Ski tour Kromerscharte ​(​2​-​800 m​)​

The Kromertal with the distinctive Kromerscharte offers mostly ideal touring conditions due to the north slope and is at the same time a popular destination in this area. Because the route is mostly in the shade, the snow often remains loose and good to ski longer. Under good conditions, you can ascend up to the notch. The highlight of the tour is the passage through a rock window to the Swiss side.

Coming from Bludenz take the Bludenz/Montafon motorway exit and follow the L188 into Montafon to Partenen. On the right side is the valley station of the Vermuntbahn, with which you reach Silvretta-Bielerhöhe.

Just leave your car standing

The Montafonerbahn local buses run throughout Montafon. The main lines run hourly from Schruns station.

From Schruns station you take bus line 650 to Partenen. The exit point is: Partenen "Bergbahnen". From here you can take the Vermuntbahn and the tunnel bus up to Silvretta-Bielerhöhe. The exit point is: Silvrettasee

For the return journey:

Take the tunnel bus and Vermuntbahn back down to the valley, Partenen. From there you take bus line 650 back to Schruns station.

mbs Bahn timetable

Arrival by train:

From Bludenz station the Montafonerbahn runs hourly (sometimes every half hour). There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) or from Bregenz.

mbs Bahn timetable

Free of charge at the valley station of the Vermuntbahn in Partenen

At the exit point of the tunnel bus at Vermuntsee, the route first leads to the Kromerbach. Then the ascent goes southwest up the Kromertal towards the almost always visible Saarbrücker Hütte. At about 2,000 m the valley splits. You stay in the valley bottom to reach the Kromerscharte. The valley floor passes west of the Kleiner Litzner. Shortly afterwards the valley begins to rise, so you stay more on the eastern side of the slope and thus reach the area of the Kromer Glacier. The tour destination is the deep notch in the ridge between the eastern and western Kromerspitze. The ascent directly to the notch is very steep and only recommended under good conditions.

Descent same as ascent.

Variants only in safe conditions

• Eastern Kromerspitze, 2,865 m (4 1/4 hrs, 1,120 m ascent, difficult)
  The eastern Kromerspitze is only accessible on foot by a demanding climb over the ridge.
  
  
• Western Kromerspitze, 2,867 m (4 1/2 hrs, 1,120 m ascent, moderate)
  You reach the western Kromerspitze via a short steep slope onto the Schweizergletscher. You cross it towards the Schweizerlücke (2,745 m) and shortly before the notch continue left from the west towards the summit. The last meters are usually only possible without skis.
  Descent over the Schweizergletscher:
  From the western Kromerspitze or the Schweizerlücke you can ski down via the Schweizergletscher. Below 2,600 m you can change eastward through a steep gully to the Kromerhang or ski further north and then descend steeply below the Valgragg towers into the Kromertal (pay close attention to sun exposure and avalanche danger!)

EMERGENCY CALL: 144
European emergency number: 112 (works with any mobile phone if any network is available)

www.vorarlberg.travel/safety-tips

Avalanche report:

https://warnung.vorarlberg.at/vtgdb/dist/index.html#//lwd_lagebericht_de.html

The ski tours are in open terrain. Participation is at your own risk.

Touring skis, skins, possibly crampons, ski poles, ski helmet, avalanche equipment with avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel, ski touring backpack (about 30 liters) with avalanche airbag and rain cover, ski touring boots, ski socks, warm and durable clothing in a multilayer system, ski touring jacket and pants, light gloves for the ascent, warm gloves for the descent, hat/headband, possibly ski goggles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, thermos with hot drink, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, headlamp and reflectors, maps, bivy sack and rescue blanket

The professionals of the Montafon mountain guides recommend solid basic training, avalanche and risk management. We recommend you join the guided ski tours with our Montafon mountain guides. You can find the program for the tours at www.montafon.at/skitouren

Silvretta-Bielerhöhe, Vermuntsee

Silvretta-Bielerhöhe, Vermuntsee