Lech am Arlberg (1,440m) is a mountain village (population: 1466, December 2002) and a ski resort in the Bludenz district, Vorarlberg, Austria, with a fine tradition of winter activities. Lech is famous for its skiing (both on-piste and off-piste). Well connected via mechanical lifts and groomed pistes with the neighbouring Zürs its ski resort is part of the overall Arlberg region. Lech is also home to "Der Weisse Ring" or "The White Ring" which is a rough circle of runs and lifts that conduct a tour around the area. This goes fairly high into the mountains and there are several flattish areas included.
