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Heading to Austria at the end of March. Was planning to stay in St. Anton but now I am considering staying in Lech. I realize you can ski both areas regardless of where you stay. I've heard Lech is the more scenic, albeit more quiet town. We would like a little nightlife but will be in bed by 11 and don't need anything crazy. Wife is an intermediate skier who will do morning group lessons. I will hire a guide for a day or 2 to do off piste. Any suggestions as to which town is preferable?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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If you want apres (be in bed by 9), St Anton.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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chraya, Lech is pricier, more upmarket, prettier and pistes are more groomed. St Anton more of a party town, great swimming pool, better for shopping, cheaper and a bit rowdier.
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chraya, Nozza sums it up well as always.
if 'Nightlife' = standing on a table half naked screaming along with 'Livin' on a Prayer', go to Stanton
if 'Nightlife' = sipping krug while tapping your foot to Burt Bacharach (sp), go to Lech
My preference is for the latter but I'm always out-voted by my chavvy mates.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Was in Lech in summer -seemed white trousers for both male and female were mandatory evening attire - it was like an ice cream van conventention.
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Was in Lech in summer -seemed white trousers for both male and female were mandatory evening attire - it was like an ice cream van conventention
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 I used to think I'd like to go to Lech, but now I'm not too sure. I don't think my wardrobe would be up to it. I don't possess a pair of white trousers, for a start.
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I did once get caught in a traffic jam in Lech caused by three red Ferraris. Sadly my car was not the fourth...
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The quality of those skiing on piste in Lech is better and a bit more sedate than St.Anton i.e. lots of macho idiots on the St.Anton slopes. 
Lech does have a special quality about it.
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pam w, I've had dinner in my jeans in the Arlberg, so no need to worry.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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If it's like the old days, the off-piste at Lech takes quite a lot longer to get trashed after a powder dump than is the case at St Anton. My guess is that a Lech hotel's prices would be a bit eye-watering, though.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I booked in St. Anton. Thanks for all the suggestions.
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