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Hochfugen |
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1480m at base to 2,500m |
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155 km of pistes, 27 runs, including Hochzillertal. Blue 37km, Red 92km, Black 26km |
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Hochfugen Tourist Informationwww.hochfuegenski.com T: 0043 5288 2262 |
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Access to 155km of lifts through the whole of the Hochzillertal system
ski slopes accessible from the car park
Free ski shuttle bus to the ski area
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Travelling to Hochfugen
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By Air
Innsbruck - tranfer time 1 hour
Salzburg - transfer time 2 hours
Munich - transfer time 1 hour |
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By Train
Jenbach railway station, stop for all express trains, Jenbach - Fügen
using the local Zillertal railway, then from Fügen by ski shuttle. |
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Car
To get driving directions to the resort go to either the AA Website or the Michelin Route Planner website
www.viamichelin.com |
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Skiing in Hochfugen A very good small resort and all the other Zillertel resorts including Mayrhofen are within half and hour by car. Little queues and lots of off piste in the right conditions are available. Linked with Hochzillertal via the lift system opens up 155km of pistes! The town of Fugen is 8 miles away and is good for a day off from the slopes. |
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Nightlife and Apres Ski in HochfugenNight skiing on Thursday nights can be a good laugh if you're looking for alternative night time activities!
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Hochfugen Accommodation
Hochfugen Hotels
Sporthotel Lamark ****
Tel.: +43 (0) 5280 - 225
Tel.: +43 (0) 5288 - 62326
Tel.: +43 (0) 5288 - 62425
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Hochfugen Ski
The Hochfugen ski area has a number of ski lifts including
- 2 x gondolas
- 1 x detachable 6-seater chair lift with all-weather bubbles
- 1 x quad chair lift
- 1 x double chair lift
- 7 x tows
- Magic Carpet
The Stephan Eberharten Gold Piste, named after the successful Austrian skier, is a great run with a 1200m descent. It isn't too difficult and is open for night skiing twice a week too.
 Night skiing on Thursday nights can be a good laugh.
Cross Country - 10km of trails are available
Snowboarders - there is a specialised park for you to play on.
Hochfugen Ski Lift Passes
Hochfügen Ski Lift Co Sennereistraße 1 – 6263 Fügen Tel.: +43 (0) 5288 62 319 Mail:
info@hochfuegenski.cominfo@hochfuegenski.comFree Ski Shuttle Bus There is a free ski shuttle bus that you can jump on and off to access the different ski areas. The are a number of routes but basically it's easy to get around Jenbach, Spieljoch, Hochfugen, Kolsassberg, Fugenberg and Kapfing
By ski shuttle: With a valid Zillertal Super Ski Pass
or a valid day pass for Hochfügen, you can ride for free all bus and
rail lines run by the Zillertal Transit Authority (except for the steam
train) and local ski shuttles within the Zillertal Valley. Ski groups
must make arrangements in advance with the ticket office
(Tel.+43(0)5280-5305). Transportation is provided for them appropriate
to the size of the group. Without a valid ski pass, pedestrians and
ski-tourers will have to pay the regular fare.
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Hochfugen Mountain Restaurants
Where are all the good stops for that ski lunch?
8er-Alm
Self Service Restaurant and Pizzeria
Tel.: +43 (0) 5280 - 210
Panorama
Self Service Restaurant
Tel.: +43 (0) 5280 - 203
 Kristallbar
Aprés-ski Bar
Tel.: +43 (0) 5280 - 203
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Ski Schools in Hochfugen Skischule Kostenzer
Ski School t: 0043 528 86 3385 e: kostenza1@tirol.com
www.schischule-aktiv-fuegen.at T: 0043 5288 63 875
Skischule Total
Hochfugener Str. 30a
Tel: +43 (0) 5288 62233
Skischule Aktiv
Pankrazbergstr 1
Tel: =43 (0) 5288-63875
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Hochfugen Snow
What is the weather like in the ski resort of Hochfugen?
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By ski shuttle:
With a valid Zillertal Super Ski Pass
or a valid day pass for Hochfügen, you can ride for free all bus and
rail lines run by the Zillertal Transit Authority (except for the steam
train) and local ski shuttles within the Zillertal Valley. Ski groups
must make arrangements in advance with the ticket office
(Tel.+43(0)5280-5305). Transportation is provided for them appropriate
to the size of the group. Without a valid ski pass, pedestrians and
ski-tourers will have to pay the regular fare.
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| Top 5 Family Activities |
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Hochfugen Family Activities- Night-skiing, Thursdays from 8:00 until 10:00 p.m
- Toboggan run, floodlit every day
- Alpine cross-country ski trail
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Ski and Snowboard Hire Shop in Hochfugen
We recommend you rent your skis and snowboards at Schiverleih Kostenzer sports shop situated in the Hotel Almhof in Hochfugen. If you book your ski hire online here at snowbrainer.com you'll make big savings on the resort RRP. It's so easy and convenient, you book online then collect in resort and it saves you time and money.
It's what we call a No Brainer, so Book now!
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| Top 5 Things To Take |
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 Easy to use Piste Maps & Ski Trails
Looking for high detailed piste maps for your GPS? Snowranger sells affordable quality digital maps that are great for any ski or snowboard trip. For those of you who’ve ever wondered which run gets you back to France from the Swiss side of Portes du Soleil or you’re racing the clock to get back from a Courchevel lunch to Val Thorens before the lifts shut this is invaluable kit. No more wrestling wet paper maps with frozen fingers! There are over 500 ski resorts piste maps in Europe and North America available.
Go to Snow-Forecast Snowranger
 Film your Mates Jumps, Tricks & Shameful Ski / Snowboard Moments.
We love the JAMCAM – it’s a head camera that allows you to capture your days skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. You can rent or buy the kit so for more details head to www.jam-cam.tv If you take the JAMCAM rental service in resort they include a host to record your day. The alternative is to rent before you leave, taking the equipment to the ski resort of your choice and posting back on your return. Gift vouchers are available via the website offering an unusual Christmas or Birthday present for your ski & snowboard mad friends.
 What's an easy way to carry skis?
Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket. www.ski-walker.com
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Hochfugen |
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Schiverleih Kostenzer |
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