Veľká Rača - Oščadnica Ski Resort Guide
Veľká Rača - Oščadnica, Slovakia
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,048m |
| Resort Height | 650m |
| Nearest Airports | Žilina and Ostrava |
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Veľká Rača - Oščadnica
The ski area of Veľká Rača - Oščadnica is in the Slovak Tatras at an altitude of 650m.
Summary
Veľká Rača - Oščadnica has direct access to 15 marked pistes, served by a total of 14 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Veľká Rača - Oščadnica offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Veľká Rača - Oščadnica.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Pretekarska'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Veľká Rača - Oščadnica?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 21 November.
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Ski Area Stats
Veľká Rača - Oščadnica Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 9 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 61km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 14 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Veľká Rača - Oščadnica Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,048m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Veľká Rača - Oščadnica) | 650m |
| Lowest Piste | 639m |
| Max Vertical | 409m |
Ratings & Suitability
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
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Location and Map
Where is Veľká Rača - Oščadnica?
This ski resort is in the Slovak Tatras in Čadca, Žilina Region.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Veľká Rača - Oščadnica is Žilina, 61 minutes drive away.
Ostrava, Bratislava, Katowice, Krakow, Poprad–Tatry and Brno airports are all within three hours drive.
Žilina is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 14 ski lifts are able to uplift 9,700 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 20km of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Veľká Rača - Oščadnica open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
