Gargellen is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in Montafon, Vorarlberg, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area stretches over 29.3 km of runs between 1,423 m and 2,300 m, served by 8 lifts. Day lift pass €64 per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
Multi-day Montafon Brandnertal lift passes also give access to neighbouring areas that are not linked by ski, including Schruns, Golm and Brand – Brandnertal. The day price is dynamic or not published: the one shown is an estimate. The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres at each difficulty level. Gargellen is a small village at 1,420 m, at the end of a side valley of the Montafon, near the Swiss border. Its runs, mostly easy, suit beginners.
- Reliable snow
- Mostly easy runs
- Swiss border
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Gargellen is a low-key resort on a modest scale — 29.3 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Gargellen's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. Gargellen's altitude (1,423 m at the base, 2,300 m at the top) helps it keep decent snow cover in the middle of winter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it is wise to check conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Gargellen is clearly high: €64 for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence — but you should be aware of it before you go. In short: Gargellen does not compete with the giants of skiing and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underestimated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
