way. Amazing scenery throughout!
How good a skier I do I need to join this trip?
You should be confident skiing off piste in a variety of snow conditions, a level 3 on our scale. No previous ski touring experience is necessary, but some uphill fitness is a good idea, a level 2 on our scale
If your not sure about your current ability or fitness level, please do contact us for some advice. We also run ski touring skills weekends if you need to brush up your skills
What equipment will I need for this trip?
We will provide each member for the group with avalanche safety gear such as a transceiver, shovel and probe. You will need mountaineering equipment such as a harness, helmet, axe and crampons, which can be hired from us. Details here.
You will need your normal ski touring equipment such as skis, boots, skins, ski crampons which can be hired in Chamonix if required. Skiing on a light setup with a streamlined rucksack is a very good idea. Skis around 85 – 95 wide are about right, anything skinner will struggle in deep snow and anything wider is hard work on icy skinning tracks. We are working on our online equipment list and will send out a pdf version when you book.
Why Ski Tour with Vertical Frontiers?
All of our guides are fully certified IFMGA Mountain guides with years of experience of off piste skiing and ski touring. We know the Haute route well and all of our trips are led with a strong emphasis on safety and conservative decision making in the mountains. We also love our skiing, and ski touring especially!
What are the mountain huts like?
A good way of thinking of the mountains huts/refuge’s are as mountain hostels. All involve mixed shared rooms or dormitories, all are plenty warm enough and all feature some pretty impressive views!
Most of the huts have to melt snow for water, so there are limited facilities for washing/showers.
We book into the huts on a half board basis, so dinner and breakfast are on a set menu basis, there is always plenty of food. It’s possible to buy lunch and snacks when we get to the huts in the afternoon, as well as cups of tea/beer/wine etc.
At the bottom of this page there are links to the huts we use so you can click through and see what they look like.
2020 Silvretta Ski Touring dates and prices:
Book here or Contact us to enquire
A maximum ratio of six skiers to one guide. Our trips are run on a guiding only basis, you will need to cover expenses as the trip progresses for you and your guide, which are split between the group.
Our prices includes:
- All guiding fees for your IFMGA Mountain Guide
- Hut reservations for five nights including breakfast and dinner.
- Two days of lift passes within the Ishgl lift system
- Guides travel expenses and logistics
Expenses to consider:
- Accommodation in Ishgl (we can recommend places to stay)
- Mountain rescue insurance (BMC or SnowCard recommended)
- Avalanche safety equipment hire.
- Ski touring skis and boot hire
- It’s also worth having some cash on you for drinks and snacks the huts
Ski Touring links and resources:
Mountain refuge websites;
