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Gipfelweg Madrisella (bis Garfrescha)

Descend from the Versettla over the Madrisella to Garfrescha – a summit day ending 600 m from our front door.

moderate summer · 6-10 🐕 Dogs allowed 🎫 Included with the Freizeit-WildPass

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Elevation profile↗ 566 m ↘ 1098 m

This variant of the Madrisella summit trail uses the Versettla cable car for the ascent and ends in Garfrescha, directly above our house: over the summit (2,466 m), along the ridge and down via the Alpe Nova to Garfrescha, from there by the Garfrescha cable car or on foot to Gortipohl. Around 12 km, just under 600 m of ascent and considerably more descent, about 5 hours.

The trail is for sure-footed hikers – stony and steep at the summit, then relaxed alpine tracks with stops at the Alpe Nova and the Vermala inn. For our guests the logical “big loop” without a car: bus to the Versettla cable car, on foot back home.

🧭 Route description

The route leads via Versettlaspitze (2.372 m), Madrisellaspitze (2.466 m) and Seressee im Novatal, Gaschurn.

The plotted track follows the marked trails according to OpenStreetMap; see the map, elevation profile and GPX file above. Please follow the signposting on site.

📍 Stages

  1. Start
  2. Versettlaspitze (2.372 m)
  3. Madrisellaspitze (2.466 m)
  4. Seressee im Novatal, Gaschurn
  5. Ziel

💡 Tips & refreshments

Regional rating: fitness 3/6, technique 3/6.

Start early – summer afternoons often bring thunderstorms. Carry enough water; many huts are only open from late June to late September.

From the holiday house in St. Gallenkirch the starting point is easy to reach by Landbus (stop 400 m away) or car – see the travel notes.

🚌 Getting there by public transport

Landbus Montafon (lines 650/670/680) and Montafonerbahn Bludenz–Schruns; connections at vmobil.at.

🅿️ Parking

Please check parking at the starting point on site (hiking car parks are usually signposted).

Emergency: Alpine rescue 140 · Euro emergency 112 · Ambulance 144
All information without guarantee. Please check weather, opening hours and cable car operating times before setting off. Alpine tours require personal responsibility, suitable equipment and experience.

Last updated: 13 Sep 2026 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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