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Upper Styria – ski mountaineering in the forests of the Obersteiermark

A week of ski mountaineering among the immense Austrian pine forests against which the easternmost glaciers of the Alpine arc and the beautiful Dachstein, with its 2995 meters, the highest peak of the Northern Limestone Alps. The typical hospitality of the places to stay and the peaceful environment make this trip a proposal for those who want a week of ski mountaineering dedicated to beautiful powdery snow along panoramic trips and without major technical difficulties! In fact, the trips always start from the bottom of picturesque, typically Austrian valleys often nestled in deep rocky gorges, beyond which you reach open spaces and wide panoramic slopes above the pine forests. Upper Styria offers beautiful descents that alternate open slopes with vast coniferous forests; Thanks to the rather cold climate and the disturbances that easily reach these mountains from Siberia, the snow is very often powdery and abundant.

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  •   11 - 18 January 2026
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This proposal include the accompaniment of

Adriano Ferrero

Adriano Ferrero

UIAGM Guide

Alpine guide since 1998, always passionate about travelling, skiing and climbing, horses and open spaces, sports and nature. After years of traveling around the world, he gives birth to the idea of Snowder® which, in addition to being a brand, aims to be a "way" of travelling, where the practice of a sport such as ski mountaineering becomes an excellent "excuse" to travel, a reason to discover distant lands – even better if little frequented – new people, snow and unknown landscapes.

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Travel program

Day 1: Departure

Departure from Cuneo by minibus (8 people) and journey to Johnsbach arriving in the evening at the Agriturismo Gasthaus zum Brodjäger hotel.

Day 2: Trip to the Gscheideggkogel 

Trip to the Gscheideggkogel (1788 m), starting a few steps from the farm that hosts us in the picturesque Johnsback Valley; the itinerary initially follows a forest track, then enters a series of valleys and clearings among the fir trees and reaches the summit just above the forests. Powder descent among the pines!!

Day 3: Trip to Leobner 

Trip to Leobner (2037): A great classic of Styria, this trip starts from a deep valley and, after climbing up the vast pine forests to a collar, reaches the panoramic summit along wide slopes. It is an exciting descent with numerous possible variations in search of untouched snow. Before returning, stop at a farmhouse in the area (visit possible thanks to the owner's availability) to taste the local beer and the famous baked pork shank.

Day 4: Trip to Grosses Bareneck

Trip to Grosses Bareneck (2071 m)—this super panoramic and well-known Austrian trip goes up a long, rather wild valley with typically Alpine characteristics. It also has a varied and exciting descent!

Day 5: Ski mountaineering trip to Seekoppe

Ski mountaineering trip to Seekoppe (2148 m); we start from Winkel, a small rural hamlet a few km from our farmhouse, to go up a valley populated with deer and reach the summit between panoramic ridges and relaxing slopes.

Day 6: Trip to the Triebenkogel 

A splendid final trip to the Triebenkogel (2055) to crown a week of descents among the Austrian pine forests with a beautiful panoramic peak.

Day 7: Return 

Return trip to Italy.

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Adventure

Freeride/ski touring

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Departure and return

Cuneo - Italy

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Guaranteed departure

Minimum 5 partecipants

Documents

Identity Card

The participation fee includes

  • Overnight stay in hotel.
  • Rental and transport by minibus from Cuneo to Austria. Fuel and highway costs.
  • 5-day ski mountaineering program with the assistance and accompaniment of a UIAGM Global Mountain Alpine Guide.

Price per person

from € 1711

Deposit of € 428

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