Silvretta traverse with an IFMGA Mountain Guide is a multi-day route in the Rhaetian Alps, on the Austria-Switzerland border. It features moderate ascents and gentle descents, making it great for beginners.

On the first day we use the lifts of the Ischgl resort, which take us up to Piz Val Gronda (2812 m). From there we descend towards Heidelberger Hütte and undertake a 700-meter ascent to the Kronejoch pass (2974 m). From Kronejoch we enjoy a long descent to Jamtalhütte, where we were supposed to spend the night. This time, however, the hut is closed and we have to go down to Galtür, through a long, flat valley.

One the next day, we take a ride with a snowcat back to Jamtalhütte and wander around the Jamtalferner glacier. We climb the Hintere Jamspitze (3156 m) to experience excellent powder on our way down. Then we reach the Tiroler Scharte (2935 m), from where we go down to Wiesbadener Hütte for another night’s rest.

The plan for the third day is to conquer the highest peak of the region, the mighty Piz Buin (3312 m). After passing beneath a serac barier visible from the hut, we enter a flat glacier, which takes us to the foot of its north face where we have to leave our skis. The climb to the summit first leads through a steep snow field, then we have to climb a short rock barrier. Along the way, you can find some bolts for protection and rapelling on the way down.

After summiting Piz Buin we go back to our skis. A short ascent leads us to the Fuorcla dal Cunfin pass (3043 m) from where we go down to the Swiss side of the massif, to Chamanna Tuoi hut for the night.

The next day is relatively short. We climb a steep slope to Silvrettapass, from which we descend a gentle glacier to the Silvrettahütte for a well-deserved rest.

On the last day, early in the morning, we set off towards Rote Furka (2688 m). The snow is frozen and the approach is very steep, so we have to use our ski crampons and have our ice axes at hand. At the pass, we cross the Austrian border again and descend through the Klostertal valley all the way to Galtür.

If you would like to try the Silvretta traverse with an IFMGA Mountain Guide, please contact me. The season for this activity starts at the end of February and lasts until the end of March. The groups are limited to six people per guide.
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