Ski the Alps with Penny Pitou - January 21 - 29, 2022

LECH, AUSTRIA

Trip Leader: Penny Pitou

Perhaps best known for winning two silver medals in skiing at the 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley (the first American to win a medal in Dowhhill), Penny has taken her European ski racing experience and successfully run ski and hiking trips to the lps for thirty eight  years. Her knowledge of the mountains, the people, and the countries combined with her ability to speak German and French fluently make for great trips - well organized, educational and fun. Penny personally escorts each trip, but gauges the abilities of the individuals when deciding daily adventures. Having achieved over 75% repeat business consistently on each trip over the years, Penny must be doing something right! Come join her on a skiing or hiking adventure!

 

Lech, Austria

Tree free descents and wide open bowls provide great skiing for all skiers. The lift system, linking Lech and Zurs, offers endless possibilities for grades of skiers.  The list pass includes, Lech, Zurs, Stueben, St. Christoph and St. Anton. New lifts have been built so all areas are interconnected.

Hotel

Hotel der Berghof:  Situated in the center of Lech with a beautiful view of the mountains and just a few short steps above town, sits the lovely Hotel der Berghof. Read more about this hotel with its Austrian charm on their website: https://www.derberghof.at/en/startpage/

Features Include

  • Private Motorcoach between airport and hotel
  • 7 nights accommodations at Hotel der Berghof (5 star)
  • Buffet breakfast and multi course dinner daily
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Porterage at hotel
  • Free use of hotel Wellness Center with saunas & steam baths
  • Local ski guides - 5 days (Good INTERMEDIATE skiers and up)
  • Tips to ski guides and hotel staff
  • Prearrangement of lift ticket purchase
  • Taxes and service charges
  • Personally escorted by Penny Pitou

Room Upgrades

"Krieigerhorn" twin: +$195 per person

"Omeshorn":   twin: +$495 per person

"Schafberg"    twin: +$710 per person

Single Supplement: from $125 - $895  (limited availability)

Lift Tickets

Approximate cost of 6-day Arlberg ski pass:

Adult:  TBA

Senior: (65+): TBA

Senior Actif: (75+): TBA

***AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED - We would be happy to arrange your air.
  
Online Agency Travel Websites