Ski tour Kromerscharte (2,800 m)

Moderate ski tour in the Montafon – 8.9 km, 1036 m ascent, approx. 4 hours.

moderate winter · 1-4 🐕 Dogs allowed

„Ski tour Kromerscharte (2,800 m)“ is a moderate ski tour in the Montafon. Start and finish are the same, so you return to your car or bus stop without any shuttle.

The route measures 8.9 km, with 1036 m of ascent, pure walking time is around 4 hours. The highest point is at 2,800 m, the lowest at 1,753 m.

🧭 Route description

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.

💡 Tips & refreshments

Regional rating: fitness 4/6, technique 3/6.

Check the current avalanche report (lawine-vorarlberg.at) and opening status before setting off; away from secured pistes, avalanche equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe) and avalanche knowledge are essential.

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 650 to Partenen, then Vermunt cable car + tunnel bus to the Bielerhöhe (summer 2026: 20 June–4 Oct, uphill 8–12 and 13–16:30, last descent 17:00). Approx. 1 h in total from St. Gallenkirch.

🅿️ Parking

Note: the Silvretta High Alpine Road is closed on the Vorarlberg side after rockfalls, expected until 2030 – car access only from Tyrol (Galtür). The Vermunt cable car car park in Partenen is closed in 2026 for construction; use alternative parking in Partenen village.

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

Key facts

Duration4:00 h

Distance8.9 km

Ascent1036 m

Descent1036 m

Highest point2800 m

Costfree

Distance from the house7.9 km · 10 min
by car to the starting point Partenen/Bielerhöhe, then on foot or by cable car/bus

Fitnessactive

difficult Difficulty 7 of 10 1–3 easy 4–6 moderate 7–10 difficult

💪 Fitnessdemanding 4/6

🧭 Techniquedemanding 4/5

📍 Partenen/Bielerhöhe, Montafon

📄 Download PDF

No OpenStreetMap-based route line is available for this tour (e.g. cross-country trails, snowshoe and ski tours away from mapped paths) – see the linked provider for a map.

Print and take along: map, elevation profile, route description, directions and emergency numbers on one sheet.