Silvretta Montafon ski area

Vorarlberg's sportiest ski area right on the doorstep: 140 km of pistes, around 35 lifts, 700–2,430 m – get in via the Garfrescha cable car 600 m from the house.

winter · 12-4 👨‍👩‍👧 Family friendly

Silvretta Montafon links the Hochjoch (Schruns) and Nova (St. Gallenkirch/Gaschurn) mountains into one area with 140 km of prepared pistes and about 35 lifts between 700 and 2,430 m. Highlights: the "Montafon Totale Ski" circuit over both mountains, Vorarlberg's longest valley run with 1,700 m of descent from the Hochjoch to Schruns, freeride areas, snow park, timed race courses, the Garfrescha night toboggan run (Tue/Thu/Sat) and many huts from the Nova Stoba to the Kapell.

From the house you walk 8 minutes to the Garfrescha cable car and ride straight into the Nova area; the Valisera and Grasjoch cable cars are 2 km away (ski bus free with a ski pass). Season roughly early December to mid-April. Ski pass: day and multi-day tickets, WildPass for all Montafon ski areas; children under 10 get a free annual pass (born 2016–2020).

💡 Tips & refreshments

Ski rental right at the Garfrescha valley station (Sport Harry, Intersport). Ski passes are usually cheaper online (dynamic pricing). Ski schools in St. Gallenkirch and Gaschurn.

🚌 Getting there by public transport

Walk to the Garfrescha cable car (600 m); ski bus to Valisera/Grasjoch/Versettla/Hochjoch free with a ski pass.

🅿️ Parking

Ski car parks at all valley stations (Valisera/Grasjoch and Hochjoch paid in winter).

🕒 Opening hours

season approx. early December – mid-April

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