Skiing tours in South Tyrol

To Mount Finailspitze

Ötzi, the iceman, was found near Mount Finailspitze in 1991 by two German mountaineers. Come to visit the place of discovery on Mount Finailspitze is situated in Schnalstal Vally in Vinschgau Valley at 3516 m above sea level.

The skiing tour which we present here is a pure glacier tour: pay attention to avalanches and crevasses! Re recommend the tour only to experienced alpinists.                           

Skiing tour to Mount Finailspitze

The tour begins in the village Kurzras in Schnalstal Valley. Take the cable car to the Hochjoch glacier. Hike below the Mount Schwarze Wand in Eastern direction. Arrived at the glacier pay attention to the many crevasses! You reach the peak from the western ridge after all in all 2,5 hours.

Descent

The descent can be the same as the ascent. Alternative descents are very steep and reserved to very good skiers. Booking a guide is advantageous.
Danger of avalanches: sometimes very dangerous; consult the bulletins

Details

• Length: 2,5 hours
• Altimeters: 646 m
• Level of difficulty: difficult

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