Jakobsleiter – A Special Ski Tour in Stubai: Ski touring group on a narrow snowy crossing.

Jakobsleiter – A Special Ski Tour in Stubai

A ski tour with an abseil section on the Stubai Glacier.

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Overview

Difficulty
intermediate
Participants
1–3 participants
Duration
1 day
Best season
January to April
Price
from €200 per person
Location
Stubaier Gletscher, Stubaital

About this tour

Many people know the Stubai Glacier and its ski resort, often associated with busy slopes and crowds. Few realise that with relatively little effort and one abseil, you can enter a completely different world. The reward is a long descent through untouched mountain scenery, followed by an ascent of around 450 vertical metres back to the ski area.

Photos from the tour

Jakobsleiter – A Special Ski Tour in Stubai: Ski touring group on a narrow snowy crossing.
Jakobsleiter – A Special Ski Tour in Stubai: Snow-covered mountain valley beneath low clouds.
Jakobsleiter – A Special Ski Tour in Stubai: Ski tourers in a narrow snow gully between rocks.
Jakobsleiter – A Special Ski Tour in Stubai: Ski tourer in a broad snow-covered mountain valley.
Jakobsleiter – A Special Ski Tour in Stubai: Ski touring group ascending an open snow slope.

Itinerary

We meet in Schönberg and travel together to the Stubai Glacier. The lifts take us up to the Schaufeljoch. After an initial descent and a short ascent, we reach the start of the Jakobsleiter. From a small col, we abseil approximately 60 metres towards the south. A long and impressive descent through mostly untouched terrain then awaits us—a genuine highlight. With big smiles on our faces, we begin the ascent back to the ski area.

Requirements

You should have sufficient fitness for an ascent of around 600 vertical metres and be able to ski confidently off-piste.

Previous abseiling experience, whether from outdoor sport climbing or indoor climbing, is helpful for you or someone in your group, but it is not essential.

beginner
intermediate
advanced

Fitness

Technique

Experience

Equipment

I can provide avalanche safety equipment as well as all the equipment required for the abseil.

You can find everything else you need in my equipment list for guided ski mountaineering tours.

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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 3 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
  • 3 participants
    €200.00 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.

Jakobsleiter – A Special Ski Tour in Stubai: Ski tourer in a broad snow-covered mountain valley.

Skis and rope on the Jakobsleiter?

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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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