We are pleased to be offering this challenge in conjunction with The Sunday Times, Saab and Channel 4 where it will feature on 'World Cup Skiing on 4'
Join us at the Sunday Times Saab Ski Challenge in Mayrhofen, Austria, from 15th - 22nd March 2008. It promises to be an amazing event, with teams competing in a speed ski competition, a parallel slalom and a giant slalom. Everyone from beginner to expert can benefit from race training from the British Ski Academy's own trainers (Olympians Sir Steve Redgrave, Ben Hunt-Davis and ski racer Noel Baxter have confirmed their attendance and are rumoured to be in training already!)
As well as the competitions, a variety of high octane activities will be organised such as a bobsleigh trip on the Olympic bobsleigh run in Igls, snow-tubing, skidooing, parapenting or for those in need of retail therapy a shopping trip to Innsbruck, the capital of the Tirol.
An opportunity to relax, have fun and participate in some fantastic skiing and après ski, culminating in a great VIP party with loads of great prizes at the end of the week!
Click here to win a holiday for two.
Mayrhofen
- The resort: many visitors like it for its lively nightlife, but it is also an excellent family resort with highly regarded ski schools. The central hotels are all upmarket and the resort feels pleasantly relaxed. The main pistes in Mayrhofen are above the tree line with no pistes down the valley level.
- The slopes: the Ziller Valley is an intermediate's skiers and snowboarders paradise with over 625km of piste. The lift pass includes the ski area of Mayrhofen, the 3250 metres Hintertux Glacier with its 365 days a year guaranteed skiing, the Hochzillertal ski area and Finkenberg. All areas are linked by public transport (free with the lift pass). Don't miss a run down 'Harakiri' - the steepest pisted black run in Austria!
- The hotels: scattered throughout this lively resort, a choice of 5 star, 4 star, 3 star and 2 star guesthouse or hotel accommodation. All are within a few minutes' walk of the resort’s main gondola and cable car, as well as all the Ski Challenge events and activities!
Accommodation in Mayrhofen
- 5 star hotel: Hotel Elisabeth
- 4 star hotels: Hotel Neuhaus, Spa Hotel Strass, Mannis Sporthotel, Hotel Berghof, Hotel St. Georg, Hotel Rose, Hotel Kramerwirt
- 3 star hotels: Hotel Neuhaus Annexe, Hotel Strass Garni, Hotel Strass Villa, Hotel Obermair, Hotel Kramerwirt Annexe, Hotel Strolz
- 2 star guesthouses: Strass Snow Homes (half board), Mayrhofen Guesthouses (bed & breakfast with optional evening meals)
Sunday Times Saab Ski Challenge 2008, 15th – 22nd March 2008 (Mayrhofen, Tirol, Austria) includes:
- Return flights & transfers
- 2, 3, 4 or 5 star bed & breakfast or half board accommodation
- Sunday to Thursday – race training camps and video feedback in the evenings with race trainers
- Speed ski competition, parallel slalom race during the week
- Thursday pm – The Race (giant slalom). Gala dinner
- Friday pm – race video, prize giving and Sir Steve Redgrave’s VIP party night
- Lift pass for the duration of your stay
- Equipment hire (skis/board, boots and poles) for the duration of your stay or free ski carriage and race service
- Optional Extras: skidooing, parapenting, bobsleigh run and shopping trip to Innsbruck at an extra charge
Prices
- 2 star guesthouse accommodation from £490pp for 7 nights (including as above)
- Book online: Strass Snow Homes & Mayrhofen Guesthouses
- 3 star hotel accommodation from £650pp for 7 nights (including as above)
- Book online:
Hotel Neuhaus Annexe,
Hotel Villa Strass , Hotel Strass Garni , Hotel Obermair, Hotel Strolz & Hotel Kramerwirt Annexe - 4 star hotel accommodation £750pp for 7 nights (including as above)
- Book online: Spa Hotel Strass & Hotel Neuhaus , Mannis Sporthotel, Hotel Rose, Hotel St. Georg, Hotel Berghof & Hotel Kramerwirt
- 5 star hotel accommodation from £1134 for 7 nights (including as above)
- Book online: Hotel Elisabeth
For bookings or further information call 0870 403 3309.
