Warth-Schröcken, Warth

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.

One of Austria's snowiest resorts, receiving 11 metres of snow annually.

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MoonbikesPlaceElectric snowbikes with battery-powered caterpillar tracks.
Warth-SchröckenNeighborhoodOne of Austria's snowiest resorts, receiving 11 metres of snow annually.
Elsewhere
OberlechNeighborhoodLech, AustriaPerched above Lech, accessible by cable-car.
RüfikopfSightLech, AustriaMountain rising above the village, accessible by cable-car.
Ski ArlbergTrailLech, AustriaAustria's largest interconnected ski area with 305km of runs.
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.
White RingTrailLech, AustriaA 22km ski circuit linking Lech, Zürs, Zug and Oberlech.
ZugerbergbahnSightLech, AustriaGondola in Lech with catered cabins.
BalmalpRestaurantLech, AustriaMountain restaurant serving champagne and pizza.
Hotel MontanaHotelLech, AustriaHotel providing a base with underground tunnel access.
Lech museumMuseumLech, AustriaMuseum hosting an exhibition on the development of skiing.
Hannes Strolz's SkibootiquePlaceLech, Austria
Griggeler StubaRestaurantLech, Austria
Burg Vital ResortHotelLech, Austria

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