Easy to moderate
Ferwalljoch / Essener Spitze
2,908 m / 3,200 mA flexible tour through the quiet Ferwall Valley, from an accessible high pass to a panoramic 3,000-metre summit.
The tour
What to expect.
The Essener Spitze lies in the Gurgler ridge and is one of the more accessible high-alpine 3,000-metre summits above Obergurgl. After a short, slightly exposed ridge step, the summit opens a superb view from the Zillertal Alps and Dolomites across the entire Gurgler ridge.
Using the Festkogel lift saves approximately 500 vertical metres of piste ascent and starts the day with a 200-metre descent. The Ferwalljoch alone is also a worthwhile objective and an excellent choice for ski-touring newcomers.
The full ascent from Obergurgl takes around four and a half to five hours. Starting from the lift reduces it to approximately three and a half hours and 800 vertical metres.
A private full-day tour, adapted to the group and conditions.
Depending on the chosen start and route variant.
8 km route distance.
Transceiver, shovel and probe. Additional technical equipment when required.
Good to know
The mountain decides.
The final route, summit and group size may change with snow cover, weather, avalanche conditions and the current ability of every guest.
Personal planning
Let’s plan this ski tour.
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