Vrátna Malá Fatra - skiing in the heart of Mala Fatra
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Malá Fatra is a popular resort which offers winter and summer
activities. The ski resort with tradition is situated in the heart of Malá
Fatra. Thanks to its long-term activities in Slovakia the ski resort Vrátna
belongs to one of the very first ski resorts in this country. Vrátna Malá Fatra is situated right in the heart of Malá Fatra National Park, just 3 km away
from a typical village Terchová. The ski resort Vrátna free time zone is
unique by its location in Malá Fatra. In the National Park there are three main
locations which create the ski resort – Paseky, Poludňový Grúň and Chleb. These
three locations offer the comfort and experience for all visitors during the winter
months. Vrátna Malá Fatra offers 14 km of slopes suitable for beginners,
recreational skiers, snowboarders, active athletes, extreme sports enthusiasts as
well as for families with children. Families with children will appreciate the
Kids zone situated in Paseky. In this area they can enjoy learning to ski and
have a lot of fun. It is also possible to sledge right down the hill. Several
ski schools organize a lively program for children.
Poludňový grúň is the right place for advanced
skiers, snowboarders, ski mountaineers and other winter sports enthusiasts. Cottage on Grun is a place where you can
have a rest and snack. It also has
a nice sunny terrace with deckchairs on which you can enjoy sunbathing and
get positive energy. The locations Paseky and Poludňový grúň offer the slopes
for everybody. There are blue (easy), red (intermediate) and black (difficult)
slopes. Most of the slopes are equipped with the modern snowmaking systems so
the season lasts more than 100 days every year regardless weather
conditions. In the resort you can find a
4-person chair lift and 11 lifts operating on 12 slopes and in Kids zone. The
slope Paseky with its diverse profile and with the length of 1550 m belongs to
one of the most popular slopes in Slovakia. The Chleb is the right
place for adrenaline riders. It is an ideal place for freeriding, ski mountaineering,
snowboarding, skiing and winter tourism. There is also the steepest slope in
Slovakia! The freeride zones of Chleb are well known and if there is enough
natural snow, you can ski on the longest black slope in Slovakia with the
length of 2000 m and a vertical drop of 750 m. In Oštiepková mulda you can find
the steepest groomed slope in this region and its steepest places exceed
a slope gradient of 50%. In case of a sunny weather you will experience a
beauty of the skiing, mountains and Vrátna valley. It will be an unforgettable
experience. One of the main advantages of the resort Vrátna free time zone is a
free parking place as well as a ski bus operating between the lower stations of
cable cars (Paseky, Chleb). The customers can also visit an information center
which is situated in Paseky. Of course you can find there the ski rentals and
services or the snack on the slope.