{"id":1885,"date":"2016-02-01T23:49:46","date_gmt":"2016-02-01T22:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/?p=1885"},"modified":"2020-08-05T14:32:25","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T12:32:25","slug":"ski-tour-guentlespitze-kleinwalsertal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/en\/ski-tour-guentlespitze-kleinwalsertal\/","title":{"rendered":"Ski Tour G\u00fcntlespitze"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our Swiss contributor Michi B<\/strong>\u00f6<\/strong>siger enjoyed a fantastic skiing tour to the summit of the G<\/strong>\u00fc<\/strong>ntlespitze in the Kleinwalsertal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a snowy night, we pack our backpacks to go to the mountains. It is early in the morning and with a clear blue sky we head towards the G\u00fcntlespitze. We choose a rewarding tour with a long and steadily steep downhill with just a few lateral crossings that is therefore also ideal for snowboarders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tatonka employee and outdoor profesional Michael B\u00f6siger.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The drive through the Kleinwalsertal is already a great experience. We are happy that we made our way safely, despite black ice on the street. So we initially enjoy a sip of hot coffee from the thermos – and up we go. The surge primarily leads though wooden terrain. The rising sun is a blessing as it is pretty cold in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shared burden – snowboard change<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After a second rest we are already located in alpine grounds. I am happy to help Marion carrying her snowboard. She has not been on tour for a while and her backpack is clearly heavier than mine. We manage the ascent by snowshoes while the first scarps become visible and we get even more excited about the imminent downhill. Due to a curvy route guidance the steep path is walkable. There are little snowslides noticeable on the right peak – a clear sign to choose the safest slope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To cross a crest and get to the subsidiary summit we buckle our skis and snowboards to our backs. Up here, a magnificent panorama is expecting us. We can hardly get enough. Meanwhile several other tourers have reached the summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The group is pleased to reach the summit of the G\u00fcntlespitze.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Terrific downhill<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Later on, the winter becomes noticeable – with wind and relentless cold. After a few warm-up exercises we buckle up our skis\/ snowboards and enjoy the terrific downhills. With the critical eyes of professionals we time and again compare our slope tracks which are drawn through the soft deep snow. As always the one with the nicest slope will be treated with a coffee liquor, down in the valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The crowning glory is the downhill run through deep snow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Text and images \u00a9 Michi B\u00f6siger<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Summit<\/strong>: G\u00fcntlespitze, 2.092 meters ASL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Altitude<\/strong>: 2.092 meters ASL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Region<\/strong>: Austria – Vorarlsberg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coordinates<\/strong>: N 47\u00b0 18.052 \/ E 10\u00b0 04.725<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Map data<\/strong>: Allg\u00e4uer Alpenverein Kleinwalsertal 1: 50.000 Page 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Route<\/strong>: Round trip via Schoppernau<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Schoppernau (Bad Hopfenreben inn) via G\u00fcntlespitze and H\u00e4fner Joch \/ Alte Pisi Alph\u00fctte to Schoppernau<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type of route<\/strong>: ski tour \/ snowboard tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cumulative elevation gain<\/strong>: 1.200 meters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difficulty<\/strong>: moderately difficult<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expenditure of time<\/strong>: three hours of ascent to the summit, downhill approx. one hour + ca. 30 minutes return path through the forest<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Route description<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Via the northeast route up to the G\u00fcntlespitze. Follow the ridge to S; short downhill to the H\u00e4ftnerjoch; from here northwards downhill to the Talknick, keep tendentially to the right; continue to W, passing the Pisi-alb to the forest road and from there down to Schoppernau; the bus station is located a few hundred meters from the village boarder, directly at the parish hall; take the bus to the Hochtannbergpass, from there you can go by skis, following the summer trail to H\u00f6ferspitze in the direction of Hochalppass; before the ascending ridge of the H\u00f6ferspitze turn towards the valley – initially abiding left – back to Baad; unfortunately there is no \u00d6V station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attention<\/strong>: The ride from Schoppernau to the Hochtannbergpass is 2,50 \u20ac per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get to the bus schedule click here: www.vmobil.at<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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