On today's route, we take the 3,494-metre-high Flutchtkogel with us. A stunning three-thousand-metre peak, as we start at an altitude of over 3,200 meters. The Fluchtkogel is a magnificent panoramic mountain and definitely the highlight of this tour. The stage finish is the Vernagthütte, whose landlady is well known for her culinary skills.
Difficult, challenging stage on black mountain paths. Sure-footedness and high alpine experience for demanding, partly pathless terrain is required. There are passages over boulders and steep climbs to overcome. Glacier experience and a very good level of fitness are required.
For non-fearful of heights, sure-footed, and highly alpine experienced climbers; excellent physical condition, comprehensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, securing and orientation means, good weather conditions recommended. Please observe the current weather report
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adjusted outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions on hikes without refreshment options, is necessary.
Ice axe, crampons, rope | mountain guide recommended.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Then you conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi companies.
The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
In Vent, the following parking options are available:
- at the entrance of Vent | paid | multi-day ticket possible
- valley station of the chairlift | paid | multi-day ticket possible