Ski tour

Ski tour Vergaldner Schneeberg (2,588 m)

Vergalda Valley
Ski route in Montafon

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Difficulty: mittel
Distance: 14.2 km
Ascent: 1155 m
Descent: 1155 m
Duration: 4 h
Deepest point: 1423 m
Highest point: 2578 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    This ski tour scores with a dreamy summit panorama and great deep powder slopes!

    A simple tour with a strikingly beautiful view from a rather inconspicuous summit. The snow reliability in Gargellen is an ideal starting point for a ski tour in early winter. The wide slopes on the descent make every deep snow rider’s heart beat faster.

    At the end of the route, a stop at the Pizzeria Barga is a must!

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Andreas Marent

  • Difficulty: mittel
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    		Altitude: 2578 m 1423 m Best season:
    JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
    JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
    Equipment:

    Tourenski, Felle, ggf. Harscheisen, Skistöcke, Skihelm, Lawinenausrüstung mit LVS-Gerät, Lawinensonde und Lawinenschaufel, Skitouren-Rucksack (ca. 30 Liter) mit Lawinenairbag und Regenhülle, Skitourenstiefel, Skisocken, warme und strapazierfähige 69 Kleidung im Mehrschicht-Prinzip, Skitourenjacke und -hose, leichte Handschuhe für den Aufstieg, warme Handschuhe für die Abfahrt, Mütze/Stirnband, ggf. Skibrille, Sonnen- und Regenschutz, Proviant und Trinkwasser, Thermosflasche mit Heißgetränk, Erste-Hilfe-Set, Taschenmesser, Handy, Stirnlampe und Reflektoren, Kartenmaterial, Biwaksack und Rettungsdecke
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    Für die Richtigkeit der Angaben kann keinerlei Haftung übernommen werden. Schitourengehen im alpinen Gelände erfolgt stets auf eigene Gefahr.

  • Directions

    From Gargellen, the path briefly crosses the piste heading south. Below the hotels of Vergalda, it bends east-southeast into the Vegaldental (left valley). Always at the valley floor or very close, you ascend to the Vergaldaalpe (1,820m). Often, you have to climb over huge avalanche cones. In front of the alp, a mostly recognizable forestry road leads about 200 vertical meters higher to the southwest. Then you find your way heading south over the slightly pronounced hollow up to the saddle near the small lake (2,283m). From here, you climb the steep slopes to the ridge and soon reach the summit (watch out for wind slabs). Below the Palmataljoch, continue keeping left, passing under a small peak to the rather inconspicuous summit. From here, you have a great view towards Madrisa, Rotbühelspitze, and deep into the Silvretta.

    A simple route aside from the danger of large wet-snow avalanches at the valley entrance. The Ritzenspitze lie in a wildlife sanctuary zone and skiing down is forbidden! The descent is on the same way as the ascent.

    Start Parkplatz Bergbahnen Gargellen
    Coordinates:
    Geogr. 46.968512 N 9.91907 E
    Destination Parkplatz Bergbahnen Gargellen

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car standing

    The regional buses of the Montafonerbahn run throughout Montafon. The main lines run hourly from Schruns station.

    From Schruns station, you reach Gargellen by bus line 670. The stop is directly at the parking lot of the Gargellen mountain lifts.

    For the return journey

    You reach Schruns station back from Gargellen by bus line 670.

    mbs bus timetables

    Arrival by train

    From Bludenz station, the Montafonerbahn runs hourly (sometimes half-hourly). There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and from Bregenz.

    mbs train timetable

    Approach:

    Coming from Bludenz, take the Bludenz/Montafon motorway exit and follow the L188 into Montafon until St. Gallenkirch. There, turn right into Gargellnerstraße and follow it up to Gargellen. In Gargellen, drive to the parking lot of the mountain lifts.

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    Park:

    Free of charge at the valley station of the Gargellen mountain lifts