Ski resorts Košecké Podhradie

Visit the groomed slopes of Lyžiarske stredisko Homôlka, located in the picturesque village of Valaská Belá. Here, you will perfectly air out your skis or snowboards, or spend the entire day on the snow sledding. Valaská Belá belongs to the district of Prievidza. The resort has regional significance. It is mainly visited by inhabitants of surrounding towns and villages. We can find this ski resort in the protected landscape area of Strážovské vrchy.

The winter sports resort lies at an altitude of 906 m above sea level. It is in operation mainly after a continuous layer of snow has fallen. Thanks to relying solely on natural snow, the availability of the slopes is adapted to the weather, it usually operates from December to March.

If you choose this particular ski resort, you will certainly appreciate the less demanding slopes. In total, there are 2 medium-difficulty slopes here, which are serviced by 3 ski lifts with lengths of 300 m, 500 m, and 550 m. The resort is favored mainly by families with children or skiers who are trying to learn and enjoy the beauty of winter fun.

Even though the resort belongs among the smaller ones in Slovakia, you will certainly appreciate the range of offered services. You can rent skis or ski equipment here in the local rental shop. You can repair ski bases in the Ski service. Your children can use not only the children's lift, but also an excellent ski school. Nearby, there is also an option for refreshments in a snack bar. After a full day of skiing, a rest in your bed in an accommodation near Lyžiarske stredisko Homôlka will fall in handy.

You can observe the sun reflecting off the snow during a walk through the surrounding countryside. Winter hiking has its charm especially when you can observe the snow holding onto the conifers. If you would like to warm up, visit a unique place in this village, the Sklársky skanzen Sklenný sen. You will understand and see with your own eyes how handmade glass production works. You can view the architecture of houses typically decorated with hand painting in Skanzen Čičmany.

The region is rich in other attractions as well, which you should definitely not miss. In order to explore them full of energy, we recommend booking accommodation through our portal. We have various accommodation providers in our offer; for example, they can offer you their apartments in Valaská Belá. Or will you rather decide to book a cottage in Valaská Belá? The decision is entirely up to you.

Považie is an advanced region that stands out mainly for its developed industry, but also for its natural beauty. One of these highlights is undoubtedly the Strážovské vrchy mountains. Nestled at their foothills lies the Mojtín ski resort.

It is possible that you haven't heard of it yet. We will remedy that today. You can find it approximately 20 km southeast of Púchov, south of Považská Bystrica. The orientation of its slopes is exceptionally favorable, as they are located on the northern slopes of Javorina, Veľký Grúň, and Malý Grúň.

The Mojtín ski resort is situated at an altitude between 697 and 942 meters above sea level. However, given the orientation of the slopes, you don't have to worry about a lack of snow at all. There is always plenty of it here, and should it ever be genuinely lacking, the artificial snowmaking system will help out.

For many, the sheer size of this ski resort will come as a surprise. It offers up to 7.4 km of slopes, which is an above-average figure by our standards.

You could say that the resort's slopes are divided into two central areas. One of them is the Javorina massif and the other is the Grúň massif. They are interconnected by ski trails, so you can freely enjoy all the slopes in the resort without concern.

Ski Mojtín offers a balanced mix of easy and intermediate slopes for a wide range of skiers. You won't have to worry about short runs like in many other ski resorts. In total, you will find 7 slopes here, and 5 of them measure over 1 km in length. Therefore, you will truly get to ski to your heart's content. The longest slope measures up to 1,300 meters, which is a sufficient length even for more enthusiastic skiers.

As many as 6 ski lifts take care of transporting skiers throughout the resort. They can transport nearly 3,000 skiers per hour, which is a more than sufficient capacity. This way, you will avoid long queues as was the case in the past.

The ratio between easy and intermediate slopes is also well-balanced, being in approximately equal proportion. Some lifts serve beginners exclusively. In the resort, you will also find a ski school that will teach even the most awkward beginner how to stand on skis.

Ski Mojtín offers many other opportunities for sports activities. Cross-country skiing enthusiasts will certainly appreciate the 1.5 km of groomed cross-country trails in the immediate surroundings.

The Mojtín ski resort is an understated yet expansive resort with numerous options. Kilometers of slopes will delight all skiers, as will the diverse accommodation choices, from mountain chalets and modern guesthouses to simple private rooms offering budget-friendly accommodation. It all depends on your preferences; you have plenty to choose from.

In case of excellent snow conditions, when a continuous snow cover falls on the southern part of the Strážovských vrchov, you can pack your skis and enjoy skiing in the Ski Park Závada pod Čiernym vrchom. The resort is located near the picturesque village of Kšinná, 20 km north of the district town of Bánovce nad Bebravou.

Getting to this relatively small ski resort is possible by turning off past the center of the village according to the directional sign towards the local sheep farm. Within two kilometers of it, the ski resort is built in the middle of a unique natural scenery. We recommend using snow chains so that you and your car do not end up in a piled-up heap of snow.

The area lies at an altitude of 560 – 760 m a. s. l., and its dominant feature is Čierny vrch. After unpacking your skis and putting on your ski boots, you will be able to enjoy great skiing on the blue ski slope, to which a longer ski lift will take you. The mentioned ski slope is used primarily by more advanced skiers because it has a downhill run 1.3 km long with an elevation gain of 145 m. Thanks to the short ski lift, which is intended rather for beginners, families with children also seek out the resort. It is nice to learn to stand on skis in a resort that is not crowded with skiers.

The resort is smaller, so do not expect any premium services here like in other ski resorts in Slovakia. You can fill your bellies by consuming food or drinks in the local buffet. Since the snow in the resort is only natural, skiing or sledding is possible only in case of good weather. The resort is mostly in operation from December to March, and snowcats take care of trail maintenance. An interesting feature is that the cross-country skiing crossing "Memoriál Jána Kušniera" is regularly organized here.

In the surroundings of the Ski Park Závada pod Čiernym vrchom, you will also be able to look around for interesting attractions. Nearby, you can go up to the ruin of the Uhrovec castle. On the way to it, you can also stop in the village of Uhrovec, which is the birthplace of A. Dubčeka and Ľ. Štúra. After a hearty day of skiing, you can regenerate in the nearby pools of the Termálneho kúpaliska Malé Bielice. Do not miss the glass-making open-air museum Sklársky skanzen Sklenný sen in Valaskej Belej, where you will discover the secrets associated with glass production.

Since skiing is a physically demanding sport, we realize that it is necessary to rest after this activity. Nearby, you will find facilities that will provide you with the best accommodation near the Ski Park Závada pod Čiernym vrchom. In our offer, we have fantastic cottages and chalets in Kšinnej or also private accommodation Kšinná. It all depends solely on your preferences.