Ski Holidays in Montafon
Ski Hotel in St. Gallenkirch near Silvretta Montafon
A ski holiday in Montafon begins with ease at Genusshotel Vermala in St. Gallenkirch. The Garfrescha Bahn is just 350 metres from the hotel and takes you directly into Silvretta Montafon, with 140 kilometres of pistes and 35 lifts. The Garfrescha valley run also finishes close to the hotel – ideal for anyone who appreciates short distances, convenient skiing and memorable winter days in Vorarlberg. With more than 297 kilometres of pistes, ten ski schools and five ski areas, Montafon is a dream destination for every skier in Austria’s winter paradise.
Whether skiing, snowboarding, freeriding, attending ski school or stopping for refreshments at Vermala Wirt on Garfrescha, a ski holiday at Genusshotel Vermala combines a ski shuttle, ski room, ski hire discount, wellness in the Montafon Nature SPA and excellent cuisine after a day on the slopes.
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Skiing in Montafon
Your ski day at Genusshotel Vermala begins with freshly brewed coffee at breakfast in the Genussviertel and views of the snow-covered Montafon mountains. Dressed in your ski gear, head to the ski room, collect your skis and get ready for your ski holiday in Austria. Our hotel shuttle will already be waiting outside Genusshotel Vermala to take you comfortably to the Silvretta Montafon mountain lifts. Then it is time to hit the slopes and enjoy pure winter sports bliss.
Garfrescha Valley Run
near Genusshotel Vermala
The Garfrescha valley run is within walking distance, just 350 metres from the hotel.
Hotel shuttle Service
of Genusshotel Vermala
Shuttle service to the mountain lifts in the morning and collection from the valley run in the afternoon.
Silvretta Montafon Ski Area
A Dream on the Slopes
From Genusshotel Vermala, you can head directly into the Silvretta Montafon ski area. With 140 kilometres of wonderful pistes, 35 lifts and magnificent mountain scenery, the ski area offers numerous highlights for skiers, snowboarders and freeriders and is one of Austria’s ten largest ski areas. Excellent ski huts serving delicious food, snow parks, winter hotspots, music events and sporting highlights such as FIS races and the Snowboard World Cup await each winter in Austria’s sportiest ski area.
Ski Hotel in St. Gallenkirch with an Excellent Location
At the Heart of the Ski Area
Silvretta Montafon is divided into two sections: Nova around Gaschurn and St. Gallenkirch, and Hochjoch around Schruns. The Grasjochbahn and Valiserabahn connect the two sides of the valley in St. Gallenkirch, making it the only village in Montafon offering convenient access to both sides of Silvretta Montafon.
The Garfrescha Bahn is located opposite Genusshotel Vermala, just 350 metres away, and takes you directly into the ski area – without queuing from 8.30 am. Your ski day also ends here on the Garfrescha valley run.
In the morning, our hotel shuttle takes you to the Garfrescha Bahn, 350 metres away, as well as the Valiserabahn and Grasjochbahn, approximately 2 kilometres away. In the afternoon, we collect you again from the end of the valley run at the Garfrescha Bahn.
Season Start & Opening Dates at Silvretta Montafon
Silvretta Montafon Opening Hours – Winter 2026/27
Winter season: 27 November 2026 to 11 April 2027
Nova Area:
| Valisera Bahn | 28.11. - 11.04.2027 |
| Versettla Bahn | 03.12. - 11.04.2027 |
| Garfrescha Bahn | 19.12. - 04.04.2027 |
Hochjoch Area:
| Zamang Bahn | 04.12. - 04.04.2027* |
| Grasjoch Bahn | 12.12. - 04.04.2027* |
| Hochjoch Bahn | 19.12. - 04.04.2027 |
| Kapell Bahn | 19.12. - 04.04.2027 |
*Depending on snow conditions, weekend operation may be available from mid or late November and/or continue until mid-April.
Opening dates are subject to change.
After a day of skiing, you can store your ski equipment on the lower ground floor of the main hotel building at Genusshotel Vermala. Lockable storage lockers can also be booked on request. From the ski room, a tunnel leads directly to the waiting area for the hotel’s Vermala ski shuttle.
Begin your skiing holiday in Montafon perfectly equipped with the latest seasonal gear from our ski hire partner, Intersport Montafon. Best of all, guests staying at Genusshotel Vermala receive a 10% discount on hire equipment. We recommend Intersport Silvretta Park in St. Gallenkirch, which also offers a ski depot.
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Tip: Dynamic Pricing
Ski passes in Montafon follow a dynamic pricing model. Prices vary depending on how many tickets have already been sold for your chosen date. We therefore recommend purchasing your ski passes online as early as possible – early bookers benefit from lower prices.
Multi-Day WildPass
With the Montafon Brandnertal Multi-Day WildPass, one ski pass gives you access to ten winter sports areas across Montafon, Brandnertal and Walgau, as well as complimentary travel by bus and train. Of these, 218 kilometres of pistes and 60 lifts are located in Montafon. The flexible WildPass is another interesting option, allowing you to purchase a selected number of skiing days to use during your holiday in Montafon.
Family-friendly offer: From mid-March until the end of the season, children under the age of 18 ski free of charge when at least one parent purchases a Multi-Day WildPass valid for 5 days or more.
Ski Schools in Montafon
For Beginners & Advanced Skiers
Whether you are an experienced skier or just starting out, the ski schools at Silvretta Montafon teach with genuine enthusiasm. Group and private lessons help you improve your skills during your ski course in Montafon. Children and teenagers can make new friends in dedicated courses while learning their first skills through play. Lessons are also available in other disciplines, including snowboarding, cross-country skiing and ski touring.
We recommend reserving your place at the St. Gallenkirch-Gortipohl Ski School well in advance. Should it already be fully booked, the Schruns Ski School or Gaschurn-Partenen Ski School are suitable alternatives.
Snowpark Montafon & Race Area
At Snowpark Montafon on Grasjoch, kickers, rails and the halfpipe promise plenty of fun. In the Race Area on the Nova side, children and adults can compete against one another or take on a variety of courses.
Freeriding in Montafon
Away from the groomed pistes, untouched freedom awaits in the powder snow. Across the extensive deep-snow slopes, beginners and experienced freeriders alike can discover their own favourite freeride spots. Designated routes, plenty of space to carve your own lines and a quieter backcountry area offer outstanding powder runs and spring-snow descents well into the season.
Vermala Wirt: Ski Hut on Garfrescha
Vermala’s Ski Hut Tip
At Vermala Wirt on Garfrescha, at an altitude of 1,485 metres, you will immediately feel at home. Homemade Austrian specialities such as Wiener Schnitzel, Kaiserschmarren and Tyrolean dumpling soup await. With wonderful views of St. Gallenkirch and towards Schruns, this is the perfect place to enjoy lunch during your day of skiing.
Après-Ski, Mountain-Hut Fun & Night Toboggan Run:
Lively mountain-hut fun and guaranteed après-ski await every afternoon. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, the legendary Mountain-Hut evenings really come alive. A DJ creates the party atmosphere on all three evenings, with additional live music from Atze & Kurt on Saturdays.
Opening Hours Winter:
- Open daily: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm
- Mountain-Hut evenings (every Tue, Thu & Sat) open until 10.00 pm
Webcams & Piste Map for Silvretta Montafon
Hard facts:
140 kilometres of pistes, one snowpark, numerous freeride routes, one Race Area, 35 cable cars and lifts, three ski schools, eleven mountain restaurants, numerous ski hire and mountain sports shops, the Montafon World Cup and concert events. At Genusshotel Vermala beside the Silvretta Montafon ski area, families with children, active leisure skiers and passionate piste enthusiasts will find everything they need for the perfect ski holiday.
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Webcams & Live Weather
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Sporting Highlights during Your Ski Holiday
Hochjoch Totale – Vorarlberg’s Longest Valley Run
- At 12 kilometres, the Hochjoch Totale is the longest valley run in Vorarlberg. It leads from the highest point of the ski area at 2,430 metres down to Schruns at 690 metres. The Hochjoch valley run will not only make your thighs burn, but also impress you with its unique panoramic views.
early sport on the Slopes
- From February, early risers can enjoy skiing from as early as 7.30 am during Ländle Früahsport and the sunrise rides offered by selected lifts. Enjoy freshly groomed descents or an extensive mountain breakfast while admiring the incomparable alpine panorama at sunrise.
Bielerhöhe–Galtür Ski Safari
A Truly Cross-Border Adventure
From Partenen, take the Vermuntbahn from 8.30 am and continue by tunnel taxi to the Bielerhöhe and the Silvretta reservoir. We recommend your first stop with Peter at Gasthof Piz Buin for fried eggs and bacon. The route then continues with a fast descent through Kleinvermunt towards Galtür. During your ski day in the Galtür ski area, a second stop at Weiberhimmel is a must – your second stop promises a fantastic atmosphere.
In the afternoon, a snow groomer tows guests up to Zeinisjoch. From there, the final descent of the day leads back into Vorarlberg. This completes a full circuit around the Vallüla. The route then continues through the Ganifertal back to the starting point in Partenen. Tickets are available from the Vermuntbahn.
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Other Ski Areas in Montafon
Included in the WildPass
Silvretta-Bielerhöhe – 8 km Away via the Vermuntbahn
- Accessible by gondola and tunnel taxi
- High-alpine mountain scenery
- Starting point for ski tours
Gargellen Ski Area – 10 km Away
- 39 kilometres of pistes
- Eight lifts
- Untouched deep-snow slopes
Erlebnisberg Golm – 15 km Away
- 44 kilometres of pistes
- Nine lifts
- Especially suitable for families and leisure skiers
Genießerberg Kristberg – 16 km Away
- Small, charming ski area for children and those returning to skiing
Winter Offers at Vermala
Wellness Happiness Package
- 21.06.26 - 28.10.26
Opening Package
- 10.12.26 - 23.12.26
Advent MidWeek Package
- 13.12.26 - 16.12.26
Romantic mountain Christmas
- 22.12.26 - 26.12.26
White weeks
- 10.01.27 - 16.01.27
Ski Hotel in St. Gallenkirch
Genusshotel Vermala is the perfect base for your ski holiday in Montafon. Just outside our door, the Garfrescha Bahn takes skiers into Silvretta Montafon, the largest ski area in Montafon. The Grasjochbahn and Hochalpila Bahn take you to Kreuzjoch at Hochjoch, the highest point in Austria’s sportiest ski area, where you can enjoy the morning sunshine from the very start of the day.
Our hotel ski shuttle takes you daily to the Garfrescha Bahn opposite the hotel or to the Valiserabahn and Grasjochbahn, where your day of skiing in Silvretta Montafon begins. After an eventful day on the slopes, enjoy our excellent cuisine and wellness facilities at our ski hotel in St. Gallenkirch in Montafon, or spend a sociable evening at Vermala Alp.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ski Holidays in Montafon
Ski Holidays at Genusshotel Vermala in St. Gallenkirch
Is Genusshotel Vermala a good hotel for a ski holiday in Montafon?
Yes, Genusshotel Vermala is an excellent base for a ski holiday in Montafon. The hotel is located in St. Gallenkirch, close to the Garfrescha Bahn, the valley run and the Silvretta Montafon ski area.
How far is Genusshotel Vermala from the Garfrescha Bahn?
Genusshotel Vermala is approximately 350 metres from the Garfrescha Bahn. The location is ideal for guests who wish to combine skiing in Montafon with hotel comfort, wellness and excellent cuisine.
Is there a shuttle service to the mountain lifts?
Yes, during winter, the hotel shuttle takes guests to the mountain lifts in the morning and brings them back in the afternoon. This allows skiers to begin their day at Silvretta Montafon with ease.
Is there a ski room at Genusshotel Vermala?
Yes, Genusshotel Vermala has a ski room with ski boot dryers. Skis, snowboards and winter footwear can be stored there conveniently.
Can a ski holiday in Montafon be combined with wellness?
Is the Silvretta Montafon ski area suitable for beginners and experienced skiers?
Yes, Silvretta Montafon offers runs for a wide range of ability levels. Skiers, snowboarders and freeriders will find suitable pistes, modern lifts and impressive alpine winter scenery.
Blue pistes are ideal for beginners and leisure skiers, while red and black pistes range from more demanding slopes to challenging descents.
Is there a ski hire shop nearby?
Yes, hotel guests receive a 10% discount on hire equipment at Intersport Montafon. We recommend Intersport Silvretta Park in St. Gallenkirch.
Where is the best place to spend a ski holiday in Montafon?
Genusshotel Vermala in St. Gallenkirch is an ideal choice for a ski holiday in Montafon. Its proximity to the Garfrescha Bahn in the Silvretta Montafon ski area makes the hotel the perfect base for a memorable winter holiday.
What does the Silvretta Montafon ski area offer?
The largest ski area in Montafon offers 140 kilometres of pistes, 35 lifts and plenty of fun and action for skiers, snowboarders and freeriders. Highlights include ski huts, extensive freeride terrain, snowparks, events, fun parks, halfpipes, carving runs, mogul slopes, race courses, ski schools and children’s ski areas.
How snow-sure is a ski holiday in Montafon?
Silvretta Montafon is one of Austria’s most snow-sure ski areas. More than 50% of its pistes are located above an altitude of 2,000 metres, providing excellent snow conditions.