Ski touring in the Grossglockner, Austrian Alps
Join Maria, an IFMGA certified mountain guide in this challenging ski tour in the Grossglockner (3798 m), the highest mountain in Austria!
Alps
2 Days
Mar - May
High
Advanced
Description
I invite you to a fantastic and challenging ski tour to the Grossglockner (3798 m), the highest mountain in Austria!
The Grossglockner is a very popular destination among skiers and mountaineers all over the world. The climbing on the last part of the exposed rocky ridge is simply spectacular!
This mountain is also the highest peak in the Alps, east of the Brenner Pass. It’s part of the High Tauern range.
We will ascend from the Lucknerhaus (1918 m) to the Stüdl Hut (2802 m)., where we will spend the night. It will be a 900 metres ascent of about 2.30 hours.
On the second day, we will continue through the Ködnitz glacier to a short via ferrata. We will pass the Erzherzog-Johann-Hut, and go up to the Kleinglockner. Finally, the most challenging part of the ascent, the Glockner Scharte (col), will lead us to the Grossglockner summit!
We will enjoy a marvelous panorama view from the top! Then, we will enjoy a great and long descent. You can check the detailed itinerary below this text.
Please note that on the second day we will ascend 1000 metres in about 4 hours. So, you need to be in very good physical condition in order to join the tour. Besides, you must be able to ski in all types of snow on very steep terrain. If you are really fit it is also posible doing this tour in one day.
So contact me if you want to join me in this Grossglockner ski tour! I will answer any questions you may have about the program. It will be an unforgettable experience!
You can also have a look at some of my other ski touring programs. Check out the Grossvenediger 2-day ski tour!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Itinerary
Day 1: Lucknerhaus-Stüdl Hut
Ascent from the Lucknerhaus Hut (1918 m) to the Stüdl Hut (2802 m), where we will spend the night.It will be a 900 metres ascent of about 2.30 hours.
Day 2: Grossglockner summit
Today our journey continues through the Ködnitz Glacier to a short via ferrata. Passing the Erzherzog-Johann-Hut, we continue up the Glocknerleitl to the rocks that will lead us to the Kleinglockner (3770 m). The summit is already close, but before we finish the last passage in the rock, there is a short descent into the Glockner Scharte, the most challenging part of the ascent. Then, we arrive at the highest point of Austria, the Grossglockner summit (3798 m)! It offers a marvelous panorama to admire. It will we a 1000 metres ascent, about 4 hours. Then, a fantastic descent awaits us!
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About the guide
-Maria
Mountain Guide
I am a IFMGA certified mountain guide and a climbing lover. I grew up in a small farm in Mittersiller Sonnberg. My parents used to show us the beauty of our mountains. When I was 10 years old I went ski touring for the first time and I really loved it. The next years, I started climbing walls which really fascinated me. I also participated in many competitions.
My career took me to Hohe Tauern National Park where I finished the ranger training to bring visitors to the beauties of my country.
In 2013, I got my official certificate as a mountain guide and ski instructor. A dream came true! Since 2014, I have been working a full time guide, guiding in different areas such as Ortler, Valais, Dolomites, Wilder Kaiser, Muztagh Ata (China)... and of course, in some of our famous mountains such as Großvenediger and Großglockner.
Feel free to get in touch with me! I'll be glad to share with you a great moment in the mountains!
Languages
German | English
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