Lech, Arlberg Area
Overview
Lech, at the centre of the Arlberg ski area, is one of the most exclusive ski venues in Austria. Along with its neighbour, Zurs, this is where high society goes for a winter break. There are expensive hotels, shops and top-rated eateries, in a picture-postcard village that's set in a beautiful wooded valley. The après-ski is lively, but tends to cater for the chic, older crowd, which thrives in Lech. Off-snow activities can often take up more time than the skiing itself.
This doesn't actually bear any relation to the quality of the skiing… With a combined total of 260km of lift- and bus-linked runs, there is plenty for all. Lech itself favours intermediates, while experts have lots of off-piste when the snow is good. They also have St Anton for more advanced challenges. Snow reliability is good and, just in case, there are extensive snowmaking facilities. For beginners, there is a top-rated ski school and a very gentle nursery slope in the centre of the village which is ideal for young children. For boarders Lech is a great place for learners and intermediates (there is a park and a half-pipe). One thing that Lech particularly prides itself on is its lack of queues. This is due to a good lift system, but also because there is a limit of 14,000 skiers on the mountain at any one time.
Overall, Lech offers some great, varied skiing and is a must if your budget will allow it!
This doesn't actually bear any relation to the quality of the skiing… With a combined total of 260km of lift- and bus-linked runs, there is plenty for all. Lech itself favours intermediates, while experts have lots of off-piste when the snow is good. They also have St Anton for more advanced challenges. Snow reliability is good and, just in case, there are extensive snowmaking facilities. For beginners, there is a top-rated ski school and a very gentle nursery slope in the centre of the village which is ideal for young children. For boarders Lech is a great place for learners and intermediates (there is a park and a half-pipe). One thing that Lech particularly prides itself on is its lack of queues. This is due to a good lift system, but also because there is a limit of 14,000 skiers on the mountain at any one time.
Overall, Lech offers some great, varied skiing and is a must if your budget will allow it!
Activities and Features
Artificial Snow:
(73% covered - 1086 snow cannons)
Cross Country:
(70 km)
Hiking:
Snow Park:
Toboggan Runs:
Valley Runs:
Lifts (87)
Capacity (Per Hour)
147008
Chair Lifts
43
Gondolas
11
Combined Chair / Gondola
1
Drag Lifts
22
People Movers
2
Rope Tows
3
Cable Cars
5
Slopes (302 km)
Beginner
130 km
Intermediate
122 km
Advanced
50 km
Itinerary Routes
200 km
Day Lift Pass
Ski Area
Ski Arlberg
Adult
67 EUR
Youth
60.5 EUR
Child
40 EUR
Resort Attributes
Alpine Charm
Choice of Restaurants
Family Friendly
Great Off-Piste
Great for Mixed Abilities
Lively Night Life
Mountain Restaurants
Reliable Snow
Scenic
Short Transfer
Snow Park
Snow Sure
Resort Facilities
Child Care
Ice Rink
Paragliding
Resort Bus
Sports Centre
Swimming Pool
Resort Activities
Cross-Country: 19.0
Cross-Country Equipment
Heliskiing
Off-Piste: Very good
Off-Piste Equipment
Off-Piste Guides
Sleigh Rides
Ski Arlberg

Accommodation
Snow Conditions
Sunday, March 26, 2023
210cm | 2806m
210cm | 1300m
Resort Open
Snow quality: Powder Snow
Last snowfall: 25/03/2023
Lifts open: 80 / 87
Slopes open: 245 / 302 km

Season
Subject to Conditions - End of April
Opening Hours
08:45 - 16:30
Mountain
2806 m
Valley
1300 m
Ski Phone
+43 / 810 / 966 150
Website
Skiing & Boarding
Beginners
Intermediate
Advanced
Snowboarding
Off-Piste
Transfers
Innsbruck:
Coach - 2 hrs
Langen:
15mins
Zurich:
2hrs
* All times are approximate
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