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Property for Sale in Montafon

Giles Gale
Mountafon is a bit of an undiscovered gem. It feels like Austria of old and those in the know want to keep it that way!
Giles Gale, founder

Montafon is a 39km valley in Austria's Vorarlberg region featuring the Silvretta Montafon ski area, 141km of piste with over half above 2,000m. This combination of scale, snow reliability and four-season tourism appeal makes property here increasingly attractive to international investors. Chalets and apartments across the valley's charming villages offer strong rental potential year-round.

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High altitude skiingGood off-pisteSummer Lakes & Biking

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2 properties from € 1,250,000

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Winter in Montafon

Winter in Montafon

The Silvretta Montafon ski region includes one of the longest pistes in Vorarlberg. The ‘HochjochTotale’ run will take you down a long and scenic piste that drops an incredible 1,700m in altitude!

The region has a quick and modern lift system that you expect from the Austrians and gives access to plenty of family-friendly pistes as well as some easily accessible freeride routes.

For experienced skiers one of the highlights of the region include several “Black Scorpion” pistes with gradients of up to 81 percent as well as the Freeridecross and an extensive backcountry.

For a change of scenery, why not try one of the other ski regions in the Montafon valley? The nearby resorts of Golm, Gargellen, Silbertal-Kristberg and Silvretta-Bielerhöhe can all be easily accessed and add a further 225kms of piste.

Ready for a day off the piste? The Montafon region has plenty on offer including floodlit toboggan run, winter hiking and snow-shoeing routes, cross country skiing and much more.

Summer in Montafon

Summer in Montafon

No sooner that the snow begins to clear in spring, the summer tourists begin to arrive in Montafon and its time to explore the alpine playground on foot or by bike.

Whether you wish to take the family for a leisurely stroll or tackle one of the steeper ‘black’ hiking routes you will find plenty of variety on offer and a tempo to suit everyone. Just be sure to plan your hiking around a hearty Austrian lunch in one of the 26 high-alpine huts.

Montafon has grown as a biking destination in recent years and the e-bike revolution has led to hundreds of new trails being opened up to the more ‘causal’ biker!

Many of the gondolas and cable cars have also been adapted to allow you to take your bikes right up to over 2,000m where you can get above the tree line and enjoy some spectacular Alpine views from the 270kms of trails.

The via Ferratas also give a great introduction to rock climbing – all in safe and controlled manner – with plenty of epic views of the Silvretta mountain range.

Back in the valley there are two 9-hole golf course in Tschagguns and Partenen.

Montafon Property Guide

The Vorarlberg region of Austria has long been a favorite for investors looking to buy an Austrian ski chalet or apartment.

Close to Switzerland and easily accessible from Zurich, Innsbruck and Munich airports the area has long attracted international investors looking for easy access, high altitude skiing and charming Austrian towns and villages.

World famous Austrian resorts such as Lech and St Anton now have property prices comparable to the likes of Meribel and Courchevel in France.

More affordable property can be found in the Montafon valley region of the Voralberg. Here studio apartments can be bought from as little as EUR 200,000 and detached chalets from about EUR 1m.

The charming Austrian village of St Gallenkirch is a good place to start your property search. Just be careful to check the legal status of any property since the local laws may dictate what you can and can’t do with your new ski property.

Close to Montafon

Lech-Zürs

Ski Arlberg · Austria

Lech and Zürs are among the most exclusive addresses in the Austrian Alps, sitting at the heart of the mighty Arlberg ski region.

High altitude skiingLarge ski areaGood off-piste

4 for salefrom € 2,290,00023 km away

Nauders

Nauders Bergkastel · Austria

Nauders is a high-altitude Tyrolean village near the Italian and Swiss borders, with skiing up to 2,750m and some of Austria's most reliable snow conditions.

High altitude skiingPeace and QuietShort airport transfer

3 for salefrom € 750,00043 km away

Sölden

Ötztal · Austria

Sölden offers glacier skiing above 3,000m and one of the longest seasons in the Alps, set in Tyrol's Ötztal Valley.

High altitude skiingLarge ski areaGlacier skiing

1 for salefrom € 1,490,00079 km away

If you like Montafon

Resorts that share most of what makes Montafon special, in Austria and beyond.

Verbier

The Four Valleys · Switzerland

Verbier is Switzerland's premier ski resort, serving as the gateway to the 4 Valleys with world-renowned off-piste terrain around Mont-Fort.

High altitude skiingGood off-pisteSummer Lakes & Biking

1 for salefrom CHF 12,500,000

Bad Gastein

Gastein Valley · Austria

Often called the 'Chamonix of Austria,' Bad Gastein is a grand spa town built into a dramatic mountainside with 250km of piste rising to over 2,600m.

High altitude skiingGood off-pisteSummer Lakes & Biking

5 for salefrom € 349,000

Chamonix

Chamonix Valley · France

Located at the foot of Mont Blanc and just over an hour from Geneva International Airport, Chamonix is one of the most iconic destinations in the French Alps.

High altitude skiingGood off-pisteSummer Lakes & Biking

5 for salefrom € 7,000,000

Kaprun

Zell am See-Kaprun · Austria

Kaprun is a historic village dating back to 931 AD, set beneath the Kitzsteinhorn glacier at 3,023m, Salzburgerland's highest peak.

High altitude skiingGood off-pisteSummer Lakes & Biking

4 for salefrom € 440,000

Zinal

Val d'Anniviers · Switzerland

Zinal is a small, authentic resort nestled at the base of a glacier valley in the Val d'Anniviers, a destination prized by outdoor enthusiasts rather than mass tourism.

High altitude skiingGood off-piste

1 for salefrom CHF 2,290,000

Andermatt

SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun · Switzerland

Located on a sunny plateau just 1.5 hours from Zurich, Andermatt has recently undergone a €1 billion transformation, becoming one of the most modern ski destinations in the Swiss Alps.

High altitude skiingGood off-piste

10 for salefrom CHF 1,500,000

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Let's find your home in Montafon

Not all properties are listed here, and some sell off-market. Tell us your budget and how many bedrooms you need, and we will speak to our local partners and see what else might be available.

Giles Gale
We sell across the whole of the Alps, so our advice starts with where you should buy, not with what we happen to have for sale.
Giles Gale, founder, over 20 years selling property in the Alps

Frequently Asked Questions About Property in Montafon

What is the average price of ski property in Montafon?

Studios and smaller ski apartments often start from around €200,000+, especially in accessible villages like Gaschurn or St. Gallenkirch. Mid-range ski apartments close to lifts or with professional rental management frequently sell in the €500,000–€700,000 range.

Detached chalets and larger ski properties typically start from around €1 million+ and can go significantly higher for luxury or centrally-located properties.

Is Montafon a good place for property investment?

Yes, Montafon is an excellent investment for those prioritising snow security and year-round occupancy. The valley's flagship ski area, Silvretta Montafon, offers 140km of slopes, while the wider valley pass covers nearly 300km. Crucially, the village of Gargellen, at 1,423m, is one of the highest and most snow-sure resorts in Austria, often remaining open when lower resorts suffer.

What makes Montafon unique?

The scenery around Montafon is spectacular - It is unique because it is bordered by three distinct mountain ranges: the limestone Rätikon, the crystalline Verwall, and the glaciated Silvretta.