Ski resort Jasna is the most famous resort The Low Tatras is, by all accounts, the best ski center in the whole Eastern Europe. Many trails on the northern and southern slopes of Mount Chopok are served by lifts with magnetic passes, which ensures their high throughput. There are tracks for children, for motor sleigh rides and snowboarding.

The winter resort Jasna belongs to the international class tourist centers first category. Only numerous tourists live here, who come to visit with pleasure. ski tours in Jasna from December to the end of March, and hotel rooms must be booked in advance.

The main hotels are located 20-300 m from the ski lifts. Cottages and boarding houses are located below the ski area. From them to the ski lifts can be reached by bus in 15-20 minutes.

There are 13 lifts on the territory of the center, with a total of throughput 11,800 people per hour, of which there are two four-seater and two double chairlifts, one cable car, seven rope tows and one children's lift. Number of ski slopes: 14, of which 3 are of high difficulty, 8 are of medium difficulty, 3 are easy. The length of the trails is 42.2 km.

Specifications

Ski area: 950m. – 2024m.

Trails: total – 18 (21 km)

– Blue – 6 pieces / 5 km.
– Red – 7 units / 11.5 km.
– Black – 5 pcs / 4.5 km

Number of lifts: total – 22

– cable car with cabins – 1
– chairlifts – 5
– ski lifts – 16

Ski pass

Duration	Adults		Youth under 19 years old
Children under 6 years old free

Apress-ski

At the resort you can have a great time in numerous bars, restaurants, dance in discos, play billiards, and use the services of a gym and swimming pool. A variety of excursion programs will help you spend your vacation as interesting as possible. You can relax in the hot waters of the natural thermal pool in Besenova (with a water temperature of 36-40°C), visit the beautiful Demanovska Caves (5 km from Jasna) or go to medieval cities Slovakia and Poland: Kosice, Bratislava, Krakow. We organize walks to the mountains, trips to waterfalls in the Vaiskovska Valley, to the pearl underworld Bystrianska cave. Dishes national cuisine and the famous Slovak beer is a real temptation for tourists, and the prices will pleasantly surprise you.

Transfer (km)

From Jasna resort to Poprad airport – 70 km

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Specialist assessment

Picturesque landscapes
+ there are snow cannons
+ good service in hotels
+ trails of varying difficulty

– queues for lifts
– unguaranteed snow cover
– few evening establishments
– few closed cafes on the slopes

The Sitour Society together with the Operators Association cable cars LAVEX evaluates the level of technical equipment ski centers, maintenance of the mountain slopes, the quality of services provided and, last but not least, the degree of safety and security of skiers. At the last inspection, taking into account the strict criteria of proven European standards, they awarded this resort 5 stars (on a scale of five).

Reviews

Ganna

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 18:11

Oleg

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Sun, 12/23/2012 - 18:11

Lelya

Sun, 05/16/2010 - 18:12

Vladimir

Wed, 12/23/2009 - 18:12

Matt

Thu, 04/03/2008 - 18:13

Bako Andras

Slovakia is an ancient state, rich in picturesque nature and centuries-old history, located in Central Europe. The peculiarity of this small country What attracts tourists is its fantastic mountainous terrain, clean air and lakes, unrivaled medieval architecture and, of course, its magnificent snow-capped ski slopes.

The best ski resort in Slovakia is a place called Jasna, which is located in the Low Tatras, to the north of the slope of Mount Chopok. Its maximum height is 2,024 meters above sea level. Low Tatras are national reserve Slovakia, here you can meet unique representatives of flora and fauna.

Jasna is considered one of the most environmentally friendly areas in Europe. The resort is famous not only for its unique nature, crystal clear air, mild climate and affordable prices, but also highest quality service and developed infrastructure of the resort. Ski season in Jasna lasts from December to March, sometimes it is extended until mid-April, depending on weather conditions and average daily air temperature.

A distinctive feature of Yasna is its developed infrastructure:

• More than 100 hotels located within the resort, offering recreation from budget to premium luxury options.
• 17 ski slopes, with a total length of more than 57 km, of various levels of difficulty.
• 17 lifts with a capacity of more than 14,000 people per hour.
• The Snowboard Park, built at the resort in 2005, includes 12 rails and a jump. The park is divided into two levels, 1st for beginner snowboarders and 2nd for more experienced riders.
• Evening skiing alpine skiing ah, perhaps on route No. 13, time from 18.00 to 21.00. Other routes accept tourists only from 8.30 to 16.00.
• An ice skating rink for tourists who prefer ice skating is located next to the Liptov Hotel.
• A seven-meter ice wall for lovers of climbing (Zahradky area).
• Extensive excursion program: temples, museums, monasteries, caves and others.
• Wide range of entertainment options: pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants.

Characteristics and layout of the routes at the resort

In the town of Jasna everything 17 ski slopes, of which 5 tracks are on the southern and 13 on the northern slope of Mount Chopok, total length which is 57 km. Altitude differences for skiing range from 900 to 2000 meters.

Depending on the difficulty level, all trails are divided into 3 categories:

1. High level of difficulty, so-called black tracks, 5 of them in total. This type pistes, suitable only for athletes with high level preparation. Trails on the northern slope: No. 3, 6, 7; routes on the southern slope: No. 1 and No. 3. Elevation differences from 300 to 500 meters, length from 1 to 2 km.
2. Medium level of difficulty, so-called red trails, 8 in total. This type of trail is suitable for athletes and intermediate level enthusiasts. Trails on the northern slope: No. 1, 2, 4,10,11,12; routes on the southern slope: No. 4 and No. 5. Elevation differences from 30 to 800 meters.
3. Low level of difficulty, so-called blue or easy trails, there are 4 in total. This type of trail is suitable for beginners, parents with children, and they are also great for sledding. Trails on the northern slope: No. 5, 7A, 13; routes on the southern slope: No. 2. Elevation differences from 70 to 140 meters.

Map of the slopes of the ski resort Jasna(click to enlarge):

Ski prices (ski passes)

Skipass is an electronic magnetic card valid as a pass to the ski lifts of the resort. Tickets can be purchased:

• At the ticket offices located at the main lift stations (Biela Put, Otupne or Zahradky).
• In specialized sales offices.
• At the hotel reception.
• At ski equipment rental points.
• From the tour operator who issued the trip.

In some cases, the Jasna ski resort provides discounts on ski passes; it is more economical to purchase them for the entire vacation period than daily for each visit to the slope. Attention: if the ticket is lost, the paid amount will not be refunded.

All photos of the Jasna ski resort:

Hotels and accommodation in Jasna resort

There are more than a hundred different hotels in Jasna, from private small guest houses, apartments and rooms in standard hotels, to luxury villas. In this regard, prices for accommodation may vary significantly.

Below are the price ranges for accommodation 1 adult for 10 nights or more mid-season, room and breakfast included.

Important: prices may vary depending on the location and level of the hotel, room type and season:

• Hotel or guest house, level ** - from 12,000 to 20,000;
• Hotel or guest house, level *** - from 20,000 to 30,000;
• Hotel or guest house, level **** - from 30,000 and above.

Inexpensive, but good hotels at the Jasna ski resort in Slovakia (according to tourists’ reviews):

Ski resort Jasna on the map: how to get there

Do not forget that Slovakia is part of the eurozone, and tourists will need to obtain a Schengen visa. For convenience, reducing time and money, it is better to purchase ready-made tours from tour operators ski resort Jasna in Slovakia. Tour operator will help prepare documents, apply for a visa; the cost of the tourist package will include a charter flight, transfer from the airport to the hotel, accommodation, meals and insurance.

For tourists who have purchased a package tour, air travel, as usual, will be carried out to Poprad Airport in Slovakia. From the airport, there is a bus transfer to Jasna, the journey will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.

With other options, it is possible to fly to Bratislava or Vienna, and from there 3 more types of transport can take a tourist to Jasna: bus, train, car rental. However, according to railway or by bus, the route involves another transfer in Liptovsky Mikulas. Yes, the most the best option- car rental, daily - from 50 euros.

Ski resort Jasna in Slovakia on the map:

See also a video about the Jasna ski resort in Slovakia:

Interesting too

The Jasna ski resort is known to fans of winter sports: world-class competitions are held here every year. Hence excellent quality pistes and modern lifts.

But Jasna is still heading towards organizing family vacation- half of the slopes are intended for beginners, the ski school has an excellent area for activities with children, the après-ski program takes into account the interests of both children and adults, and the hotels are open all year round, inviting tourists to spend the summer in the mountains.

And one more argument in favor of holidays with children in Jasna: Slovak resorts so far offer very affordable prices.

Jasna on the map of Slovakia

The Jasna ski resort is located in the central part of Slovakia, on the territory of the Žilina region ( administrative center- city of Zilina). The distance from Jasna to Bratislava is 300 km, to Žilina - 100 km, to Liptovsky Mikulas - 16 km.

The Low Tatras mountain range, where Jasna is located, are relatively flat mountains. However, Mount Chopok, at the foot of which the resort is located, is the second highest peak in this region.

Due to the fact that the slopes begin at an altitude of about 2000 meters, good snow cover is maintained for almost 5 months.

Vacation with children

It is worth repeating the main reasons why the Jasna ski resort is so popular among tourists: high-quality slopes of different levels, modern ski lifts, entertainment for every taste, good hotels and reasonable prices. And a family holiday in Yasnaya has its advantages.

The ski school program meets modern standards, and learning on a special site is a pleasure. If your child is not interested in skiing, there are other activities at the resort.

Secondly, you can choose this resort if you want to relax with your child in a comfortable hotel or cozy apartment, but without unnecessary pomp. Here you can even find hotels aimed at families with preschool children.

Thirdly, in Yasnaya there is enough entertainment for children outside the hotel. It's especially fun here in the summer when the amusement parks are open. The family vacation program can be filled with activities - for example, hiking and cycling.

Finally, summer in Yasnaya is a period of blissful calm. By choosing this resort for a trip with an infant, you will enjoy the silence, fresh air and cool, sunny weather.

One of the few drawbacks of the resort is the lack of direct communication with the airport: getting here requires transfers. To make the trip less tiring, you can arrange a transfer from the airport.

When is the best time to go?

The first vacationers come to the mountains even before the official opening of the season in Yasnaya, that is, at the end of November - beginning of December. A The best skiing awaits skiers from the end of December to the end of March. In April there is still snow on the slopes, but the condition of the slopes is not always conducive to comfortable skiing.

The duration of the ski season in Yasnaya is at least 150 days. If necessary, cover on the slopes is created using artificial snow.

When is the best time to go to Jasna to ski? The resort is calmest between the Christmas holidays and the beginning of February. At the end of winter and beginning of spring, many families from Slovakia come to the mountains, and even at this big resort It might be a bit cramped.

Summer is no less suitable for a holiday with a child in Yasnaya than winter. In the mountains of Slovakia it is warm in summer, and you can devote a lot of time to outdoor activities. There is no heat at the resort, so July-August is the optimal time to travel with a baby to Jasna.

Weather and climate

The climate of Yasnaya is best called moderate: winters at the resort are snowy, but with slight frosts, summers are warm, but without heat. Acclimatization in such conditions goes unnoticed, and the vacation is a success.

Winter comes to Jasna already in November. During the day, thermometers show about +4°C, and at night the air cools down to -2-4°C.

In December, above-zero temperatures are not uncommon, although frost often lasts down to -1-2°C during the day and -3-5°C at night. December rarely brings sunshine, but thanks to heavy snowfalls, good snow cover quickly forms.

In January-February the weather is very similar to December, only the thermometer drops to -3-5°C during the day and -5-8°C at night. Occasionally there are night frosts down to -20°C, but they last no longer than one or two days.

In March, the air temperature rises to +3-4°C during the day and to -1°C at night. Finally coming back clear days, it snows a little less often than in winter - perhaps the weather for best holiday in Yasnaya with children it should look exactly like this.

In April, the air warms up to +8-10°C, snowfalls are replaced by rains. In May it warms up to +15°C, and in June - August the daytime temperature rises to +20-24°C. The nights remain cold, around +8-16°C, so for a summer holiday in Yasnaya you will need warm clothes.

In May - July, the mountain resort is heavily watered by rain. But at the same time sunny days in summer there are more than cloudy ones.

In September, the temperature drops to +15-16°C, and a sharp drop in temperature to +8°C is also possible. In October it gets cold to +8-9°C, at night thermometers show around zero. The weather is clear and it rains relatively rarely.

Transport

Public transport in Yasnaya can surprise you. For example, in addition to the usual ski buses that deliver skiers to the slopes, the resort has an aquaski bus - it runs between the ski resort and the Tatralandia water park.

Travel with a ski pass within the resort is free; schedules can be found at the hotel or tourist information center.

The only intercity transport in Jasna is buses going to Liptovsky Mikulas. A ticket to Liptovsky Mikulas costs about 1.20 euros, tickets for children 7-15 years old cost half as much.

To get around Yasnaya, you can call a taxi - there are several services at the resort, information about them is on the tourist website. If you are going to go to the mountains with your own or rented car, please note that there is only one parking lot in the center of Yasnaya, the rest are located next to the ski lifts.

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Trails Jasna

The resort offers 57 km of pistes on the northern and southern slopes of Chopok. It can be roughly divided into four ski areas: Otupne (1140-1430 m) - an area for beginners; Zahradki (1030-1450 m) - “red” trails leading from Konski Grun and Prehiba; Khopok-North (1230-2020 m) - mostly “red” slopes, there are a couple of “black” ones, the length of the slopes is up to 2 km; Khopok-Yug (1160-2020 m) - “red” and “black” slopes, skiing is mainly above forest level, there are opportunities for virgin skiing.

The main and most interesting trails are equipped with snow cannons, providing full skiing in conditions of little snow in the winter. There are trails for evening skiing. Evening skiing is not included in the ski pass and is paid additionally.

The Snow Park, recently built in Otupna, is the most modern in Slovakia. Its upper part is suitable for beginners, and the lower part, with more difficult obstacles, is suitable for experienced boarders.

The Snow Park, recently built in Otupna, is the most modern in Slovakia. Its upper part is suitable for beginners, and the lower part, with more difficult obstacles, is suitable for experienced boarders. The resort also has the largest children's snow park in Slovakia, Maxiland, where little ski lovers learn to ski under the guidance of experienced instructors.

Lift operating hours: December, January and the first half of February - from 8:30 to 15:30, from the second half of February until the end of the season - from 9:00 to 16:00. Evening skiing on two slopes continues from 18:00 to 21:00.

In the lower part of the Khopok-North region there are fir and pine trees, and sometimes even shafts of stones up to half a meter high, made to retain snow. In general, the skier must be careful and especially attentive there.

Demanovska Cave of Freedom and Demanovska Ice Cave, Liptovsky Mikulas - Museum of Nature and Speleology, Art Gallery named after. P. M. Bohunya, Tatralandia water park (9 thermal outdoor pools with water +24...+38°C, water attractions, 18 water slides, sauna complex), Pribylina - Liptov Village Museum, Sveti Križ - wooden articular church, Havranok - archaeological site of Celtic culture.

All evening life in Jasna is concentrated in the hotels themselves, where there are bars, restaurants, discos, billiards, table tennis, and in some, a swimming pool.