Climbing

Wildspitze. The Ventertal valley burrows far into the Ötztal Alps, ending in the tiny village of Vent, a popular resort center. In summer the village is transformed into a base for serious mountain climbers experienced in ice and rock climbing, who want to attempt the formidable Wildspitze (12,370 feet) or other, even more difficult neighboring peaks. Hiring a professional local guide is strongly advised. To reach Vent from Sölden, turn off at the road at Zwieselstein that's marked to Heiligenkreuz. Vent, Tirol, A-6458.