Západné Tatry - Roháče (West Tatra Mountains) - Slovakia
Extent: 400 km²
West Tatra Mountains form part of Western Carpathian Mountains, and are situated in north part of Slovak Republic. Its part – Roháče – has Alps´ character.
Highest peak: Bystrá (2248 m).
Surface: afforested, pines, in higher sites, there are to be found dwarfish pine-woods, olough-tails and lichens.
Climatic zone: mostly cold.
Mountain nucleus is formed with granites and crystalic slates, on surface with limestones and dolomites.
On a territory with rare fauna and flora, there are to be found mountain lakes (plesa), tourist communities and well marked tourist trails into valleys or to the tops (peaks).
A part of West Tatra Mountains became a part of Tatra National Park in 1987.
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Podbanské
Ski centre
Region of Prešov, Poprad district
Podbanské Ski Centre is situated near to the community of the same name, Region of Prešov, in marvellous nature environs, not far from Kriváň Mountain, in an altitude of 940-1000 metres above sea level. The visitors can enjoy, except pleasant skiing, even astonished panorama, opening from ski slopes, offering a view towards Low Tatra Mountain ridges, from Ďumbier up to Kralova Hola peaks. The place is ideal for families with children or skiers-beginners.
This ski centre offers in winter the following services:
- four easy ski slopes, suitable for beginners and families with children
- four ski lifts
- well arranged or non-arranged ski running routes of different stage of difficulty, total length
makes 50 kilometres
- ski services
- ski learning and snowboard school
- ski and snowboards´ facilities rent
- refreshment in kiosk or in hotel restaurant
- the sledges driven by means of horse team
- accommodation in chalets or in private houses
- parking free of charge
During summer season, the surrounding of Podbanské village is ideal for those who are looking for the escape in front of rush-hours of standard day.
Ski lifts:
Name |
Lenght in meters |
Poma F Velký (great) |
520 |
Poma P |
360 |
Poma P |
360 |
Poma S Školský (school) |
120 |
Ski slopes:
Name |
Lenght in meters |
Exceeding in meters |
Sjezdovka (slope) 1 - blue |
520 |
60 |
Sjezdovka (slope) 2 - blue |
400 |
60 |
Sjezdovka (slope) 3 - blue |
400 |
60 |
Sjezdovka (slope) 4 - blue |
200 |
60 |
Text: Oľga Kubáčková
Foto: google.com
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