Ski touring in Zürs
Step by step uphill. Turn by turn back into the valley. Impressive ski tours await around Zürs – such as from the Flexenpass through the Zürser Täli up to the Muggengrat. Whether it’s your first tour or a sporty ascent: we recommend the accompaniment of a state-certified mountain and ski guide, who selects the route according to skill, snow, and avalanche conditions. The mountain panorama? That comes as a bonus.
The essentials at a glance
- Tours around Zürs: From the Flexenpass through the Zürser Täli to the Muggengrat.
- For beginners and experts: Tours tailored to fitness, experience, and current conditions.
- Best with a guide: Accompaniment by state-certified mountain and ski guides recommended.
- Go well-prepared: Check the avalanche situation and bring complete safety equipment.
Ski touring in Lech Zürs for beginners and experts
A ski tour in Lech Zürs is undoubtedly a highlight of a winter vacation at Arlberg. Accompanied by an experienced mountain guide or on your own, you’ll enjoy legendary powder and fantastic views of countless Alpine peaks. The Lech Zürs winter sports area is especially popular with ski touring fans, as it offers great routes for beginners and advanced skiers as well as true experts. Numerous ascent options and sensational deep-snow runs make ski touring at Arlberg a premium pleasure.
The Lech Zürs region has plenty to offer ski tourers. When you stay with us at Hotel Edelweiss in Zürs, you won’t have to walk or drive far to enjoy fantastic ski tours.
Please
always go with a guide for ski tours at Arlberg.
Ski touring in Zürs with a mountain guide
The best tracks start with good planning: a state-certified mountain and ski guide knows the terrain and tailors the tour to your ability as well as current snow and avalanche conditions. Especially for your first ski tours or demanding routes, we recommend professional guidance – a lack of experience in tour planning and avalanche assessment can’t be replaced by equipment.
Our reception team will help with your inquiry and put you in touch with our partner, the Skischule Zürs, where you can also book private ski instructors.
Safety, avalanche conditions, and equipment
An avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe are essential kit for ski tours away from secured pistes – along with the knowledge of how to use them. Before every tour, check the current avalanche forecast for Vorarlberg, which is usually published daily in winter.
In Lech Zürs, avalanche transceiver training areas offer the chance to practise companion rescue search.
For equipment advice, Sport Falch – our ski rental right in the hotel – is your first port of call; please inquire in advance about the availability of touring skis, skins, and avalanche transceiver sets.
Best time for ski touring at Arlberg
In midwinter, it’s the deep powder that beckons; in spring, it’s the spring snow: for the Muggengrat from the Flexenpass, January to May is considered the ideal touring season, and for the Spuller Schafberg, February to April. What matters most remains the current snow, weather, and avalanche situation.
Ski touring holiday at the Edelweiss
From the Edelweiss, tour starting points around Zürs are close by; in the heated ski locker, your gear is ready for its next outing. After the Muggengrat tour, the Flexenhäusl at the starting point is perfect for a stop – please check opening times and reservations in advance. Then: ski boots off and soak up the warmth in the Capri Spa.
Frequently asked questions about ski touring in
Zürs at Arlberg
Yes, there are options for first ski tours around Zürs. What matters is a suitable route, solid skiing ability, and professional guidance to get started.
We recommend ski touring with a state-certified mountain and ski guide, especially if you lack experience in open terrain. They tailor the route to your ability as well as current snow and avalanche conditions.
Sport Falch, right in the Edelweiss basement, is your first port of call for ski rental and advice. Please clarify the availability of touring skis, skins, and safety equipment in advance.
Please check in advance with the relevant lift operator whether and when ascents on your chosen piste are permitted. Closures and grooming times must be observed.
Depending on the tour, midwinter and spring are both options; for the Muggengrat, for example, January to May is often cited. Whether a tour is possible and suitable, however, is decided by the current snow, weather, and avalanche situation.
One example is the tour to the Muggengrat, which starts at the Flexenhäusl on the Flexenpass road and leads through the Zürser Täli. Have your guide assess whether the route is suitable for the day you have planned.