Hintertux Ski Resort Guide
Hintertux, Austria
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 236km |
| Highest Lift | 3,250m |
| Resort Height | 1,500m |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and Munich |
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Hintertux
The ski area of Hintertux is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 1,500m, with 236km of marked runs.
Summary
Hintertux is part of the Tux - Finkenberg ski area with access to 227km of downhill skiing, with 24 marked pistes, served by a total of 59 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Hintertux itself (236km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Tux - Finkenberg ski resort of Finkenberg.
With ski lifts as high as 3,250m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Hintertux offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Hintertux is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Hintertux.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Hintertux is 12km long and the most difficult run is the 'Haxenbrecker 13a'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Hintertux?
The next notable snow forecast is 11cm, expected on 22 December, with around 30cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
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| Snow to 1,509m | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Hintertux Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 40km | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 102km | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 54km | |
| Downhill Total Length | 236km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 28km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 67 | |
Tux - Finkenberg Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | 36km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 14 | 132km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 7 | 59km |
| Downhill Total Length | 227km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 28km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 59 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Hintertux Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,250m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Hintertux) | 1,500m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,300m |
| Max Vertical | 1,950m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Hintertux
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Hintertux Ski Schools and Hintertux Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Hintertux?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Tux, Politischer Bezirk Schwaz.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Hintertux is Innsbruck Airport, 80 minutes drive away.
Munich, Salzburg and Bolzano airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 67 ski lifts are able to uplift 97,250 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 120km of ski runs, with 120 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Hintertux open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Hintertux is usually open all year.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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Hintertux Webcams
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