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Ascent: First follow the forest road upwards over a few serpentines and then enter the Lazzachertal valley. Cross the first bridge and continue uphill on the left side of the valley. After about 6 km, turn left at the fork in the road.After the fork, turn right around the mountain corner and continue to the ruins of the old “Poschhaus”. Still further into the valley to the last bridge (2200 m). Continue straight along the valley and up to the right of a gorge over a ridge into a plain (2400 m). Behind a hill turn left and above the gorge turn left into the shallow valley. Through hollows to below the Sandjoch (2550 m). Now turn left to below the summit. Straight up and right onto the ridge (2760 m). Diagonally left, very steeply upwards to the narrow ridge (2790 m). Cross this (possibly carrying your skis for a short while) to the right and descend a few metres into a notch. On the other side, a short but steep ascent to the summit plateau and to the highest point with iron bar. The summit cross is a little lower and a little further ahead. Descent as ascent.
! After heavy fresh snowfalls, the path into the Lazzachertal valley is avalanche-prone.
Skiing technique: medium
The designation “passable” refers solely to the accessibility of the route and does not provide any information about avalanche conditions. These must always be assessed independently before each tour.
Ascent: You first follow the forest road uphill through several switchbacks and then enter the Lazzacher Valley. Cross the first bridge and continue ascending along the left side of the valley. After approximately 6 km, take the left fork at the trail junction. After the junction, continue around the mountain ridge to the right until you reach the ruins of the old Poschhaus. Keep going further into the valley until you reach the last bridge at around 2,200 m. Continue straight into the valley, then climb to the right of a gorge over a ridge and up onto a plateau (2,400 m). Go left around a hill and enter the flat upper valley above the gorge. Continue through several hollows until you reach the base of the Sandjoch mountain saddle (2,550 m). From here, keep left and head up to the summit face. Climb straight up, then to the right onto the ridge (2,760 m). From here, ascend diagonally left on a very steep slope to reach the narrow summit ridge (2,790 m). Follow the ridge to the right (you may need to carry skis briefly) and descend a few meters into a small notch. On the other side, make a short but steep climb up to the summit plateau and to the highest point marked by a metal pole. The actual summit cross is slightly lower and a bit farther ahead.
Descent: Same as ascent.
Warning: After heavy snowfall, the route into the Lazzacher Valley is prone to avalanches.
Good to know: This is a premium ski tour featuring designated and cleared parking areas at the starting points, information boards with a panoramic map, route overview and tour data, as well as avalanche transceiver checkpoints for safety equipment testing.
You are moving in unsecured alpine terrain. Be aware of alpine dangers and act responsibly. The planning and execution of all ski tours is your own responsibility.
Avalanche report: www.avalanche.report
The equipment must be adapted to the weather conditions. An avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, first aid kit and a map are indispensable.
Maps: AV map 31/3 Brennerberge mountains; Tabacco 038, Sterzing/Vipiteno – Stubaier Alpen/Stubai Alps; Tabacco 039, Passeiertal/Val Passiria
By public bus 312 (Sterzing/Vipteno-Ridnauntal/Val Ridanna) from Sterzing to the last bus stop "Bergbaumuseum" at the mining museum.
Detailed timetable information at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en
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