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The skiing season lasts from December to the end of March - beginning of April.
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Trails of Jasna
The resort offers 57 km of pistes on the northern and southern slopes of Chopok. It can be conditionally divided into four ski areas: Otupne (1140-1430 m) - an area for beginners; Zahradki (1030-1450 m) - "red" trails leading from Konski Grun and Prehib; Chopok-North (1230-2020 m) - mostly "red" slopes, there are a couple of "black" ones, the length of the slopes is up to 2 km; Chopok-South (1160-2020 m) - "red" and "black" slopes, skiing is mainly above the forest level, there are opportunities for virgin skiing.
The main and most interesting tracks are equipped with snow cannons, which provide full-fledged skiing in conditions of a little snowy winter. There are trails for evening skiing. Evening skiing is not included in the ski-pass and is paid extra.
The recently built snow park in Otupne is the most modern in Slovakia. Its upper part is suitable for beginners, while the lower part, with more difficult obstacles, is suitable for experienced boarders.
The recently built snow park in Otupne is the most modern in Slovakia. Its upper part is suitable for beginners, while the lower part, with more difficult obstacles, is suitable for experienced boarders. The resort also has the largest children's snow park Maxiland in Slovakia, where little lovers skiing learn to ski under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Opening hours of the lifts: 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 tracks lasts from 18:00 to 21:00.
In the lower part of the Chopok-North region, there are fir trees and pines, and sometimes even shafts of stones up to half a meter high, made to hold snow. In general, the skier should be careful and especially attentive there.
Demänovská Cave of Freedom and Demänovská Ice Cave, Liptovský Mikulas - Museum of Nature and Speleology, Art Gallery im. P. M. Bogunya, water park "Tatralandia" (9 thermal outdoor pools with water + 24 ... + 38 ° C, water attractions, 18 water slides, a complex of saunas), Pribylina - Museum of the Liptov Village, St. Krizh - a wooden articular church, Gavranok - an archaeological site of Celtic culture.
The entire evening life of Jasna is concentrated in the hotels themselves, where there are bars, restaurants, discos, billiards, table tennis, and in some - a swimming pool.
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Jasna is the favorite ski resort in Slovakia
Jasna is the most popular in Slovakia and the main ski resort of the Low Tatras. In Jasna, there are few noisy apres-ski entertainments after skiing, there are no VIP hotels. Why is Jasna so famous in Slovakia and loved in ski world? The main advantage of Jasna is the versatility of the ski area!
Geography of the ski resorts of the Low Tatras
Low Tatras and their main ski resort Jasna is located in a valley in northern Slovakia near the border with Poland.
The main peak of the Low Tatras is Mount Chopok. On the southern and northern slopes of Chopok there are ski lift stations and numerous trails in Jasna.
The distance of the Low Tatras from Uzhgorod is 260 km. This is only 3-4 hours by bus charter flights organized by tour operators in the winter. Charter air tours from Kyiv arrive at the nearest airport in the city of Poprad, 65 km from Jasna.
From the capital of Slovakia Bratislava to the Low Tatras - 300 km. Closest to Jasna thermal spa Liptovsky Mikulas has excellent rail links to Kosice and Bratislava. And Jasna itself lies on the D1 expressway. Thus, it is easy to get to the resort from several directions at once and by any means of transport.
Features of skiing in the Low Tatras, Slovakia
Jasna is a ski resort that will appeal to everyone who loves skiing: skiers, snowboarders, off-piste freeride and luge lovers. The main difference between Jasna and other Tatra ski resorts is a large number of descents.
Elevation difference in the Low Tatras ski area 950 -2024m. Ski area Jasna – 18 pistes total length more than 50km. The slopes are very well distributed: 6 blue runs for beginners, 7 red runs and 5 black runs for the pros. The ski area is served by 22 lifts!
A curious highlight of Jasna is the ski-pass Low Tatras. With this pass, you can ride on any slopes and use the free ski-bus not only in the Low, but also in the High Tatras - in Tatranska Lomnica, Strbske Pleso or Stary Smokovec. The ski-pass of the High Tatras has no such reverse magic power. One-day ski-pass for an adult costs from 29€ , a subscription for 6 days will cost from 140 €. Children under 6 ride for free accompanied by an adult. There are discounts for children 6-12 years old, teenagers (12-18 years old) and seniors over 60.
Jasna, like any ski resort in Slovakia, has both rental points (10-12 € per day), and ski schools for adults and children from 3 years old.
Infrastructure of the ski resort Jasna
What should non-skating family members do in Jasna? The infrastructure of the ski resort is sharpened on a wheelchair.
Although the skating rink is flooded in Jasna, there are a lot of restaurants and night club, Jasna cannot boast of a large selection of entertainment.
25 km from Jasna is the largest entertainment complex in Slovakia Tatralandia with thermal pools, a huge water park, bowling, cinema and sports entertainment. You can spend the whole day (if not a week!), In the evening, returning to Jasna to your favorite skiers.
At the entrance to the Low Tatras valley there is the town of Liptovsky Mikulas (30 min by bus from Jasna) with urban infrastructure, shops, restaurants and festivities.
Not far from Jasna, there is a thermal spa Besenova, popular in Slovakia, with numerous therapeutic baths.
In the resort town itself, many events are held in winter, starting with a music festival at the opening of the season. Guests are waiting for fun and serious ski competitions, regular ratrak stage parties, plastic bag races, X-Drive arena, swimsuit rides, tastings and gastronomic parties from the resort restaurants.
Most hotels and apartments in Jasna are located at a distance of 100-400m from the nearest ski lift.
Luxury hotels and apartments in Jasna:
Grand Jasna 4*— the best among hotels in the Low Tatras of Slovakia. Grand Jasna is located 50m from the ski lift and the popular Happy End nightclub. The hotel has everything that a high-quality European 4 * hotel should have - renovated rooms (deluxe category), good service and a free Wellness center.
Apartment Chalets De Luxe 4*- VIP apartments. An elite accommodation option in a wooden chalet near the ski lift. The houses are divided into two families with incredibly cozy seating areas, bedrooms, dressing rooms and wonderful views. Breakfast is served directly to your room. And guests usually dine at the Grand Jasna restaurant next door.
Druzba Ski & Wellness Residence 4*– one of the most popular Jasna hotels due to good quality, convenient location right on ski run"White Way" and moderate prices. The hotel has its own Wellness center, which is paid extra.
Family hotels Jasna in the forest with free ski-buses to the ski lifts
chopok Wellness Hotel 4* — a hotel surrounded by forests and mountains with its own family infrastructure. Swimming pools for adults and children, game rooms with animators, bowling, billiards, excellent food, active evening activities and free scheduled delivery to the ski slopes (10 km).
Tri Studnichky Hotel 4*– a modern high-quality 4* hotel on the bank of a mountain stream. The hotel is built in a special style with a combination of stone and wood with a very high level service. A special highlight: the Tri Studnichky sauna, from the steam room of which you can cool off in a mountain river. Travel time on the free Ski-bus to the ski lifts is 15 minutes. You can also take the Ski-bus to the restaurants of Liptovsky Mikulas or to the Tatralandia Aquapark.
Economical options price / quality:
In our opinion, the best economical accommodation options in the Low Tatras can be considered a hotel Mykulaska Chata 3*(200m from the lift, in a tree, there is a bowling alley, a Wellness center and a hut), SNP3*(within a radius of 50m 2 lift stations, massage room, tennis, billiards, sauna), apartments Pension Jozef 2* And Vierka 2* When choosing these hotels (and there are many of them in Jasna), we took into account the peculiarities of the location, the cleanliness of the rooms and the ratio of price to quality of service.
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Finally found the time to update the blog. This time we want to talk about winter holidays in Slovakia, where we as a whole (with kids aged 6 and 8) had an amazing week in February 2017.
Last year we started skiing in Zakopane (Poland) for the first time, so this winter we wanted to go skiing, not ski lifts, which is what you mostly have to do during training.
Since the red slopes are not up to us yet (and hardly ever will), one of the main parameters when choosing a direction was the presence of a large mileage of blue slopes.
The Low Tatras are well suited in this regard. Because here tourists are waiting for:
- 19 km - blue routes,
- 18 km - red,
- 7 km - black.
A little lower I will tell you about all the blue slopes that you can ride with the whole family.
Piste map in Jasna in 2017 Travel planning
We still have only one winter transport - a car. Because for a family of 4 it's more economical than flying and renting a car on the spot. Of course, you can rest without wheels in ski resorts, but then you need to do it right on the slopes, and living there costs a lot of money. Together, you can still afford it, but with children you have to get out. It took 14 hours of pure driving to get to Slovakia, with a couple of stops and lunch, we arrived at 21:30.
Choice of housing
The next step is choosing a place to live. We haven’t had a rest in cool hotels for a long time, since you can only afford to do this until the children are under 4 years old and you don’t need to pay extra for them. Initially, we planned to rent an apartment with a separate bedroom, but ended up in a private house 🙂 The rent of our house cost us 530 euros for 8 nights, but it had 8 beds, two toilets and one shower cabin. Great option for family travel!
As for the choice of housing, there are three zones of accommodation in the resort of Jasna.
The most expensive area is living on the slopes. We didn't even look at it. There are few hotels, there are no family rooms, and if there are, then everything is in one room for space money. But, if you are without a car and with money, then it is quite possible to live right next to the ski lifts. Thankfully you don't lose anything. There is absolutely nothing to do in Liptovský Mikulas, and the Tatralandia water park can be reached by bus, which runs regularly throughout the day.
The second zone is located at the entrance to the mountain in Demyanovskaya Valley (on the map locality Pavcina Lehota). Along the entire ascent (about 10 km) there are hotels, apartments and guest houses. The choice is very large and, apparently, much more than it offers. Perhaps it makes sense to look on Airbnb, since there are more private owners spinning there. The main advantage is the free skybus, which brings you to the slopes and brings you back. It is absolutely not necessary to have a car. You can eat either where you live or on the slopes. The choice of places is more than sufficient.
The cons are obvious:
- not cheap,
- it is difficult to find large apartments at an adequate price,
- there are no big shops, but in private ones there is a tourist cheat.
And finally, the third zone - Liptovsky Mikulas. Quite an extended city, where there is some kind of non-tourist life. But for tourists, in fact, only two points are interesting: shopping mall Tesco and the Tatralandia water park, where you can regain your strength lost on the mountain slopes 🙂 Housing prices in Liptovsky Mikulas are much lower than next to the slope, because most of them are either private sector or apartments. There were no hotels in the city, but they certainly are. We chose accommodation in Ilanovo, which is a 4-minute drive from the city center. With the money saved for being close to the slopes, you can buy sky passes, rent skis for the whole family.
In general, when choosing housing, you should not be afraid of the distances on the map. A shuttle also runs from the city to the slopes, but without a car it will be inconvenient as hell. In the city, I would recommend accommodation only with your own transport. Without it, it is better to settle in the second zone.
skypass
To begin with, I was initially unpleasantly surprised by the prices for Skype, which are much, much more expensive than in neighboring Poland. But it is cheaper than in Austria or Italy. So there wasn't much to choose from. Do not go to Bulgaria by car 🙂
It turned out that we don’t know how to ride a damn thing 🙂 Because when we saw the first real descent on the blue track, we went crazy 🙂 Out of fear, everyone fell and even managed to get a knee injury. The girls decided to go through all the difficult sections with skis in their hands, and the male half went down skiing with grief in half. As it turned out, then, on the fifth route there are several sections that cannot be called steep. Somewhere between red and blue. But the difficulty was rather in the traffic that reigned on the slopes on Sunday.
In short, we decided not to joke with the knee and decided that the adrenaline would be enough for the first time. We left the skis in the car and went to explore track number 10. Seeing that there are many gentle sections, we were delighted and decided that we would only ride there.
Day two (school of excellence)
On the second day we sniffed out that there are other slopes. Since Travelina's knee was in an acute condition, we decided to go to the track in Zavazna Poruba. Then we realized that we had to first come here and improve our skills, and then break into the mountains.
In fact, there is a rather long gentle training slope with the possibility of complication to any level. The best part is that the prices for lifts are two times lower than in Jasna. As it turned out later, prices in the Low Tatras are artificially high, and small centers like this work for the locals.
The kids enjoyed riding the training session, and the folder tried to learn how to turn on a steeper slope (with varying degrees of success).
In short, the day flew by.
Day three (track No. 10)
We came to this track with confidence that we will conquer it. And so it happened ... but only for children 🙂 Parents could not overcome the track without at least one fall.
The course is actually very easy with two difficult (for a green beginner) places. First you need to pass a turn on a slope of 180 degrees, and then turn 90 degrees onto a piece of the red line (10A). The difficulty is added by the fact that by noon the track breaks up in difficult sections of the orders and you have to go around or crash into piles of snow that are packed when braking tough skiers.
Day four (acquaintance with the route number 13 and climb to Chopok)
On the fourth day, we decided to check the “damn dozen” track, but after two exits we realized that we had outgrown it and we were no longer interested in riding in a straight line. This track is good for learning, but it is very popular and there is always a long queue at the ski lift (10-15 minutes). On other lifts, everything goes much more cheerfully.
By the way, the blue track No. 13 is the only one where evening skiing takes place in Jasna under artificial lighting. We simply did not have enough time and energy to experience what it is like for ourselves.
After the training rides, it was decided to storm the route No. 10, but the result remained the same. Children rode without falling and without fear, Travelina overcame only one turn of 180 degrees, and I continued to fall at the junction with the red section 🙂
Having attacked enough, we decided to leave the skis in the car and climb Chopok, from where a stunning view of the Low Tatras opens.
Day five (conquest of route No. 5)
Having gained experience and shouting "Banzai", I still managed to drag the family to the "terrible" route number 5. And, oh miracle! From the very first time, everyone went down without much adventure. At that moment, we all realized that after all, now we can already call ourselves a ski family and we can ride them.
After a couple of training descents, we climbed to the upper section of this route, but there again came the “reinsurance” moment, because the beginning passes along the gentle part of the red slope. Having calmed down and exhaled, they all descended in single file and rolled to the very bottom, sometimes stopping to wait for each other and take a breath.
If I was alone, I would certainly ride the full track. But I can understand the children who were scared in some places. Therefore, we did not ride the full route anymore, limiting ourselves to its lower part.
Top point 5 of the route Day six (last)
The last day in the mountains, we decided to ride on all our routes, but for me personally it was important not to fall asleep on the "top ten". Everything worked out! For the whole day, only 2 falls were recorded for the whole family.
They wanted to finish the "family rides - 2017" with a descent from the very beginning of the fifth route, but after 7 descents there was simply no strength left for another climb. And riding against the backdrop of fatigue and trembling legs is not a good idea.
Day seven (Demenovska cave)
On the last day, we decided to see the main local attraction - the Demenovskaya cave. Its passage as part of a group takes a little over an hour. The impressions are very interesting, but I would not say that without visiting it you will miss something serious in your life (especially if you have already been to such caves). The children were interested, but objectively there was not enough language support in Russian or English.
Thank you! Very interesting and informative! We are going to Slovakia this year. Tell me, is it possible to rent ski suits there?
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ski resort Yasna is located on the territory, in the Low Tatras, in the expanses of Demanovska Dolina. Picturesque snowy slopes descend from Mount Chopok, annually attracting thousands of ski lovers from different countries. In addition, every year major international competitions are held here, maintaining the high reputation of the ski center and attracting an impressive number of guests.
Peculiarities
With the status of modern ski complex of international level, Jasna has a developed infrastructure, well-groomed slopes equipped with snow cannons, and diverse accommodation options, including small economical apartments and comfortable hotels with all amenities. In different areas there are rental equipment and ski equipment, there are shops, souvenir shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. When buying a single ski pass for the entire stay, there are significant discounts for resort guests. You can take a break from skiing by participating in exciting excursion routes around the neighborhood.
general information
The maximum elevation difference on the slopes of Yasna reaches 1000 meters, with a total length of ski slopes about 57 km. Local time behind Moscow by 2 hours in winter and 1 in summer. Time zone UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer time of the year.
A brief excursion into history
In the Middle Ages, iron ore was mined in the caves of the Demänovská Dolina, and then one could hardly imagine that in a few hundred years a modern ski resort with dozens of magnificent slopes would flourish on the local slopes. Nevertheless, by the end of the First World War, cottages intended for country rest. Over time, a cable car appeared here and a system of ski routes on the mountain slopes was developed. Then, skiing competitions began to be held here and Jasna gained more and more weight on ski map Central Europe. Nowadays, the resort is quite well known on the continent and invariably attracts the attention of thousands of skiers.
Climate
The weather conditions in the region are considered very comfortable for skiing. During the winter months average temperature air falls slightly below zero, although it rarely comes to severe frosts. The clear sun and clean air, saturated with the smell of fir trees, are a great addition to the skiing process, and soft fluffy snow is an indispensable attribute of the local slopes. The winter season continues in Demanovska Dolina from December to early April.
How to get there
The city's international airport is located a few tens of kilometers from Jasna, and you can get to the resort from there by bus in a little over an hour.
Transport
Between ski areas, runs all day free bus, however, during peak hours, it is packed to capacity.
Ski slopes
Jasna is divided into 4 ski areas, located at altitudes from 1000 to 2000 meters and interconnected by means of cable car. Among them are Otupne, Zahradki, Chopok-North and Chopok-South. The first of them has gentle slopes and is recommended for beginners, the second is aimed at experienced skiers, and the areas of northern and southern Chopok are more suitable for experts. skiing and specialists who know a lot about conquering snowy peaks, and at the same time versed in the delights of virgin skiing. The resort can also boast of its snow parks, including children's Maxiland, where experienced instructors work with young fans of boarding. There are special areas for lovers of freeride, cross-country skiing, sledges and fans of other winter sports.
Attractions and entertainment
One of the most interesting excursions, which tourists who have a rest in Jasna go to, is a trip to the Demänovský caves, with their amazing stalactites and underground tunnels. No less attractive for inquisitive tourists are the museum of nature and speleology - Liptovsky Mikulas, the art gallery named after P. M. Bohun, the museum of the Liptov village - Pribylina, the archaeological element of the Celtic culture - Gavranok and the wooden articular church - St. Krizh. For a family pastime, the Tatralandia water park is ideal, with an abundance of water attractions, thermal pools, a sauna and other elements of a classic European water park. The evening life of Jasna takes place in the territory of hotels, bars, restaurants and shops. Fans of music and dance have the opportunity to visit local discos. An excellent reason to enjoy the wonderful natural landscapes of the region is a walk along the hiking trails, which offer amazing views of the surroundings.
Kitchen
In the culinary establishments of Jasna, visitors are invited to taste local dishes and appreciate the quality of the national Slovak cuisine. Seafood, meat, vegetable salads, drinks and desserts are invariably present in the menu of any cafe or restaurant, so even the most fastidious gourmets can satisfy their culinary preferences here.
shopping
In shops and shops, on the territory of the ski complex, a wide variety of goods and souvenirs are sold at quite affordable prices.
Jasna is one of the most famous winter resorts Central Europe and enjoys a certain prestige among fans of ski disciplines, not only in Slovakia. This tourist centre fully consistent with his international status, and every year gives guests a lot of pleasant experiences, after which many of them come back here again.
Ski resort Jasna, Slovakia. Traveler's eyes.
Much has been said above about the fact that there is always a lot of snow in Jasna for almost 5 months a year. But! Objectively. The climate here is unique. This is my second trip to this region and the weather was absolutely the same despite the fact that we went in different months. I do not exclude that this is my personal luck, but nevertheless. So - the lower stations are located at an altitude of about 1,000 meters and it's warm there - about +2. At the upper station of Mount Chopok (2,024 m) a strong wind always blows (which blows away all the snow), but such that the gondolas shake not like a child and very often the pass is closed. And this means that you may be “lucky” to ride only on one of the slopes of the mountain, and, therefore, in the high season, stand in lines for the lift.
For myself, I concluded that this is more of a weekend resort (fortunately, it is located very close to the autobahn) and great weather luck. So about everything in order.
How to get from Kyiv to the Yasna ski resort by car.
We decided to go to Yasna for 2 days - Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11, 2016. Departure from Kyiv at 13:00 on December 9. You can go through Poland (here it is a little shorter than 1,035 km) and you don’t have to cross the pass from Lviv to Mukachevo. But there is one big BUT - Polish customs. Here you can stand for 4 and 6 hours, and this is not an exaggeration. I don’t know what they are doing there, but I have never met slower customs officers anywhere.
So we decided to go to Uzhhorod and cross the border with Slovakia there. We didn’t make the whole way (1,100 km) very quickly, mainly because of the ice on the pass, the customs took us, at most, 30 minutes and already at 3 am we were in Demänovska Dolina. Don't forget to buy a Slovak vignette (toll) at any gas station - the minimum period for which it is offered is 10 days and costs 10 Euros.
Jasna, ski rental, ski pass prices, prices in restaurants.
There are several rental shops. Some are right under the lifts - others are a little lower near the parking lot. The cost differs by 30-40%. At the same time, the quality of skis and boards is almost the same. Ask at the hotel if they have an agreement with a discounted rental. In our case, it saved 10%. Ski rental for two days - 19 Euro per person.
Ski passes - prices in the photo. In our case, two days - 62 Euro + 2 Euro deposit per card. In Jasna there is a so-called GoPass card, which gives you the opportunity to skip the line, discounts on food at restaurants on the mountain, etc. - read on the resort's website, it may make sense to use it for a long stay.
Prices in all restaurants on the slopes are approximately the same and not cheap. Standard European (as in Austria, Italy or France - not to be confused with Switzerland). Snack for one - 15-20 Euro.
Jasna, Low Tatras, Slovakia. What did you like.
It was sunny for two days with little clouds. The views were simply stunning. Just for the sake of these views it is worth going here for a day or two. A passage was opened from one side of the mountain to the other, although the wind was solid. The tracks are prepared, practiced, many of them are already open and there are not many people at all. Most of the trails are not long and not difficult. Two days is enough!
There are a sufficient number of different slopes of a good level, sane prices for accommodation and rental of ski equipment.
On this, perhaps, everything!
A trip to the Low Tatras - Jasna. What did not like.
The snow, for the most part, is artificial - hard and icy in the morning, wet and mushy in the afternoon. On Chopka, the wind blew away all the snow and the downhill slopes are closed, you can ride - but there are a lot of stones. If I didn’t go skiing, I would regret my own. After lunch on Sunday, a dense fog settled, the temperature dropped and it began to snow in the evening. I am sure that from Monday, those who stayed all had much more fun.
A trip by car to the Low Tatras - the ski resort of Jasna for two days, the budget of the trip.
- Green card: at least two weeks - 670 UAH or 24 Euro
- Gasoline, diesel, gas - who has what - consider yourself 2,200 km in both directions. At the same time, it is quite realistic to refuel only in Ukraine.
- Vignette: road toll in Slovakia (I recommend buying in every country. It is not expensive, but the fine for its absence, oh how it bites) - 10 Euro.
- Accommodation: two nights - 58 Euro
- Ski equipment rental: two days for one person - 19 Euro
- Ski pass: two full days for one adult - 62 Euro
- Food: here you can eat in restaurants (on average, about 15-20 Euros per person) or buy food in supermarkets - it will be cheaper.
Ski resort Jasna - is it worth going?
In general, once again I am convinced that you need to go skiing in the mountains for a period of 2-3 days in the Alps - in Austria, Italy, France, Switzerland. Yes, a little further, but a little more expensive, but not radically, but always and guaranteed 100% pleasure without surprises. As for Yasna, this is great resort weekend getaway with good views.
