Austria · Vorarlberg, Arlberg
Lech
European alpine heritage
Lech is the Austria of royalty and returning families. A pretty village of family-run hotels in a high Arlberg valley, with a strict cap on daily skiers and snow that rarely disappoints.
It is linked to Zürs, Warth and St. Anton, so the skiing is vast, yet the mood remains intimate, unhurried and gracious.
- Village altitude
- 1,450m
- Top lift
- Valluga, 2,811m (Ski Arlberg)
- Ski area
- Around 300km, Ski Arlberg
- Nearest airport
- Zurich or Innsbruck
The skiing
Generous snowfall, superb off-piste and the famous Weisse Ring circuit, with St. Anton a lift away.
Beginners
Gentle slopes at Schlegelkopf and Oberlech, with excellent ski schools.
Intermediates
The Weisse Ring, a 22km circuit of lifts and pistes around Lech and Zürs.
Advanced
Freeride terrain at Madloch and the Valluga, and off-piste with Arlberg guides.
Snow parks
Snowpark Lech at Schlegelkopf has lines for every level.
Where to stay
Aurelio Lech
An intimate, sophisticated hotel at the foot of the slopes.
Almhof Schneider
A family house of great elegance and warmth.
Hotel Gasthof Post
A Relais and Châteaux of classic Austrian charm.
Severin's The Alpine Retreat
A small, residence-style retreat.
Where to dine
Griggeler Stuba at Burg Vital
Celebrated fine dining in Oberlech.
Hus Nr. 8
A tiny, much loved restaurant in a 300-year-old farmhouse.
Rud-Alpe
A rustic hut lunch on the Weisse Ring.
Fux
Asian fusion and an outstanding wine list.
Bars, après and clubs
Schneggarei
The busiest après bar in Lech.
Tannbergerhof Ice Bar
Afternoon drinks and music in the village.
Krone Bar
A riverside bar with a cosy fire.
Landmarks
Skyspace Lech
A James Turrell light installation set into the hillside.
Horizon Field
The legacy of Antony Gormley's figures across the Arlberg.
Parish church of St. Nicholas
A medieval church at the heart of the village.
Beyond the slopes
- The Der Weisse Ring race in January
- Ski touring with Arlberg guides
- Horse-drawn sleigh to Zug
- Spa and wellness days
- Day trips to St. Anton
A note from Curious Wolf
Lech suits those who want great skiing without fuss. Its family hotels offer a level of personal hospitality that is increasingly rare.
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