Newcomers...

For newcomers to this adventurous hobby the Eis Total Festival in January, which is led by professional mountain guides is ideal. The varied ice climbing in the Taschachklamm [Klamm = gorge] with different levels of difficulty is especially suited. Ice climbing beginners will also find the Kitzgartenklamm with its 15 different ice climbing routes perfect during the cold winter season.

Advanced climbers...

Advanced climbers will find an exceptional variety of ice climbing routes in Pitztal in Tyrol. Some of the most spectacular routes boast up to 190 metres icefall and can, in parts, be easily accessed with a short ascent from the valley. Athletes can find the highest ice climbing routes of Tyrol at Pitztal Glacier’s impressive ice world: six icefalls offer a breath-taking ice climbing experience in the eternal ice and snow. Ice climbing is possible all year around in some places here.

Current conditions at the icefalls...

Pitztal’s mountain guides will happily provide information about the weather and avalanche conditions at the icefalls. You can find more information here: Ice News (in German) or send an e-mail to harald@tauernwind.at

Professional courses...

They also offer professional courses regarding ice-climbing technique. Equipment such as ice axes and crampons can be hired from our outdoor specialists at the same time.

Tuesday: Trial ice climbing in the Taschach Gorge
After adjusting the crampons, we are already in the middle of a spectacular steps we are already in the middle of a spectacular ice world. Playfully you learn With the right equipment you will learn how to move on steep ice.
Info: Duration approx. 3 h (9:00 am - 12:00). Meeting point 9 am at the valley station of the glacier express
Price: € 80,00 per Person (from 4-6 participants) 
Contact: Bergführervereinigung Pitztal 

Saturday: Ice climbing with tobogganing fun
After a relaxed tobogganing session, we reach a wonderful icefall in the Jerzner Zirbenwald. There, you have the chance to get around on the steep ice with the right equipment. This activity is very family-friendly.
Info: all day. Meeting point 9 am at the valley station Hochzeiger
Price: € 140,00 per Person
Contact: Bergführervereinigung Pitztal 

All ice climbing routes, access and signposting regarding the icefalls are included in the sports climbing guide Sportklettern – Klettersteige – Eisklettern published by AMBerg Verlag. You can order the sports climbing guide directely in our webshop. Furthermore you can find the Ice climbing topographies of Pitztal here (in German). Those who still haven’t had enough of ice climbing can burn off more energy at an indoor climbing centre, the Kletterstadl in Stillebach.