Burg Vital Resort, Lech

National GeographicAug 29

Home to the resorts Lech and St Anton, this renowned ski area combines a pioneering ski heritage with plenty of adventures on and off the pistes.

15 things in this story

OberlechNeighborhoodPerched above Lech, accessible by cable-car.
RüfikopfSightMountain rising above the village, accessible by cable-car.
Ski ArlbergTrailAustria's largest interconnected ski area with 305km of runs.
White RingTrailA 22km ski circuit linking Lech, Zürs, Zug and Oberlech.
ZugerbergbahnSightGondola in Lech with catered cabins.
BalmalpRestaurantMountain restaurant serving champagne and pizza.
Hotel MontanaHotelHotel providing a base with underground tunnel access.
Lech museumMuseumMuseum hosting an exhibition on the development of skiing.
Hannes Strolz's SkibootiquePlace
Griggeler StubaRestaurant
Burg Vital ResortHotel
Elsewhere
St AntonNeighborhoodSt. Anton am Arlberg, AustriaResort known for legendary apres-ski bar MooserWirt.
MooserWirtPubSt. Anton am Arlberg, AustriaLegendary apres-ski bar where people dance on tables.
MoonbikesPlaceWarth, AustriaElectric snowbikes with battery-powered caterpillar tracks.
Warth-SchröckenNeighborhoodWarth, AustriaOne of Austria's snowiest resorts, receiving 11 metres of snow annually.

Burg Vital Resort