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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 were originally settled in the 1200's by dairymen from near Zermatt. Neither has grown much in the ensuing 700 years; in fact Zürs has only 65 inhabitants in summer! Today Lech, with its rushing river, full of old world charm, was voted one of the prettiest in Austria while with a blink, Zürs passes you by. Their buildings, ancient and new, are colorfully painted in Tyrolian style. Elegant restaurants and clubs mix with discos, cozy stüblis and a small number of elite shops appealing to their sophisticated guests. Have lunch on the mountain or at one of the towns' popular ice bars. The one evening horse drawn  go by sleigh through the 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, including for the 03-04 season Europe's first eight person chair plus four new six passenger high speeds connect them to their sister resorts of Stuben, St Christoph, and St Anton for miles and miles of skiing terrain! They expanded the snowboard fun park. Two new mountain hut restaurants opened; one dates from 1750 when drovers sought refuge for pack their animals. Test your skiing prowess against the clock at the Kriegerhorn lifts.  Those just getting their 'snow legs' start on Oberlech's more gentle slopes graduating to some of the greatest variety of intermediate skiing anywhere. For off-piste enthusiasts, you're in the midst of Austria's largest powder arena.

 
HOTELS
HOTEL LECH
The children-friendly Grahber-Wingelmayr family run their 33 room hotel with personal attention and warm hospitality. Those same characteristics also come through in the recently renovated décor - be it the lounge, restaurant or bar - with beamed ceilings, local antiques, original art and orientals on the floor. If you need some pampering at the end of the day, you can collapse in their new spa with sauna, solarium and steamroom.

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HOTEL ANGELA S
This understated, elegant hotel is always one for the top of your list: a ski-in, ski-out location overlooking lovely Lech. The winter 04/05 marked the Angela's fortieth year and for the 07-08 season the hotel was promoted to Lech’s new superior four star category! The Walch family has renovated five studios, doubles and junior in loden fabrics and alpine paneling. The hotel's 34 lovely rooms, suites and apartments, are provided 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 sauted foie gras, recommended wines to compliment each course and all with local and Austrian products served with and to perfection. Yes, surely the Angela's one of labor's true rewards!

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THURNHER'S ALPENHOF
Tucked in the center of tiny Zürs is the lovely Thurnher’s Alpenhof. Dr Beatrice Thurnher-Zarges’s parents built the hotel 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 the hotel has evolved into a skiers’ haven of hospitality known for its quality service and warm, friendly atmosphere. Little wonder 80% of guests reclaim their pillows in one of 39 understatedly elegant rooms and suites. Want a fireplace or Jacuzzi in your room? Need a pool, sauna, steam bath, or masseur? What about a private ski instructor, gourmet cuisine, evening entertainment, ski-in, ski-out location, or afternoon tea surrounded by antiques and fine art? No problem, come to the Thurnher family’s Alpenhof - your personal pied à terre is here in Zürs!

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