Ortler Hintergrat with a Mountain Guide
One of the finest ridges in the Eastern Alps, leading to the summit of the Ortler, the highest mountain in South Tyrol.
Overview
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Participants
- 1–2 participants
- Duration
- 2 days
- Best season
- July to September
- Price
- from €580 per person
- Location
- Sulden, Südtirol
About this tour
Climbing South Tyrol’s highest mountain via the Ortler Hintergrat with a mountain guide is an alpine highlight for advanced mountaineers. At 3905 metres, the Ortler is one of the most distinctive peaks in the Eastern Alps, while the elegant Hintergrat is one of the region’s best-known and most scenic ridges. The long and varied descent via the Ortler normal route, passing the Payer Hut on the way back to Sulden, completes the tour. Excellent fitness, sure-footedness and experience in easy rock climbing are required. The Hintergrat offers exposed passages, varied climbing and a panorama that is difficult to match anywhere in the Eastern Alps. With me as your mountain guide, climbing the Ortler becomes a safe and impressive experience. The traverse combines exciting ridge climbing, spectacular glacier terrain and the unforgettable feeling of standing on the highest summit in South Tyrol.
Photos from the tour
Itinerary
On the first day, we travel to Sulden and approach the Hintergrat Hut, which serves as our base for the ascent. On the second day, we climb the spectacular Hintergrat to the summit of the Ortler. We then descend via the normal route, stopping for lunch at the Payer Hut before continuing past the Tabaretta Hut and returning to Sulden.
Requirements
For the traverse of the Ortler, you need a very good level of fitness, as the tour can take up to 12 hours.
The tour involves around 1400 vertical metres of ascent and 2100 vertical metres of descent. You must be confident climbing lower UIAA grade III, including while wearing crampons.
Equipment
I can provide crampons and an ice axe for this tour if you do not have your own.
Please refer to my equipment list for guided high-alpine tours for all further information.
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€1,160.00 per person
- 2 participants€580.00 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.
Your route along the Ortler Hintergrat?
Request this tourUnsure?
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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