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Resort Comparison

Zao OnsenvsMayrhofen

Zao Onsen ski resort
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Zao Onsen

Yamagata, Japan

Mayrhofen ski resort
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Mayrhofen

Zillertal, Austria

Key Statistics

Zao Onsen
Stat
Mayrhofen
50 km
Total Piste
Best159 km
32
Total Lifts
Best66
1,661m
Peak Altitude
Best2,500m
780mBest
Base Altitude
630m
8/10Best
Snow Reliability
6/10
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★☆
★★★★★
Value Rating
Best★★★★★★
45mBest
Transfer Time
1h 15m
Yamagata (GAJ)
Nearest Airport
Innsbruck (INN)

Category Scores

Zao Onsen
Mayrhofen
Terrain Variety
5
6
Snow Reliability
8
5
Lift System
5
7
Family Friendliness
5
7
Apres-Ski
5
9
Off-Piste
5
6
Beginner Suitability
5
6
Intermediate Terrain
6
7
Advanced Terrain
4
7
Value for Money
8
7
Accommodation
7
7
Dining
7
7
Accessibility
6
7
Scenery & Charm
10
7
Ski School
4
7

The Verdict

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Zao Onsen wins on

  • Snow Reliability
  • Value for Money
  • Scenery & Charm
3category wins
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Mayrhofen wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Apres-Ski
  • Off-Piste
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Accessibility
  • Ski School
10category wins

Tied categories (2)

AccommodationDining

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