Why Mayrhofen is Highly Rated for Expert Skiers

Mayrhofen has cements itself as an expert skiers paradise, clinching the gold award for Best Ski Resorts for Expert Skiers in Europe 2025 with a impressive 4.75/5.00 rating. The resort's crown jewel is the infamous Harikiri run, Austria's steepest slope, which provides a heart-pounding challenge that separates the experts from the merely advanced. Expert snowboarder James emphasizes this point, noting the "Harikiri black run" is a "must visit" feature of the resort, along with the plethora of other "challenging Blacks in Mayrhoen" as detailed by another Snomad user. The mountain terrain offers professional-level challenges throughout, and expert skier Nick suggests venturing to "the Hintertux glacier close by" for "even more challenges."

The extreme terrain that earned Mayrhofen this prestigious award extends well beyond just its signature slopes. Expert skier Magdalena reviews that she "never gets bored in this ski resort" due to the extensive variety of challenging options. The mountain's off-piste opportunities provide cliff drops and natural features that demand technical expertise, with Anthony mentioning there's "enough off piste to keep you happy for a week." For adrenaline seekers, the resort balances high-octane runs with accessibility—advanced snowboarder Phil points out that despite having "one of the steepest runs in Austria," the lift system is "really well set up" to help experts maximize their mountain time between those pulse-racing descents.

Thrill seekers have more to enjoy at Mayrhofen than just its expert runs. Read our full resort guide to see what else Mayrhofen has to offer.