The Best Backcountry Skiing Routes in Arlberg

From the top of the Valfagehrbahn chairlift either follow route18 back under the lift, or head directly over onto the east face and bear right to connect with the other route below the rock band....

From the top of the Albonagrat chairlift head towards the restaurant. It is possible to drop into the north face of Geisleger slope at the restaurant, however, by walking past the restaurant and along the ridge line and dropping into the slope where it tends to a westerly aspect the chance of finding fresh powder is much greater, the terrain here is also more varied with a large choice of lines which can be taken....

From the top station, Albonagrat, head towards the restaurant and continue along passing alongside to the left of the restaurant over the Maroijochle as though you were to head down the Geisleger slope....

From the top of Riffelbahn chairlift head directly over the ridge into the back face of the Renal mountain. After taking in the amazing view of this bowl, traverse slightly to the right to avoid some cliffs....

From top station, the Albonagrat chairlift, head west towards the restaurant then turn left to start the climb to the Mariokopfe summit. Skins or snowshoes are highly recommended for this ascent which can take approximately 30minutes....