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Ötztal Valley in the Summer?
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Hey,

Anyone got any recommendations for Ötztal Valley summer bases? Any towns/villages or even specific apartments/chalets to use as a base for hiking/biking/climbing/klettersteig/alpinism. We'll be a group of about 15 and a couple of pubs/restaurants would be good.

Cheers
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Depends what you want to do. Vent has a [single] pub which is where I stayed up there. Standard Austrian beer & food and handy for the huts & peaks around there. Sölden has fancy hotels and stuff.
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I would suggest Vent too, perfect base for a number of excursions, including the Wildspitze, Tirol's highest spot. However not exactly a bustling spot with a selection of places to eat & drink. Depending on your group you might be better off lower down the valley.
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Either Ötz or Sölden.

Sölden if you want direct access to the bikepark and lifts; Ötz if you want a prettier village and to be nearer Area47 and the rafting. There are still lifts from Ötz plus hiking and climbing, but for mtb (on trails rather than gravel roads) you’ll need to bus or drive up to Sölden (at least for the legal stuff).

Generally should be easy bus transport up and down the whole valley.

Tip for a cool hike: Obergurgl up to the Ramolhaus. Good glacier views and a couple of small lakes/ponds for a dip.
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Go to Area47 - fantastic day
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+2 on Vent. Unless you're looking for a party scene, it's the ideal small Austrian village at the end of the road. Stayed at the Hotel Post, https://www.alpinhotel-post.com/. 4* would recommend. Also stayed at the Wildspitze, https://www.wildspitz.at/home.html, which is run by the same family as the Post. They also run the Similaun Hutte at the pass going over to Italy.
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