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Intermediate Expert Quiet Luxury Off Piste

🤫 Lech
& Zürs

The quiet luxury of the Arlberg. Less famous than St Anton but arguably better — quieter, more beautiful, and just as much terrain.

Altitude
Summit2,450m
Base1,450m
Vertical1,000m
Terrain
Total pistes305km
Runs90
Lifts89
Season
OpensNov
ClosesApr
Transfer1h 45m
Lift Passes
£56
Day pass
6-day pass£278
Getting There
AirportINN
Transfer1h 45m
Innsbruck
// Run Distribution

305km · 90 runs

8%
44%
36%
12%
● Green 8% ● Blue 44% ● Red 36% ● Black 12%
// Austrian Alps (Vorarlberg)

Why ski Lech?

Lech and Zürs sit on the other side of the Arlberg from the famous St Anton and share the same enormous 305km ski area via the ski bus. But they have a very different character — quieter, more refined, with beautiful traditional architecture and a clientele that values discretion over noise. Many European royals choose Lech precisely because it doesn't shout. The skiing is exceptional for all levels and the village at Lech is one of the most genuinely attractive in Austria.

// Ratings
Beginner 4/5
Off-Piste 5/5
Après-Ski 3/5
Snowpark 2/5
Family 4/5
// Top Reasons to Visit

What makes Lech special

01Ski Arlberg — 305km connected with St Anton, Stuben and Klösterle
02Oberlech — car-free hamlet above Lech reached only by gondola
03White Ring race circuit — historic 22km course linking Lech and Zürs
04Quieter, more civilised alternative to the St Anton party scene
05Zürs snowpack — consistently excellent due to north-facing exposure
// Where to Stay

Accommodation price guide

Per person per night — prices vary by season and booking lead time.

Budget
£75
per person / night
Shared rooms, basic B&B, self-catered apartments on the periphery.
Mid-Range
£180
per person / night
3–4 star hotels, comfortable half-board chalets, good ski-in/ski-out access.
Luxury
£600
per person / night
Premium catered chalets, 5-star hotels, best ski-in/ski-out locations.
// Insider Knowledge

Take the ski bus to St Anton for a day and experience the MooserWirt after skiing — then return to the calm of Lech for dinner. You get the best of both worlds. The Petersboden red run from Zürs to the valley is the most consistently beautiful run in the entire Arlberg.

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