Mayrhofen Snow Conditions

Snow Conditions in Mayrhofen - Popular resort, covered on Zillertal Superski Pass 

Located in northwest Austria, Mayrhofen sits in the wide Ziller Valley in the Tyrol region. The ski area is open from early December to mid-April, and the resort is known to offer a variety of slopes, with plenty of terrain ideally suited to intermediate skiing. Although the resort is low-lying, Mayrhofen benefits from its close proximity to a glacier, and is covered on the Zillertal Superski Pass, which has 455km of terrain served by 149 lifts.

 

Mayrhofen sits at an altitude of 630m, and although it is one of the lowest ski resorts in the Austrian Alps, has excellent access to higher snow-sure slopes in the region. Heavy investment in a fast and efficient modern lift system means that skiers can reach a top elevation of 3,250m, and explore the diverse terrain on the Zillertal Superski region as well as the slopes of the Hintertux glacier, which is open every day of the year and a popular venue for ski training. Hintertux is one of the steepest and snow-sure glaciers in the Alps, located less than 20km away from Mayrhofen and boasting 18km of ski runs. Mayrhofens low altitude is also boosted by extensive snow-making, with 80% of the ski slopes covered by 117 snow cannons. Upper slope averages for Mayrhofen reached 122cm during the 2008 season, however the resort can see up to 250cm of snowfall each winter.

 

Most of the skiing in Mayrhofen is suited to beginners and intermediates, with 27% and 59% of the slopes respectively. The local ski area at Mayrhofen is on two mountains, the Ahorn and Penken, which boast a variety of terrain, from wide and gentle runs, to steeper and more challenging north-facing slopes. The Ahorn region is ideal for beginners, thanks to the easy runs at the top, whilst Penken offers plenty of longer trails, and a wealth of above tree-line skiing.