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There are two official runs, Mattun from the top of Kapall and Mattunjoch from near the top of Schindlerkar both shown by lines of marker poles. However these lines are well nigh indistinguishable from the rest of the terrain and following the poles can feel pretty arbitrary when the adjacent areas are the same and often better or easier.
If resort gets frequent falls of fresh snow, so ungroomed runs are often chopped up powder, turning to soft, well-spaced bumps, before turning to powder again with the next snowfall, then lots of prepared but ungroomed runs would be great.
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The Lech piste map pretty much only comes in two colours - blue and red. There is just one black piste here - a short stretch from Seekopf down to Zürs. Practically all the slopes are above the treeline, the only real exception being the awkwardly steep blue runs just above Lech. The terrain in Oberlech (the smaller traffic-free hamlet overlooking ...
With 200km of off-piste terrain now opened up for experts, the backcountry around Lech-Zürs is the main attraction. The Langerzug ski route from Rufikopf down to Lech is a particular highlight. The 2013 Auenfeldjet cable-car link-up with Warth-Schrocken enhanced the freeride terrain here dramatically as Warth has a reputation as the snowiest resort...
Lech has much to offer the many non-skiers who come here - from the ubiquitous sleigh rides, to ice-skating, curling, a network of winter walks, and much up-market shopping and luxurious spas. Outdoor bars and cafes line the main street, where there's a friendly, buzzy après ski atmosphere. Try the ice-bar at the Hotel Krone, which also hosts the l...
There are many options for ski hire in Lech, including newcomers Skibex. Established outlets include multiple branches of Strolz, the hotel Burg's ski rental service and Intersport Arlberg.
When it comes to learning to ski in Lech, the Lech Ski School is an obvious go-to. Other options for ski lessons in Lech include OmeshornAlpincenter, hiring a private guide/instructor such as at the Tannberg Ski School, or one of the independent Whiteguides.
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Nov 22, 2023 · There are also five Snowcross runs – ungroomed routes that are avalanche controlled and patrolled.
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Varies between countries. In Austria pretty much all pistes are groomed, for ungroomed runs there are the skiroutes. In France greens, blues and most reds are groomed, but most blacks are ungroomed. There are some ungroomed reds and some groomed blacks though.
Limited Grooming: While some resorts groom Black Diamond pistes to maintain safety, many leave them relatively ungroomed to preserve the natural challenges of the terrain. Advanced Skiers Only: It’s essential to respect the difficulty level of Black Diamond pistes.
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Sep 5, 2023 · Most advanced terrain is ungroomed (making moguls a possibility), although many resorts in the Western US maintain at least one groomed advanced-level run (and typical resorts in the Eastern US regularly groom several advanced runs).
