Pollestalele - Sölden

Track types

Rest stops

Safety information

Please note the current snow and avalanche report for the coming days:

https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html         &         https://avalanche.report/albina-web/bulletin/bulletin/bulletin/latest?lang=de

Avalanche danger scale

1 (LOW)

An avalanche release is only possible with a large additional load on very few, extreme steep slopes. No spontaneous avalanches (so-called slides) are expected. Generally safe conditions.

2 (MODERATE)

An avalanche release is likely with a large additional load mainly 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 on the specified steep slopes and aspects.

3 (CONSIDERABLE)

An avalanche release is already likely with little additional load mainly on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally some medium and sporadically large avalanches are possible spontaneously. The snow cover is only moderately to weakly consolidated on many steep slopes. Experience in avalanche assessment is necessary. Avoid indicated steep slopes and aspects as much as possible.

4 (HIGH)

An avalanche release is already possible with little additional load mainly on the indicated steep slopes. Many medium and multiple large avalanches occasionally occur. On many steep slopes, the snow cover is only weakly consolidated. Route choice limited to moderately steep terrain and observing avalanche run-out zones. Considerable experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.

5 (VERY HIGH)

Numerous large avalanches, even in moderately steep terrain, are spontaneous. At this warning level, safe operation in ski resorts is no longer possible. The snow cover is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. Avoid tours.

Tips and suggestions

Ascent aid: Giggijochbahn

Ski touring rules

• Observe the applicable regulations in all outdoor activities and route selections (e.g. wildlife protection areas, hunting restricted zones, reforestation areas, information boards, etc.)
• Respect quiet zones for wildlife and avoid feeding spots as well as loud noise
• Traverse forest areas only on approved paths and routes during winter; animals respond very panically to unlocalized noise.
• Recognize wildlife habitats, avoid animals whenever possible. Observe wildlife only from a distance. Dogs carried along must be kept on a leash; it is absolutely irresponsible to let dogs run free in the forest during winter emergency times.
• Proper time planning: Start early enough and return before dark. In spring, you should be back at the hut by midday (avalanche risk)
• Never ski through reforestations and young growth areas. 

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

Before starting a tour, inform someone in the valley of your destination and estimated return time. Carrying an avalanche transceiver is strongly recommended.

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

Directions

The car trip to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Arrival by car leads travelers through the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and then continues along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, country roads can also be used. The route planner allows you to determine the trip quickly and conveniently:

To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps 

Parking

In Sölden, the following parking options are available:

• Postplatz parking lot
• Giggijochbahn + underground garage

 The parking spaces are subject to fees.

Coordinates

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