Resort Information. Montafon, Vorarlberg

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1 Resort Information Montafon, Vorarlberg The Montafon region is located in Austria s prestigious Vorarlberg province, which borders Switzerland and is home to the 3,312m high peak of Piz Buin plus another 80 mountains which tower above 3,000m high. This area is the snowiest part of the Alps and is less than 50km from the village of Damüls - the world s snowiest village. The province is exceptionally unspoilt and receives three times as much snow as Chamonix and twice as much snow as St Anton and Val D Isère. So you can be sure of fantastic snow conditions in Montafon! Unsurprisingly, there is a great deal of high quality skiing on offer with over 200km of well groomed pistes to explore and a long skiing season. Intermediate skiers are particularly well catered for with a wide range of red pistes spread across the mountainside. Thanks to a large number of ski lifts, access to the pistes is also easy. The town is conveniently located only 1 hour 50 minutes from Zurich and Innsbruck airports and just 2 hours 40 minutes from Munich.

2 Winter Activities Winter & Skiing Montafon is one of the snowiest parts of the Alps making it a fantastic place to enjoy on and off piste skiing, snowboarding and a range of other winter activities. This corner of Austria receives three times as much snow as Chamonix and benefits from a long season stretching from early December until late April. Montafon offers a total of 246km of well groomed pistes, most of which are located between 1,600 and 2,400m. Thanks to the extensive pistes and snow-sure location, there is a wide range of skiing available, catering particularly well for intermediate skiers, along with great tobogganing and cross-country skiing. The Silvretta Montafon ski area includes a total of 66km of blue pistes, 55km of red pistes along with 10km of black pistes and 24km of freeriding routes. The region benefits from both family friendly pistes and gentle beginners slopes plus wide open runs for carving and much more challenging off piste descents. In addition you can enjoy deep snow skiing and some of Europe s best ski touring. Montafon is home to several long runs too including a 12km descent into St Gallenkirch which features a 1,700m drop in altitude and passes through the world s longest ski tunnel. Fans of cross-country skiing will also enjoy the 95km of cross-country skiing available and there are a further 29km of skating runs to explore. Access to the pistes is easy thanks to 64 modern lifts dotted around the mountainside including a new gondola in St Gallenkirch which was opened in the 2011/12 season. This efficient lift system has seen substantial recent investment and 61 of the lifts are covered by a single pass, meaning that you can easily ski around the mountains without needing to purchase multiple passes. For a change of scene you can always try out the several long toboggan runs available which stretch up to 7km long and include a 5.5km long illuminated night tobogganing run. Winter hiking and snowshoe walks offer another interesting way to explore the area.

3 Montafon - 246km skiing Après-Ski Montafon is also home to Austria s biggest snowpark, the Nova Park. This award winning park offers tons of jumps, kickers, rails, boxes and jibs plus an 120m half pipe. Furthermore, the Montafon region benefits from around 30 mountain restaurants which mostly offer welcoming sun terraces plus 11 ski huts, nine bars and a disco.

4 Summer Activities Summer Along with snowy winters, Montafon benefits from warm summers and makes a great summertime destination thanks to its many forests, beautiful riverside scenery and the wide range of hiking and biking trails on offer. Montafon benefits from 500km of scenic hiking trails through lush pastures and forests and past rustic Alpine farms. Hiking buses are even available to take you to the starting point for different hikes. There are also 860km of mountain bike routes to enjoy which include everything from easy-going trails to very challenging sections for serious mountain bikers. In addition you can explore the mountains on 28 mountain biking tours which are marked blue, red or black like ski pistes to determine how difficult they are. Extensive road cycling is also possible along the valleys. Another alternative available is canyoning where you can navigate Montafon s rivers, waterfalls and craggy canyons for a different view of the region. Or for something even more energetic, how about Europatreppe 4000, which is just 10 minutes from St Gallenkirch. Europatreppe features 4,000 steps up the mountainside making it the longest straight stairway in Europe and visitors are challenged with making their way to the top as quickly as possible; the current record is just over 20 minutes. A more relaxing option is a visit to Aquarena, a warm water swimming pool which caters for both children and adults. Children will also enjoy Smuggler s Land which follows the path that historic smugglers took over the mountains with their loot. Hugo s Mountain World also offers child-friendly hiking trails. Other activities available include llama trekking, rock climbing, canoeing and rafting, tennis, horse riding and paragliding. Montafon has two 9-hole golf courses which sit amongst impressive mountain scenery while nearby Bludenz is home to an 18-hole, par 68 course. With hay barns, grazing cattle and small streams dotted all around, this course stretches over 5,000m and offers golf lessons and a contemporary clubhouse with a panoramic terrace.

5 Contact us for advice or to arrange a visit Viewing If you are looking to buy a property in Montafon, Austria then Investors in Property can help arrange your visit. We have a good selection of chalets and apartments for sale in the Montafon region and know the resorts well so whether you are travelling alone, with a partner, or bringing the whole family we can suggest the perfect place to stay. Simply let us know which dates you have in mind and we will arrange for one of our representatives to meet you and show you around. All you need to do is to book your flight and rent a car and we can help organise everything else for you. Ask us for our visits information and we will recommend some charming hotels to make sure you get the most out of your visit. Contact Jessica Delaney Investors in Property Tel: +44 (0) jessica@investorsinproperty.com Company Profile Investors in Property specialise in the sale of ski chalets and apartments in Switzerland, Austria, France & Italy. We have over 20 years experience and an unrivalled knowledge of well established and up and coming ski resorts. We will provide expert advice and professional guidance through every step of your purchase. If you have any questions or need general advice please do not hesitate to contact us. Disclaimer: Whilst we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in all brochures and the company website, we are reliant upon information provided by third parties and therefore, the company, its employees and agents will not be responsible for any loss, however arising, from the use of, or reliance upon this information. The sales deed prepared by the local Notary will contain all the terms of the sale and no warranty or representation made by an other person which is not specifically included in that deed of sale is legally enforceable. These particulars and the company website do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Alpine Marketing 2015 Registered Office: 120 West Heath Road, London NW3 7TU, Registered in England. No Brochure current as of: 17 April 2015