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Elevation
1,304m–2,811m
Ski area
300 km
Lifts
85
Nearest airport
St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Schools
15 listed
Ski domain
Overview
Lech at a glance
Common questions
- Yes, Lech offers excellent terrain for beginners. You'll find it significantly more beginner-friendly than neighbouring St. Anton.
- Intermediates will enjoy the beautifully groomed, uncrowded pistes in the Rüfikopf area and the Lech-Zürs connection. Warth-Schröcken, reached by the Auenfeldjet, also offers a quieter skiing experience.
- Advanced skiers can explore the exceptional Madloch-Zürs freeride zone. The connection to St. Anton also greatly expands your challenging terrain options; consider a guide for the best off-piste experience.
- Lech is part of the extensive Ski Arlberg domain, which offers 305km of pistes. All runs are covered by a single lift pass.
- The White Ring is a famous 22km ski circuit that links Lech, Zürs, and the surrounding peaks. It is a popular route and typically takes half a day to complete.
The mountain
Ski area details
Key stats
Summit2,811m
Base1,304m
Vertical drop (resort)1,507m
Total Lifts85
Total Slopes300 km
The mountain
Ratings
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About the resort
About Lech
Lech is an access resort within the fully linked Ski Arlberg area. The stored 300 km and 85 lifts are explicitly shared Ski Arlberg figures, not Lech-only totals.
About the resort
Key facts about Lech
Lech is an outdoor ski area in Austria. Lech is part of the Ski Arlberg ski area. Other resorts in the same ski area include St. Christoph am Arlberg, The Lecht, and Warth-Schröcken. Across the area, the lifts span 1,304m to 2,811m. The lifts run between 1,304m and 2,811m, a vertical drop of 1,507m. 300 km of marked pistes are served by 85 lifts. The nearest airport is St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport (ACH).
Who teaches here
Ski schools and instructors in Lech
15 ski schools are listed at Lech.
- New Generation Lech — Ski school. Teaches skiing, private ski lesson, and kids ski school. Lessons in English and French.
- New Generation St Anton — Ski school. Teaches skiing, private ski lesson, and kids ski school. Lessons in English and French.
- Schischule Stuben am Arlberg — Ski school.
- Ski Guide Lech
- Ski school Lech — Ski school.
- Ski school Mohnenfluh - Arlberg Alpin — Ski school.
- Ski school Tannberg Lech – Exclusive Mountain Guiding Arlberg — Ski school.
- SKISCHULE LECH — Ski school.
- SKISCHULE MOHNENFLUH-LECH — Ski school.
- SKISCHULE OMESHORN, ALPINCENTER — Ski school.
- SKISCHULE RÜFIKOPF LECH — Ski school.
- SKISCHULE SCHLOSSKOPF LECH — Ski school.
- SKISCHULE TANNBERG LECH — Ski school.
- Skischule Warth — Ski school.
- Tannberg Lech Children's Ski School — Ski school.
Lessons by activity
Activities you can learn in Lech
Lessons at Lech are offered in kids ski school, private ski lesson, and skiing.
- Kids Ski School lessons in Lech — 2 listed schools teach kids ski school.
- Private Ski Lesson lessons in Lech — 2 listed schools teach private ski lesson.
- Skiing lessons in Lech — 2 listed schools teach skiing.
Resort guide
Lech resort guide
Lech is the elegant side of the Arlberg region. It is a refined, traditional resort known for attracting European royalty, offering Michelin-starred restaurants, and excellent skiing. The resort is connected to St. Anton via the Flexenbahn and is part of the extensive 305km Ski Arlberg domain.
The Ski Arlberg domain offers 305km of pistes, all covered by a single lift pass.
Terrain by Ability
- Intermediates: The Rüfikopf area and the Lech-Zürs connection offer beautifully groomed and uncrowded pistes. Warth-Schröcken, accessible via the Auenfeldjet, provides a quieter area.
- The White Ring: This famous 22km ski circuit connects Lech, Zürs, and surrounding peaks. It is a must-do and typically takes half a day to complete.
- Warth-Schröcken: Often referred to as the Arlberg's hidden treasure, this area is known for its deep snow and fewer crowds, appealing to those seeking powder.
Lech offers excellent terrain for beginners, proving significantly more beginner-friendly compared to St. Anton.
Advanced skiers will find the Madloch-Zürs freeride zone exceptional. The connection to St. Anton significantly expands the available challenging terrain, contributing to the 305km total. Consider finding a guide for the best off-piste experience.
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Nearby
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Listed ski areas nearby include Fuchslochbühel – Klösterle (4 km), Sonnenkopf – Klösterle (5 km), Walchlift – Oberpiller (5 km), Warth-Schröcken (6 km), St. Christoph am Arlberg (9 km), and The Lecht (1435 km).