TSCHAGGUNS, AUSTRIA
Ski Holidays in Montafon, Austria
There are a number of varied ski areas in the Montafon Valley, with everything from family fun slopes to powder runs.
Montafon ski area boasts 295km of piste, shared between different ski resorts dotted along a 37km-long valley. Silvretta Montafon has the most terrain, with plenty of wide blues and reds where intermediates can rack up the miles. And for family ski days, the quiet slopes in the Golm area really hit the spot.
As for where to stay, Golm is a firm favourite for families thanks to its laid-back atmosphere and collection of kid-friendly activities. Or go for Schruns-Tschagguns if you like the sound of a pedestrianised market town filled with low-key bars and local shops and want to be closet to the bigger Silvretta-Montafon ski area.
When you're not skiing why not strap on snowshoes for a wintery wander to a mountain hut, or let gravity do the work and whizz downhill on a toboggan instead. And for even more high-speed thrills, definitely try the alpine coaster – a kind of sledge on rails where you’ll reach speeds of up to 40km/h.
Resort Statistics
| Level | Rating | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 10 | |
| Intermediates | 11 | |
| Advanced | 0 | |
| Snowboarders | ||
| Total Runs | 21 |
- Families
| Resort Altitude | 700m |
| Highest Lift | 2430m |
| Total Piste | 295km |
| Longest Run | 12km |
| Uphill Capacity | 92270 |
| Total Lifts | 36 |
| Gondolas/Cable cars | 10 |
| Chairlifts | 18 |
| Drag Lifts | 5 |
| Snow Parks | 1 |
Skiing in Montafon
The 295km of piste in the Montafon valley is shared between six different ski areas, each connected by a ski bus. Silvretta-Montafon’s the biggest and has plenty of intermediate terrain, with spacious summit slopes galore, as well as lots of lift-accessed powder runs too. Golm’s gentle tree-lined trails are great for beginners and families, and smaller areas like Gargellen are a good shout if you’re after some of the shortest lift queues around.
Snow conditions in Montafon
There are extensive snow making facilities across the whole Montafon ski area which contributes to natural snowfall for more guaranteed skiing throughout the winter season.
Apres-ski, restaurants and other activities in Montafon
Lots of the resorts in the Montafon valley wind down once the lifts close, so things are usually pretty quiet in the evening. If you do fancy a bit more action once you’re done skiing, the bars in the pedestrianised centre of Schruns-Tschagguns are your best bet.
You’re never far from a place to eat in the Montafon valley. The villages and towns are peppered with restaurants and cafés, and you’ve got over 30 slopeside lunch spots in the ski areas themselves. As for the food, you’ll find everything from local Austrian dishes to Tex-Mex and Italian on the menu.
Transfer time to Montafon
Innsbruck Airport is around 2 hours away or 142km. Zurich airport is a little further, again around 2 hours by road.
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