Lech Resort Guide

Ski Chalets & Apartments For Sale

Property Overview

Lech has finally opened its doors to overseas investors and it is now possible to find property in this exclusive resort. Architecture tends to be more traditional in this Austrian ski resorts and the price tag is extremely high too! Lech is the most expensive resort in Austria and rental obligations are very strict here. All property available will be fully managed, which means you will have a dedicated team who will advertise your property and handle the diary bookings, making this a truly hands-free investment!

What We Love About Lech

The spectacular resort of Lech is located at the heart of the beautiful Arlberg mountain range, which lies within Austria’s exclusive Vorarlberg province.

Set in unspoilt Alpine surroundings, this prestigious traditional village is surrounded by some of the best skiing in Europe. This part of Austria also benefits from some of the most reliable snow in the Alps. This ensures great skiing conditions throughout the season. As soon as you arrive in Lech you are surrounded by mountains and forest. The village is home to many restaurants and shops and has direct access to the Sonnenkopf ski region which offers a lively après-ski scene.

Lech is also just 20 minutes from the world famous resort of St Anton. It is also 80 minutes from Innsbruck airport and 2 hours from Zurich airport. All of our ski property for sale in Lech is also easily accessed by train. Trains to nearby St Anton run regularly from Innsbruck and Salzburg.

Ski Scene

The picturesque Alpine village of Lech has an exceptional snow record and is one of the most exclusive resorts in Austria.

This millionaire’s paradise forms part of the Arlberg ski region with a total of 302km of groomed pistes. Skiing includes 130km of blue runs, 122km of red runs and 50km of black runs at an altitude of over 2,800m, making Lech suitable for all abilities. The ski season begins in mid-December and lasts until late April. The region is serviced by over 90 lifts including many modern chair lifts with heated seats. For those with no time to wait, heli-skiing is also available in this top class resort.

Other winter sports include ice skating, curling, sledging, paragliding, winter hiking and cross-country skiing. Our ski property for sale in Lech therefore benefits from a huge array of activities, and some of the best snow in the Austrian alps.

Glamorous St Anton is just 20 minutes from Lech. It has become the place to be for advanced skiers seeking more challenging pistes. The off-piste skiing in this area is legendary with exciting terrain to explore. For some real winter magic take a journey through the Verwall valley in a horse drawn sleigh!

Summer Fun

During the summer months Lech becomes the ultimate resort for relaxation. A great favourite with families is the vast 60m heated forest swimming pool with a giant slide and large paddling pool for children. Hiking and mountain climbing are of course very popular, and if you feel like viewing the spectacular scenery from a great height another option is a tandem paragliding descent from 2,330m!

There is also a golf academy, tennis, trout fishing and a small bore rifle shooting range to ensure you can easily find plenty to keep you occupied. All of our ski property for sale in Lech benefits from 300km of signposted hiking trails and a further 200km of mountain biking routes, two swimming pools, golf, horse riding and mountain climbing. There is even the “Supersauser” summer toboggan run, which is one activity not to be missed. A gondola will take you to 1,400m then once in your toboggan you can speed down a 800m track full of sharp twists and valley bridges.

The new “Arl-rock” sports centre is very popular with families and offers tennis, volleyball, bowling, indoor football, squash and climbing. For those who like to take things a little slower, in the centre of St Anton is the famous Arlberg wellness centre with three swimming pools, saunas, solariums, gym and many indulgent treatments available.