For all those who want to ski their own line - the Montafon is the perfect place to experience the real freeride feeling. Silvretta Montafon offers countless opportunities to make the most of the powder snow. You will also find marked routes in the four other ski areas that will take you right into the heart of the fun. Deep snow, wide slopes and a pure skiing experience - that's exactly what freeride world tourer Thomas Feurstein loves.
Untracked freedom
Ready for special powder snow moments away from the groomed slopes?
A freeride region with a total of five ski areas
specially designated routes for beginners and pros
It snowed heavily overnight - perfect conditions for your tour in the snow. But before you head off-piste, safety comes first! A look at the avalanche report is essential, as is the right equipment: an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe are always a must.
But freeriding requires more than just the right equipment - above all responsibility. Stay within the permitted areas, assess the snow conditions correctly and respect nature. You can only really enjoy the deep snow if you are out and about consciously.
Fresh powder slopes and snow-covered winter forests have a very special charm. However, they are not only a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts, but also the habitat of many wild animals. Especially in winter, their energy is precious - any unnecessary disturbance can become a burden for them.
You too can help to protect nature and its creatures: Stay on marked routes, avoid dense forest areas and respect quiet zones. This way you can enjoy the winter tranquillity without disturbing the delicate balance of wild animals.
At the mountain station of the Grasjoch cable car, the Freeride Station is a central meeting point for all those who love deep snow. Together with Silvretta Montafon, Simon and Regina Wohlgenannt have created a place that connects, informs and prepares - with current conditions, an avalanche training area, avalanche knowledge and personal exchanges.
Once a year, it becomes the center of the Powderfest - the freeride festival in Silvretta Montafon. With technique training, workshops, equipment tests, guided tours and valuable tips on equipment care, the weekend is a highlight for all powder fans.
Thomas Feurstein was born in 1991 in the Montafon market town of Schruns. He describes himself as a nature-loving adrenaline junkie - and as such still feels right at home in the deep snow of Vorarlberg. His freeride career began in 2015 as an "Austrian Freeride Master". He has been riding very successfully on the Freeride World Tour since 2017. He is currently the 2018 Freeride Vice World Champion on and off the slopes.
Freeride stronghold: Silvretta Montafon
Silvretta Montafon is a paradise for freeriders: endless deep snow slopes, varied descents and extensive off-piste terrain that often offers untracked runs for days after the last snowfall. In addition to the longest valley run in Vorarlberg and modern lift facilities, you can expect plenty of freeride experiences for the ultimate winter feeling:
At the Grasjoch you will find the Freeride Station, the meeting point for everyone who loves powder snow. Get tips from the pro team, exchange ideas with other freeriders or discover the terrain on a guided tour.
At the 4 OPEN FACES Freeride Contest*, international athletes show what is possible. It's no wonder that Silvretta Montafon is considered a stronghold for freeriding - with steep gullies and wide slopes.
