Selected ski tours in region
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Hrubá kopa via Lúčne sedlo 2127 m
Žiarska chata Západné Tatry Slovakia
- Length of ascent3,8 km
- ascent840 m
- duration3,5-5 h
- Fitness difficulty ♦♦◊◊
- Technical difficulty ♦♦◊◊
Hrubá kopa via saddle Hrubá priehyba is one of the most difficult ski tours in Žiarska dolina. The ascent to the saddle Hrubá priehyba between Hrubá kopa and Tri kopy is very steep in the second half, at the end around 35 ° - watch for avalanche danger. If it is not possible to reach the summit, put the skis under the saddle. To peak with ice axe and crampons. Great departure on a steep, broad southern slope.
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Hrubá kopa via Hrubá priehyba 2127 m
Žiarska chata Západné Tatry Slovakia
- Length of ascent3,5 km
- ascent840 m
- duration3-4 h
- Fitness difficulty ♦♦◊◊
- Technical difficulty ♦♦♦♦
Hrubá kopa via saddle Hrubá priehyba is one of the most difficult ski tours in Žiarska dolina. The ascent to the saddle Hrubá priehyba between Hrubá kopa and Tri kopy is very steep in the second half, at the end around 35 ° - watch for avalanche danger. If it is not possible to reach the summit, put the skis under the saddle. To peak with ice axe and crampons. Great departure on a steep, broad southern slope.
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Baranec 2184 m
Žiarska chata Západné Tatry Slovakia
- Length of ascent2,7 km
- ascent900 m
- duration4-5,5 h
- Fitness difficulty ♦♦♦◊
- Technical difficulty ♦♦♦♦
Baranec is the highest ski tour above the mountain hut Žiarska chata. The most popular variant is Jarný žlab. First, near the hut overcomes the creek. Then follow the ascent through the Jarný žlab, on the steep slope to the ridge. It goes up easier. It is recommended descent trough the Jarny žlab or the neighboring Maďarský žlab. The descent through the Baranecký kotol is very difficult and dangerous.
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Príslop 2142 m
Žiarska chata Západné Tatry Slovakia
- Length of ascent2,5 km
- ascent855 m
- duration3,5-5,5 h
- Fitness difficulty ♦♦◊◊
- Technical difficulty ♦♦◊◊
The Príslop has a long upper ridge. Ascent begins towards the saddle Jalovecké sedlo. Then pass the waterfall Sarafiový vodopád and then turn right onto the southeast ridge. Follow him to the summit. Prislop offers more downhill routes, mainly SE exposures. As a result, these slopes are often covered with dangerous drift snow in typical NW flows. Take a ski tour to Príslop only in stable snow conditions.
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Svišťový štít 2383 m
Zbojnícka chata Vysoké Tatry Slovakia
- Length of ascent2,5 km
- ascent420 m
- duration3-4 h
- Fitness difficulty ♦♦◊◊
- Technical difficulty ♦♦◊◊
Svistovy stit is the only ski accwssible peak in the area of the mountain lodge Zbojnícka chata. The ascent leads through the cauldron Divoký kotol and is possible on SW slope to the eastern summit. One variant is to climb the south ridge. Departure follows the ascent. Attention! The ski tour leads through an area, where according to the current rules of the visitors during a certain period of time, the movement may be prohibited. Check the accessibility of the tour before the ski tour, the decision is up to each individual ...
Selected Mountain huts in region
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Zbojnícka chata
Vysoké Tatry Slovakia
7 tours in region1960 m.n.mCapacity 16 bedsOpen daily
Zbojnícka chata was built more than 100 years ago in the valley Velká Studená dolina. The access route leads from Hrebienok, which is reachable by train. Most of the route is marked with a bar marking. Attention, the exit leads through seve...
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Žiarska chata
Západné Tatry Slovakia
7 tours in region1325 m.n.mCapacity 40 bedsOpen daily
Žiarska chata is a mecca of Slovak skialpinism. The rugged terrain allows tours to many peaks and saddles above Žiarská Valley - Hrubá kopa, Baranec, Prislop, Pachola, Smutné sedlo, Plačlivo, Žiarske sedlo a Lúčne sedlo. A large avalanche i...
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Popradské pleso - horský hotel
Vysoké Tatry Slovakia
2 tours in region1494 m.n.mCapacity 165 bedsOpen daily
The mountain hotel Popradske pleso on the shore of Popradske pleso has a spacious restaurant and wellness area. It is accessible by car - be careful, you must to reserve a parking place and a drive-in permit in advance. It is forbidden to d...
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