Ski tours in Vorarlberg
Perfect for beginners and advanced users
Vorarlberg offers numerous ski tours for every level, from easy routes for beginners to challenging peaks for
challenging peaks for experienced winter sports enthusiasts. Discover the beauty of the Alps away from the pistes
through quiet forests and across snow-covered slopes.
Ski touring is a mixture of skiing and mountaineering. It has a centuries-old history. The sport has evolved over the course of time. Many years ago, it was used as an important survival strategy. Back then, people used wooden planks to cross the vast snowy landscapes. Later, in the Middle Ages, it became important for military purposes.
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Today, ski touring is a purely recreational activity. Sondre Norheim from Norway is considered the father of modern ski touring. He introduced techniques that formed the basis for modern recreational ski touring. The latest ski equipment with better design has made this leisure activity accessible to the masses. Ski enthusiasts undertake ski tours for the sake of adventure, fitness and exploring the varied snowy terrain.
The geographical location of Vorarlberg in general and Rankweil in particular has unique characteristics for ski tourers of all ages. Majestic peaks, crystal-clear snowfields and picturesque landscapes await ski tourers. The rich culture is a cornerstone of ski touring in Vorarlberg. Take a breaks, enjoy the local cultural cuisine and traditions of the region. Guided ski tours with local mountain guides are always available, ensuring your safety.
Here you will find some of the most beautiful tours:
Gurtis – Hoher Frassen (1.979 m)
This tour leads from Gurtis through dense forests and over open slopes to the Hoher Frassen. With
length of 10 kilometers and 1,000 vertical meters, this ski tour is ideal for advanced
ski tourers who are looking for a sporting challenge. Once you reach the top, you can enjoy
impressive 360-degree view of the Vorarlberg Rhine Valley, the Alps and the Montafon. The
descent leads through varied terrain back to the valley.
- Difficulty: Mittel bis schwer
- Route: 10 km
- Duration: 4:30 h
- Ascent: 1.000 hm
- Descent: 1.000 hm
- Highest point: 1.979 m
Laterns – Nob (1.780 m)
An ideal ski tour for beginners who appreciate gentle slopes and an easy trail. The tour starts in Laterns and leads across wide meadows and through woodland up to Nob. The route is well marked and is particularly enjoyable in fine weather, as you have a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains from the summit. The trail is suitable for both beginners and families and offers a relaxed way to experience the beauty of the Vorarlberg Alps.
- Difficulty: Leicht
- Route: 5 km
- Duration: 2:30 h
- Ascent: 500 hm
- Descent: 500 hm
- Highest point: 1.780 m
Skitour Hochgerach (1.985 m)
A challenging tour for experienced ski tourers. The route leads steeply up to Hochgerach, where you are rewarded with a magnificent view. The route is varied and leads through forest and open terrain. The last section up to the summit in particular demands fitness and technique, but the challenge is worth it: from the summit, you have a sweeping view over the Rhine Valley, Lake Constance and the surrounding Alps. The descent offers varied terrain that will delight even experienced ski tourers.
- Difficulty: Schwer
- Route: 12 km
- Duration: 5:00 h
- Ascent: 1.200 hm
- Descent: 1.200 hm
- Highest point: 1.985 m
