What to expect
Diverse Ski Terrain
487 km of pistes for every skier and snowboarder
Zillertal Valley
Stay in one of Austria's favourite resorts
Traditionally Tyrolean
Newly refurbished Neuhaus Hotel is the perfect base
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About this trip...
About the trip
Join your fellow solo travellers for a week’s skiing in the wonderful resort of Mayrhofen – renowned for its excellent skiing and friendly après ski atmosphere. One of the most picturesque resorts in Austria, here you'll find excellent shops, restaurants and a range of bars and clubs to liven up the evenings! Suitable for all skiers & snowboardersWhat's included?
Return flights & transfers-
Airport taxes & charges
Twin/double room for single use
Half Board - Breakfast & 4 course evening dinner
Welcome drink
Use of wellness area
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Fully Financially Protected
What's extra:
- Insurance click here
- Ski costs as detailed in FAQ'S
- Ski carriage
Mayrhofen Skiing
About this holiday
Set in the stunning Zillertal Valley, the charming resort of Mayrhofen has long been a favourite among British skiers and boarders. Not only does it have a vast, well-connected ski area, which includes the snow sure Hintertux glacier (approx 30 mins away) but it’s also known as one of the liveliest après ski resorts in Europe.
The majority of the skiing takes place on two separate, sunny plateaux - the Penken and the Ahorn, both of which are accessible from the village centre. In addition, the Zillertal Superskipass covers the whole of the Ziller Valley, including the resorts of Fügen, Kaltenbach, Zell am Ziller, Gerlos, Finkenberg, Lanersbach and the glacier at Hintertux - offering a total of over 487km of pistes and 168 lifts connected by a free bus or train.
Ideal for beginners & intermediates
For beginners, the lessons take place around the top of the Penkenbahn Gondola, where there are plenty of gentle runs to find your ski legs on.
Intermediates will enjoy the slopes on the Penken, Mayrhofen’s intermediate mountain, where there are red runs galore, as well as the wide blue runs at Kaltenbach and some scenic tree-lined reds.
Advanced Ski
For advanced skiers, there are challenging runs down the Penken Mountain to Schwendau and through the trees from the Ahorn. The Horberg ski area also offers a number of exciting long runs such as the challenging Schafskopf mogul run. And if you feel like a real challenge, try what the resort markets as “the steepest groomed run in Austria” – nicknamed Hara Kiri. It is indeed steep, but is short enough that an accomplished intermediate could also tackle it.
Mountain Facts
- Altitude | 630-3250m
- Resort Height | 630m
- Lifts | 168
- Pistes | 487km
- Green/Blue | 27%
- Red | 59%
- Black | 14
- Artificial Snow | 65%
Accommodation
Four-star Hotel Neuhaus Zillertal Resort Hotel
The traditional Hotel Neuhaus lies in the heart of Mayrhofen, and the Moigg family have been welcoming skiers for years and have built up an excellent reputation for food, service and facilities. Located just a minute's walk to the ski bus stop for the Penken lift, or just a 10-minute walk to the Gondolas, makes this newly refurbished "chocolate box" hotel ideal to explore the Zillertal ski area.
Facilities include
This well-appointed hotel features a cosy bar, lounge and restaurant, Wifi, a Tyrolean wood-panelled stube, games room, bowling alley, and a Chamomile Village extensive leisure area with indoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi. (beauty treatments and massages at extra cost).
Room includes
All the comfortable, newly refurbished rooms feature en-suite bathroom a hairdryer, safe, radio, telephone and Satellite TV.
Most rooms will be twin/double for sole use, and some rooms will be single.
Dates & Prices
Frequently asked questions
Transfer time
The transfer from Innsbruck Airport to the hotel is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on weather and traffic.
Dress code
On a skiing holiday, dress is generally very informal, the emphasis being on comfort and warmth. We recommend that you pack a pair of skiing trousers and warm ski jacket or a waterproof shell and separate fleece lining or an all-in-one ski suit. Thermal or silk underwear is recommended. Cotton/cotton mix roll necks, T-shirts or sweat shirts; several thin layers are better than one thick layer. Ski socks, ski gloves or mitts and a hat or headband are suggested.
Where temperatures are expected to be well below zero, take a facemask or balaclava. Moon boots or waterproof walking shoes are a “must”. Suntan cream (high protective factor), lip salve, sunglasses and/or goggles are all very useful items to pack. Casual clothes are ideal for the evenings; it is unusual on skiing holidays to dress formally in the evenings.
Skiing costs
You may either take group ski lessons, private ski lessons or form groups to enjoy exploring the slopes together. Whatever you preference your Tour Leader will be available to help organise your skiing.
Ski Hire Poor piste conditions can be hazardous to ski equipment as uncovered rocks and stones can easily scratch and damage skis and snowboards. We strongly recommend you inspect your ski hire equipment at the start of your holiday and agree the state of their condition with the ski hire suppliers, as clients are responsible for the care of their hired equipment and should this equipment be damaged the ski hire suppliers are within their rights to ask for a compensation payment.
Ski Equipment This can be hired in the resort where you will be advised about the most suitable equipment for your standard of skiing. It is very important to have ski boots that are comfortable and fit well, so do not be afraid to keep going back and changing your boots until you get a good fit. For your safety, we advise that you wear a ski helmet wherever possible.
Ski Equipment can also be insured should any incidents with arise.
Ski Passes - € 370
Ski Hire -Discovery Bronze Ski €120 / Silver Ski €135 / Gold Ski €145
Boot Hire - €65
Helmet - €45
Please note all the above are 6 day adult prices and are subject to change.
Gratuities
We suggest a Group Collection to cover transfer drivers, and hotel staff of €15.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions.
For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % to add on. If you choose to have ski lessons, you may also like to thank your ski instructor at the end of the week with a token of appreciation.
Passport, Visa & Entry Requirements
Passport validity
If you are planning to travel to an EU country (except Ireland), or Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or Vatican City, you must follow the Schengen area passport requirements. Your passport must be:- Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
Visas
You can travel to countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel as a tourist, to visit family or friends, to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events, or for short-term studies or training. If you are travelling to Austria and other Schengen countries without a visa, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries within the previous 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days.Health Requirements
Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Austria, including the high Alps. More information about altitude sickness is available from TravelHealthPro (from the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre). At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the latest country-specific health advice from the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) on the TravelHealthPro website.
Each country-specific page has information on vaccine recommendations, any current health risks or outbreaks, and factsheets with information on staying healthy abroad. Guidance is also available from NHS (Scotland) on the FitForTravel website. General information on travel vaccinations and a travel health checklist is available on the NHS website. You may then wish to contact your health adviser or pharmacy for advice on other preventive measures and managing any pre-existing medical conditions while you’re abroad.
Currency
Austria use the Euro.
Important information
It is advised that you have a good level of fitness for this trip.
