Glacier crevasse tour
Description
We start our adventure and take the Hohe Mut cable car to the Hohe Mut Sattel and hike into the wild Gaisbergtal valley. Together we look for the best route through the lunar landscape that has developed since the end of the Little Ice Age and the retreat of the glacier. Once we reach the glacier tongue, we mount our crampons, form a rope team and follow the ice flow of the Gaisbergferner, an alpine valley glacier, upwards. Your mountain guide will introduce you to the techniques of moving on the eternal ice and, if you wish, you can even explore the inside of the glacier by abseiling into a crevasse. Glacier ice is alive. It is not a dead mass, it moves, makes noises and has character. A glacier is not just gray and white - but see for yourself!
Included services: guided crevasse tour | supervision and guidance by a certified mountain guide.
Rental equipment: climbing harness | crampons | helmet (can be rented from the mountain guide).
Price: € 54.00 | + € 5.00 per piece of safety equipment
Our recommendation: Book the mountain breakfast at 06:30 am at the Hohe Mut Alm at the end of the booking process. All 5 senses are stimulated here: you feel the first rays of sunshine on your skin, see the mountain panorama in the morning light, smell the fresh mountain air, listen to the peace and quiet and taste the regional cuisine.
If you book the mountain breakfast, the mountain guide will pick you up at the Hohe Mut Alm at around 09:15.
Suitable for
Glacier hiking tour for surefooted hikers and families with children from 10 yearsDifficulty
Moderatley difficult glacier hike for surefooted hikers and families with children over 10 years of age | overall walking time approx. 4 hours | total duration 6-7 hours | ascent approx. 500-600 m | descent approx. 800 m | highest point: 2800 m
Note
If you book the mountain breakfast, the hiking guide will pick you up at the Hohe Mut Alm at approx. 09:15 a.m.Meeting Point
08:45 a.m. Alpincenter Obergurgl, Gurglerstraße 118, 6456 ObergurglIncluded Services
Guided crevasse tour | supervision and guidance by a state-certified mountain guide
Price Information
The following additional costs may arise on site:
Rental equipment - harness, crampons and helmet Euro 5.00 each if not already provided (can be paid at the mountain guide office) | parking fees | Lift ticket if no valid Summer Card is available
Equipment
Backpack 25-30 l | Hiking boots | Hiking pants + jacket (softshell) | Rain pants + jacket (hardshell) | Gloves and hat | Sun protection | Sunglasses | Sun cream | Drinking bottle, approx. 1.5 l | Small snack for in between | Telescopic hiking poles
If available: climbing harness | crampons | helmet
rental equipment
Climbing harness | crampons | helmet (can be rented at the mountain guide office)
Arrival Information
Parking areas at a fee: center parking garage
Bus stop: Obergurgl center
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the route?
Obergurgl - Ascent with the Hohe Mut Bahn to the mountain station - Bärenhoppet - Gaisbergtal - Gaisberg glacier – Glacier hiking tour plus exercises on the glacier (abseiling, crampon technique…) - middle station - Obergurgl
Are there places to stop for a refreshment? Yes, at Hohe Mut Alm
When is the registration deadline? The day before at 3.45 p.m.
Does the hike take place in bad weather? Yes (force majeure excepted). Changes of program may occur due to inclement weather conditions and safety reasons.
Return: approx. 4.00 p.m.
Guest cards
01.06. - 20.10.2024
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Locations
We start our adventure and take the Hohe Mut cable car to the Hohe Mut Sattel and hike into the wild Gaisbergtal valley. Together we look for the best route through the lunar landscape that has developed since the end of the Little Ice Age and the retreat of the glacier. Once we reach the glacier tongue, we mount our crampons, form a rope team and follow the ice flow of the Gaisbergferner, an alpine valley glacier, upwards. Your mountain guide will introduce you to the techniques of moving on the eternal ice and, if you wish, you can even explore the inside of the glacier by abseiling into a crevasse. Glacier ice is alive. It is not a dead mass, it moves, makes noises and has character. A glacier is not just gray and white - but see for yourself!
Included services: guided crevasse tour | supervision and guidance by a certified mountain guide.
Rental equipment: climbing harness | crampons | helmet (can be rented from the mountain guide).
Price: € 54.00 | + € 5.00 per piece of safety equipment
Our recommendation: Book the mountain breakfast at 06:30 am at the Hohe Mut Alm at the end of the booking process. All 5 senses are stimulated here: you feel the first rays of sunshine on your skin, see the mountain panorama in the morning light, smell the fresh mountain air, listen to the peace and quiet and taste the regional cuisine.
If you book the mountain breakfast, the mountain guide will pick you up at the Hohe Mut Alm at around 09:15.
6456 Obergurgl