Lech is often referred to as the "Austrian Courchevel" due to its abundance of upscale restaurants, hotels, and its focus on catering to affluent visitors. It's not uncommon to encounter celebrities and members of royal families on the slopes, and the resort's concert hall hosts performances by popular music stars.
Together with neighboring towns like Zürs, St. Anton, St. Christoph, and Stuben, Lech is part of the Arlberg ski region. A single ski pass grants access to the lifts and slopes of all these resorts, and they are connected by regular bus services. The slopes from the top of Rufikopf (2362 meters) towards Zürs and from Kriegerhorn (2173 meters) towards Lech mainly consist of red and blue runs. The resort area also features a 1200-meter long halfpipe in the Schlegelkopf-Hang ski area for snowboarders. Experienced skiers can tackle the slopes of Zuger Hochlicht (2377 meters) and Salober Kopf (2043 meters), which offer not only black runs but also areas for freeriding.
For young children as young as three years old, Lech offers a ski kindergarten (45 EUR per day without meals), while children over five can join the ski school (a six-day course costs 150 EUR, including 24 hours of training). Private lessons with an instructor cost 230 EUR, and group lessons are priced at 50 EUR per day.
