A Week in the Heart of the Ortler Alps
Step by Step to the Highest Peak of South Tyrol
This Ortler Week around Sulden is the perfect combination of acclimatization, technical training, and unforgettable summit experiences. Each day the challenge increases – from Tschengelser Hochwand (3,375 m) to Hoher Angelus (3,521 m), Zufallspitze (3,757 m) and Cevedale (3,769 m), leading up to the grand finale: the ascent of the Ortler (3,905 m), the highest mountain in South Tyrol.
The tour combines varied routes across rock, glacier and ridge with breathtaking panoramas of the Sulden “triple crown” – Ortler, Königspitze and Zebru. Guided by an experienced mountain guide, this week offers a safe and rewarding way to get to know the Ortler from all its sides – and to finally stand on its summit.
Program:
| Day 1: | Ascent to the Düsseldorfer hut (2,721m) Meeting point at 3pm in Sulden Ascent with the Kanzellift Joint ascent to the hut |
| Day 2: | Tschenglser Hochwand (3,375m) Ascent to the Tschengsler Hochwand through an exposed via ferrata. Combined with the bouldery terrain of the ascent and descent, it is the first preparation for the route to the Ortler. From the summit we have a fantastic view of the Ortler, Zebru and Königsspitze triumvirate Descent to the Düsseldorfer hut and overnight stay |
| Day 3: | Hoher Angelus (3,521m) Ascent to Hoher Angelus Descent to Sulden Overnight stay in hotel |
| Day 4: | Zufallspitze (3,757m) and Cevedale (3,769m) Glacier ascent over the Langenferner to the Zufallspitze and Cevedale, connected by a ridge Descent via the Casati hut to the Schaubach hut and transition to the Hintergrat hut Note: only possible if you are in good physical condition - alternative: climb of Suldenspitze (3,375m) |
| Day 5: | Payerhütte (3,029m) Relaxed ascent to the Payerhütte Recovery day before Ortler ascent |
| Day 6: | Ortler (3,905m) Via the normal route to the highest point in Tyrol Descent into the valley |
