Winter in Gaschurn
Snow. Silence. Adventure.
The Versettlabahn starts right in Gaschurn — just 150m from the Monika Aparthotel into the Silvretta Montafon ski area with 297 km of slopes. Add Garfrescha for families, freeride terrain in the Silvretta and 290 km of winter hiking trails along the Ill.
Skiing from Gaschurn
Versettlabahn. 150 metres. 2,000 metres up.
The Versettlabahn starts right in Gaschurn and takes you up into the Hochjoch ski area of the Silvretta Montafon in minutes — to over 2,000 metres. From there 140 km of slopes open up, linked to the Nova area in St. Gallenkirch. Plus Garfrescha with its sunny family slopes. In total the Silvretta Montafon offers 297 km of slopes and 73 lifts — and the entry point is a short walk from the Monika Aparthotel.
- ✓ Versettlabahn 150m
- ✓ 297 km of slopes in total
- ✓ Hochjoch up to 2,430 m
- ✓ Ski bus at the door
Families
Garfrescha — sunny slopes for the first turns.
Garfrescha above Gaschurn/St. Gallenkirch offers wide, sunny slopes that are ideal for families and beginners. Professional ski schools look after children from age 3 with playful ski lessons. The practice area is sheltered and easy to oversee — perfect for parents who like to keep an eye on the little ones. After a day on the snow, your own Family Suite with a kitchen awaits — cook dinner instead of stressing over a restaurant.
- ✓ Garfrescha family slopes
- ✓ Ski school from age 3
- ✓ Sunny, wide slopes
- ✓ Family Suite with kitchen
Freeride & ski touring
Silvretta powder. Untracked slopes. Silence.
The Silvretta around Gaschurn is an insider tip for freeriders and ski tourers: untracked slopes off the Hochjoch, glacier descents and terrain that has it all, from tree runs to steep couloirs. From the Versettlabahn you reach the best freeride slopes without a long climb. Guided ski tours via the BergePLUS programme take you safely into the loveliest corners of the upper Montafon.
- ✓ Freeride from the Versettla
- ✓ Silvretta glacier tours
- ✓ BergePLUS ski tours
- ✓ Upper Montafon
Winter hiking & snowshoeing
290 kilometres. Silence. Then your own sauna.
From Gaschurn, cleared winter hiking trails lead along the Ill, through snow-covered forests and up to viewpoints looking out over the Silvretta range. Snowshoers discover the Garneratal valley and the high ground around the Versettla — off the slopes, accompanied by the silence of the high mountains. Ideal for couples seeking quiet — and in the evening, the private balcony sauna.
- ✓ Ill riverside path at the hotel
- ✓ Garneratal snowshoeing
- ✓ 290 km of winter trails
- ✓ Private sauna after
Cross-country & tobogganing
Trails through the valley. Sleds through the night.
The cross-country trails in the upper Montafon run along the Ill through the snow-covered valley — flat, well-groomed and with views of the surrounding three-thousanders. Near Gaschurn there are floodlit night trails for cross-country skiers who want to stretch out the day. Toboggan runs nearby bring fun for the whole family — especially in the evening on the night run.
- ✓ Trails along the Ill
- ✓ Floodlit night trail
- ✓ Toboggan runs
- ✓ Night tobogganing
Snow report
Checked the snow today?
Current snow depths, open slopes and the Versettlabahn operating hours — all updated daily for your holiday planning. The lift is 150m away.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the ski area from Gaschurn?
The Versettlabahn starts right in Gaschurn, just 150m from the Monika Aparthotel. It carries skiers up into the Hochjoch area of the Silvretta Montafon, to over 2,000 metres. A ski bus stops right outside the door. All in all, the Silvretta Montafon offers 297 km of slopes.
Which ski area near Gaschurn is family-friendly?
Garfrescha above Gaschurn offers wide, sunny family slopes and ski schools from age 3. The Monika Aparthotel has Family Suites with 75 m², 2 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen.
Can you go winter hiking and snowshoeing in Gaschurn?
Yes — cleared winter hiking trails lead from Gaschurn along the Ill river and into the Garneratal valley. Snowshoe tours on the high slopes of the Versettla can be booked through the BergePLUS programme. The Ill riverside path starts right at the Monika Aparthotel.