Lech
Lech am Arlberg Ski Resort, Austria
Lech am Arlberg is where the rich and famous go to play in the snow, and the rest of us go to watch them. Lech is a very traditional Austrian ski resort, and the associated town is very cosmopolitan with lively bars and excellent restaurants.
Lech Austria also has plenty of shopping opportunities, but you might need to max out the credit card because of the pressure to conform to wearing beautiful ski clothes. People watching in the main street of Lech is an activity in itself, as tens of thousands of Euros of Prada clothes strut past.
The sophistication of Lech is very apparent, but it doesn’t overpower the long established charm of the town and the slopes.
Where is Lech Austria?
Lech in the Arlberg region in western Austria on the banks of the river Lech, 120 km west of
Innsbruck, and 20km from the town and ski resort of
St Anton.
The town of
Zurs (and the associated ski area) is 5km south of Lech, and Zug is 3km to the west. Other nearby villages and incorporated ski areas include Oberlech and Stubenbach.
For more detailed information see the
Travel to Lech page.
Lech Ski Resort Terrain
The Lech ski terrain is mostly suited to beginners and intermediates. There’s only one black run on the piste, but there are ski routes and off-piste skiing to challenge advanced and expert riders.
Considering that most of Arlberg’s tough terrain is around St Anton and Stuben, relatively few advanced skiers venture to Lech, so the plus is that the off-piste areas won’t get tracked out too quickly.
For more detailed information see the
Skiing & Snowboarding Lech page.
Interlinked with Ski Arlberg
Lech ski resort is fully lift, piste and lift pass interlinked with all of the Ski Arlberg ski resorts including
Zurs, Zug, Warth-Schroecken, Stuben, St Christoph and
St Anton.
Lech Hotels and Accommodation
The town of Lech am Arlberg offers a large range of accommodation options. There are lots of
Lech hotels ranging from 1 star affairs that are more akin to a pension, up to grand 5 star hotels such as the Gasthof Post. Some of the Lech hotels are slopeside and offer the convenience of being ski-in /ski-out. On sunny days these hotels have a roaring lunchtime trade in their restaurants, plus everyone congregates on the sun lounges to work on their tan. Other Lech accommodation options include private lodgings.
For more detailed information on the best places to stay, see the
Lech Hotels, Apartments, Guesthouses & Chalets page.
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Summary of Lech Pros & Cons
Pros
- Great for families - gentle slopes and wide range of facilities for the kids.
- Loads of ski-in ski-out hotels.
- Interconnected with magnificent St Anton and snowy Warth Schroecken.
- Traditional Austria ski resort with traditional Austrian culture.
- Good après ski activities.
- One lift pass and no bus connections for the entire ski region.
Cons
- Gentle terrain compared to other Ski Arlberg resorts.
- No direct train link.
Pro or Con (depending on your perspective)
- Less lively après scene than nearby St Anton.
- "Fashionable” with the nobility and those who enjoy a little chic flair.
Tours that include Lech
Single-Base, Multi-Ski-Area Tours
GUIDED OFF-PISTE ADVENTURE
8 Days | 7 Nights | 7 Skiing | 7 Resorts
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