Lech am Arlberg · 1,450 m
Where alpine skiing was born.
Learning with the Lech Ski School since 1925. Over 220 instructors, one legendary mountain, and a group for every level, from your first turn to Masterlevel.
- 1925founded with two instructors
- 0+trained snowsport instructors
- 0 mLech am Arlberg, the cradle of alpine skiing
- 0 mMehlsack, our heli-skiing summit
Pick your mountain day.
Group lessons, a private guide or a helicopter ride to untouched powder. Everything is taught by the same team of Lech instructors.
KidsKinderland from age 4, with Pfiff the marmot.from EUR 115 / day
TeensFaster runs, lunch with the instructor, a lot of laughter.from EUR 115 / day
AdultsAbility groups, from first turns to Masterlevel.from EUR 115 / day
Private guideYour own Lech guide, your pace, your slopes.EUR 538 / day
SnowboardFrom first attempts to first rides off the piste.EUR 538 / day
Heli-skiingOne of only two places in Austria where it is allowed.approx. EUR 540 flight
Find your level.
Beginner
first time skier
Goal Straight descent (Schuss), snow plough, turns, stopping with the snow plough, using the T-bar.
First tracks, by helicopter.
Only two places in all of Austria allow heli-skiing, and both are above Lech. A Lech ski and mountain guide takes you down a descent of about one hour into the romantic Zug valley.
- 2,652 mMehlsack, the “Flour Sack”, deep powder for experts
- 2,450 mSchneetal, firn and powder for intermediate off-piste
- Mon-Friweather permitting, flights from Kriegerhorn or Flexenpass
Plan your week.
Real winter 2026/27 rates from the school's price list. Choose the course, the party and the days, and see the total before you book.
Groups run with at least 4 people, Sunday to Friday.
Estimated total
€ 990online price
- 5 days group course × 2€ 990
Your guide in Lech blue.
Up to 200 highly trained, multilingual instructors are on the job every day. They share their expertise and their enthusiasm for winter sports, and they put your well-being and safety first.
- Personal check of your level before you are placed in a group
- Groups sorted by ability and age, never fewer than four guests
- Ski, snowboard, telemark, cross-country, ski tours and heli-skiing
The cradle of alpine skiing.
Johann Müller ordered what were then considered “strange boards” from Scandinavia. His first attempts failed miserably, but soon he travelled from Warth to Lech in an hour and a half: the first ski tour of the Arlberg.
- 1904
The first ski races in the Alps
They were held at the Arlberg.
- 1925
Lech ski school is founded
With the grand total of two instructors.
- Today
Among the largest and most respected
Up to 200 multilingual instructors on the job each day, over 220 trained snowsport instructors in the team.
Guests say thanks.
I had 2 days of private lessons as a beginner. The instructor was more than great. I had lots of fun and learned fast.
Google reviewAfter not skiing for three years I had completely lost my confidence, so I took a couple of lessons at the Lech ski school. This was fantastic.
Google reviewAfter 3 days of training my skiing got a lot better, all thanks to my skiing instructor, Marc de Water. He's super friendly.
Google reviewMy family had a fantastic experience with this ski school. Hannelore Lunter was an excellent instructor, she took so much care and attention.
Google reviewIt is a great ski school, the teachers are very good and helpful. Me and my daughter took 5 days of classes, we learned a lot and enjoyed a lot.
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