Zwei Lamas gehen durch eine verschneite Waldlandschaft, geführt von einer Person. Sonnenlicht scheint durch die Bäume, während die Lamas mit Geschirr ausgestattet sind.

With Amadeus through the snow - skiing fun in the Montafon

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Zwei Lamas gehen durch eine verschneite Waldlandschaft, geführt von einer Person. Sonnenlicht scheint durch die Bäume, während die Lamas mit Geschirr ausgestattet sind.
Lamas stehen zusammen mit einem älteren Mann vor schneebedeckten Bergen. Der Mann trägt einen Hut und Jacke, die Lamas haben bunte Halfter.
Lamas tragen Lasten im Schnee, während Menschen sie begleiten. Ein Schild mit der Aufschrift "Silberberg" ist sichtbar. Verschneite Landschaft mit nebelverhangenen Bäumen im Hintergrund.

What's that trudging through the fresh powder snow? The fluffy llamas are an unusual sight in the Vorarlberg region. You'd think we were in the Andes. But no, Horst Kuster's llamas feel right at home in the Montafon and delight young and old on a trekking tour together.


Pausing at llama speed


With their loyal eyes and soft fur, the llamas Pedro, Amadeus, Shorty, Wilson and Sandro are instant children's favorites. But adults also enjoy the slow hike through the snow-covered landscape. The leisurely pace allows you to take in the wintry surroundings particularly intensively and enjoy the hike to the full. Lamaführer, or "Llamero", Horst leads the group along former miners' paths to the Panoramagasthof Kristberg in around one and a half hours. Both hikers and llamas will then enjoy a well-earned break.


History up close


After you have fortified yourself with Kaiserschmarren and other culinary delicacies, a cultural highlight awaits you: the Bergknappenkapelle chapel on the Kristberg is the oldest preserved church in the Montafon and Adolf Zudrell, "the flute player from the Kristberg", knows all its peculiarities and secrets. He enthusiastically explains the history of the building and talks about the 1000-year-old tradition of mining in the Montafon. At that time, raw materials such as iron, copper and silver were mined in the region using the heaviest manual labor. Even today, many historic buildings and places in the Montafon are reminders of this legendary and impressive tradition.


By now evening has fallen and the return journey is made by romantic moonlight. However, the llamas know the way at any time of day or night and will bring you back safely.


Sounds interesting? You can find all the information about this very special llama trekking experience here.

 

Photo rights: Horst Kuster

Klaudia Zudrell

Hostess, Head of Guest Services

‘Every guest should feel like they are visiting friends.’ Klaudia Zudrell is the heart of guest services at Fernblick and ensures that guests' wishes are recognised even before they are expressed. With genuine Vorarlberg warmth, she takes care of every detail to make your stay unforgettable. She knows the most beautiful places in the Montafon, accompanies guests personally on hikes or snowshoe tours and gives valuable tips for tours of all levels of difficulty.

In her blog, she shares personal excursion recommendations, secret addresses and stories from the valley – always with a special eye for nature.

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