Silvretta Montafon
Montafon's biggest linked area, sun and freeride
Silvretta Montafon is the largest connected ski area in Austria's Montafon valley, spread across sunny slopes beneath the Silvretta and Verwall ranges in Vorarlberg. It blends broad intermediate cruising and freeride terrain with a laid-back, authentic valley atmosphere.
- 689 m Base
- 2,421 m Top lift
- 1,732 m Vertical
- 76 Pistes mapped
- 37 Lifts
Best known for
Après & vibe
Après ranges from busy slope-side umbrella bars to relaxed village restaurants across St. Gallenkirch and Gaschurn, sporty and sociable without the intensity of the big Tyrolean party resorts.
The resort
Silvretta Montafon links the slopes above the villages of the upper Montafon into the valley's largest connected ski region, framed by the dramatic Silvretta and Verwall mountains. The terrain is generous and varied, with long, well-groomed pistes that reward strong intermediates alongside a serious reputation for freeride and off-piste. The valley itself is a string of traditional Vorarlberg villages, keeping the atmosphere down-to-earth and Austrian rather than glossy and international. Modern lifts move you efficiently across the two main sectors. It is a rounded, sporty resort with real scenic drama.
Go for a big, well-connected ski area with excellent cruising, strong freeride terrain and the relaxed charm of the Montafon valley. It suits confident intermediates and off-piste enthusiasts especially, while the sunny pistes and modern lifts make for satisfying, high-mileage days. Those who want big-mountain scenery and sporty skiing without a party-first scene will appreciate it.
The area's substantial vertical range gives options in most conditions, with high slopes holding cold snow and the freeride terrain coming alive after storms. Sunny aspects make for pleasant spring cruising later in the season, while midwinter offers the coldest, driest snow up top. The scenery of the surrounding ranges lends every day a big-mountain feel.
Snow & weather
Live conditions from the mountain, plus the average snow you can expect month by month.
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- Conditions
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- Fresh snow (3-day)
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Live data © Open-Meteo.com
Good: a wide vertical spread and modern snowmaking underpin the season, with the higher slopes holding cold snow well through midwinter.
Average monthly snowfall
Snowfall climatology unavailable.
Terrain & aspect
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Slopes mostly face NE — 74% on snow-holding, poleward-facing slopes.
Aspect derived from run bearings · OpenSkiStats / © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Skiing & terrain
Dedicated nursery areas and gentle runs at the base give beginners a solid, sheltered start.
Long, varied reds and blues across the linked sectors make this a superb intermediate playground.
Steeper pistes and quick access to off-piste give advanced skiers plenty of scope.
Experts are well served by the area's respected freeride terrain and open bowls, best with local knowledge.
Freeride terrain
Silvretta Montafon has a strong freeride reputation, with open off-piste and ungroomed lines accessible from its high lifts. After fresh snow it draws committed skiers seeking untracked terrain within the ski-area boundary and beyond with a guide.
Linked Hochjoch and Nova sectors
The area's two main sectors combine to form the Montafon's largest connected ski region, joined by lifts for varied, high-mileage days. Roaming between them showcases the resort's scale and scenic range.
Montafon valley setting
The skiing unfolds beneath the striking Silvretta and Verwall ranges, giving the pistes a genuine big-mountain backdrop. The traditional villages along the valley floor keep the whole experience grounded and authentic.
On the map
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Run difficulty
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced / Expert
- Freeride / Extreme
- Unknown
Run types
- Downhill — groomed
- Downhill — ungroomed
- Downhill — gladed
- Nordic (groomed)
- Ski tour
- ☾Lit (night)
- △Not patrolled
- →One-way
- ❄Snowmaking
Lifts
- Operating
- Operating (private)
- Non-operating
- Lift station
Slope-gradient grading
Downhill / ski tour
- Flat<3°
- Easy3–14°
- Intermediate14–22°
- Advanced / Expert22–45°
- Freeride / Extreme>45°
Nordic
- Easy<6°
- Intermediate6–9°
- Advanced>9°
Aspect (sun exposure)
- N — least sun
- E — morning
- S — most sun
- W — afternoon
Legend after OpenSkiMap
Stay in Silvretta Montafon
St. Gallenkirch and Gaschurn are the main bases, both traditional Montafon villages with good lift access; Schruns lower in the valley offers more of a lively small-town feel.
Lifts and pistes from the door — the point of a high, purpose-built resort.
Self-catering residences, the bulk of the beds and the flexible-budget option.
Catered and self-catered chalets for groups wanting the whole place.
From simple to high-end, with pools and spas to thaw out in.
How to get there
Zürich (ZRH) is the packet gateway, with a scenic road transfer into the Montafon valley; Innsbruck and Friedrichshafen are other regional options.
The Montafon valley is served by rail from Bludenz, making a train-and-transfer approach genuinely practical.
The drive runs up the length of the Montafon valley past its string of villages, with the lift bases easily reached from the valley road.
Best time: January to March offers the best combination of cold snow up high and reliable coverage across the linked area.
Nearby resorts & areas
Other resorts within reach.
Getting to Silvretta Montafon
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Ski data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), via OpenSkiMap & Skimap.org. Basemap © OpenFreeMap / OpenMapTiles. Editorial: mynext.holiday. Accommodation via Stay22; transfers via Kiwitaxi; car hire via Travelpayouts.