The Lecht Ski Resort Guide
The Lecht, Scotland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 780m2,559ft |
| Resort Height | 635m2,083ft |
| Nearest Airports | Inverness and Aberdeen |
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The Lecht
The ski area of The Lecht is at an altitude of 635m2,083ft.
Summary
The Lecht has direct access to 20 marked pistes, served by a total of 14 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
The Lecht offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
The Lecht offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in The Lecht.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in The Lecht is 1km1 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Harrier'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in The Lecht?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm1in, expected on 30 December.
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Ski Area Stats
The Lecht Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 9 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 7 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 14 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
The Lecht Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 780m2,559ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 635m2,083ft |
| Resort Altitude (The Lecht) | 635m2,083ft |
| Max Vertical | 145m476ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in The Lecht
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see The Lecht Ski Schools and The Lecht Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is The Lecht?
This ski resort is in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Scotland.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to The Lecht is Inverness, 83 minutes drive away.
Aberdeen and Edinburgh airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 14 ski lifts are able to uplift 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 4km2 miles of ski runs, with 6 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is The Lecht open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November (Fully weather dependent - sometimes opens late October), and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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