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Similaunhütte - Martin Busch Hütte - Vent

Alpine Tour · Meraner Land

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Ötztal

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Photo: Ötztal
/ Schafübertrieb auf der Similaunhütte
Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal
/ Martin Busch Hütte
Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal
/ Similaunhütte
Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal

SIMILAUNHÜTTE -> Martin Busch Hütte -> VENT

moderate

Distance 12.3 km

3:30 h

92 m

1,227 m

From Similaun Hütte to Martin Busch Hütte (1 ½ hour) and descent to Vent (2 hours) or ascent to Kreuzspitze (2 ½ hours) and then descent to Vent or ascent to Ramolhaus (3 ½ hours) and descent to Vent or Obergurgl.

Author’s recommendation

Sheep drive - in june and september - more informations: www.vent.at

Difficulty

moderate

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

3,078 m

Lowest point

1,881 m

Best time of year

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Safety information

Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: www.oetztal.com

Start

Similaunhütte (3,018 m)

Coordinates:

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UTM

w3w

Destination

Vent

Turn-by-turn directions

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Getting there

Vent is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking options are available in the mountaineering village Vent

- In summertime in front of the village (parking machine, only coins or EC card) and at the chairlift (at the ticket office of the mountain railways)

- In wintertime only at the chairlift

Cost: € 5,00 per day/car

Coordinates

DMS

UTM

w3w

Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Ötztaler Wanderbuch | Helga Marberger | Verlag: Tyrolia

Information brochure Vent / available Information Vent

Author’s map recommendations

Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25.000

Kompass #43 | Ötztaler Alpen, Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000

Freytag&Bernd WK 251 | Ötztal, Pitztal, Kaunertal, Wildspitze | 1:25:000

Kompass | Bike- & Wanderkarte Ötztal | 1:35.000

Equipment

Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

Basic Equipment for Alpine Routes

Layered, moisture wicking clothing
Long, warm technical socks plus liners and spares
35-45 liter rucksack (with rain cover)
Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
Lip protection (SPF 30+)
Water- and windproof mountaineering jacket and trousers with ankle adjustment or separate gaiters
Water- and windproof gloves plus thin fleece inner gloves
Neckwear
moisture wicking skull / knit cap
Hiking poles
Sunglasses
Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
First aid kit
Blister kit
Bivy / survival bag
Survival blanket
Headlamp
Pocket knife
Whistle
Cell phone
Cash
Navigation equipment / map and compass
Emergency contact details
ID

Technical Equipment for Alpine Routes

B2 or B3 mountaineering boots
Climbing harness
Climbing helmet
Ice axes (basic or technical with hammer and adze as required)
C2-C3 crampons with anti-balling plates (as required by route and to match boots)
Single rope
Half ropes
Twin ropes
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Set of nuts
Double set of nuts
Small nuts
Medium nuts
Large nuts
Nut tool
Tricam(s)
Ball nut(s)
(Active) Camming device(s) for wider cracks such as the Gipsy
Hexentric(s)
Progress capture pulley(s) such as the Petzl Traxion
Micro ascender(s) such as the Petzl TiBloc
Pitons and hammer
Set of ice screws
Short ice screws
Medium ice screws
Long ice screws
V-Thread tool
2x Harness tool holder such as the Ice Clipper or Caritool
Quickdraws
Locking device

Camping Equipment

Tent (3- or 4-season)
Stove (including fuel and utensils)
Sleeping mat. Sleeping bag with suitable temperature rating.
Food
Toiletries and medication
Toilet paper

Things to Bring if Staying in a Mountain Hut

Toiletries and medication
Quick-drying towel
Ear plugs
Sleeping bag liner
Sleepwear
Alpine club membership card if applicable / ID
Coronavirus mask and hand sanitizer

The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

12.3 km

Duration

3:30 h

Ascent

92 m

Descent

1,227 m

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