A treat for ski touring enthusiasts
Countless peaks, valleys, mountain plateaus and panoramic viewpoints away from the traditional ski slopes - waiting to be discovered. Val Senales (Schnalstal Valley) offers a variety of ski touring routes suitable for different skill levels. Here are some notable tours:
Easy Route: From Koflhöfen to Stotz
- Starting Point: Koflhöfen, approximately 0.7 km before Kurzras/Maso Corto.
- Route: Head south through the Lagauntal valley.
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
- Elevation Gain: 949 meters.
- Difficulty: Suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers.
Intermediate Route: From Kurzras/Maso Corto to Schwemser Spitze (Punta d’Oberettes)
- Starting Point: Kurzras/Maso Corto.
- Route: Ascend through the Langgrubtal valley towards Schwemser Spitze.
- Duration: 4 to 5 hours.
- Elevation Gain: 1,445 meters.
- Difficulty: Challenging; requires good visibility and safe avalanche conditions.
Advanced Route: From Karthaus/Certosa to Zerminiger
- Starting Point: Karthaus/Certosa.
- Route: Traverse through the Penaudtal and Schlandrauntal valleys to reach the Zerminiger double peak.
- Duration: 5 to 6 hours.
- Elevation Gain: 1,780 meters.
- Difficulty: Suitable for advanced skiers in good physical condition
Intermediate Route: Ötzi Discovery Place
- Starting Point: Mountain station Grawand (3,212 m) or Refuge Bella Vista (2,842 m)
- Ascent: 700 meters
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Best Time: March to May
- Description: This tour leads to the site where the famous Ötzi mummy was discovered.
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