HIGH-END CLIMB & FLY TOURS IN EAST TYROL, SOUTH TYROL

Day 1: Ascent to the Hintergrathütte
Elevation gain: approx. 700 m
Duration: approx. 2 hours

Day 2: Ascent to the summit and flight down into the valley
Elevation gain: approx. 1,300 m
Duration: approx. 4–5 hours
Flight time: approx. 20–40 minutes

Main part of the tour: Easy to moderately difficult (difficulty: 1–2)

More challenging sections: Short, max. difficulty level 4

Firn sections require sure-footedness and the use of crampons.

AIRTIME AUSTRIA – Manfred Lobenwein and Kals mountain guides

This high-altitude tour of the Ortler is one of the most magnificent classic ridge tours in the Eastern Alps. The finale with a tandem flight makes it a real highlight. The crossing ranks among famous classics such as the Hörnligrat, Biancograt and Stüdelgrat.

Schedule

Day 1:
Meeting in the afternoon in Sulden.
Joint ascent to the Hintergrat Hut followed by dinner and overnight stay at the hut.

Day 2:
Breakfast and an early start.
Approach via serpentine paths to the start of the Hintergrat ridge.
Then follows climbing with crampons, passing two short but exciting key sections.
The final ascent leads to the summit of Ortler (3,905 m) – an unforgettable experience in a high-alpine environment.

Alternatively, this tour can also be completed as a day tour.

Time for panoramic views over the Eastern Alps.
Ideal terrain for tandem flying.

After an unforgettable break at the summit, we set off on our tandem paragliding adventure. We glide gently down into the valley, past the Payerhütte, and finally reach Sulden. There we relax and let the adventure come to an end.

The smooth descent from the summit is the icing on the cake of the tour – an experience you will never forget!

Recommendation: Overnight stay at the Hintergrathütte.

Plenty of time to enjoy the fascinating mountain world and the atmosphere at the Ortler.

AIRTIME AUSTRIA – Manfred Lobenwein

Libanol Head (summit area)

Approximately 20 minutes to 1 hour

Ascent: You can reach the starting point by car, e-bike or cable car. A short approach leads to the climbing adventure (approx. 2–3 hours).

Challenging climbs and ridges with impressive panoramic views.

Top off the tour with a flight around the Grossglockner mountains – optionally as a thermal flight.

The tour is aimed at participants who are sure-footed, have a head for heights and some mountain experience. Equipment can be hired and transport organised.