“The mountains belong to everyone!" – an indisputable fact, especially if you’re a ski tourer!
In winter, not only are many of Vorarlberg’s mountains not that easy to reach off-piste, but the number of gentle grassy hills with adequate snow covering and without lift access can be limited
| Mountain range |
Bregenzerwaldgebirge |
| Characteristics |
Surprisingly easy to climb |
| Starting point |
Au- Argenau bridge (850 m) |
| Getting there |
approx. 10 mins by car from our hotel |
| Walking time |
3 ½ hours, altitude difference: 1,200m |
| Grade of difficulty |
Average difficulty |
| Best time of year |
February to April |
| Suited to |
Skis, snowboard, snow shoes |
| Avalanche risk |
The 400m high south-facing slope below the summit can be risky after the onset of mild weather or following recent heavy snowfall |
| Mountain range |
Bregenzerwald mountains |
| Characteristics |
A sloping viewing platform |
| Starting point |
Au-Argenwald (1,235 m) |
| Getting there |
10 mins by car from our hotel |
| Walking time |
2 ½ h, Altitude difference: 830m |
| Best time of year |
December to March |
| Suited to |
Skis, snowboard, snow shoes |
| Avalanche risk |
Minimal risk until you reach to the short traverse on the slope below the summit |
| Mountain range |
Bregenzerwald mountains |
| Characteristics |
"The" ski route for beginners |
| Starting point |
Damüls car park, next to the Sunnegg lift (1,440 m) |
| Getting there |
Approx. 10 mins on foot |
| Walking time |
¾ to 2 h, Altitude difference 230-610m |
| Best time of year |
December to March |
| Suited to |
Skis, snowboard, snow shoes |
| Avalanche risk |
Minimal risk, especially for ascents on south facing slopes |
| Mountain range |
Bregenzerwald mountains |
| Characteristics |
Simple tour to enjoy the views |
| Starting point |
Au, village centre next to the town hall (810 m) |
| Getting there |
10 mins by car from our hotel |
| Walking time |
3 h, Altitude difference 960m |
| Best time of year |
December to March |
| Suited to |
Skis, snowboard, snow shoes |
| Avalanche risk |
Minimal risk with the right selection of route |
