How to Ski in Lech, Austria

Located right at the foot of the Alps is Lech, Austria. In an area that is home to 8 ski resorts, Lech claims to cater to the most elaborate tastes. If you're going to treat yourself to a ski trip to Lech, Austria, there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Book your trip as far ahead in advance as possible. Lech, Austria, is a very expensive area--more pricey than neighboring resort towns. It's possible to save a significant amount on accommodations and lift tickets if you are able to book your trip at the end of summer or mid-fall.

2. Take advantage of the 8-area system. While the Lech, Austria, area has close to 140 trails and the majority of them are ranked for intermediate skiers. If you're looking for a very demanding run, hop on a shuttle bus to another mountain--your lift ticket gives you access to most of them.

3. Bring some nice clothing. You're on vacation, but skier reports say that Lech's clientèle tends to be very high-class and well dressed. You might feel under-dressed if you wear jeans and a t-shirt to some of the resort's restaurants.

4. Hit the snowboard parks. Lech, Austria, is one of the only nearby ski areas with 2 extensive sections geared solely for snowboarders. These sections have snowboard terrain and half pipes.

5. Bring the kids to feed the high-altitude animals. Lech offers a special indoor petting and feeding area, as well as activity centers geared for children.

6. Enjoy all the amenities that Lech, Austria, offers. There are several open-air bars, a gym, indoor pool and even an indoor golf course. Other outside activities include night tubing, snowshoeing and ice skating.

Tips & Warnings

• You can get a good discount on most ski trips if you book your vacation for either early December or late March. These months are considered early and late-season and most ski areas, including Lech, offer discounts on lift tickets and accommodations during these times.
• Try to bring your own set of skies when you travel to Lech to help save money. Remember to pack your skies in a padded bag to protect them on the plane or in the train.
• Some skier reports indicate that not all credit cards are taken at Lech's resorts. If you can't check which ones are accepted before you go, then you should bring some traveler's checks.

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