Mountain & summit tours
The higher, the wow!
So many majestic two and three thousand meter peaks, phew, it's hard to choose. From Wetterkreuz at the entrance to Ötztal to Hangerer at the very back near Obergurgl, there are plenty of mountain tours at various difficulty levels. Enjoyable, steep or tough, take the route that best suits you!
Nothing beats local knowledge, experience and a good humor. Together with highly trained guides you climb the alpine heights of Ötztal.
Frequently asked questions
For mountaineering in Austria, you should - above all - bring enough experience, a good self-assessment, suitable clothing, the right hiking shoes, appropriate equipment and provisions. Appropriate extra clothes, jackets, rain protection, hat and gloves are also in your backpack. For black mountain tours you also need mountain equipment with safety gear. It is very important to take enough to drink with you plus dextrose or fruit for quick refreshment in between. Never overestimate yourself and always remember: the descent requires just as much strength and concentration as the ascent! Also pay attention to the weather as conditions can change very quickly, especially in the high alpine mountains.
On alpine mountain tours in Austria, there may be some difficult passages and exposed areas for which you need appropriate climbing equipment. Depending on how demanding and exposed the terrain is, you will have to belay yourself at certain points. You should therefore always carry the following basic equipment with you: climbing harness, climbing rope, belaying device, sling and runner, prusik sling, 1-2 locking carabiners, climbing helmet and ideally quickdraw slings and mobile belaying devices.
It strongly depends on your hiking destination! On a full-day mountain tour in Austria, you burn more calories than on a leisurely hike. Dextrose, a piece of fruit or a muesli bar are an absolute must in your backpack so that you can quickly supply your body with new energy. On easy hiking trails, for example to a family-friendly hut in Ötztal, this is completely sufficient - especially if you want to stop for a meal at the top. On longer tours, it matters what is easy for you to digest and not heavy on your stomach. We Tiroleans like to enjoy a hearty summit snack with bread, cheese and bacon. But fresh fruit, dried fruit, nuts and chocolate also provide energy quickly and reliably. What's very important: take enough to drink with you!
Not too much (phew!), but also not too little! At least the following things should fit in a hiking backpack for a mountain tour:
- 1-2 liters of drinks (still water, apple spritz, etc.)
- Dextrose/muesli bars/fruit
- Fresh spare shirt
- Windbreaker (wind jacket)
- Rain protection
- Small first aid kit
- Fully charged mobile phone
If you go on a black route, you will also need suitable alpine equipment including appropriate safety gear. Hat and gloves, as well as some more provisions, make you ready for mountain adventure tours in Ötztal.