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St. Anton - Mattun

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Great variant in the St. Anton ski area, which usually still has a few nice turns left even after some beautiful days.

moderate

Distance 3.1 km

0:45 h

22 m

836 m

2,639 m

1,825 m

At first glance, one might think this variant merely follows the regular ski route over the Mattunjoch. Actually, the difference lies in the details. The regular ski route can be cleverly left orographically on the left in the truest sense of the word, allowing you to catch the beautiful slopes in the middle section.

In the second part of the descent, be warned against switching to the regular ski route. This usually offers little more than an endless bumpy slope until you finally reach the Steißbach valley.

Author’s recommendation

After fresh snowfall, when the Schindlerkar chairlift opens later, you should go straight to this descent. An experience you are sure not to forget quickly!

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Thomas Wanner

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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Highest point

Schindlerkar lift mountain station, 2,639 m

Lowest point

Ski slope Steißbach valley, 1,825 m

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Safety information

Even though the Mattunjoch ski route is initially a standard ski route, accidents happen here again and again. The terrain is repeatedly very steep, rugged, and strongly blown in by the west winds. Keep your head and eyes open! The motto here must be: When in doubt, better keep away from the steep eastern slopes!

Tips and suggestions

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Roadbook

The first few meters follow the Mattunjoch ski route, but then leave it orographically on the right and reach a wonderful long slope that leads to a small shepherd's hut. Here you could switch to the lower part of the ski hut, but it is better to take the flat ridge in a southwest direction. In case of tense avalanche conditions or if you are already late and the sun is too strong, the way out onto the ski route is unavoidable. Otherwise, you can still make some nice turns in the second part of the descent before you reach the ski slope in the Steißbach valley.

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Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

By train to the ÖBB train station St. Anton am Arlberg.

Directions

A12 Inntal motorway from Innsbruck to Landeck, continue on the S16 expressway to the St. Anton am Arlberg exit.

Parking

Paid parking in St. Anton.

Coordinates

47.149889, 10.221877

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47°08'59.6"N 10°13'18.8"E

UTM

32T 592633 5222545

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Book recommendation by the author

Off piste - Andy Thurner

Author’s map recommendations

Alpenvereinskarte 3/2 Lechtal Alps - Arlberg

Swiss topographic map 1:50000 Arlberg

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Equipment

3 antenna avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe are always with you. Avalanche airbag is recommended!

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Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

3.1 km

Duration

0:45 h

Ascent

22 m

Descent

836 m

Highest point

2,639 m

Lowest point

1,825 m

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