- 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.
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- 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. The only
drawback is, if one wants to ski the glacier at Hintertux, one
has a tricky winter road journey.
The skiing directly above Mayrhofen is useful and best suited
to those with limited experience, talent and confidence. 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.
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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
