The World famous Arlberg ski area is the largest interlinked ski area in Austria! Four cable cars were constructed to bridge the gap between St. Anton, St Christoph side and the Lech, Zürs side completely eradicating the need to take a ski bus between the two ski areas. This ski-link has created complete ski convenience as most of the properties in our Arlberg ski programme offer skiing from the front door.
Ski holidays in the Arlberg Ski Area
Famed in Austria as 'the birthplace of skiing', the magnificent Arlberg is one of those select few ski areas which fully justifies its 'world-class' reputation. Renowned for its challenging slopes, both on and off-piste, the area also includes many wonderful miles of picturesque intermediate skiing, from high altitude, snow-sure open bowls to picturesque tree-lined pistes down to the valley. The area has two distinct halves. The first links St. Anton with its even higher neighbours, St. Christoph and Stuben, and then a network of cable cars link the region with the huge network of slopes surrounding Lech and Zürs, including the excellent 'Borderpark' above Lech. An efficient ski bus service is in place to connect resorts in the region with the huge network of slopes.
History of the Arlberg Ski Area
Picture this scene from the distant past: there’s a blizzard high on the Arlberg Pass, where traders and travellers are journeying across this exposed mountain road at almost 6,000 feet - a vital route between the Danube and the Rhine. As early as the late 14th century, a hospiz at the tiny village of St. Christoph gave them shelter, warmth, and safety until the storm abated.
The Brotherhood of St. Christoph (founded in 1386) is still going strong, but these days instead of providing shelter for travellers overwhelmed by snowstorms, the organisation supports children and families who fall on hard times through no fault of their own. But snowy winters are still as much part of the Arlberg scene as they have been for centuries and of course, there’s a very positive side – what a wonderful part of the world to try skiing!
No wonder the region boasts 200km of ‘deep snow runs’ as well as 304km of pistes. It was no coincidence that the celebrated Arlberg skiing technique was initiated here by the legendary Hannes Schneider, who was born nearby at Stuben. Today some of Austria’s biggest hitters are located in this superb massif which rears up majestically from the Vorarlberg across to the celebrated Tirol region. Four new cable-cars were constructed to bridge the gap between the St.Anton, St.Christoph side and the Lech, Zurs side -completely eradicating the need to take the ski bus between the two ski areas.
St. Anton – perhaps Austria’s mightiest ski resort, and now linked with neighbouring Lech and Zürs, having two (three really) world-famous ski areas so close to each, and available, on the same lift pass - provides rich pickings for people who take their skiing seriously. Yet there is plenty of easy skiing too. Apart from Sankt Anton am Arlberg (to give it its full name) and Lech and Zürs, other local resorts including Stuben (Schneider’s birthplace) and St. Christoph.
Why book a ski holiday in the Arlberg Ski Area with Inghams?
Inghams has over 85 years of experience providing winter enthusiasts their ski and snowboarding holidays - We can assure that your holiday is in safe hands.
We provide support on your holiday from start to finish - With access to our teamin the office as well as in resort representation, your questions can be answered at any stage of your winter holiday.
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Related Links:
- Download or view the Arlberg Area Ski Piste Map
