Pitztal Mountain Guides

Ice climbing

Ice climbing used to be a niche sport but has become more and more popular during the last years. We are the ideal partner for rookies and experienced ice climbers. The Pitztal valley with its countless frozen waterfalls is an ice climbing-paradise in Tirol.

We teach you all the skills you need for climbing in the ice. Or we guide you through steep multi-pitch routes at one of the frozen waterfalls.

ice climbing with mountain guide in the pitztal

Among ice climbers the Pitztal valley is very well known. Countless waterfalls freeze in winter and form a unique world of ice. The Pitztal mountain guides are your competent partner regarding the ice.
  • In private lessons or group courses we teach you the basics of ice climbing.
  • You learn how to use correctly the ice axes, crampons and ice screws.
  • If you like we guide you on a multi-pitch route through one of the many frozen waterfalls in the Pitztal - a unique experience!

With a mountain guide you can experience carefree moments int the ice.
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Facts

  • day or half-day tour
  • maximum number of participants depending on the tour
  • meeting point to be defined
  • level of difficulty: from beginners to experts

from € 450,00

Price applies for 1-2 persons. Each additional person +10%. The exact price depends on the tour respectively on the programme and will be defined individually.

ice climbing in the taschach canyon

The Taschachschlucht canyon is a jewel for ice climbers in the Pitztal. Here you find a number of mechanically iced walls which suit to both beginner’s and intermediate ice climber’s needs. The access to the canyon is easy and offers also a great option for ice climbing courses.

The ice arena Taschach is an affair of the heart of mountain guide and ice climbing legend Alfi Dworrak. On his website Alfi publishes regularly updates about the ice conditions in the Pitztal.

frozen waterfalls & ice routes in the pitztal

challenging waterfalls above Wiese

  • Level of difficulty: WI 2 – WI 6
  • Length: 5 pitches

nice waterfall above the tunnel

  • Level of difficulty: WI 4 – WI 5
  • Length: 2 pitches

wide icefall above Scheibrand

  • Level of difficulty: WI 1 – WI 4+
  • Length: 3 pitches

Not to hard icefall at Scheibrand

  • Level of difficulty: WI 1 – WI 4
  • Length: 3 pitches

compact icefall with medium difficulty

  • Level of difficulty: WI 4+
  • Length: 1 pitch

to short icefalls, perfect for the beginning

  • Level of difficulty: WI 3 – WI 4+
  • Length: 1 pitch

long icefall with medium deifficulty and nice steps. Very good for a guided tour with beginners with first ice climbing experience.

  • Level of difficulty: WI 3 – WI 4+
  • Length: 6 pitches

not to hard icefall with nice steps

  • Level of difficulty: WI 3 – WI 4

difficult and steep icefall

  • Level of difficulty: WI 3 – WI 5
  • Length: 2 pitches

two wide icefalls with good steps

  • Level of difficulty: WI 4 – WI 5+
  • Length: 3 pitches

east faced, challenging icefall

  • Level of difficulty: WI 4 – WI 6
  • Length: 1 pitch

very nice and long icefall

  • Level of difficulty: WI 5 – WI 5
  • Length: 4 pitches

exposed climbing with skitouring access

  • Level of difficulty: WI 2 – WI 5
  • Length: 4 pitches

high-alpine icefall next to the ski trail at the Pitztal glacier

  • Level of difficulty: WI 4 – WI 4
  • Length: 2 pitches

All ice climbing routes on climbers-paradise.com.

Equipment

If you don’t have your own equipment, you can rent it at the mountain guide’s office.

If you book a tour with us, we offer a package price for the following items: beacon, shovel, probe, crampons, ice axe, climbing harness, helmet, boots

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL