What ski areas are open, when and what rules apply – Coronavirus –

Despite the more difficult conditions caused by the third blockade, the Vorarlberg cable cars start the winter between December 24 and 26 (if the snow situation allows) with increased security measures. The cable car companies agreed to this after a meeting called by regional tourism advisor Christian Gantner.

The Kleinwalserstal is an exception. Due to its geographic location, it won’t open until January 11.

Now there is also a solution for skins. From the age of 14, FFP2 masks must be used in closed gondolas and chair lifts and in associated covered waiting areas. Normal mouth and nose protection is sufficient for all other ascent aids. From the age of six, a normal oral and nasal protection is sufficient, and for children under six years it is not necessary to wear a mask.

The so-called winter codex rangers are supposed to man the waiting areas. Therefore, it is checked whether distances are maintained and the correct masks are worn.

Only half of the available seats can be filled on gondolas and chair lifts.

Catering establishments can only offer take out food if the inn can be reached by car. So there will be no meals in the ski cabins.

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A summary of the start of the season of the large ski areas in Vorarlberg according to the operator’s website (information provided without guarantee):

These systems come into operation:

These systems come into operation:

These railways come into operation:

These elevators will go into operation on December 25:

These elevators come into operation:

The start of the season in the Diedamskopf high altitude ski area was postponed due to snow conditions. A start date has not been set yet and it depends on snow conditions.

These railways come into operation:

Due to the current conditions in the Lech Zürs ski area, only highly prized Snow Crystal Day Tickets will be issued until 1 January, which are only valid in Lech and Zürs.

How things will continue with the winter season in Lech Zürs as of January 18 is still being discussed in various local committees and will depend on upcoming federal and state ordinances.

These railways come into operation:

“Most of the smaller providers also want to start operating,” says cable car spokesman Andreas Gapp. In the Laterns family ski area, due to the lack of snow, it is currently clear that the start of the season will be postponed. Only when snow conditions allow will they open.

Due to the shortage of snow, the start of the season at Sonnenkopf in Klostertal will also be postponed.