Learn to ski in Lech

The ski resorts Lech and Oberlech in Vorarlberg are part of the big ski resort Ski Arlberg which is considered to be the most diversified ski resort in Austria. From Lech, you have easy access to four different mountains surrounding the area: the Kriegerhorn (2173m), the Rüfikopf (2362m), the Zuger Hochlicht (2377m) and the Mohnenfluh (2544m). At only 1h away from Bregenz and 2h from Innsbruck and Zurich, ski schools in Lech are very popular all season long.

So, what’s special about ski lessons in Lech? Well, the ski schools in Lech offer numerous private ski lessons that come with several advantages. Furthermore, there are lessons for all experience levels (there is a high number of blue slopes ideal for beginners). More advanced skiers will certainly enjoy the Weißer Ring, a circular sequence of red and black slopes. It offers 22km of slopes and links Lech to Zürs for skiers.

The ski resort in Lech is a resort with a long tradition. It is at this place, in the 30ies, that Austria’s first drag lift was built. Thanks to its history and its irreproachable reputation, this ski resort attracts a lot of celebrities and even Royals from all over the world. This doesn’t come as a surprise since the ski schools’ offers and activities are of a high quality. You’ll be able to choose from different lessons such as freeride, skitouring, off-piste skiing and even heliskiing. Arlberg is the only heliskiing area in all of Austria so you might want to take advantage of this activity!

The best ski schools in Lech

Schneesportschule Warth Arlberg Snowsports: This ski school’s office is in Warth, however, head of the school, Marcel Fetz, also offers private lessons in Lech. The local instructors from this school will assist you in ski, snowboard and cross-country skiing lessons.

Skischule A-Z: The school’s headquarter is in Pettneu but headmaster Toni Zangerle, former deep snow world champion, and his team offer private ski, snowboard, telemark and cross country lessons in Lech. All courses are available in different languages.

Ski- und Snowboardschule Warth: Even though the ski school’s office is in Warth, head of the school Mathias Fritz and his sporty and motivated team offer numerous private lessons in Lech.

Skischule Pettneu: Located in Pettneu, head of this school Stefan Falch offers private lessons for families and kids in Lech.

Freeride Hotspot: The slopes where this ski school operates are all in deep snow. Freeride Hotspot offers freeride, skitouring and splitboard lessons as well as freeride camps. The school’s office is located in St. Anton.

Skischule Stuben: Willi Mathies Jr.’s ski school, located in Stuben, has been in the snow sports business for more than 80 years.

Piste To Powder - Mountain Guides St. Anton: This ski school in St. Anton offers off-piste adventures in Lech as well as freeride and skitouring lessons.

Skischule Salober-Schröcken: Harald Rauter, head of this ski school located in Warth-Schröcken, is happy to offer ski lessons for kids in Lech.