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LECH / ZÜRS
Gateway City: Zürich
Transfer Time: 3 hours
Via: Motorcoach
Beginner/Novice: 20%
Intermediate: 50%
Expert: 30%

 


The tiny villages of Lech and Zürs (about a half mile apart) were originally settled in the 1200’s by dairymen from around Zermatt. Neither has grown much in the ensuing 800 years; in fact, Zürs has only 65 inhabitants in summer! Today Lech, with its rushing river, full of old world charm, was voted Europe’s prettiest village in 2004. Getting there, in a blink, Zürs passes you by. Their buildings, ancient and new, are painted in the colorful Tyrolean style. Elegant restaurants and clubs mix with discos, and cozy stüblis, while a small number of elite shops appeal to their sophisticated guests. Have lunch on the mountain or at one of the town’s popular ice bars. Then one evening go by horse drawn sleigh through star-lit pines for a romantic dinner in Zug.

The locals first tried their barrel stays on Lech's slopes in 1895. Skiing in Lech and Zürs has changed a lot since then! Today more than 88 lifts of the latest high speed technologies connect to their sister resorts of Stuben, St Christoph, and St Anton for miles and miles of skiing terrain! For off-piste enthusiasts, you are right in the midst of Austria's largest powder arena and for boarders those areas are expanded. Or test your prowess against the clock above the Kriegerhorn lift. Those just getting their 'snow legs' can start on Oberlech's gentle slopes graduating to some of the greatest variety of intermediate skiing anywhere. For further mountain magic one 'new' mountain hutte restaurant dates from 1750 when drovers sought it as refuge for their pack animals.

Gift of an Arlberg DVD highlighting Lech and Zürs

 

 

HOTELS in LECH

HOTEL LECH

The child-friendly Grahber-Wingelmayr family runs their 33-room hotel with personal attention and warm hospitality. Those same characteristics are also apparent in the welcoming décor, be it the lounge, restaurant or bar, with beamed ceilings, local antiques, original paintings and Orientals covering the floors. If you need some pampering at the day’s end, you can collapse in their spa with sauna, solarium, and steam room.



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HOTEL ANGELA S

This understated, elegant hotel is always one for the top of your list with a ski-in, ski-out location overlooking lovely Lech. The winter of 04/05 marked the Angela’s fortieth year. In 07-08 the hotel was promoted to the new superior four star category. This year the Walch family has renovated the hallways, elevator and other public areas. The hotel’s 34 lovely rooms, suites and apartments come with fluffy robes for the mini-spa with sauna, whirlpool and Turkish bath. Dinner in the Walch family’s flower-filled restaurant is the day’s pièce de résistance. It may start with sautéed foie gras, recommended wines to compliment each course and with local Austrian products served to perfection. Yes, surely the Angela is one of labor’s true rewards!

Special gift from the Walch Family

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HOTEL in ZURS

 
THURNHER'S ALPENHOF

Tucked in the center of tiny Zürs is the lovely Thurnher’s Alpenhof. Dr Beatrice Thurnher-Zarges’s parents built it over 40 years ago for friends and guests seeking solace, peace and the finest comforts in one of the world’s most famous ski arenas. Since then the hotel has evolved into a haven of hospitality. Little wonder 80% of guests reclaim their pillows in one of 39 understatedly elegant rooms and suites. Want a room with a fireplace or Jacuzzi? To enjoy time in a pool, sauna, steam bath, and spa? What about a private ski instructor, gourmet cuisine (the kitchen has 14 Gault Millau points), evening entertainment, ski-in/ski-out location, or afternoon tea surrounded by antiques and fine art? No problem – come to the Thurnher’s Alpenhof your personal pied à terre!

Better pricing throughout the season due to extra commission.

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For information and reservations:
call (800) 248-2807 in New Yorkor e-mail: Chips@LindenmeyrTravel.com