Over the Finailspitze to Schöne Aussicht

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Safety information

Avalanche danger scale

1 (LOW)
An avalanche release is only possible under heavy additional load at very few, extreme steep slopes. No spontaneous avalanches (so-called slides) are expected. Generally safe conditions.

2 (MODERATE)
An avalanche release is probable under heavy additional load mainly at the specified steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not expected. The snow cover is generally well consolidated, except at some steep slopes. Careful route selection on the specified steep slopes and slope exposures.

3 (CONSIDERABLE)
An avalanche release is likely already under slight additional load especially at the specified steep slopes. Occasionally some medium, rarely large avalanches possible spontaneously. The snow cover is only moderately to weakly consolidated on many steep slopes. Experience in avalanche assessment necessary. Try to avoid specified steep slopes and slope exposures.

4 (HIGH)
An avalanche release is possible already under slight additional load especially at the specified steep slopes. Many medium and multiple large avalanches can occur. The snow cover is weakly consolidated on many steep slopes. Route choice limited to moderately steep terrain and consideration of avalanche run-out zones. A lot of experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.

5 (VERY HIGH)
Numerous large avalanches, also in moderately steep terrain, are to be expected spontaneously. At this warning level, safe operation in ski areas is no longer possible. The snow cover is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. It is recommended to refrain from tours.

See also at lawine.tirol.gv.at

Tips and suggestions

Ski touring rules

• Observe applicable regulations for all outdoor activities and route selection (e.g. wildlife protection areas, hunting no-go zones, reforestation areas, information boards, etc.)
• Respect quiet zones for wildlife and avoid feeding areas as well as loud noise
• Cross forested areas in winter preferably only on designated paths and routes, as animals react very panically to unlocalized noise.
• Recognize the habitats of wild animals, avoid animals whenever possible. Observe wildlife only from a distance. Dogs must be kept on a leash, it is absolutely irresponsible to let dogs run free in the forest during the critical winter period.
• Proper time planning: start early enough and return before nightfall. In spring, be back at the hut by midday (avalanche danger)
• Never ski through reforestation and young growth areas.

Ötztal Tourism assumes no liability for the listed tours and recommends taking a mountain guide. Glacier crossings are only possible with a rope and in a group.

Before starting a tour, you should inform someone in the valley about the destination and expected return time. Carrying an avalanche transceiver is strongly recommended.

More info about ski touring in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/skitouren

Directions

The car journey to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. The arrival by car takes visitors over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and continues along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, you can quickly and conveniently determine your route: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

In the mountaineering village Vent, the following parking options are available.

- In summer in front of the village (parking meter, coins or EC card only) and at the valley station of the chairlift (at the cable car ticket office)

- In winter only at the valley station of the chairlift.

Cost: € 5.00 per day/car

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