Lech Luxury Ski Chalets
A traditional village with extensive snow-sure slopes, Lech is the most fashionable ski resort in Austria.
Lech is a wonderfully atmospheric village and provides a wide variety of slopes for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, but with more focus towards beginner and intermediate skiers than the neighbouring party resort of St Anton. One of the most beautiful ski resorts in the Alps, its traditional chocolate-box village centre exudes quality and old school glamour. For those looking for style, sophistication and unique charm, then Lech am Arlberg with its superb architecture, riverside location and stunning mountain backdrop is without equal.
Lech is definitely for those who enjoy the finer things in life, prefer well groomed, snow-sure cruising ski slopes, and delight in a winter holiday in pampered comfort and style in a traditional Alpine village. There are challenging slopes available and some amazing off-piste, whilst the more challenging slopes of St Anton are now only a ski lift away. If you are someone who wants to enjoy a charming atmosphere, refined après ski and to wander through a beautiful snow covered village, as well as first class skiing, then Lech is a wonderful winter destination.
The linked Lech – Zürs ski area is located in the snowiest part of the Alps. Lech-am-Arlberg is located between the resorts of Warth and Zürs-am-Arlberg – the 1st and 2nd snowiest ski villages in the Alps. The Lech – Zürs ski area also forms a significant part of the Arlberg ski area, which includes St Anton, Stuben and St Christoph, all of which can now be reached by ski lift. The diversity of the skiing, the abundant snowfall and the first class mountain facilities make Lech one of the very finest Alpine ski resorts.
The Ski Arlberg ski pass gives you access to the cable cars in all five Arlberg resorts and the Warth-Schröcken ski resort and is your passport to the legendary 340 kilometres of ski slopes and 180 kilometres of high Alpine deep powder snow runs. The off-piste skiing is extensive and world renowned as one of the best powder snow destinations in the world. Adventure seekers can try skiing the ‘White Ring‘ route, a 22km on-piste circuit of red and blue runs around Lech, Oberlech, Zug and Zürs.
For beginners, this is an excellent choice of ski resort with good nursery slopes in Lech and Oberlech as well as good, easy pistes to progress on. For those who love to rack up the miles on pistes, you will find many immaculately groomed blue and red runs that offer no hidden surprise and will flatter your turns. The lift network is modern and very efficient and there are many heated chairlifts for that added touch of luxury between runs. There are also over 20km of cross-country skiing trails in Lech.
Lech is a resort that is resolutely traditional and proud, the preservation of its exclusive identity have been cultivated over many years, meaning that Lech today remains the resort of choice for European Royalty and global celebrities. A stay in one of our Lech chalets is very much like the resort itself, luxurious and exclusive. After all, holidays are all about treating yourself and in Lech that is very easy to accomplish.
Resort details
Lech
- Resort Altitude: 1450m
- Ski Elevation: 1000m - 2811m
- Ski Domain: Ski Arlberg
Ski Slopes
- Pistes: 340km & 180km itineraries
- 39% Blue runs
- 50% Red runs
- 11% Black runs
Nearest Airports
- Innsbruck (INN): 1h 30m / 115km
- Friedrichshafen (FDH): 1h 40m / 128km
- Zurich (ZHR): 2h 10m / 195km
- Munich (MUC): 3h / 306km
Resort Map
RESTAURANTS & NIGHTLIFE IN LECH
The Luxury Chalet Book guide to the best on-mountain and in-resort restaurants, bars and nightlife in Lech.
📍 Balmalp
Stunning views await you at Balmalp, perched at the top of the Zugerbergbahn cable car, a perfect meeting point with non-skiing friends. This restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere with a “health conscious” menu including Asian dishes, salads, pastas and their famous thin crust giant pizza. Enjoy a long lunch soaking in the panoramic views or come for après-ski and enjoy the best sunset on the Arlberg.
📍 Rud Alpe
A popular restaurant found on the piste next to the Schlegrlkopf valley ski run. Friendly staff welcome you into this warm and cosy restaurant, serving fresh stir-fries and grilled specialities. Enjoy apres-ski with live music every Friday night and every Tuesday and Thursday they host a Mountain Hut Gourmet evening serving Austrian and International cuisine.
This restaurant had a previous life as a lift station, you will see nods to its former lift days in the architecture and décor. Serving you delicious smoked BBQ meats from pulled pork, ribs and beef brisket. Plenty of American side dishes to complement the BBQ main dishes.
Located between Weibermahd and Petersboden mountain station, this ski hut has very contemporary architecture with a relaxed and friendly welcome. The menu offers varied international cuisine all freshly prepared with seasonal ingredients. There is also a selection of dishes for vegetarians and vegans too. A very popular ski hut so can get busy during peak weeks.
Great meeting point for non-skiing friends situated next to the Schlegekopf station, this restaurant offers cuisines from Lech’s 3 sister towns in Japan, USA and Germany. Serving sushi, steaks, sylt oysters, North Sea crabs and other regional dishes from these countries, whilst not forgetting traditional cuisine from Lech too. Enjoy this varied menu with panoramic views of the mountains on 3 sun-drenched terraces. Regular DJ events at both the indoor and outdoor bars. Recommend booking for indoor seating.
If you are skiing the “White Ring”, this restaurant is the perfect stop just located below the Hexenboden top station. Offering regional dishes prepared using seasonal local produce, the large sun terrace enjoys views towards Seekopf and Hasenfluh.
📍 Fuxbau
This restaurant is in Stuben and worth the ski over for lunch if you are looking for some refined dining. The staff are very friendly and attentive and will recommend good wine pairings. Using high quality ingredients from local farmers, the kitchen team put a creative twist on alpine classics. Booking is recommended.
The large terrace at Hotel Krone, directly opposite Schlegelkopfbahn, offers up a sophisticated après-ski scene with champagne and wine being the preferred tipple.
The largest outdoor bar in Oberlech, and a very popular après-ski bar, with regular DJs, a fun atmosphere, and fancy-dress events.
📍 Eisbar at Hotel Tannbergerhof
A lively après-ski spot that starts filling up from mid-afternoon. Enjoy a cocktail on the large terrace with panoramic views and dance in your ski boots to popular tunes.
📍 The Cottage at Hotel Tannbergerhof
A popular Irish pub that keeps the party going after après-ski. Live music every Thursday from 9pm.
Located in the Hotel Krone, this nightclub has great cocktails, a VIP area and tunes that will have you dancing into the early hours.
This restaurant is in an old traditional house first mentioned in 1760 and serves up traditional Austrian fayre from Walser cheese soup to different schnitzels and various fondue specialities. Relax and unwind in this cosy and intimate setting with friendly and attentive staff. Booking well in advance is essential.
An intimate restaurant offering local Austrian specialities at lunch time and in the evening, you can indulge in one of their 9 different fondues. Fondue orders must be given by 8pm the day before your meal. Booking is essential.
📍 Fux
A fusion restaurant serving Euro-Asian cuisine, with a great selection of sushi, seafood and meat dishes. This restaurant also houses one of Austria’s largest wine collections with nearly 5,000 bottles. Enjoy the chic and intimate restaurant, a must visit for all wine lovers. Booking recommended.
Enjoy a casual and relaxed dining experience at the Schneggarei Pizzeria. Thin and crispy pizzas are fired in a wood oven with a wide range of toppings. The friendly staff welcome you into this contemporary dining space, where you can enjoy a varied international menu as well as their pizzas. Booking recommended.
This family run butchers shop in the centre of Lech has a back room where you can enjoy delicious local specialities and meats. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming and is best for lunch or late afternoon meal.
For a truly special occasion take a trip to neighbouring village of Zug for this unforgettable evening. You will start the evening with an aperitif and the first of the delicacies produced by Chef Julian Stieger and his team. Next you will be brought upstairs to the chef’s table where you will enjoy an immersive experience watching and interacting with the chefs while tasting many more creative dishes. Reservations only.
This family run hotel has two fine dining restaurants to enjoy the traditional but modern cuisine from Chef Michael Rieser. The staff who are traditionally dressed are very welcoming and attentive while you enjoy your gourmet meal in either their traditional hunting lodge style Jägerstube or in the more modern decorated panorama restaurant Postblick. Reservations recommended.
Chef Roland Auer has travelled the world and invites you to discover his passion for good food. A popular fine dining restaurant using fresh seasonal local produce to create mouth-watering traditional and international dishes. Reservations essential.
This restaurant in Oberlech has been awarded 4 toques from Gault Millau and can be found in the Burgvital Resort. Chef Sebastian Jakob creates innovative dishes while using fresh local and international produce.
📍 Omesberg Haus Nr.211
Spar Supermarket, selection of groceries, newspapers, and tobacco.
Hagen’s Village butcher shop, selling local meat, bacon and sausage products, along with cheeses and vegetables. There is also a selection of Austrian wines and other delicacies.
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