Madrisa round route

Description

Legendary into Switzerland and back

This technically easy day route follows old smuggler routes from Austria into Switzerland and back again. The classic among ski tours in Montafon has existed for more than 50 years. Skiers and snowboarders can expect an impressive natural experience with fantastic, varied descents.

Approach

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Public transport

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Bus stop Schafbergbahn (Bus line 670 from Schruns)

Parking

at the valley station of the Bergbahnen Gargellen

Directions

Ascent with the Schafberg Railway to the Schafberg Hut. Then a short descent and ascent again with the Kristallbahn (6-seater chairlift). Now follows a short descent into the little valley, where the ascent trail leads up on the left side of the slope to the St. Antönier Joch. Here you cross the border into Switzerland. Now follows a long descent along the northwest slopes down to the little village. By bus (bus stop St. Antönien, Platz) or taxi, you can go either to Küblis (Küblis train station) and from there by train to Klosters (Klosters Dorf stop) or directly by taxi to Klosters to the Madrisa Railway. Ascent with the Madrisa Railway, Schaffürggli Lift (6-seater) and Schafcalanda T-bar lift. From here, a traverse towards the Schlappiner Joch and a short climb to the pass. The descent leads through the Valzifenztal back to the starting point.

Safety instructions

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

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The ski tour is in open terrain. Use at your own risk!

Equipment

Careful planning, observe avalanche report see www.lawine.at

For avalanche emergency: standard equipment with avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe.

Tips

To fully enjoy this ski route, we recommend taking the first cable car in the morning so that you have enough time for the route and impressions.

Ski touring is endurance sport. Before the ski touring season, train basic endurance in other endurance sports. The valuable load stimuli for heart and circulation require health and good self-assessment. Avoid time pressure and increase intensity and scope of your routes slowly. Pay attention to reserves of strength for the descent. Fluids, energy, and breaks are necessary to maintain performance and concentration. Hot, isotonic drinks are ideal thirst quenchers and heat providers. Muesli bars, dried fruit, and biscuits satisfy small hunger on the way.

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

Destination

Gargellen, Bergbahnen Gargellen valley station

Starting Point

Gargellen, Bergbahnen Gargellen valley station