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Lech and Zürs am Arlberg is a ski resort in Austria. It is reputed to be one of the finest ski areas in the world.

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Easyjet flies from London Luton to Zurich, then a 2-3 hour coach ride with Arlberg Express [1] takes you directly to Zurs and Lech. But if you're heading to Lech you won't be flying easyjet... Scheduled flights to Zurich then the train or, more likely, private car or helicopter.

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The rich and (wannabe) famous. Lambos and Bentleys with snow chains. The awesome Arlberg mountains.

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As one of Austria's largest ski resorts Lech offers a high quality skiing experience. Queuing might happen during ski school starting hours but normally you don't queue for more than 5 minutes anywhere. There are a number of high level ski schools. The Arlberg is the birth place of the ski schools. There is ski terrain for everybody, from the beginner to the alpine tourer. Best skiing though is in Zurs (lift linked, but a sleepy place to stay) or St Anton ( Bus there, theoretically off piste back).

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mink, diamonds, cartier, patek phillipe, you get it...

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Many of the hotels offer "half-board" accommodation and will provide breakfast and the evening meal. This can be good value if you don't mind returning to the hotel to eat.

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The Ice Bar [2] - a frozen (and freezing) bar not too far up the piste from Lech is worth stopping at for at least one drink of champagne or vodka.

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The Kristiania [3] is a boutique hotel. This refreshingly stylish hotel combines traditional decoration with contemporary art work, and is just a 5 minute walk from Lech's main street.

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