Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
days. The terrain is best suited to beginners and intermediates, with off-piste possibilities
and the famous 21km Weisse Ring (White Ring) appealing to more advanced skiers.
Themed Walks
From July to September, the tourist office organises free themed walks such as sunrise
hikes and botanical strolls every Monday and Thursday. You can also go it alone on
250km of signed hiking trails, ranging from high-alpine treks to gentle lake walks, as
well as dedicated running and Nordic walking trails.
WALKING
Sleeping & Eating
Many of the hotels in Lech and Zürs are five-star, including the superluxurious Hotel
Aurelio which made Condé Nast's Hotlist in 2010. Expect prices to be 30% to 50% high-
er in the winter high season.
HOTEL
€€
Hotel Gotthard
( 35 60;
www.gotthard.at
; Omesberg 119, Lech; s €71-79, d €146-164, ste €196-208; )
It's the
little touches that make all the difference at this chalet hotel, such as the oven-warm
bread at breakfast (owner Clemens is a baker) and yoga room for Zen moments. Splashes
of fuchsia and forest green jazz up the contemporary, pine-wood rooms, most of which
have balconies, DVD players and iPod docks. There's a spa, an indoor pool and a chil-
dren's playroom.
Theodul
( 23 08;
www.theodul.at
; Omesberg 332; s €75, d €132-174; )
The Walch family make you
feel instantly at ease at this chalet hotel, handily positioned for the slopes. Rooms are
decorated in classic alpine style, with white bedding, pine furnishings and mountain
views. Slip into your bathrobe for a postski or posthike steam and unwind in the spa. Or-
ganic produce and speciality teas kick off the day healthily at breakfast.
HOTEL
€€
Gästehaus Lavendel
( 26 57;
www.lavendel.at
; Dorf 447, Lech; d €80-110, apt €160-180; )
The affable Mascher family
make you feel at home at this cosy
Pension
next to the ski lifts. Many of the spacious,
immaculate rooms and apartments sport balconies and there's a little spa for a posthike or
après-ski unwind.
PENSION
€€
