Gantakopf circular route

The Montafon Alpine Mosaic showcases the scenic diversity of the Montafon. Four exploration areas—Verwall, Silvretta, Rätikon, and the valley—reveal how geology, nature, and the cultural landscape are intertwined.

Along 34 themed trails, you can discover the unique features of these diverse landscapes. Starting points, themes, and stories along the trails continually offer you new perspectives on the Montafon.

So: Choose an exploration area, lace up your hiking boots, and discover the diversity of the Montafon step by step.

You can find more information about the Montafon Alpine Mosaic HERE.

Starting Point
St. Gallenkirch, Garfrescha Bahn mountain station

Directions
From the Garfrescha Bahn valley station, take the cable car up to Garfrescha. The hike begins at the mountain station and leads you first steeply uphill to the Gantakopf. You then continue along the scenic mountain ridge to Nova Stoba.

From there, the trail descends into the Novatal valley and passes by the Alpe Nova. You’ll eventually return to the Garfrescha Cable Car’s upper station via a forest road.

End Point
St. Gallenkirch, upper station of the Garfrescha Bahn

Getting to the Starting Point
The starting point for the tour is the Garfrescha Bahn mountain station in St. Gallenkirch. Please note the operating hours of the Grasjoch Bahn and the Hochalpila Bahn.

By public transportation:
The Montafon Landbus and the Montafonerbahn offer a convenient and flexible way to get around the valley. Trains and buses run regularly between the towns, every half hour or every hour depending on the route. You can find the right connection for you HERE. Bus stop at the start/end of this tour: St. Gallenkirch Garfrescha Cable Car

By car:
Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit, then follow the Montafoner Straße L188 to St. Gallenkirch. When you see signs for the Garfrescha Bahn, turn right and follow the road to the valley station. Free parking is available there.

For this hike, we recommend ankle-high hiking boots with good traction. Hiking poles can be especially helpful on steeper sections.

On hot days, you should also bring a hat and plenty of sunscreen.

When you stop for a break at Alpe Nova, be sure to try the Montafon Sura Kees, a regional specialty produced there during the summer months at the on-site dairy.

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

EN 112 - Euro-Notruf (funktioniert mit jedem Handy/Netz)