Ski Club Holiday to Mayrhofen, Austria

Tour Operator: Crystal

Resort information from the Crystal web site:

Set between two different mountains, Mayrhofen’s local pistes are an intermediate’s playground, where you can clock up the kilometres cruising lots of linked reds and blues. And to really make the most of your lift pass, jump on the ski bus for high-altitude skiing on the nearby Hintertux glacier.

Off the mountain, Mayrhofen mixes authentic Austrian looks with a lively atmosphere. Timber chalets and frescoed buildings line the main street, with an onion-domed church at one end. Après action starts on the mountain, where slopeside bars fill up from mid-afternoon. Then after the sun sets, spend the night hopping between pubs and dancing in clubs. Or for a more leisurely evening, pop into a traditional hotel bar for a quiet drink and a catch-up. Speaking of hotels, there are heaps to choose from here, whether you’re after a bit of luxury or a no-frills guesthouse.

Accommodation: Sporthotel & Spa Strass, Mayrhofen, Austria. 50 places booked.

• In the resort centre, right next to the Penken gondola, 5 minute walk to the Ahorn cable car.
• All rooms have a hairdryer, safe, telephone, free WiFi and satellite TV.
• Sporthotel restaurant.
• Sport pub, Bauernstube lounge and bar, après-ski Ice Bar (open until 10pm) and soundproofed Arena nightclub.
• Live music.
• Free WiFi throughout.
• Family Spa with sauna pool, sports pool, family sauna (swimsuits required) and relaxation area.
• Fitness room with panoramic views.
• Lifts to all floors.

Meals: Buffet breakfast, 4-course evening meal with a choice of three main courses (including one vegetarian option) and daily salad buffet. Gluten-free options are available but this hotel can’t cater for other dietary requirements. Many Austrian hotels do not serve free tap water with meals.

Flights (provisional): TUI Airways. TOM2604 depart Manchester T2 13:40, arrive Innsbruck 17:00. TOM2605 depart Innsbruck 18:10, arrive Manchester T2 19:25. Transfer time around 1.75 hours. Standard hold baggage allowance is 20kg.

Cost: £1165 per person sharing a twin room. Ski Carriage is free (one ski/board bag up to 15kg).

Lift passes: Lift passes are not included but full area lift passes can be pre-booked. We will endeavour to get the best prices for passes nearer the time of the holiday. As a guide Crystal are quoting an adult cost of £327 for the Zillertal Superski pass.

The price includes airport taxes and Manchester flight supplement but not insurance.

Insurance: You must arrange your own insurance and the name of the insurer is required when booking.

Application forms are in the "members only" section of the website which requires a username and password (published in the Newsletter and on digital membership cards) for access.

Provided the deposit has been paid applications are processed in the order they are submitted.

To reserve a place on the holiday complete the online application form and pay the required deposit.

Account details for bank transfers are available from David Shepherd or Phil Jones.