Ski Adventures in Lech
Skiing in Lech is an amazing experience and one that should certainly be experienced by all people who love the snow-covered slopes. Featuring more than 305 km of ski runs Lech has a ski terrain to fit all levels of skiers, beginner, intermediate and advanced. Known for its high level of natural snowfall and perfect quality of the powder, Lech is guaranteed to have a good snow-pack from November through April each year.
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Beautiful Lech offers several different forms of skiing and includes 88 different ski lifts and cable cars. Along your ski adventure, you will encounter many rustic alpine huts and other lovely places to have a rest and some lunch. There are also many free ski buses that can be a convenient way to connect around all of the skiing locations. Would you or your family like to take some ski instructions, then Lech is certainly the place to be with several high-quality Ski schools for children and adults.
With an altitude of 5,500 meters and made up of 22kms of ski runs, the White Ring is the world's longest ski round trip. This circuit features five different downhill runs, five ski-lifts, wonderful piste ascents, and an exciting cross-country ski course. The White Ring also hosts the annual “White Ring Race” the world's longest ski race that is open to professionals and amateurs from around the world. Just another great reason to visit Lech.
The snow park is a favorite destination of snowboarders and freestylers from all over the world. Lech snow park opens each year in December and features 17 obstacle courses with options for all levels of skill. The park plays host every March to “Close to Heaven” a freestyle competition that is a mainstay in the world of snowboarding and freestyle.
There is a good selection of high-quality ski schools in Lech that offer ski instruction by highly skilled ski-sport guides. The schools feature many instructional programs for all of the major winter sports. Most of the schools will allow you to book your instruction time several weeks or months before your holiday visit.
Freeride skiing is the amazing experience of skiing-off piste and onto the powdery slopes away from the regular secured areas. Lech am Arlberg is considered by many a paradise for freeride skiing. In a recent popular survey, the Arlberg was named the best location in the world for freeriding. This style takes good physical fitness with the proper time to master the style. Once you learn to freeride, many beautiful and exciting alpine adventures await you.
Lech Zurs is the only location in Austria that offers the rare experience of heli-skiing. The adventure consists of reaching an off-piste trail via helicopter, with two different amazing peak locations to choose from, including Mehlsack summit and Schneetali-Orgelscharte. Heli-ski packages can easily be booked through any of the local ski schools within Lech and can accommodate up to four people in one package.
Ski Rental Shops in Lech
Lech has the world's best slopes and snow quality for skiing, however, it is still very important to make sure you have the proper equipment. In the Lech area there are many ski rental shops, here are the ones we highly recommend.

Waldhart
Sportalp
Ski Pass Office Bergbahn Oberlech
Ski Pass Office Schlosskopf
Ski Pass Office Schlegelkopf
Eldorado Appartements
Dorf 357
6764 Lech am Arlberg
Vorarlberg | Austria
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Hotel Olympia
Dorf 174
6764 Lech am Arlberg
Vorarlberg | Austria
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