Großvenediger North Ridge with a Mountain Guide
The rocky route to the Großvenediger becomes your own alpine adventure.
Overview
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Participants
- 1–2 participants
- Duration
- 2 days
- Best season
- June to September
- Price
- from €480 per person
About this tour
At 3666 metres, the Großvenediger is one of Austria’s highest mountains and stands among the mighty peaks of the Hohe Tauern. It is a must for every mountaineer and deserves a place in every tour book. Several routes lead to the summit, but in my opinion, the north ridge is the most beautiful. The route follows the ridge over a series of ascents and descents, with enjoyable climbing all the way to the summit. Large sections of the tour cross the Obersulzbachkees, one of Austria’s last major glaciers. The ridge itself offers blocky climbing with several challenging passages. This tour combines everything that makes high-altitude mountaineering so rewarding. We spend the night at the Kürsinger Hut, which we approach from Neukirchen am Großvenediger.
Photos from the tour
Itinerary
On the first day, we meet at the car park in Neukirchen am Großvenediger and take a mountain taxi into the Sulzbachtal Valley. We complete the final 500 vertical metres on foot before reaching the Kürsinger Hut, where we spend the night. Early the following morning, we set off towards the north ridge of the Großvenediger. After crossing the Obersulzbachkees glacier, we climb towards the ridge. Once on the ridge, easier and more demanding climbing sections alternate until we finally reach the summit. Shortly before the summit, we encounter the “Böse Platte”, the key section of the route. The descent follows the glaciated normal route back to the Kürsinger Hut. After a well-earned break and the descent into the valley, the taxi takes us back to Neukirchen.
Requirements
For this tour, you need a good level of fitness for a total tour duration of up to 10 hours. You should also be able to move confidently across boulder fields and through easy climbing terrain.
Experience using crampons is helpful. You must be confident climbing rock up to UIAA grade 3+, although most of the route is at grade II.
Equipment
You can find all the information about the required equipment in my equipment list for guided high-alpine tours.
Please contact me if you have any questions or require rental equipment.
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.
Request this tourPrices & services
- 1 participant€960.00 per person
- 2 participants€480.00 per person
Included
Planning and guiding by a certified mountain and ski guide
Any required rental equipment
Not included
Accommodation for you and your mountain guide
Any cable car and lift pass costs for you and your mountain guide
The mountain guide’s expenses
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.
Ready for the Venediger North Ridge?
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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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