Ski mountaineering
Liptov is also interesting for ski mountaineering.
Liptov is perfect for ski mountaineering. The region consists of several mountains that have excellent conditions for this sport. You can choose between the smooth plains of the Great Fatra, the rocky northern gutters of the Low Tatras or enjoy the sunny, spring, fir slopes in the south of the Western Tatras. And it’s not just the natural conditions that make Liptov a TOP region for ski mountaineering, it’s also excellent accessibility, for example, from Jasná, Čertovice, Magurka or Žiarská dolina. A great advantage are also mountain huts, which can serve as a base for hikes to more distant parts. If you only go for a one-day hike, they are an ideal place to replenish your energy. In the Western Tatras, for example, there is Chata pod Náružím, which can be reached from the village of Bobrovec and you have to overcome an elevation gain of more than 600 m.
An easier destination for less skilled ski mountaineers in this area can be, for example, Žiarska chata in Žiarská dolina. However, you can extend this route and go up to one of the highest peaks of the Western Tatras – Baranec. The route is more challenging, but after overcoming it you will have a wonderful view of the whole of Liptov. In Veľká Fatra it is Chata Pod Borišovom and Chata Magurka are also an excellent starting point to the western part of the Low Tatras. If you get to Chopok, you will definitely appreciate the Stone Cottage, the highest cottage in the Low Tatras. However, during your stay in nature in winter, you must not forget about safety and have avalanche equipment, cats, waiting and a helmet.
We recommend monitoring the weather and especially the avalanche situation. In case of increased avalanche danger, choose milder slopes and wait until the situation improves. We believe that you will choose from a wide range of ski mountaineering routes in Liptov and enjoy an interesting active holiday. Looking forward to your visit.
Most interesting ski mountaineering routes in Liptov:
THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE SKI TOURING PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS:
- Alpine ski touring (ascents and descents) shall be at the skier’s own risk and responsibil- ity. Each ski tourer takes full responsibility for his / her action, when entering inacces- sible terrain without authorization, disrespecting closed areas, violating resort’s opening hours and the NAPANT’s visiting rules, and instructions of the Mountain Rescue Service (MRS).
- Alpine ski tours shall be made along demarked corridors for alpine ski touring within the resort, and designated alpine ski touring zones in terms of NAPANT’s visiting rules. Alpine ski tourers shall pay attention to the traffic on slopes to avoid endangering or hurting him- self / herself and others.
- Pay special attention to peaks, tight places, steep places, icy terrain, when crossing a ski slope. Do not cross places with limited visibility.
- Speed of ascent and descent shall be adapted to skier’s skills, snow conditions, weather conditions, terrain, and frequency on slopes.
- Entry to alpine ski touring terrain, ski trails and ski routes is prohibited before and after operating times of transport facilities there is a risk of injury due to snow gun cables and grooming machines, in particular those with winch rope! There is a risk of death!
- Pay attention to the mountain surroundings, particularly avalanche danger and do not make alpine ski tours if avalanche activity is expected. We recommend checking avalanche conditions before setting out on a trail.
- Alpine ski touring is only possible if there is enough stable snow to avoid damage to plants and soil. It is important to have regard to wild animals, since they are disturbed. Dogs are not allowed to the slopes, ski trails and ski routes.
- Alpine ski touring trails run through the NAPANT national park, therefore all visitors to the area shall follow the NAPANT’s visiting rules and instructions of the Mountain Rescue Service (MRS).
- Each skier moving across ski slopes is obliged to observe the White Code of the mountain resort of Jasná Nízke Tatry, which is published on www.jasna.sk.
- By using the designated alpine ski touring area, each ski tourer undertakes to comply with the rules and guidelines of an authorized employee. In the case of any violation of these rules, the authorized employee is eligible to instruct participants of alpine ski tours and call for the observance of the rules. In the case of any serious, persistent or repeated violations, the authorized employee is entitled to restrict such ski tourers to access the designated alpine ski touring area.