Be the first to hit the slopes
The sun appears from behind the mountain peaks and the snow on the still untouched pistes sparkles – the early bird doesn’t just catch the worm, it also gets the chance to experience this extraordinary skiing experience.
Date: 22 January 2018
It’s what many skiers dream of: having the pistes all to yourself for once. Ideally just after they have been groomed. Renting a whole ski resort isn’t the only way to experience this: All you need to do is get up early and book one of the Vorarlberg ski resorts’ early morning ski trips. Experience the unique atmosphere of the sun rising over the pistes. All morning programmes also include a hearty mountain breakfast – one further reason to come along!
Vorarlberg’s longest descent
A classic among the sunrise trips is the HochjochTotale – Vorarlberg’s longest descent. Meet at the valley station of the Grasjoch gondola in St. Gallenkirch at 7.25 am on any Wednesday until 4 April. You then take the Hochalpila gondola to the Alpilagrat summit, the highest point of the Silvretta Montafon at 2,430 m. Led by professional guides you then rapidly descend 1,700 m into the valley to Schruns. On the way down the virgin pistes, enjoy a mountain breakfast at the Kapellrestaurant.
Exclusive on the pistes
Also in the Silvretta Montafon ski resort is the Nova Exclusive on any Friday until 6 April 2018. Meet at the valley station of the Versettla gondola in Gaschurn at 7.20 am. After warming up, we start our descent: Professional guides accompany you as you make the first tracks on the freshly groomed pistes. Watch as the sun rises over this marvellous panorama. To make this perfect start to the day even more perfect, the trip is rounded off with breakfast at the Nova Stoba restaurant.
Early-morning exercise done the Vorarlberg way
Early risers are always welcome at Silvretta Montafon. According to the motto “Ländle Früah Sport”, skiing starts earlier every Saturday until 7 April at 7.30 am on the Zamang gondola in Schruns. And from 8.30 am why not a delicious à la carte breakfast at the Kapellrestaurant.
Powder snow in the morning sun
There’s also early morning skiing to be enjoyed in the Kleinwalsertal. Why not take part in “Early Bird skiing” on the Ifen mountain from 7.45 am between 17 March and 8 April. There are many different descents for both experienced and novice skiers. And if you love powder snow, this is for you: Nearly half of the pistes on the Ifen are unprepared.
Sunrise trips in Klostertal
If you are a morning person, this morning event at Sonnenkopf might well be for you: Skiing enthusiasts have four opportunities this winter season (25/01, 22/02, 22/03, 05/04/2018) to ascend up into the ski area as early as 7.45 am – one hour before the lifts officially open – and enjoy the untouched pistes in a small guided group. Enjoy a hearty mountain breakfast in a mountain restaurant after the descent. Website in German only.
