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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
the slopes on ski tours through quiet forests and across snow-covered slopes.

Ski touring is a mixture of skiing and mountaineering. It has a centuries-old history. Ski touring 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.

 

Ski tours in the Austrian Alps

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.

Are you staying at the Hotel Gasthof Mohren in Rankweil, Vorarlberg? Relax, there are plenty of opportunities to go on ski tours in Vorarlberg. Vorarlberg in general and Rankweil in particular is a perfect place for ski tours during your winter vacation. Located in the Alpine region, it offers perfect terrain for ski tourers.

The geographical location of Vorarlberg in general and Rankweil in particular has unique characteristics for ski tourers of all ages. The first characteristic of ski touring in Vorarlberg is the scenic beauty of nature. Majestic peaks, crystal-clear snowfields and picturesque landscapes await ski tourers. The rich culture is a cornerstone of ski touring in Vorarlberg. Ski tourers can take breaks during their ski tours and enjoy the local cultural cuisine and other traditions. There is always the option of guided ski tours with local guides. This makes the ski tour safer. The guided ski tours also help you to reach the most important points during your ski tour in Vorarlberg.

Here you will find some of the most beautiful tours:

 

Furx - Alpwegkopf (1.620 m)

This medium-difficulty ski tour starts in Furx and leads through snow-covered forests up to the Alpwegkopf. The route impresses with its varied landscape and offers numerous vantage points from which you can enjoy a fantastic view of the Rhine Valley and the surrounding mountains. The ascent leads through sections of forest and open terrain, which makes the tour particularly attractive and varied.

  • Difficulty: Mittel
  • Route: 8 km
  • Duration: 3:00 h
  • Ascent: 650 hm
  • Descent: 650 hm
  • Highest point: 1.620 m
Ski tourers on a snow-covered slope under a clear blue sky in an alpine setting.
Adventurous ski tours in the Vorarlberg Rhine Valley - unforgettable winter moments await you.

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
Person ski touring in a snow-covered mountain landscape with a blue sky
Unforgettable ski tours in Vorarlberg's winter wonderland for true nature adventurers.

Gapfohl – Falben (1.615 m)

This easy ski tour starts in the Laterns-Gapfohl ski area and leads over gentle, wide slopes to the summit of the Falben. It is ideal for beginners or connoisseurs who want to experience the wintry mountain panorama at a leisurely pace. The tour follows well-marked paths and offers beautiful views of the surrounding peaks along the way. This tour is particularly recommended for families and ski tour beginners.

  • Difficulty: Leicht
  • Route: 6 km
  • Duration: 2:30 h
  • Ascent: 600 hm
  • Descent: 600 hm
  • Highest point: 1.615 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

Book your ski touring vacation in Vorarlberg now

Whether beginner or advanced - Vorarlberg offers the perfect ski tour for every level. Experience unforgettable winter adventures in the Vorarlberg Alps. Book your stay at the Hotel Mohren in Rankweil now or make a no-obligation inquiry and get advice on the best ski tours in the region.