Lech 6 Day Snow Forecast

Toby from United Kingdom writes:

Just back from a week's skiing in Lech and very please with my first visit to the Arlberg region.

I found Pension Alpenfluh online and was slightly worried that I could not find any information on it (in English at least!) but with Lech being famous for it's 5* hotels I thought it could not be too bad, after all the website looked good.

I dealt with the manager/owner Mirjam over e-mail, who was very helpful and friendly when booking. Booked our flights via EasyJet to Innsbruck and a transfer via minibus through alletransfers who turned out to be excellent.

Upon arrival we were checked in swiftly and were shown to our rooms. We chose two of their apartments for a bit more space and these would certainly suit a family. The rooms were very clean and in good order. Nice bath/shower facilities and plenty of wardrobe space. Watch the wardrobe doors, they have a habit of catching your fingers.

The board basis is half-board with breakfast and a four course evening meal, drinks not included. The restaurant was cosy and perfect for a relaxing meal after a hard day's skiing. The food was superb and can honestly say we did not have one bad meal. The service is attentive but not stuffy. The staff really do look after you. Mirjam floats around to check on everyone and you really feel at home. You keep your same table all week which was just fine.

The breakfast in the morning was excellent as well with a choice of cereals, fruits and breads. You are also offered omelettes etc. They really try to find something for everyone.
Once again the service and friendly approach really shone through.

In the evening you can spoil yourself in the spa facilities, these were really good and the pictures just don't do them justice. You get robes and towels when you get in and you can get changed there. Remember, this is Europe and swimming suits are frowned upon. Almost everyone was naked! Still they were happy for us to wear towels, pruddy Brits do it again, he-he. The steam room/sauna and wellness room really brought those tied muscles back to life :-)

This place really suits families and couples looking for a romantic get away. The prices are a bit more than some resorts but certainly comparable to a trip to the US and the snow record here is really good. If you are looking for some après then there is a great bar near the main lift set back from the road, Mirjam will direct you. There is some action after you come off the slopes but this does die down around 18:00. If you are looking for some serious partying then you may be best off in St Anton, which of course you can get to easily enough.

In fact we skied the who area and really enjoyed all of the skiing. I would say it's more geared up for intermediates and above. We found St Anton no harder than Lech. Lift queues were small and slopes, mostly uncluttered.

The Pension is ski in/out with only a few steps up to the lift. The town itself is down the hill a little way, about five minutes, which we did not mind. Over all, I would recommend this Pension and destination, you won't be disappointed and don't be put off by the reports of it being expensive. We found the value was excellent certainly comparable to some French resorts / Tignes / Les Arcs etc. I had a burger and chips on the mountain for 12 Euros and it was amazing, so much better than the rubbish I've been served in the past. You can get soups and other bits from 7 Euros, I would say. Beer's not too bad either, 4 Euros I think.

Enjoy!

2011-02-22