Cross-country skiing in the Montafon
33 cross-country ski trails with 90 kilometres of which 67 km are classic and 22 km skating - that sounds like a great cross-country skiing adventure in the Montafon! The mix of snow-sure high-altitude trails on the Silvretta Bielerhöhe and the trails on the sunny Kristberg balcony and in the valley guarantee cross-country skiing opportunities throughout the winter. The standardised route boards are certainly a practical help in finding your way around and enjoying the best routes. The cross-country ski trails in the Montafon are free of charge.
Large Trantrauas round - classic
Cross-country skiing tip #1
Gaschurn fire station car park (starting point approx. 200m to the east) - Ober Trantrauas - Rifabecken (climbing garden) - Außerbofa - Rifabecken - Ober Trantrauas - car park
This circuit is one of the longest and most challenging cross-country ski trails in the rear Montafon, without any possible shortcuts. Guaranteed snow and varied with a beautiful view of the valley. The section around the Rifa basin is floodlit until 10.00 pm.
Length 5 km | ascent 50 metres | descent 50 metres | difficulty medium
Cross-country ski hire in the Montafon
Intersport Montafon
Silvretta Park
Cross-country ski hire at the Valiserabahn valley station.
Mountain inn
Piz Buin
Cross-country ski hire at the Silvreta Bierlerhöhe with changing rooms & lockers
Panoramic trail Kristberg - classic
Cross-country skiing tip #2
Kristbergbahn mountain station - Siebenbrünnele - Wildried - return
That sounds like a wonderful cross-country skiing tour on the sunny balcony of the Montafon! A small, pleasant ascent on the way to Wildried will certainly add to the variety of the tour. The Wildried high moor is a nature reserve and one of the treasures of the Montafon. This trail offers impressive views and a particularly peaceful atmosphere. On the return journey to the Panoramagasthof Kristberg, the view of the Rätikon is captivating.
Length 9.5 km | ascent 180 metres | descent 180 metres | difficulty medium
Bielerhöhe Galtür cross-country ski trail - classic & skating
Cross-country skiing tip #3
Berggasthof Piz Buin - Paznauntal - Wirl/Galtür - same route back
Cross-country skiing with guaranteed snow at 2000 metres above sea level! The trail to is very demanding, as there is a difference in altitude of almost 400 metres to Wirl-Galtür. A good downhill technique is an advantage!
Length 7.9 km | ascent 240 metres in altitude | descent 240 metres in altitude | difficulty difficult
Madlener Haus Bielerhöhe cross-country ski trail - classic & skating
Cross-country skiing tip #4
Berggasthof Madlenerhaus - to the foot of the dam wall - large round - Madlenerhaus
Unique and marvellous winter panorama in the heart of the Silvretta. The journey with the cable car and the tunnel bus is an experience in itself. Cross-country skiing with guaranteed snow at 2000 metres above sea level!
Length 2 km | Ascent 30 metres | Descent 30 metres | Difficulty easy
