Night ski touring piste Pizol
Simple
1.8 km
0:55 h
311 mhd
0 mhd
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The perfect training opportunity for ski tourers every Friday evening at Pizol - including a view over the sea of lights of the Sarganserland.
Best Season
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Start
Furt, Pizol
Destination
Mugghütte, Pizol
Coordinates
47.002167, 9.420463
Details
Description
While the night skiers and sledders enjoy fast descents further down (between Furt and Maienberg), the marked piste Furt-Gaffia is accessible for ski tourers. The start is at Furt, which is conveniently reached by the Wangs gondola lift. From there, about 311 meters of vertical ascent await you up to the Mugghütte at 1,833 m above sea level. At the destination, you will be rewarded with views of the snowy winter landscape and a stunning sea of lights high above the Rhine Valley. The descent is on the regular piste. The night ski touring piste at Pizol is the ideal combination of training, nature experience, and views.
Hidden Gem
During night skiing and sledding, when the night ski touring piste is accessible, several restaurants at Furt are open in the evening.
Safety Note
From 10:00 p.m. the piste is closed for slope preparation for safety reasons!
From avalanche level 3 onwards, no tour permits are sold in Wangs!
Equipment
Ski touring skis, skins, possibly crampons, ski poles, ski helmet, avalanche equipment with transceiver, probe and shovel, ski touring backpack (approx. 30 liters) with avalanche airbag and rain cover, ski touring boots, ski socks, warm and durable clothing in a layering system, ski touring jacket and pants, light gloves for ascent, warm gloves for descent, hat/headband, possibly ski goggles, sun and rain protection, headlamp, provisions and drinking water, thermos with hot drink, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, maps, bivy sack and emergency blanket
Directions
We start the route at Furt, the mountain station of the Wangs gondola lift. From there we walk uphill on piste 6 (Gaffia - Furt). The Furt-Gaffia chairlift is always to our right until we pass under the lift and after a while reach the Berghotel Gaffia. We walk around the large stone building and continue climbing up to the Mugghütte.
Directions
Public Transport
By train to Sargans, then by post bus to the Wangs stop, Pizolbahn directly at the valley station Wangs. From there by gondola lift to Furt.
Travel Information
Take the Sargans motorway exit, then follow the signs to the valley station of the Pizolbahn cable cars.
Parking
Public parking available at the valley station (CHF 5.00/day in winter).
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