Lech - Austria
Lech (Lek) is perfect for the fair-weather skier who enjoys the après ski and the chic feel of the resort as much as the time actually spent on the snow. It is a firm favourite with the wealthy and celebrities, and for that reason prices are higher than in other resorts. The lift infrastructure and network of slopes on offer is of the highest order though and most skiers and boarders will find something to suit.
Whilst it is difficult to fault the skiing itself, the heavy car traffic in the centre of resort seems out of place and detracts from the attractiveness. Make no mistake though Lech is beautiful and rightfully takes its place in the elite ‘Best of the Alps’ club of ski resorts. The chocolate box architecture and stunning views will take your breath away. The problem for the average traveller is that the prices may leave you gasping for air too!
At a glance
| Resort altitude | 1450m - 1450m |
|---|---|
| Highest lift | 2753m |
| Lowest lift | 1305m |
| kms of piste | 273km² |
| Black pistes | 6% |
| Red pistes | 79% |
| Blue pistes | 32% |
| Green pistes | 0% |
| Snow parks | 2 |
| Glacier | No |
| Snowmaking | Yes |
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Five to try
- Enjoy the apres ski vibe at the icebar outside Hotel Tannbergerhof.
- Broaden your culinary horizons at Fux steakhouse. Anyone for Ostrich?!
- Experience genuine Austrian hospitality at Haus Nr 8, a 300 year old barn.
- Contact the tourist office for a 2 hour snowshoe tour of the resort by night.
- Head to the deep powder fields early in the day whilst most of the wealthy clientele are still enjoying breakfast!
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Planning your trip
Getting to Lech is quite straightforward with plenty of transport links and airlines to get you there. Lech is accessible from no fewer than five airports including Friedrichshafen, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Munich and Zurich. The closest is Innsbruck at just under two hours by train and bus transfer, and more...
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Where to stay
This area is not the place to find cheap self-catered ski studios or catered chalets and the upmarket clientele has ensured that hotels dominate the accommodation sector. On the plus side the elegant nature of the resort has led to the better value tourist rooms in B&Bs and more...
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Food and drink
Lech is proud to be the most awarded gourmet village in the world and the majority of its top restaurants are linked to the unusually high number of 4 and 5 star hotels. At the foot of the slopes above the village the satellite resort of Oberlech is fast becoming the place to more...
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Things to do
There are plenty of things to keep you busy when you are not on the slopes, you can try your hand at cross country skiing, ice skating or visit a museum dedicated to the local history of more...
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On the piste
If you are looking for uncrowded slopes and stunning scenery look no further than Lech. With 270km of piste between Lech and its neighbour Zurs there are plenty of well-prepared runs of all standards, and the lift system is well planned and more...
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MadDogView
St Anton’s posh sister; the atmosphere is gentler, the visitors older (popular with families), the prices much higher and the corduroy slopes beautifully groomed.
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Map
- Download piste map
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Our favourites
Pension Stafeli
This picturesque hotel offers everything you need to relax and enjoy your ski break. They have a wellness centre including sauna, steam room, massage and beauty treatments are also available. Breakfasts are varied and offer something to suit everyone from waffles you bake yourself to a wide range of eggs, however you like them. Children are welcomed and they can arrange babysitting for you on request. -
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