Gelber Fluss – Ice Climbing in the Kaunertal: Roped climber on a steep icefall.

Gelber Fluss – Ice Climbing in the Kaunertal

Enjoyable steep ice climbing in the Kaunertal.

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Overview

Difficulty
intermediate
Participants
1–2 participants
Duration
1 day
Best season
December to March
Price
from €270 per person
Location
Prutz, Kaunertal

About this tour

The Gelber Fluss in the Kaunertal often forms early in the season and offers steep climbing. This natural icefall is located in a disused quarry. With each pitch, you climb one level higher through the former quarry. The advantages of this tour are the comfortable belay stances and the short approach. Right next to the Gelber Fluss, another icefall often forms, offering beautiful and steep climbing in a corner system. This makes it an ideal location for a full day with plenty of metres climbed on ice.

Photos from the tour

Gelber Fluss – Ice Climbing in the Kaunertal: Roped climber on a steep icefall.
Gelber Fluss – Ice Climbing in the Kaunertal: Helmeted ice climber in a narrow passage of ice and rock.
Gelber Fluss – Ice Climbing in the Kaunertal: Climber ascending beside a frozen waterfall.
Gelber Fluss – Ice Climbing in the Kaunertal: Ice climber above a stepped ice wall.

Itinerary

The day begins with the journey to the Kaunertal. After the short approach to the Gelber Fluss, we start climbing the icefall. Depending on your wishes and fitness level, there may also be the option to climb a second route in the neighbouring corner system. It is possible to abseil after each pitch.

Requirements

Depending on the conditions, the difficulty of the icefall is around WI4 to WI4+.

For this tour, you should already have gained ice climbing experience on easier or less steep icefalls, or in an ice park. Despite the overall moderate level, the climbing is too sustained and too steep to be suitable as a beginner tour.

beginner
intermediate
advanced

Fitness

Technique

Experience

Equipment

For this tour, I can provide the technical equipment, such as crampons and ice tools, if required.

Please refer to my equipment list for guided ice climbing tours to see what else you need for this tour. We will discuss the required equipment in detail before the tour. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

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Booking and enquiry

Would you like to do this tour on your own or with your own group of up to 2 people? Send me a no-obligation request with your preferred date.

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Prices & services

  • 1 participant
    €540.00 per person
  • 2 participants
    €270.00 per person

Included

Planning and guiding by a state-certified IFMGA mountain and ski guide
Any required rental equipment

Not included

Individual overnight stays for you and your mountain guide
Any additional costs for cable cars and lift passes for you and your mountain guide
Any expenses incurred by the mountain guide

Frequently asked questions about this tour

What happens if I need to cancel my tour?

Please note that a tour becomes binding once both parties have confirmed it. In the event of a cancellation at short notice, I reserve the right to charge a percentage of the guiding fee as a cancellation fee. You can find detailed information in my cancellation policy. Payment is usually made by invoice after the tour.

What happens if the weather does not cooperate?

Together, we will find an alternative in another region or postpone the tour. There are no additional costs for you in this case.

Is rental equipment available?

Yes, I can provide the technical equipment you need, such as a climbing harness, helmet, crampons or avalanche safety equipment. The relevant tour description and equipment lists explain exactly what is required and what you may need to bring yourself. If you are unsure what you need, simply get in touch – I will be happy to advise you.

Gelber Fluss – Ice Climbing in the Kaunertal: Ice climber above a stepped ice wall.

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Unsure?

It is especially important to me that the tour suits you – both your fitness and your experience. If you are unsure, please get in touch! In a short phone call, we can work out together whether this tour is right for you. This gives us the best foundation for a safe and enjoyable mountain experience.

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