Be the first to hit the slopes
The sun emerges from behind the mountain peaks and makes the snow sparkle on the still untouched piste: The early bird not only catches the worm but also gets the opportunity for an extraordinary skiing experience.
Date: 19 January 2026
It’s the dream of many skiers: to have the slopes almost all to themselves. And preferably when they have just been freshly groomed. You don’t have to rent your own ski area for this, just get up a little earlier and book one of the morning ski excursions in the Vorarlberg ski areas. Included is the unique atmosphere when the sun rises over the slopes. As a further incentive, most morning programmes include a hearty mountain breakfast.
A thrilling descent
Adrenaline in the morning is promised by the descent on the Langen Zug, one of the steepest slopes in the world. From 2 February to 19 April 2026, the meeting point is the valley station of the Rüfikopfbahn in Lech Zürs am Arlberg at 07:30. After the ascent, the adventure begins in the company of an experienced guide. At the end, the experts reward themselves with a Veuve Clicquot breakfast in the Schlegelkopf Restaurant.
Gentle turns in the morning
The gentle Zürser Täli shows its most beautiful side early in the morning. Accompanied by a local guide, participants experience one of the most scenic ski runs in Lech Zürs at sunrise. Then it’s off to breakfast at the Seekopf mountain restaurant. Morning skiing is on the programme every Thursday until 19 April 2026, starting at 07:45 at the Seekopfbahn valley station.
Vorarlberg’s longest valley run
The HochjochTotale is considered a classic among sunrise runs – the longest valley run in Vorarlberg. Every Wednesday until 25 March 2026, participants meet at 07:20 at the Grasjoch Bahn valley station in St. Gallenkirch. From there, they take the Hochalpila cable car to the Alpilagrat, the highest point in Silvretta Montafon at 2,430 metres. Led by professional guides, you descend a rapid 1,700 metres down to the valley in Schruns. After the ride on the untracked piste, there is a mountain breakfast in the Kapellrestaurant.
Exclusively on the slopes
Also in the Silvretta Montafon ski area, there is Nova Exklusiv every Friday until 27 March 2026. This ride starts at 07:20 at the Versettla cable car valley station in Gaschurn. After a warm-up round, the descent follows: experienced guides are on hand when the first tracks are made on the freshly groomed slopes. Meanwhile, the sun rises against a magnificent panorama. To make the start to the day perfect, breakfast awaits afterwards at the Nova Stoba.
Powder snow in the morning sun
You can also enjoy early skiing pleasure in the Kleinwalsertal . From 8 February until the end of the ski season, “Early Bird Skiing” beckons from 07:45 on the Ifen. The Olympiabahn takes you up. There are several slopes to choose from for the valley run. If you wish, you can finish off with coffee or breakfast at the Tafel & Zunder restaurant.
Morning turns in the family ski area
The ski area of Laterns comprises around 27 kilometres of slopes and is particularly popular with families. From February 2026 until the end of the ski season, the motto is “morning turns” every Tuesday. The lifts then open at 8 am.
