The Meraner Weg or the west ridge on the Ortler is certainly the technically easiest but also the route with the most metres in altitude.
day 1
Individual journey to St. Three Fountains in Trafoi (1580 m). Ascent to the Bergler hut (2188 m) 1.5 h.
day 2
Summit ascent 1720 m approx. 5 h. Climbing difficulty UIAA 3+; descent approx. 3 h to the Payerhütte. Descent to the valley, past the Berglerhütte (another 3.5 h). Possibly 3rd day for the descent
Bookable dates:
on request, ideal time mid-June to end of September
Service:
Organisation and guidance by a state-certified mountain guide (IVBV)
Requirements:
- Sure-footedness & a head for heights & fitness.
- Safe walking with crampons
Additional expenses:
Hut expenses for you and the mountain guide
Participants and prices:
for 1 participant per person € 750 without additional expenses
for 2 participants per person 400,- € without additional expenses
Equipment:
Mountain boots crampon-proof (it must be possible to fit the toggle lever on the heel), harness, helmet, lamp, crampons, ice axe, 1 screw carabiner, thin, thick gloves, usual mountain gear and hut necessities, hut sleeping bag
Roland Wimmer
Zona Artigianale 7
39040 Varna (BZ)
Italy
mobile +39 349 4459090
info@mountain-guide.net
