Lech - Ski, Snowboard & Summer Holidays
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Lech am Alberg is a traditional Austrian ski resort, and the town itself is very cosmopolitan with lively bars and excellent restaurants.
The Austrian Ski Resort of Lech is part of the Arlberg ski area with access to 340km of downhill skiing, with 248 individual pistes, served by 97 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Lech itself (260km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Arlberg ski resorts of St. Anton am Arlberg, St Christoph am Arlberg, Stuben and Zürs.
With pistes above 2500 metres, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
The Arlberg Ski Area is famous around the world as a destination for serious skiers, and Lech is a key part of it. One of the few ski regions in the world to measure its unprepared trails as well as those mechanically groomed, the Arlberg claims 180km (113 miles) of ungroomed powder slopes on top of the 280km (181 miles) of prepared trails. This breathtaking expanse is currently not quite lift-linked with St Anton, which hosted the 2001 Alpine world Championships, Stuben and St Christoph taking up one half and Lech and Zürs the other. A free ski bus for lift pass holders links the two, and a single pass covers all 85 lifts across both areas. Lift passes are available to overnight guests at a reduced rate (The 'Arlberg Special' ) and the number of skiers on for Lech and Zürs is strictly limited so that when capacity is reached, no more day tickets are sold.
Activities
Winter
heli-skiing, ice skating, curling, bowling, tobogganing, sleigh rides, saunas
Summer
climbing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, indoor swimming pool, sauna, massage,parapenting, rafting, tennis, squash, tyrolean evenings, concerts, summer festivals
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Eating Out
lots of informal, friendly eating places with a range of different cuisines on offer. Austrian specailities are obviously easy to come by.
Apres Ski
Lech has a lively nightlife. The main street becomes one long pavement cafe after the slopes close. People watching is a fun pastime!
Non Skiers
lively centre with good shopping.
Ski Facts
Resort Altitude:
1450
Ski Area:
Arlberg
Height at Summit:
2811m
Marked Runs:
340km
Snow Making:
Yes
Snow Quality:
Travel Facts
Nearest Airports:
Rail
Langen (15kn) St Anton (20km)