Lessons (2007/08 prices)

There are four ski schools in Mayrhofen with over 150 instructors to teach all grades of skiers. The Austrian ski method is used on all courses. Competition is tight and prices are within a few euros of each other. The schools are: Ski School Manfred Gager (63800), Ski School Mayrhofen Total (63939), Ski School Mayrhofen 3000 (64015) and Peter Habeler Ski and Alpine School (62829). Most ski schools offer rentals. Your choices for snowboarding lessons: Mayrhofen Total (63939), Ski School Mayrhofen 3000 (64015), Peter Habeler Ski & Alpine School (62829) and Manfred Gager (63800).

Mayrhofen’s private lessons at the Peter Habeler Ski and Alpine School (62829) for one or two students cost €48 for one hour ; €101 for two hours; and €175 on Sunday to Tuesday. One or two students cost €48 for one hour ; €93 for two hours; and €155 on Wednesday to Saturday. Each additional person costs €20.

Group Lessons
Regardless of the school you select, you’ll pay €55 for one day of lessons, €115 for three days. Six days will amount to €130.

Children’s lessons cost the same and lunch is an extra €11 per day.

Snowboarding
Again, prices seem to vary little from school to school. Classes cost €36 a day; €87 for three days; €130 for six days. A great way to learn and save money is with friends. Some four-hour private lessons cost €150–€175 (one or two students) and €175–€225 (three or four students).