Venter Runde - Classic skitour crossing through the Ötztaler alps (5 days)

Venter Runde - Classic skitour crossing through the Ötztaler alps (5 days)

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SKU: AG-0519
HAN: AG-0519-xxx
Category: Ski Touring

dates: 14.03 - 18.03.2027

28.03 - 01.04.2027

04.04 - 08.04.2027

11.04 - 15.04.2027

839,00 €

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**Tour Note** – Unfortunately, the Vernagthütte will not be open in the winter of 2027. We have therefore created an alternative itinerary for the final two days:

The Venter Runde leads over the highest peaks of the Ötztal Alps in 5 days and is the classic among the ski crossings of the Eastern Alps. It is not for nothing that it is also called the Haute Route of the Eastern Alps, and rightly so. So the Venter ski tour doesn't need to hide behind other well-known crossings of the Alps, 5 days it goes through the Ötztal Alps in a unique glacier landscape and breathtaking mountain panorama. This ski traverse is a conditionally and technically demanding ski traverse that requires a little skill in terms of ascent and descent technique, as well as physical condition.

Day 1: We start our tour in Vent and climb comfortably in the late afternoon on the forest road through the Niedertal to the Martin-Busch-Hütte at 2501m. Where we can spend the night, enjoy the late afternoon in a beautiful landscape on the terrace and look forward to the next few days. Total 600hm ascent, 3.5h walking time

Day 2: We start early, further into the Niedertal, climb up over the Niederjochferner to the Similaun ski depot. We unbuckle the skis and continue without skis to the summit of the 3606m high Similaun, where we enjoy the snack we brought with us in a gigantic atmosphere and a bombastic view that makes every mountaineer's heart beat faster. Soon we're going downhill rapidly over the Niederjochferner to our next stopover, the Ötzi discovery site, where the 5000-year-old ice mummy was found in 1991. With short counter ascents we continue up to the Rifugio Bella Vista, the Schönen Aussicht Hütte, which lives up to its name. In a breathtaking setting we enjoy the last rays of sunshine on the terrace and enjoy the well-deserved "after-work beer". Total: 1500m ascent, 1110m descent, 5.5-6.5h walking time

Day 3: Soon after a delicious breakfast we start to our today's destination, the second highest peak in Tyrol and the Ötztal Alps, the Weißkugel. After a short climb in the morning to warm up, you soon descend over a wide gully to the Hintereisferner, one of the largest glaciers in Tyrol. The beautiful descent is over too quickly and we jump up again and start today's ascent. With a unique landscape and quite entertaining, it goes up over the huge Hintereisferner in the direction of the Weißkugel. On the last few meters we are then forced to switch from skis to crampons and so we reach the summit with easy climbing. With an unbelievable view over the surrounding mountains, which makes every mountaineer's heart beat faster, we enjoy the well-deserved snack and look forward to the long descent over the Hintereisferner. A little steeper at first, later fairly flat but still brisk, we descend across the expanse of the glacier to our destination for the day, the Hochjoch-Hospiz, which we reach with a short climb in the opposite direction. Total: 1400m ascent, 1750m descent, 7h walking time

Day 4: Since the Vernagthütte remains closed during the 2026/2027 winter season, we spend another night at the Hochjoch-Hospiz today. We set off early, ascending via the Kesselwandferner glacier to the Oberes Guslarjoch and continuing to the Fluchtkogel—our summit goal for the day and another of the Ötztal Alps' magnificent 3,000-meter peaks. This is followed by a unique, exhilarating descent back to the Hochjoch-Hospiz.
For tomorrow—our final day—we have a selection of beautiful summit options. We will decide on the specific peak together with the mountain guide during our tour planning session, taking into account current conditions and the group's fitness level.
Total: 1,400 m ascent, 1,750 m descent, 6–7 hours of movement.

Day 5: After a final, hearty breakfast together, we set off for the summit we selected the previous evening.
Depending on the group's mood and fitness, we can keep the day flexible and enjoy a fitting final tour.
All too soon, the incredibly long descent to Vent comes to an end; there, we’ll take the opportunity to look back on the past few days, make new plans, and wind down at a local inn.

Information about the tour:

Duration: 5 days
Meeting point: parking lot for hikers at the entrance to Vent
Minimum number of participants: 5 participants (informations on the Minimum number of participants)
Services included:
- 5 days guided tour by a certified mountain and ski guide
- 4x overnight stays including half board
Additional Costs:
- Drinks and meals outside of half-board
Requirements for participants:
- absolutely safe downhill technique in varying types of snow◦good hairpin technique
- fitness for ski touring ascents up to 1500m / day
- fitness for descents in varying types of snow and terrain up to 1900m / day
- sure-footedness and a head for heights for summit climbs with crampons
Equipment required by participants:
- complete ski touring Equipment
- complete glacier equipment including ice axe and crampons
- complete avalanche rescue equipment
Country: Austria

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Total entries: 2

Venter Runde
Hallo Alex,

ich bin nicht bei facebook und habe kein googlekonto.

Also melde ich auf diesem Weg mit einem dicken Lob für die Tour. Vorbereitung und Planung durch Euch waren super, alles hat reibungslos geklappt, die Infos kamen klar und rechtzeitig. Alle Hütten waren prima: Sanitär, Schlafen, Service und Essen durchweg sehr gut.

Ganz außerordentlich gut fand ich die Führung durch Thomas! Er hat einfach sehr viel Erfahrung, war immer umsichtig, ist auf alle Teilnehmer eingegangen und hat klare und nachvollziehbare Entscheidungen bzgl. Änderungen der Tour wegen schwieriger Bedingungen getroffen. Darüber hinaus hat er uns viel über Hochtouren erklärt (Ausrüstung, alpine Gefahren, LVS-Suche, Routenwahl uvam). Die schwierige Situation bei der Verletzung von Lars hat er optimal gemeistert.

Einzige Anregung: Er sollte sich ab und zu umschaun, ob alle sein Tempo bei Aufstieg und Abfahrtgut gelaunt halten können.

Insgesamt für mich eine wunderbare Zeit und ich werde sicher Euer Programm für die nächste Saison aufmerksam anschaun.

Danke und beste Grüße

Michael

Michael Schäfer , 29.03.2023 Verified purchase

3000er Abenteuer
Super Organisation, sinnvolle Packliste, vertrauensvoller und immer souveräner Bergführer garantiert Erfolg und viel Spaß:-)

Petra , 25.03.2026 Verified purchase

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