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Mayrhofen,
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Mayrhofen is a big time ski resort
in anybody’s league. One hundred and fifty nine kms of
slopes are connected by 49 lifts that stretch all the way
from Hippach right up to the Glacier that towers over Hintertux.
These slopes, naturally enough, provide skiing
for all standards of skers, from total beginner
to the best of the weekend crowd regions in the
alps.
The region is now
marketed as the Zillertal 3,000 with entrance in Mayrhofen
starting from Penkenbahn and the Horbergerbahn. The area also
boasts 20 kms of cross country trails for ”kickers and gliders”.
The area of
Mayrofen the Ahorn, does not connect to the Zillertal 3,000
extravaganza. This is likely the best area for beginners and
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Mayrhofen,
Finkenberg and Zell am Ziller joined forces with the rest of the
skiing in the Ziller and Tux valleys to become part of one most
impressive ski area. In fact,with the inclusion of the
Hintertux glacier into its domain, these
resorts and the rest on the ticket needn't
take a back seat to anyone. In addition
it is linked to the most pleasant and more taxing skiing area
above the smaller village of Finkenberg, just along the road
toward Tuxertal. Above Mayrhofen there are two main areas, the
Ahorn and the Penken.
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In our opinion
the Penken is the better area for most punters. New lifts over the
past years have vastly improved the choice of available terrain,
as well as eliminating most of the congestion. Nothing terrifying
here mind you, but nice, friendly, wide open slopes.
The Ahorn too
is made of kinder, gentler stuff. If memory serves it is less
extensive than it's counterpart on the other side of the road, and
although lacking in challenge, it provides a splendid playground
for skiers looking to build confidence and experience and have fun
at the same time.
However, as we have already pointed out the big story for skiers
visiting Mayrhofen is the new Super Zillertal ski pass. Good
skiers too can now list this destination among their
possibilities.
There is a
pretty good night life and aprés ski scene in Mayrhofen, with
something on hand for all tastes and budgets. The resort is now,
and has always been, very popular with the British market, but of
late it is also gaining in popularity with other Europeans. This
gives the area a much more international personality and in our
opinion makes it a more well rounded destination.
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