PEAKHOUSE AUSTRIA 2026

Trip Details

Dates: January 16–22, 2026
Resorts: Mayrhofen*, Hintertux Glacier*, Sölden*, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl 

* = Covered by Epic Pass (2025–2026 season)
Lodging:

• Jan 16–19: Der Waidachhof Zillertal (near Mayrhofen)

• Jan 19–22: Ferienhaus Florentine (near Sölden)

Recommended Ability Level: Low Intermediate to Expert

What’s Included

• Accommodation: 6 nights in ski-lodge-style accommodations

• Groceries: Fully-stocked kitchen for snacks and on-demand meals

• Transport: Private vehicles + rental cars for all destinations and activities

• Meals: Daily breakfasts and select group dinners

• Amenities: Hot tubs, fireplaces, and après-ski social events

What’s Not Included

• Airfare to and from Austria

• Ski passes and rental gear

• Lunches (unless prepared with available sandwich materials) and some dinners

• Travel insurance

• Any optional activities not mentioned in “What’s Included”

Day 1: Arrival + Transfer to Mayrhofen (Friday, Jan 16)

Choose to squeeze in a last morning lap in Sölden or Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. Fly into Innsbruck and pick up rental vehicles. Meet the group and enjoy a scenic 1.5–2 hour drive to Der Waidachhof Zillertal near Mayrhofen. Settle in, unpack, and prepare for the alpine adventures ahead. Kick off the trip with a relaxed, home-cooked pasta dinner hosted by the PeakRankings team.

Day 2: Skiing Mayrhofen (Saturday, Jan 17)

Mayrhofen is a playground for all skill levels, divided between multiple iconic areas: Penken, Horberg, Ahorn, Finkenberg, Rastkogel and Eggalm.

• Ahorn: A beginner and cruiser’s haven with wide, gentle slopes and long, rolling runs through classic Tyrolean scenery. Its mellow gradients and calm atmosphere make it perfect for technique building or scenic skiing. Though advanced skiers may want to try its valley run, piste no. 5, early in the morning, as the Ahornbahn opens earlier than all other lifts in the Mayrhofen area

• Penken: Intermediates will find their flow on long red runs and panoramic ridges that link forested slopes with open alpine bowls. The expansive network offers endless exploration and playful terrain variety.

• Advanced: For adrenaline seekers, the Harakiri piste stands out as Austria’s steepest groomed run (78% gradient). Beyond it, expert skiers can enjoy challenging tree runs, moguls, and technical descents that demand precision and skill. For expert off-piste runs, the Tux cable car is where you want to be.

• Restaurants: With dozens of options, Mayrhofen has some of the best offerings of on-mountain restaurants and cafes in Austria. 

Mayrhofen’s dynamic terrain and lively après scene make it a must for groups wanting variety and vibrant social evenings.

Day 3: Skiing Hintertux Glacier (Sunday, Jan 18)

Hintertux Glacier, Austria’s only 365 day-a-year ski resort, offers high alpine terrain with guaranteed snow and spectacular vistas.

• Beginners: The smooth blues around Tuxerjoch provide a gentle introduction amid vast, snowy panoramas.

• Intermediates: The reds traverse glacier bowls and ridges, offering perfect cruising with breathtaking views stretching beyond the Zillertal. The Schwarze Pfanne valley trail is a perfect end to the day down to the base!

• Experts: Steep descents, challenging off-piste zones, and sustained vertical runs reward those seeking a glacier’s pristine challenge and high-elevation thrills. Runs under the Lärmstange provide some of the longest ungroomed runs at the resort.

This glacier playground is about vastness, elevation, and pure alpine adventure.

Day 4: Choice Day + Transfer to Sölden (Monday, Jan 19)

Choose to squeeze in a last morning lap in Mayrhofen. Then embark on a roughly 2 hour scenic drive to your next home base: Ferienhaus Florentine near Sölden. Check-in, relax, and prepare for the next mountain playground. Enjoy a pasta bake dinner and Austrian desserts to refuel.

Day 5: Skiing Sölden (Tuesday, Jan 20)

Sölden is vast, high-altitude, and world-renowned for its glacier skiing and vibrant village atmosphere.

• Beginners: Wide, gentle blues on Giggijoch and the Rettenbach glacier offer confidence-building cruising amid sweeping mountain views.

• Intermediates: Explore the long, undulating red runs from Gaislachkogl or Langeggbahn, where varied pitches and open alpine bowls keep the skiing dynamic and scenic. If your legs are up to it, try out the number 30 piste, which makes its way through down from the glaciers as a part of the longest ski run in Austria. 

• Experts: Challenge yourself on the Tiefenbach glacier, or off-piste runs from the Gaislachkogl. Tackling steep black runs, technical off-piste zones, and sustained vertical descents that reward precision and courage. If steep on-piste runs are what you’re looking for, try out the Wasserkar or Schwarzkogl lifts.

The combination of glaciers, iconic James Bond film locations, and lively après scene make Sölden a top-tier alpine destination.

Day 6: Sölden or Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (Wednesday, Jan 21)

Option to explore nearby Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, aka: Gurgl, is known as the “Diamond of the Alps” for its snow quality and tranquility.

• Hochgurgl: Smooth, flowing blues and mellow reds wind through alpine meadows and ridges — perfect for skiers who favor scenic cruising in peaceful surroundings.

• Obergurgl: Steeper red runs and longer laps await confident skiers craving crisp groomers and fewer crowds. In addition, some of the marked off-piste zones hold some of the best snow in Austria due to its higher elevation.

Enjoy the alpine charm and excellent snow reliability that come with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl’s high elevation.

Day 7 (Non-Addendum): Final Ski Day & Departure (Thursday, Jan 22)

Optional early morning runs at Sölden or Obergurgl-Hochgurgl for those with later flights. Pack up, clean, and drive 1.5 hours back to Innsbruck to return rentals and catch flights home.

​Optional Addendum: Saalbach + Zell am See

Want to extend your trip? We’ve got you covered.

Day 7 (Addendum): Arrive in Zell am See (Thursday, Jan 22nd)

Enjoy a two hour drive from Innsbruck to Zell am See, passing through the beautiful Austrian countryside on the way. After settling into the accommodation (Chalet Birkmeyer), enjoy a meal in the quaint lakeside town of Zell am See.

Day 8: Skiing Zell am See (Friday, Jan 23rd)

Enjoy the cafes of Zell am See before heading to the out-of-town gondola and heading up the mountain to some astounding lake views, luxurious, Porsche-designed lifts, and great groomers.

• Beginners: Enjoy the wide and mellow Glocknerwiese run, which sits thousands of feet above the lake below, and is served by a dedicated bubble chairlift.

• Intermediates: Explore all over the area, as red pistes spiderweb across the mountain. The Tannwaldabfahrt run offers four kilometers of perfect cord, with staggering views across the Saalachtal. 

• Advanced: Check out the steepest runs off the peak served by the Kettingalmbahn chair, which boast a north facing aspect for the best snow quality at the resort.

Finish the day sharing pictures from your day overlooking the Zeller See and enjoying après in the lakeside town. 

Day 9: Kitzsteinhorn-Kaprun (Saturday, Jan 24th)

Drive about 15 minutes across the valley to reach the town of Kaprun, home to the interconnected Kaprun-Kitzsteinhorn areas. 

• Beginners: Explore the connected Masikogel area, rising around 3,000 ft out of Kaprun. If you’re craving more terrain, take the gondola over to Kitzsteinhorn for better snow quality and more high alpine views

• Intermediates: Check out the glacier on Kitzsteinhorn, offering plenty of long red pistes. If you want the best views, head up to the summit via a funicular, offering views from 3,000m at Gipfelwelt 

• Advanced: For steep on-piste runs, check out Black Mamba, the steepest run at the resort. If you’re craving off-piste, check out one of the five ski-routes at the resort, offering natural halfpipes, open bowls, and fresh powder.

End the day with après in Kaprun before heading back to Zell am See, getting to bed early for a big day tomorrow!

Day 10: Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Sunday, Jan 25th)

The longest name in skiing, and one of the largest in Europe. Saalbach is known worldwide for its hundreds of kilometers of classic Austrian runs, Apres scene, and plenty of demanding off-piste.

• Beginners: Check out the vast beginners complex near the town of Hinterglemm, or the beginner areas near the peaks of Asitz or Bernkogel.

• Intermediates: Try out the Skicircus Challenge, covering much of the resort and racking up around 40k ft of vert in the process!

• Advanced: Check out the off-piste runs in the Feiberbrun area, many of which are accessed off the Hochhörndl chair. End the day with over 3000 ft of vert in a single run down the north face of the Schattberg into the town of Saalbach before boasting to the crew of your achievements.

Enjoy some well deserved après before heading back to the house.

Day 11: Saalbach and head home (Monday, Jan 26th)

Pack up at the house before getting in a few last turns at Saalbach and driving the 2 hours back to Innsbruck. 

Pricing

• ​Full Price $1,995 Early Bird Pricing $1,795
  Private room: $3,595

• Zero-interest payment plans standard for all applicants

• ​NOTE: $100 discount for rental car drivers

• Spaces are limited, so if you’re interested, apply now!