The Western Side of the Arlberg
We visited the east side of Arlberg in chapter 11 (Innsbruck and Tyrol), so it's time for us to tell you the "west side story" of this massif that separates Vorarlberg from Tyrol. This part of Austria is one of the major winter-sports meccas in Europe. The leading resorts on the Arlberg massif, the highest mountain range in the Lechtal Alps, include Lech and Zürs. With an Arlberg ski pass, you can use the 88 ski tows, chairlifts, and cable cars located in the entire Arlberg region. The Arlberg ski pass costs 38€ to 41€ ($49-$53) for adults, 23€ to 25€ ($30-$33) for children under 16, and 35€ to 37€ ($46-$48) for seniors.
Up through the Flexen Pass, you come to Zürs, a chic, elegant, refined resort with skiing at Trittkopf and Mahdloch. Lech is larger, with easier skiing on the Kriegerhorn and Mohnenfluh.
