Winter vacation in Vysoke Tatry. Skiing and snowboarding: lifts, pistes and ski-passes

The resort is so popular due to a wide variety of skiing areas located on its territory. Vysoke Tatry will please both experienced sportsmen who practice their skills on difficult runs and the smallest tourists who can take advantage of upscale ski schools.

The resort area of Strbske Pleso is the most-high-mountain in the country. For many years, it has been a place where international skiing, snowboarding and freeriding competitions were held. The most popular and attractive routes are situated on the slope of Predne - Solisko. There are also multiple ski schools, including children’s ones. One of the attractive places is the Mlynitskaya Valley. The large sports center is located in the vicinity of the valley. Here, you can find several excellent springboards, special slalom routes and a sports center with pools and different grounds. The resort area of Strbske Pleso will suit skiers of different levels. There are comfortable lifts and a wide choice of simple routes. Vacationers can recover after an eventful day in one of the top-rated wellness centers.

The district of Tatranska Lomnica is distinguished by a worthy choice of ski runs. The liveliest place at the resort is Skalnate Pleso. There are the most popular routes where you can ski from the beginning of December to mid-April. The major infrastructure component is the Ternav-ski school that is considered as one of the best in the country. The descent of Skalnate Pleso will suit experienced skiers. There are routes of the medium level and several runs for professionals. Beginners are better to start their vacation by visiting the district of Jamy that is served by several rope tow lifts. Here, you can try several exciting “blue” well-illuminated routes, so you can enjoy training till night. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Tourists who travel with their children should certainly visit the ropeway station Start. Here, within easy reach from the station, an excellent sledding route is situated. Several years ago, it was a place where bobsleigh championships were held. At present, this area is accessible to the resort guests, and the whole family can have a wonderful time here.

The first resort in the region that started to welcome fans of health tourism and winter sports was Smokovec. Now it is distinguished by a well-developed infrastructure and contains several large villages. The guests can combine winter sports with other entertainments. This resort area is the best for family recreation. There are 3 excellent “green” routes suitable for children and beginners. They are served by comfortable rope town lifts.

Experienced sportsmen should ascend to the top of Hrebienok where the most difficult and most interesting routes start from. It also should be noted that one of the hardest “black” runs in the resort area – Horna Luka – is located exactly here. In the district of Stary Smokovec , there is an exciting sports attraction – the longest sledding route at the resort. Its total length is more than 2 000 m. It also should be noted that every week in Smokovec very interesting entertainments are organized. Everyone can sleigh here and take part in different themed events.