Place:Obergurgl
:Restaurant
Impressive ski mountain with a great steep descent.
Avalanche Danger Scale
1 (LOW)
An avalanche release is only possible with great additional load on very few, extreme steep slopes. Spontaneous avalanches (so-called slides) are not expected. Generally safe conditions.
2 (MODERATE)
An avalanche release is probable with great additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not expected. The snow cover is generally well consolidated, except on some steep slopes. Careful route choice at the specified steep slopes and slope aspects.
3 (CONSIDERABLE)
An avalanche release is likely already with slight additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally some medium, rarely also large avalanches are possible spontaneously. The snow cover on many steep slopes is only moderately to weakly consolidated. Experience in avalanche assessment is necessary. Avoid the indicated steep slopes and slope aspects as much as possible.
4 (HIGH)
An avalanche release is possible already with slight additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally many medium, multiple large avalanches occur. On many steep slopes, the snow cover is only weakly consolidated. When choosing routes, restrict to moderately steep terrain and observe avalanche run-out zones. Extensive experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.
5 (VERY HIGH)
Numerous large avalanches are expected spontaneously, even on moderately steep terrain. At this warning level, safe operation in ski areas is no longer possible. The snow cover is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. Avoid tours.
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Recommended ski tour equipment
The "normal ski touring equipment" consists of touring skis with touring bindings, telescopic poles, climbing skins, crampons, digital avalanche transceiver, avalanche shovel, avalanche probe, first aid kit, and a mobile phone. A "complete glacier equipment" consists of a harness, two prusik loops of different lengths or ascenders, two HMS carabiners, an ice axe, crampons, and a rope. A backpack with suitable contents should be carried, including change of clothes, sun protection, cold protection, food, and enough to drink! For overnight stays in huts, do not forget to bring hygiene articles and a hut sleeping bag!
DIFFICULTY RATING
The Granatenkogel 3304m represents one of the most demanding ski tours in the ski touring region around Obergurgl. The slope gradient reaches up to 40°. The descent via the Ferwallferner and subsequently through the Ferwall valley remains an endless pleasure of curves.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL train station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Parking options available in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl:
