Ski Arlberg

The Arlberg is where alpine skiing as a technique was developed. Hannes Schneider taught the Arlberg technique here from 1907 onward, codifying a system of controlled turns that spread from this valley to ski schools worldwide. The ski area today covers 305 kilometers of marked pistes connecting the villages of St. Anton, St.

The Ski Arlberg network connects 305 kilometers of pistes across St. Anton, St. Christoph, Stuben, Zurs, Lech, and Warth-Schrocken, making it the largest connected ski area in Austria. This is where the Arlberg technique was developed by Hannes Schneider from 1907 and where alpine skiing’s modern teaching methodology originated. Day passes run approximately EUR 65-75. From Innsbruck by train to St. Anton in about 1 hour. The full terrain connection between St. Anton and Lech via Zurs is the area’s signature itinerary. Check skiarlberg.com for current lift status and opening dates.