The Hintertux Glacier is a snowy fun place has one of the highest ski peaks in Europe. Its icy slopes are open through the year and has steep gradients that encourage downhill racing training by ski teams throughout the off-season. The ski area returns to a multipurpose playground during winter with 2 terrain parks, 6 different ski schools, 13km marked off-piste ski routes and 60km of runs.
As Austria’s only year-round ski resort, Hintertux allows winter sports enthusiasts have a perfectly groomed, snow-sure track every day of the year with great food, great ambience and an exhilarating atmosphere at heights up to 3,250m. The Glacier is the perfect place to be for enthusiasts who can’t wait until the coming winter season. It is loved for its perfectly groomed slopes and reliable natural snow conditions. Its skiing region has a 60 piste kilometers stretch of all difficulty levels, an altitude range of 1,500 to 3,250, and powder snow from October to May that offers amazing freeride slopes.
Source: https://www.hintertuxergletscher.at/en/specials/hintertux-glacier/.
Driving direction to Hintertux
Visitors driving to Hintertux should take the Inntal autobahn from any of the major nearby airports and exit onto the B169 for Zillertal, which will take you to Mayrhofen. From there, it is a further 25 minutes to Hintertux, up the winding L6 road through the Tux valley.
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Drive from Innsbruck Airport. Distance 93km. 1 hour 30 mins drive.
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Drive from Salzburg Airport. Distance 190km. 2 hours 20 mins drive
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Drive from Munich Airport. Distance 215km. 2 hours 30 mins drive
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10 Beginner Skiing Tips First Timers Need Before Hitting the Slopes
Coming skiing for the first time is a great idea whatever your age. Learning to ski as an adult can be daunting, but is also extremely accessible with just a small amount of fitness. We want to make sure you get the most out of your first time, so we’ve got a few tips for first-time skiers, to make that it’s a good one.
- Do Some Research Before You Depart.
- Arrive Early.
- Don’t Overextend Yourself.
- Ski Clothing Works Best When You Dress in Layers.
- Rent Your Equipment.
- Pack Fluids and Snacks.
- Get in Shape Before the Ski Season.
- Protect Yourself from the Sun.
- Take professional lessons
For more information visit https://www.theadventurejunkies.com/skiing-tips-for-beginners/
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