Silvretta Montafon
Slope Breakdown
Silvretta Montafon at a glance
Silvretta Montafon is a ski resort in Austria, part of the Silvretta Montafon area. It offers 140 km of slopes served by 35 lifts, with skiing between 700 m and 2,430 m (1,730 m vertical). That makes it the 24th largest of the 49 ski resorts in Austria listed on Intski. The season usually runs from December to April. Silvretta Montafon offers a balanced mix: 42% easy, 35% intermediate and 23% expert slopes.
Top features of this resort
Snow forecast
About 5 cm of new snow at the top (2,430 m) in the next 3 days, none at the base.
New snow and temperature at the top station. Estimated by Intski from the MET Norway forecast, updated every few hours. Where it snows most this week
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An alert when 15 cm or more is on the way at Silvretta Montafon, and a heads-up before it opens.
Getting there & lift pass
Nearest airport
Friedrichshafen (FDH) — about 83 km from the resort, straight-line distance, allow more by road.
Lift pass
Adult day pass around 61.50 EUR (2025/26 season). Silvretta Montafon day pass, high season rate.
About €0.43 per km of piste the pass covers (142 km).
Compare lift pass prices at all resortsPrice source, checked 2026-09-14
Driving to Silvretta Montafon
Rules for a car in Austria, checked 30 September 2026 against official sources.
Road charge
Vignette, plus tunnel and Brenner tolls. 1-day vignette (digital only) €9.60, 10-day vignette (digital or sticker) €12.80, 2-month vignette (digital or sticker) €32.00
Winter tyres
Required in wintry conditions, 1 Nov to 15 Apr
Studded tyres
Allowed 1 Oct to 31 May (up to 3.5 t, rear sticker, 80/100 km/h)
Silvretta Montafon resort facts
Difficulty shares from skiresort.info, applied to the area total.
About Silvretta Montafon
Silvretta Montafon is the ski area of the Montafon valley in Vorarlberg, Austria's westernmost state, and it ranks among the ten largest ski areas in the country.
Resort Highlights
Vorarlberg’s big ski area
Silvretta Montafon is the ski area of the Montafon valley in Vorarlberg, Austria’s westernmost state, and it ranks among the ten largest ski areas in the country. Unlike most entries in a resort guide, the name belongs to the ski area rather than to a single village, so visitors choose a base in the valley and ski the mountain above it. That distinction matters when planning a trip: the skiing is the constant, and the choice of village sets the tone of the evenings.
The skiing
The area offers 140 km of pistes and 35 lifts, with skiing from a valley base of about 700 m up to 2,430 m. The vertical of more than 1,700 m is one of the largest in Austria, and it is the number that defines Silvretta Montafon. Descents from the top to the valley are long and sustained, and the upper slopes above 2,400 m hold snow well through the December to April season. The low base is the flip side: at 700 m the valley runs are exposed to mild weather, so early and late in the season expect to ride the lifts down rather than ski to the door.
The lift system is modern, and 35 lifts for 140 km is a comfortable ratio. What sets the area apart for stronger skiers is the off-piste. Silvretta Montafon has a reputation for its freeride terrain, and with that much vertical the ungroomed options are substantial for those with the skills and equipment to use them safely. Intermediates get a full week of varied piste skiing, and the length of the runs makes even familiar pistes feel worthwhile on repeat.
Valley and character
The Montafon is a scenic valley, and the views from the upper lifts are a consistent highlight. The apres-ski scene is lively, which combined with the off-piste gives the area a younger, more energetic character than many Vorarlberg destinations. It suits groups who want to ski hard by day and be sociable in the evening. Families and gentler skiers are not excluded, since 140 km of piste includes plenty of groomed cruising, but the area’s reputation is built on the steeper and wilder end of what it offers.
Practical notes
The nearest airport listed is Friedrichshafen in Germany, roughly 83 km away as the crow flies, a reminder that Vorarlberg sits at the western end of Austria and that German and Swiss airports are as relevant as Austrian ones. The season runs from December to April. The resort’s official website is the source for lift, pass and off-piste condition information.
Frequently asked questions about Silvretta Montafon
It is a ski area in the Montafon valley of Vorarlberg, Austria, rather than a single village. Visitors choose a base in the valley and ski the linked mountain above.
With 140 km of pistes and 35 lifts it is one of Austria's ten largest ski areas, and its vertical of more than 1,700 m, from about 700 m to 2,430 m, is among the biggest in the country.
Yes. The area is known for its off-piste and freeride terrain, and the large vertical gives stronger skiers long ungroomed descents when conditions and skills allow.
The area has a lively apres-ski scene, which along with the off-piste gives it an energetic character that suits groups.
Silvretta Montafon has 140 km of marked slopes: 59 km easy (blue), 49 km intermediate (red), 32 km expert (black), served by 35 ski lifts.
The skiing in Silvretta Montafon ranges from 700 m at the base to 2,430 m at the top — a vertical drop of 1,730 m.
The ski season in Silvretta Montafon typically runs from December to April. Exact opening dates vary by year and snow conditions.
Silvretta Montafon works for beginners, though it is not a dedicated beginner resort: about 42% of the slopes (59 km) are easy blue runs.
Silvretta Montafon has 32 km of expert (black) slopes — about 23% of the total. It is also known for its off-piste terrain.
An adult day pass in Silvretta Montafon costs around 61.50 EUR (2025/26 season). Silvretta Montafon day pass, high season rate.
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