Fun in the snow: Sledging in Silvretta Montafon
Picture this: A sledge, gorgeous scenery, a helmet, ski goggles and cheerful laughter echoing through the mountains. Sledging in the Silvretta Montafon ski area is an absolute must while on holiday here. Because: No matter your age – sledging never gets old!
Sledging runs on Garfrescha and Kapell
On two sledging runs in Silvretta Montafon, you can enjoy an exhilarating surge of adrenaline along with a vibrant atmosphere. On the Kapell natural sledging run or the Garfrescha night sledging run, thrilling downhill fun is waiting for you – under sunny or starry skies.
Garfrescha night sledging run in Silvretta Montafon
On the Garfrescha night sledging run, the longest floodlit night sledging run in Vorarlberg, you can swoosh through the snow-covered winter forest until March.
- For experienced sledgers
- Length: 5.5 km
- Duration: 20 min
- Starting point: Garfrescha Bahn mountain station
- Ascent: from 18:00 with the Garfrescha Bahn, St. Gallenkirch
- Last ascent and descent: 20:30
Sledging fun and culinary joys in Silvretta Montafon
The “Sledging Fun and Culinary Joys” mountain experience lets you combine two delightful activities. At Alpengasthof Garfrescha, the eyes of gourmets and foodies will start to sparkle. Montafoner Keesspätzli, Schnitzelparty and a variety of burgers are the perfect culinary complement to your sledging adventures in Silvretta Montafon.
The Kapell natural sledging run in Silvretta Montafon
Guaranteed fun for all ages and skill levels is waiting for you on the Kapell natural sledging run. The cable car effortlessly transports you and your sledge to the Hochjoch Bahn mountain station, marking the start of an exhilarating sledging adventure!
- Length: 5 km
- Duration: 20–25 min
- Refreshment stops: Kapellrestaurant and Gasthaus Kropfen (inn)
- Starting point: Hochjoch Bahn mountain station
- The lift ride is included with a standard ski pass, season or annual ticket.
How to make sledging in Silvretta Montafon a resounding success
If you follow these tips, nothing stands in the way of a safe and enjoyable sledging experience on Garfrescha and Kapell:
- Clothing: A warm, waterproof and layered outfit shields you from the cold when sledging.
- Safety first: Sledging is a fun and fast (!) sport. Donning a helmet and ski goggles keeps you protected.
- Code of conduct: Don’t stop or get off your sledge while you’re on the sledging run! If you absolutely must stop, make sure to keep to the side of the run.
