No​.​ 13: The Great Trantraua Loop ​(​Classic​)​

Moderate
closed
Loop Trail
Cross-country skiing · Gaschurn
01:20 h duration
4,01 km Length in km
1020 m Highest point
974 m Lowest point
45 m gain Ascent
46 m gain Descent
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Tour description

The Große Trantrauas Loop is one of the longer cross-country skiing trails in the Montafon and offers a varied athletic challenge for experienced cross-country skiers. The trail, which is guaranteed to have snow, delights skiers with beautiful views of the valley and a diverse route.

Starting Point - Directions - End Point

Starting Point
Gaschurn, fire station

Directions
The starting point for the Große Trantrauas Loop is located about 200 meters east of the Gaschurn fire station. From there, the cross-country trail takes you through Ober Trantrauas to the Rifabecken and on to Außerbofa in Partenen. The loop then heads back via the Rifabecken and Ober Trantrauas to the starting point at the Gaschurn fire station.

End point
Gaschurn, Fire Station

Please note: Depending on snow and weather conditions, the trail route and starting point may change on short notice.

Getting to the starting point

The recommended starting point is the fire station in Gaschurn.

By public transportation:
With the Montafon regional bus and the Montafonerbahn, you can get around the valley comfortably and flexibly. The train and bus connect the towns regularly, every half hour or every hour depending on the route. You can find suitable connections in the cleVVVer mobil schedule app. Bus stop for the start/end of the tour: Gaschurn Versettla Bahn

By car:
Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit. Then follow the Montafonerstraße L188 through the Montafon valley to Gaschurn. Parking is available at the Versettla Bahn valley station and near the Gaschurn fire station.

Important Information

You'll find restrooms and places to stop for a bite to eat at the Versettla Bahn as well as along the trail in Partenen.

You can use the cross-country ski trails in the Montafon for free.

The loop around the Rifabecken is illuminated until 10:00 p.m. Partial lighting allows the trail to be used until 12:30 a.m.

If you don’t have your own equipment, there are various options for renting winter sports gear in the Montafon.

The cross-country ski trails are groomed by the responsible municipalities or mountain railways, depending on weather and snow conditions. A sufficient and stable snow cover is required for machine grooming. The current trail status is continuously updated by the responsible staff on site.

Tips

The Große Trantrauas Loop can be shortened at several points, depending on your fitness level and snow conditions.

Combining it with the Rifabecken Loop offers additional options and extends your cross-country ski route through the valley.

Sicherheitstipps für Langlaufen in Vorarlberg

NOTRUF:

140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

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

Wetterbedingt kann es vorkommen, dass die Loipen nicht täglich frisch gespurt werden. Je nach Schnee- und Wetterverhältnissen kann es zu Änderungen kommen.

Properties
Route type Cross-country skiing
Difficulty Moderate
Start Gaschurn Fire Station
Finish Gaschurn Fire Station
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