My first real 3,000m peak
Summit climbing made easy
Do you dream of climbing a three-thousand-meter high peak, but you lack the knowhow for tours on rock, ice and across glaciers? No problem at all, our complete package comprises everything you need for your first high alpine adventure: from experienced guides to equipment and overnight stays in mountain huts. Your goal? Scenic Similaun at 3,606 meters in the uppermost part of Ötztal - a spectacular peak on the border between North and South Tirol, accessible via an impressive glacier. Ready? Then go for it – we are always by your side!
Dates
Your all-round carefree package at a glance
- Location: Vent
- Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
- Acclimatization tour: Vent – Rofenkarferner using uphill transport, optional ascent to Wildes Mannle 3,023 meters
- Main tour: Vent – Similaun summit without using uphill transport, this tour requires 2 days
- Group size: min. 3 / max. 12 people (from 6 people a second mountain guide accompanies the group)
No high alpine experience is required! Our expert mountain experts will teach you everything you need to know and be able to do. They will be close to you to offer help, advice and support during the entire tour. Important note: You should be physically fit, healthy, have a head for heights and be surefooted.
- 4 overnight stays:
- 3x in Vent at an accommodation category of your choice
- 1x at Similaunhütte (incl. half board)
- During the overnight stay in the hut, your room in Vent will remain reserved so that you can leave your luggage there safely.
- Meals:
- Regional, multi-course welcome & farewell dinner
- Half board at Similaunhütte (dinner & breakfast)
- Rental equipment: helmet, crampons, ice axe, harness
- Accompanied by: mountain & hiking guide
- Start package: drinking bottle, hut sleeping bag, earplugs, muesli bar, sun protection, headband, microfiber towel, hiking wool (sustainable alternative to blister plasters)
- Finisher goodie: exclusive summit victory souvenir for you!
- Travel/arrival costs
- Drinks
- Dinner on Day 2 (individual evening program)
- Individual meals and drinks on the huts (e.g. cake, snack, etc.)
- Resort tax
from € 1.459,-
incl. all services, taxes and fees
Highlights
- You are surrounded by the highest 3,000 meter peaks of the Eastern Alps.
- You will climb Austria’s seventh highest mountain.
- Similaun is a border mountain between Austria and Italy.
- The largest glacier-covered area of the entire Eastern Alps is located in the preserve of the Ötztal Alps.
- Remarkable variety of flowers as well as a very high chance of spotting an alpine marmot.
- In the mountaineering village of Vent you will follow in the footsteps of Franz Senn, the renowned glacier priest and mountaineering pioneer.
After checking in at your accommodation, you will meet your tour companions and your hiking guide during a welcome meeting. You will also receive your start package and the first important information about the upcoming tours. The day ends in a relaxed manner while enjoying dinner together.
First we all rent the mountaineering equipment for the coming days and have it checked by a mountain and hiking guide. Then we use uphill transport options to reach Rofenkarferner glacier, where we will prepare our bodies for the high alpine altitude and learn how to use crampons, rope and ice axe. After a practicing unit, we return to Breslauer Hütte before heading back to Vent. Plan your evening individually.
After a final equipment check, we start the ascent towards Similaunhütte. On the way there is a stopover at Martin Busch Hütte. We enjoy dinner together and stay overnight at Similaunhütte.
Highly motivated we start the day with the ascent to the summit of Similaun at 3,606 meters. Once we have reached the top, it's time to enjoy the moment and celebrate the summit victory! On our descent we stop again at Martin Busch Hütte before we reach Vent. In the evening, there is a closing dinner where you receive a well-deserved finisher goodie while reviewing the past few days.
After a restful night in your booked accommodation in Vent, you set off on your journey home-packed with unforgettable memories from the past few days. Want to stay longer? We totally understand! Simply contact us about extending your stay at incoming@oetztal.com.
All tours in detail
Acclimatization tour
An impressive glacier area ideal for first experiences in high alpine terrain.
- Distance: 4.3 km
- Walking time: approx. 2 h 45 min
- Ascent: 878 altitude meters
- Highest point: 3,233 meters
Frequently asked questions
Until when do I have to pay the deposit and make the final payment?
After receiving your booking confirmation, 20% of the travel price is due as a deposit within 10 days, the remaining sum is to be paid no earlier than 28 days prior to departure. In the case of trips booked at short notice, the travel price must be paid in full immediately. We will show you exactly when and which amount is due when completing the booking on our website or in the booking confirmation.
Is there an insolvency protection for customers?
You always book a package tour with ÖTZTAL TOURISMUS INCOMING GMBH (short: ÖTZTAL INCOMING). It means that all of your money paid to ÖTZTAL INCOMING is protected against insolvency by the applicable Package Travel Act (PRG in Austria). You will find all your advantages sent with your travel confirmation when booking a package tour in the attached "Information sheet for package tours", which we will gladly submit also in advance. Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjilestr. 4, 1220 Vienna, phone no. +43 1 317 25 00, fax number +43 1 319 93 67) acts as agent in case of insolvency. All further claims not covered must be registered with the liquidator within 8 weeks from the time of the insolvency. Guarantor: Tourismusverband ÖTZTAL TOURISMUS, Körperschaft öffentlichen Rechts, Achweg 5, 6450 Sölden
How much is the deposit on my trip?
After receiving your booking confirmation, 20% of the travel price is due as a deposit within 10 days.
How can I safely pay for my trip?
You can pay for your trip by credit card (Visa, Mastercard) or by direct bank transfer to ÖTZTAL INCOMING.
What are the ÖTZTAL INCOMING bank details for payment by invoice/bank transfer?
ÖTZTAL TOURISMUS INCOMING GMBH
Raiffeisenbank Sölden
IBAN: AT34 3632 4000 0044 2772
BIC RZTIAT22324
Is there a packing list for my trip?
The packing list will be sent by email about one week after booking.
When and how will I receive my travel documents?
For our trip only electronic travel documents are sent by email or the complete travel documents are stored in printed form in your accommodation.
Is there a list of participants?
No. For data protection reasons we cannot provide a list of participants to other travelers.
What is the average age on my trip?
The age of the travelers can basically vary between 30 and 70 years. The trip is aimed at active people with an affinity for mountains, and stands for a community of like-minded people, regardless of their age or origin.
Where are the other participants from?
For your trip we can provide you by phone with more information about the approximate area where other guests come from. Please understand that we cannot give you any more detailed information here for data protection reasons.
Can I book half a double room as a single traveler?
We do not offer shared double rooms on this trip. If you are traveling alone, please always book the available single rooms or double rooms for single use that are shown online.
Can I book insurance through ÖTZTAL INCOMING?
We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance and mountain rescue insurance. It covers your personal risks in the event of illness before departure and during the trip or in case of a mountain accident. Please find more information under the following links: http://www.europaeische.at, https://bergrettung.tirol/foerderer
Can I extend or customize my trip?
Regarding your trip, we focus on the main journey and do not offer any other options. If necessary, you are welcome to tell us your wishes in writing. If possible, we will customize the trip according to your wishes.
What happens if the minimum number of participants is not reached?
According to our General Terms and Conditions (GTC), a trip can be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not reached. Up to 20 days before the start of the package tour for trips of more than 7 days. Up to 7 days before the start of the package tour for trips of up to 6 days.
What options do I have as a single traveler?
You can book a single room, often also a double room for single use.
How do I know if the trip is guaranteed?
The package tour is already guaranteed from 3 or more people.
The route/tour is subject to change based on weather conditions.
How can I book the relevant trip?
You can book easily and quickly on this website: www.vent.at
How can I cancel the trip?
You can cancel your ÖTZTAL INCOMING trip directly with us at any time. The cancellation must be made in writing. A cancellation is always subject to certain cancellation fees, which depend on the time of cancellation. Please find all important information about it in our General Terms and Conditions (GTC) in the attached pages of your booking confirmation.
ÖTZTAL TOURISMUS INCOMING
incoming@oetztal.com
+43 57200 916
