Madrisella summit path

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 interconnected.

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
Gaschurn, upper station of the Versettla Cable Car

Directions
From the Versettla Bahn mountain station, the trail first leads you steeply uphill to the mountain station of the Berglift and continues through rocky terrain to the Versettla. You then continue along the Matschuner Gratweg trail, which is initially almost flat and then climbs up a steep slope to the summit cross of the Madrisella.

After a break to enjoy the impressive view, you descend from the Madrisella and follow the trail into the Novatal valley. Passing the Seressee lake, you reach the Alp Nova. After crossing the Vermielbach stream, the trail leads you back uphill to the top station of the Versettla Cable Car.

End Point
Gaschurn, Versettla Cable Car mountain station

Getting to the Starting Point
The starting point for the tour is the Versettla Bahn mountain station in Gaschurn. Please check the Versettla Bahn’s operating hours.

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

By car:
Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit, then follow the Montafonerstraße L188 to Gaschurn. Parking is available at the Versettla Bahn valley station.

For this alpine hike, we recommend ankle-high hiking boots with good traction, as well as plenty of water and food. Be sure to bring sunscreen and rain gear, too.

The section leading to Madrisella requires sure-footedness and alpine experience.

Be sure to check the operating hours of the Versettla Cable Car and plan your hike so that you can catch the last descent at 5:00 p.m.

Plan a stop at Alp Nova or Nova Stoba and enjoy regional specialties there while taking in the mountain views.

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

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