Ski resorts Považský Inovec

On the highest peak of the White Carpathians, Veľká Javorina, approximately 10 km from the village of Stará Turá, the well-known ski resort Veľká Javorina is located at an altitude of 970 m. This smaller ski resort is an ideal place for your family skiing trip. A guarantee of excellent skiing is the fact that skiing here takes place exclusively on natural snow. The beautiful environment near the Czech border will provide you with breathtaking views as far as the Alps.

The skiing terrain is suitable for children, beginners, and advanced skiers alike. The total length of the slopes is 1.5 km, with the longest slope measuring 730 m. Smooth transport is ensured by 4 ski lifts with a total transport capacity of 1,380 people per hour, while families with small children can use the children's lift. The base station is located at an altitude of 822 m above sea level, and the elevation gain is 148 m.

In the surrounding area, cross-country skiing trails with a length of up to 35 km are established, which are groomed twice a week when there is sufficient snow. You can choose classic trail skiing, skating trail skiing, or try the high-mountain cross-country trail. Within the ski resort area, you will also find a ski rental shop where helpful staff will gladly advise you on choosing your ski equipment. In addition, they will happily lend you a snowboard, sleds, or cross-country skiing sets. If you get hungry after a day spent on skis, the restaurant at the famous Holubyho chata chalet will take care of your hungry bellies.

A legend is connected with Javorina saying that Turks once dined at a place called "stolíky". For lunch, they had a large roasted rooster, and then the leader of the Turks said: "If this rooster crows, we will leave the region." The rooster allegedly stood up on its feet and crowed. The Turks kept their word and left the region. However, you should definitely not leave this region; instead, set out to discover other great attractions in the surrounding area. Experiences of exploration will be provided by Železničné múzeum as well as Mestské múzeum. Make your stay more enjoyable and visit Mestská krytá plaváreň. You will certainly choose accommodation near the Veľká Javorina ski resort on our accommodation in Stará Turá page.

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.