CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN MONTAFON

Tracks in the snow, enjoy freedom

Meter by meter into well-being on the most beautiful trails in the Montafon

Recharge your batteries in the fresh air - that's exactly what awaits you on the beautiful cross-country ski trails in the south of Vorarlberg. The snow-sure high-altitude trails offer a unique nature experience, nestled in the impressive mountain scenery of the Alps. 90 kilometers of perfectly groomed trails (67.6 km classic, 21.9 km skating) offer something for every skill level. Standardized route signs along the circular routes show you the way through the snowy winter landscape.

A tip for all cross-country skiing newcomers: the first few meters may require a little effort, but as soon as the skis start gliding, every movement becomes more fluid. The effort gives way to pure ease - and every track in the snow becomes a moment of pleasure.

Our cross-country skiing tips in the Montafon

Cross-country skiing with consideration and respect

Only cross-country skiers may use the trail

  • The groomed trails are intended exclusively for cross-country skiers.
  • Pedestrians and dogs are not permittedon the trails.
  • For walks, there are specially groomed winter hiking trails are available for walks. Thank you for your understanding!

Our nature is a precious commodity

This also applies on the cross-country ski trail:

Take your garbage back with you and make sure that nothing falls out of your jacket pocket - not even a handkerchief.

Because despite the prepared trail, you are in the middle of nature. Any garbage that is left lying around is shredded into tiny pieces by the snow groomer. These have to be laboriously removed later or end up in the meadows in spring - with unpleasant consequences for the environment.

Preparation and status report of the cross-country ski trails

Depending on the area, the cross-country ski trails are groomed by the responsible employees of the Montafon municipalities or the respective mountain railroad (Silvretta-Bielerhöhe and Kristberg) depending on the weather and snow conditions. A snow cover of at least 30 cm is required for machine grooming of a cross-country ski trail (depending on the area, sometimes at least 50 cm).

Even if a closed, white blanket of snow or even larger amounts of fresh snow could give the impression of this, grooming below the minimum snow depth is not possible. Failure to do so will lead to the ground being dug up like a field and thus to considerable damage to the meadows used for agricultural purposes in summer.

Which trails are currently open is managed by the staff responsible for the respective area.

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FIS RULES OF CONDUCT - Behavior on the cross-country ski run
  1. Consideration for others
    You must behave in such a way that no one else is endangered or harmed.
  2. Signposting, direction of travel and running technique
    Markings, signs and direction of travel must be observed. On designated cross-country ski trails, you must only ski in the direction and technique indicated.
  3. Choice of track and piste
    On double and multiple tracks, you must ski in the right-hand track. In groups, you must ski in the right-hand lane one behind the other. In free running technique, you must run on the right on the piste.
  4. Overtaking
    You may overtake on the right or left. The runner in front is not obliged to give way, but should let overtaking runners pass if possible.
  5. Oncoming traffic
    In the event of encounters, the runner in front must move to the right. The downhill skier has priority.
  6. Pole management
    In the vicinity of other skiers, poles must be kept as close to the body as possible.
  7. Adapting your speed to the conditions
    You must adapt your speed and behavior to your own ability, the terrain conditions, traffic density and visibility, especially on downhill sections. You must always maintain a sufficient safety distance from the runner in front. In emergencies, you should drop down in a controlled manner to avoid a collision.
  8. Keeping the trails and pistes clear
    Anyone who stops or falls must leave the trail/piste as quickly as possible.
  9. Assistance
    In the event of an accident, everyone is obliged to provide immediate assistance.
  10. Obligation to provide identification
    Every witness and all those involved, whether responsible or not, must provide their personal details in the event of an accident.

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