Montafon hut circuit | Gargellen to Tilisunahütte
Tour description
A challenging stage of the Montafon Hut Loop, from Gargellen to the Tilisuna Hut via the Sarotlajoch, the Plasseggen Pass, and the Gruben Pass.
This stage takes you through the diverse mountain landscape of the Rätikon, combining alpine crossings with impressive views of the surrounding limestone peaks. Along the way, you’ll transition from the pastures around the Röbialpen to the high-alpine landscape along the Rätikon High Trail.
At the Sarotlajoch, a short section secured with ropes awaits you. Below the Westplatte and the Scheienfluh, the trail then continues on to the Tilisuna Hut.
What is the Montafon Alpine Mosaic?
The Alpenmosaik Montafon brings the region’s scenic diversity to life. The four exploration areas—Verwall, Silvretta, Rätikon, and the valley—offer different perspectives on nature, landscape, and culture.
You can find more information about the Montafon Alpine Mosaic HERE.
Starting Point - Directions - End Point
Starting point
Gargellen, downtown
Directions
From Gargellen, first follow the Suggadinbach stream out of the valley and then a well-maintained gravel road to the Untere Röbialpe. From there, a somewhat steeper hiking trail leads you up to the Obere Röbialpe. The route continues over the Sarotlajoch, where you’ll need to navigate a short section secured with a rope. You’ll then hike over the Plasseggenpass and the Grubenpass. At the base of the Westplatte and the Scheienfluh, follow the Rötikon Höhenweg further to the Tilisuna Hut.
End Point
Tilisuna Hut
Getting to the starting point
Getting to the starting point
The starting point for the tour is the town center of Gargellen.
By public transportation:
The Montafon regional bus and the Montafonerbahn provide a comfortable 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 HERE. Bus stop at the start of this tour: Gargellen Center
By car:
Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit, then follow Montafonerstraße L188 to St. Gallenkirch. There, turn right onto Gargellnerstraße and follow it to Gargellen. For a multi-day tour, you can park your car in Schruns in the underground parking garage at the Löwen Hotel and continue on to Gargellen from there via public transportation. You can park your car there for up to one week. For parking longer than one week, please contact the Löwen Hotel at +43 5556 7141 or reservierung@loewen-hotel.com.
Important Information
Alpine Trail: The trail may include safety ropes and footholds. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are required for the rope-secured section at the Sarotlajoch.
Tips
Due to high demand at the huts, we recommend that you reserve sleeping accommodations early and directly with the respective huts.
Sicherheitstipps für Wandern in Vorarlberg
EN NOTRUF:
EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit
EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg
EN 112 - Euro-Notruf (funktioniert mit jedem Handy/Netz)
