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Valluga West

Backcountry Skiing Route

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6.4 km
228 m
Classic for the local ski guides, starting out exposed with a cliff below and continuing with a scenic long run and some flat sections.

This one is a classic for the local mountain guides.
With a guide, they take you up with skis/board with Valluga II. If you are without a guide, you have to earn it. Time for heroes, put your gf into the gondola and hike carrying your and her skis/board. First climbing up west, then along the ridge. The ascent takes 30-40 minutes depending on how deep the snow is (the classic West face has a FatMap entry already, just drop over once you reach the ridge - and only if you haven't put your gf into the gondola to the peak :)). From the ridge there is a variety of options if the snow is good.

A beautiful one starts almost at the peak under the bridge, steep, but nothing crazy - needs good snow.

The classic north face starts actually right behind the peak. Find the route at:
You have to keep skiers left to reach a prominent ridge which spits you out eventually into Pazieltal (boarders disadvantaged, the traverse out is a little tedious). The first patch of the Valluga North is exposed with a cliff below. The rumour has it that they closed the second part for non-guide accompanied skiers due to accidents. Prior to the opening of the Flexen Gondola this (and Valluga West) used to be the way to get over to Lech/Zuers.

Now, with Warth/Schroecken connected, you can actually ski the entire north face of the Valluga as well down towards Kaisers and the Steeg and back to Warth. But - the exit is long. Only recommended if you don't mind long flat sections and get a kick out of purely nice scenery.
Created By
Juliane Franze

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