Ski tour Schneeglocke ​(​3​-​223 m​)​

Coming from Bludenz, take the Bludenz/Montafon highway exit and follow the L188 into Montafon until you reach Partenen. On the right side, you will find the valley station of the Vermuntbahn cable car, which takes you up to the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe.

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Just leave your car behind

The regional buses of Montafonerbahn operate throughout the Montafon area. The main lines run hourly from Schruns train station.

From Schruns station, take bus line 650 to Partenen. The drop-off point is: Partenen "Bergbahnen". From here, take the Vermuntbahn cable car and tunnel bus up to the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe.

For the return trip:

Again with the tunnel bus and the Vermuntbahn back down to the valley, Partenen. From there, take bus line 650 back to Schruns station.

MBS train timetable

Arrival by train:

From Bludenz station, the Montafonerbahn runs hourly (sometimes half-hourly). There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and Bregenz.

MBS train timetable

Free of charge at the valley station of the Vermuntbahn in Partenen

From the Piz Buin mountain inn, continue along the dam and the west shore towards Klostertal (even when groomed by a piste machine, this path is in open alpine terrain and is not secured against alpine hazards - NO AVALANCHE PROTECTION). The route to Klostertal goes up left of the distinctive Klostertal stream, and after about 2.5 km of mostly gentle ascent, you reach the area of the Klostertaler hut (2,366 m). The hut is public, not staffed (winter room). About 1 km south of the hut, under good conditions, you can climb directly east up the steep slope through a cirque or to the left of it. Usually, you continue a bit further south and then ascend east in a large curve over gentle slopes at a comfortable gradient. The Klostertaler glacier has many crevasses, and good forward planning for route choice is very important. When snow cover is low, it is recommended to travel roped. This way, you reach a wind hollow with a small lake south below the summit. From there, the very steep summit slope must be assessed according to the situation. Due to glacier retreat, this has become significantly steeper and should only be attempted under very good conditions. The following summit ridge is heavily corniced. The ski stash is located shortly below the summit.

Descent: same as ascent - however, note that the glacier may have crevasses. A good choice of descent line is important. You keep more to the right on the slope during the descent to make good use of it.

Ski touring skis, skins, possibly crampons, ski poles, ski helmet, avalanche equipment with transceiver, probe, and shovel, ski tour backpack (approx. 30 liters) with avalanche airbag and rain cover, ski touring boots, ski socks, warm and durable clothing in a layering system, ski touring jacket and pants, light gloves for ascent, warm gloves for descent, hat/headband, possibly ski goggles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, thermos with hot beverage, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, headlamp and reflectors, map material, bivy sack and rescue blanket

The professionals among the Montafon mountain guides recommend a solid basic training, avalanche, and risk management. We recommend you do guided ski tours with our Montafon mountain guides. The program for the tours can be found at www.montafon.at/skitouren

Silvretta-Bielerhöhe, Piz Buin mountain inn

Silvretta-Bielerhöhe, Piz Buin mountain inn

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140 Alpine Notfälle österreichweit
144 Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg
112 Euro-Notruf (funktioniert mit jedem Handy/Netz)

Trotz guter Beschilderung ist bei schlechtem Wetter (Nebel, starker Schneefall) um Vorsicht geboten. Die Entscheidung und Verantwortung liegt nach wie vor bei jedem Skitourengeher selbst. Bitte beachten Sie: Diese Tour ist nur möglich, wenn die Strecke geöffnet ist. Aufgrund von zu hoher Lawinengefahr kann es vorkommen, dass die Wege zur Schattenlaganthütte gesperrt werden müssen. Achten Sie auf den Lawinenlagebericht und auf Hinweistafeln und Wegsperren am Beginn der Strecke.

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