Valluga Mountain
Prominent Alpine summit in Vorarlberg with cable car.
A high alpine peak in the Arlberg area with cable-car access and marked hiking routes; visitors use it for summit views, summer trails and winter ski terrain.
Valluga at a Glance#
Address: Valluga, St. Anton am Arlberg / Lech, Vorarlberg/Tyrol border, Austria
Hours: Lift hours vary seasonally; typically daily during summer and ski season - check local lift operator timetables.
Admission: Cable car fare varies; summit access typically included in ski lift/panorama ticket (approx. €25-€40 for return ticket, depending on season).
About Valluga#
Valluga is a prominent peak in Vorarlberg in the Arlberg region of western Austria, rising to about 2,809 metres above sea level. It is a landmark summit above the village and ski resort slopes and is widely used as a viewpoint for the surrounding Alps.
The summit area is equipped with viewing platforms that offer wide panoramas across neighboring ranges and valleys. A cable car route serves the peak year-round, providing access for skiers, hikers and sightseers without the need for technical climbing.
The mountain towers above the resort of St. Anton am Arlberg and is part of the wider Arlberg ski area in western Austria.
- Elevation: Summit elevation is 2,809 metres above sea level, and the peak is a prominent viewpoint in the Arlberg ski region.
- Access: A cable car provides direct access from the valley resort level to near the summit, making the peak accessible to non-technical visitors.
What to See#
- Summit and viewpoint: Summit area with panoramic platforms reached from the top cable car station; offers views across the Arlberg region and surrounding Alpine ranges.
- Cable car: Cable car route linking the resort valley to the summit area, used year-round by skiers in winter and walkers and sightseers in summer.
How to Get to Valluga#
Access is via the Arlberg lift systems from St. Anton am Arlberg or Lech. Local lift operator websites list seasonal timetables and ticket prices. Roads to St. Anton and Lech are well signposted from Innsbruck and other regional centres.
Tips for Visiting Valluga#
- Take the Valluga cable car for the easiest access to the 2,809 m summit and the sweeping panorama of the Arlberg range.
- Bring warm layers: the summit is exposed and often much colder than the valley even in summer.
Best Time to Visit Valluga#
Valluga is accessible both in summer and winter via cable car systems; check lift operator schedules and weather forecasts before visiting.
Weather & Climate near Valluga#
Valluga's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 9°C. Abundant rainfall (1576 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -12° - -6° | -16° | 123 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -12° - -6° | -16° | 110 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -10° - -4° | -14° | 126 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -8° - -2° | -11° | 125 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.5 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | -3° - 3° | -5° | 120 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | -1° - 6° | -1° | 155 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 3° | 170 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 3° | 155 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Poor | 0° - 7° | 0° | 122 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -3° - 3° | -4° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -8° - -2° | -12° | 130 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -10° - -4° | -14° | 134 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
