Vandans Ski Resort Guide
Vandans, Austria
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Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall. |
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Total Piste Length | 40km |
Highest Lift | 2,200m |
Resort Height | 650m |
Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen |
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Vandans
Vandans is a charming ski resort nestled in the Montafon valley. With diverse slopes and a welcoming atmosphere, it caters to all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
Summary
Vandans offers a delightful mix of leisure and adventure, making it perfect for families and seasoned winter sports enthusiasts alike. The resort is known for its stunning scenery and well-maintained pistes, ensuring a memorable experience on the slopes.
The ski area of Vandans is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 650m, with 40km of marked runs.
Vandans has direct access to 40km of downhill skiing, with 21 marked pistes, served by a total of 8 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,200m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Diabolo', which is 1km in length.
Snow and Weather
Vandans typically enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of 50-150 cm throughout the season. Regular snow updates are available on J2Ski, ensuring you stay informed about the latest conditions and snowmelt.
When will it snow in Vandans?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Vandans.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Vandans Ski Area
Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 1km |
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Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | 13km |
Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | 12km |
Downhill Total Length | 40km | |
Cross Country Total Length | 6km | |
Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 |
Vandans Altitudes
Highest Lift | 2,200m |
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Lowest Piste | 680m |
Resort Altitude (Vandans) | 650m |
Max Vertical | 1,550m |
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Skiing
The ski area of Vandans spans approximately 18 kilometers of slopes, with elevations reaching up to 2,300 meters. Key lifts include the Vandans-Golm gondola and notable pistes such as the wide blue runs for beginners and challenging red runs for advanced skiers.
Vandans offers good sking, particularly, for Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will find plenty to enjoy at Vandans, especially the terrain park at the Golm ski area. Featuring various jumps and features, the park is ideal for those looking to practice tricks and enhance their skills.
Location and Map
Where is Vandans?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Bludenz District, Vorarlberg.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Vandans is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 43 minutes drive away.
Friedrichshafen, Innsbruck Airport, Memmingen, Zurich, Munich, Basel, Stuttgart, Lugano and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airports are all within three hours drive.
Friedrichshafen and St. Gallen-Altenrhein are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Vandans is easily accessible via major regional airports such as Innsbruck and Zurich. From there, reaching the resort by rental car or shuttle service offers a scenic drive through the beautiful Austrian landscape.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The eight ski lifts are able to uplift 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 37 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Vandans open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, the après-ski scene in Vandans is lively yet relaxed. Notable spots include the cozy Gasthof Löwen and the vibrant Montafoner Stube, perfect for unwinding with friends over drinks and traditional Austrian cuisine.