General description
Tschigat / Monte Cigot (3,000 m) is one of the most striking peaks in the Texel Group and one of the 13 three-thousand-metre summits within the municipality of Partschins.
Its exposed and partly unstable west ridge makes it a demanding alpine objective suitable only for experienced mountaineers.
Route description
Starting Point
Texelbahn Cable Car Mountain Station
End Point
Texelbahn Cable Car Mountain Station
Texelbahn – Merano High Mountain Trail Nr. 24 – Nasereit Hut – trail 8 – Lodnerhütte hut (Rifugio Cima Fiammante) – trail 7 – Tabland Lacken – Halsjoch – trail 7A – west ridge – Tschigat summit – return same route
Tour Description
From the Texelbahn mountain station, follow the Merano High Mountain Trail 24 to Nasereit Hut (1,525 m).
Take trail 8 into the Zieltal Valley and continue to Lodnerhütte / Rifugio Cima Fiammante (2,259 m).
From the hut, ascend via trail 7 to the Tablander Lacken "lakes" (2,649 m) and further to Halsjoch (2,808 m).
Continue on trail 7A along the exposed and partly loose west ridge to the summit of Tschigat (3,000 m).
Descend along the same route.
Did you know?
Tschigat is considered one of the most technically demanding three-thousand-metre peaks in the Texel Group due to its exposed west ridge.
The name is believed to have pre-Roman or Rhaeto-Romanic origins, making it much older than modern German or Italian place names in the region.
Description to arrive at destination
The starting points of our hiking tours can be reached comfortably and in an environmentally friendly way by bus and train. With the South Tyrol Guest Pass, all public transport throughout South Tyrol can be used free of charge – no need to search for parking. Tip: timetables and connections are available at www.suedtirolmobil.info.
Parking
Parking options in Partschins are limited. In order to protect the local natural area and support sustainable travel, we recommend using public transport. Thank you for helping to protect this area!
Public transport
Timetable search: https://www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Safety instructions
The west ridge to the summit of Tschigat is partly loose.