Selected ski tours
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Žiarske sedlo 1917 m
Žiarska chata Západné Tatry Slovakia
- Length of ascent6 km
- ascent615 m
- duration2,5-3,5 h
- Fitness difficulty ♦◊◊◊
- Technical difficulty ♦◊◊◊
Ziarske sedlo is the easiest ski tour in the region Žiarska dolina. The route follows the summer ascent and is mild. Ideal target with increased avalanche risk. The saddle is the gateway to the valley Jamnicka dolina.
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Hrubá kopa via Lúčne sedlo 2166 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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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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Hrubá kopa via Hrubá priehyba 2166 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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Plačlivo 2125 m
Žiarska chata Západné Tatry Slovakia
- Length of ascent3,5 km
- ascent825 m
- duration2,5-4 h
- Fitness difficulty ♦◊◊◊
- Technical difficulty ♦◊◊◊
Placlivo is a popular, easily accessible peak over the Žiarska dolina valley. The ascent leads towards Žiarske sedlo, over a flat ridge to the summit. One variant is the descent to Placlivy kotol.
Selected Mountain huts
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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
4 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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Zuberec - Penzion Šindlovec
Západné Tatry Slovakia
4 tours in region1020 m.n.mCapacity 24 bedsOpen daily
Pension Sindlovec in Zuberec is nice wooden cottage with restaurant and information center. Starting point for ski tours to the Salatín and Spálená valleys, to the peaks of Salatín, Brestová, Spálená or Pachola.
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