Lecht Ski & Snowboard Resort

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The idea to develop the Lecht Ski Centre was started by James McIntosh, who learnt to ski many years ago at The Lecht with a tractor tow. Meeting up with Pieter du Pon (ex British Ski Team) during their combined time in the Fleet Air Arm a plan was hatched to develop the Lecht. The Lecht Ski Centre is situated on the infamous A939 road Cockbridge to Tomintoul road on the eastern side of the Cairngorms in Strathdon. This ski centre has been operating since the mid 1970s starting small with 1 poma ski tow, it has grown to a year round highland activity centre.

The Lecht Ski Centre is aimed at all levels of skier and is ideal for all the family, intermediate and beginner skiers. From using a magic carpet (the only one in the Cairngorms) lift for your first lesson, so that you don't have to climb uphill at all to a black run that is used for slalom racing for all levels.

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The Lecht Ski and Snowboard centre with 20 maintained ski runs, 15 lifts and the largest snowmaking coverage in Scotland. The Lecht ski centre has always expanded on a modular basis, reinvesting all the generated funds and now has a car park capacity of over 800 cars; uplift capacity over 7,500 skiers per hour, a major new building housing all the facilities under one roof and a summer business with Mountain Bike Trails and other rides.

Lecht Facilities

From invitingly easy to the surprisingly steep, Lecht ski and snowboard resort offers the most extensive skiing and snowboarding in Scotland. The new lodge houses all the facilities in one building including a self service café and a top floor bar, all with views over the ski slopes. Wi-fi internet access is available for the non skiers. There is a Magic carpet travelator for novices perfect for the kids learning to ski along with 3 nursery slope lifts. Complete race provision for all levels can also be supplied by the Lecht ski centre. 500 pairs of skis and boots are for hire daily along with blades and snowboard all which can be available on line or on site.

Apres Ski and Accommodation

Apres-ski often centres on the hotels in the Glenlivet and Tomintoul area which tend to have a lively atmosphere and feature regular weekend  ceilidhs in  the village halls. Enjoy a meal at the Glen Avon with a glass of Scotland's finest whisky or traditional real ale in the warm and friendly atmosphere of the lounge bar. The Bridge of Brown Tea Room is biker friendly and offers a wide range of homemade cakes, pastries, teas & coffees. It also has a gift shop selling the best ice cream. The Clock House in Tomintoul square is gaining a great reputation, with locals and visitors enjoying fine Highland cuisine using fresh local produce in the relaxing atmosphere. Take a look at the largest bottle of whisky ever made. Check our "what's on" for more info.

Lecht Contact Details

Telephone -  01975 651440
Email Address - info@lecht.co.uk
Web Address - www.lecht.co.uk