Zinseler/Cima di Stilves 2,422 m

Sarentino/Sarntal Alps – Val Giovo/Jaufental

How to get there: Vipiteno/Sterzing highway exit – trail to Caspineto/Gospeneid farms

Departure point: Caspineto/Gospeneid 1,455 m

Difference in altitude: 967 m

Duration: 3 hours

Schwierigkeitsgrad: MS

Location: North

Recommended period: December – April

Equipment:standard ski touring equipment

Map: compass no 058 Vipiteno/Sterzing and surroundings

This tour takes place at the northernmost point of the Sarentino/Sarntal Alps and can easily be reached by private car. The climb is relatively short if demanding, and the descent is enjoyable and straightforward. Snow conditions are usually excellent due to the favorable location of the resort.

Ascent: From the farms, follow the sign-posted forestry trail to Val Caspineto/Gospeneider Tal, from where a constant uphill slope leads to the 2,300 m Caspineto/Gospeneider Jöchl peak. Just before the peak, turn left on a short ridge to reach the safe, comfortable hills which lead back to Zinseler/Stilves peak.

Descent: same route

Description: relatively safe destination, however attention is required in the middle part after heavy snow fall.

Please note: after the highway exit, use your map and pay attention not to miss the road to Caspineto/Gospeneid.

Source: KOMPASS “Südtirol – 47 Skitouren vom Ortler bis zu den Dolomiten“

Glaitner Hochjoch/Monte Fumaiolo 2,389 m

Stubai Alps – Val Racines/Ratschingstal

How to get there: Vipiteno/Sterzing – Val Racines/Ratschingstal – Vallettina/Flading

Departure point: car park at approx. 1 km from Vallettina/Flading, approx. 1,500 m

Difference in altitude 889 m

Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours

Difficulty: medium

Location: North

Recommended period: December – March

Equipment: standard ski touring equipment

Map: compass no 058 Vipiteno/Sterzing and surroundings

Explore truly stunning surroundings with guaranteed excellent snow conditions and a superb panorama which includes the Stubai Alps in the North and the Sarentino/Sarntal Alps in the South, as well as the Zillertal Alps which are reflected in the reliefs of the Ötztal Alps in the West. This area has become more and more popular in recent years thanks to a number of hills, reasonable distances and a favorable location. Attention is required on the way to the Alpine hut and (in rare cases) if no tracks are present. Always be careful on the steepest parts of the climb.

Ascent: At the car park, take no 10 trail in direction Innere Wumblsalm. After the first turn leave the forestry trail and climb up until you reach soft Alpine pastures which lead to the quaint, romantic Wumblsalm hut on an altitude of 1,906 m above sea level. Behind the hut, continue in southern direction and reach the ridge. Then continue towards the West to the summit cross, the tour’s highest point.

Descent: Same as ascent or alternatively, go down the northern slope just beneath the summit cross. Behind the Alpine hut you can go anywhere in the forest but make sure never to lose sight of the ascent trail.

Please note: The Innere Wumblsalm hut can also be reached on a long forestry trail which starts near Pulverer Hof farm at approx. 2.5 km from the ski lifts in Racines/Ratschings. This trail is also suitable for beginners since it does not include any particularly steep bits such as the ones on no 10 trail.

Source: KOMPASS „South Tyrol – 47 Skitouren vom Ortler bis zu den Dolomiten“

Kleine Kreuzspitze/Piccola Punta di Montecroce 2,518 m

Stubai Alps – Val Racines/Ratschingstal

How to get there: Vipiteno/Sterzing – Val Racines/Ratschingstal

Departure point: Vallettina/Flading 1,482 m

Difference in altitude:: 1036 m

Duration: 3 hours

Difficulty: medium

Location: North

Recommended period: December – April

Equipment: standard ski touring equipment

Map: compass no 058 Vipiteno/Sterzing and surroundings

This hugely enjoyable tour is one of the most popular ski tours in South Tyrol and is usually utterly safe all the way to the peak. However, please pay attention to use your navigation skills!

Ascent: At the small church, take the bridge over the brook and follow the forestry trail towards the West. Follow the trail straight on past a ravine on the left hand side. Behind a crest you will find the Klammalm Alpine hut which is not visible from below, on an altitude of 1,925 m above sea level.
In the South you will reach a large ravine, at the end of which on the left a slope leads away from the summit. Be careful when trying to get to the top – depending on the snow situation, take the direct route or alternatively take the safer route along the western ridge.

Descent: Same as ascent – it is possible to take the direct downhill slope behind the ravine.

Please note: Advanced and professional ski touring aficionados may want to climb all the way up to Hohe Kreuzspitze. This peak can be rached by turning right just behind the ravine above Klammalm hut.

Source: KOMPASS „Südtirol – 47 Skitouren vom Ortler bis zu den Dolomiten“