Snow is on the slopes and the temperature is falling – winter has arrived in Jasná. Approximately half the runs and lifts are open, with the rest set to open in time for Christmas. It was a blue-sky day in Jasná yesterday, the attached webcam shot shows the quiet slopes at Chopok – Západ with low cloud down in the valley. The good news is that temperatures at the top of the mountain are set to stay around the freezing mark for the rest of the week.
Four flights a week with Wizz Air
Building on the success of last season’s flights from London Luton to Poprad-Tatry, Wizz Air will again be flying skiers and snowboarders direct to the Tatry Mountains, but this season the flights will run four times a week instead of three. Fly on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Sunday and a one-way ticket costs from £18.49, including taxes, fees and cabin baggage (plus a generous 32kg for pre-paid checked luggage). Poprad-Tatry airport is just 40 minutes from the ski slopes of Jasná . For more info, visit wizzair.com
Fantastic value holidays
Taking the family to Jasná for a ski and snowboard holiday couldn’t be better value. There are always deals and offers running on accommodation packages, such as 20% off bookings made 45 days in advance, and all the extras are much cheaper than elsewhere. For example, a six-day adult Jasná lift pass is €145 (approx £104), while passes for 12-18-year-olds are €115 (approx £83) and for under 12s are €100 (approx £72). Ski rental for a week starts from €75 (approx £54) for skis/board and boots. And eating on the slopes is also great value – main courses at the Rotunda Restaurant at the top of Mt Chopok start from €4 (approx £2.80). For more info, visit Jasna.sk/en
FIS World Cup skiing returns to Jasná
Freeride World Tour returns to Jasná for second year running
Building on the success of last year’s event, the Freeride World Tour is again holding one of its Freeride World Qualifier events in Jasná , from 24-28th February. A four-star ranking event (the highest level of any qualifier), the CGC Jasná Adrenalin competition is the largest event for freeriders (both skiers and snowboarders) in Central Europe. For more information, visit: adrenalin.freeride.sk
Wellness in the Liptov Region
Nine ski-in/ski-out chalets have opened
Located just above the Grand Hotel Jasná at Otupne, these nine new stylish ski-in/ski-out chalets are modelled on the popular chalets at Zahradky. Each chalet contains two suites which can be interconnected via a door in the living room to cater for larger groups as necessary. In every suite there are two double-bedded bedrooms and a shared bathroom upstairs, while downstairs is a large open-plan living room with fireplace, sofa bed for two further people, and balcony, kitchen and dining table for six. Winter rates start from €139 per room per night with breakfast based on two sharing. For more information, visit: chaletsJasná.sk
Three new slopes have been created, plus snowpark imrovements
A ski route, no. 42 Priehyba Jasná, running over the southern side of Mt Chopok will be extended and converted into a new blue ski slope, no. 2b Májová Priehyba – Jasná, while a new connection between Jelení Grúň and the slalom ski slope will be added for less skilled skiers, ski slope no. 12a Jelení Grúň. The new ski slope is well located and requires only a little snowmaking to be fully covered. Over on the southern side of Mt Chopek, a new downhill slope has been created, traversing the ridge and providing easier access to Krupová. Skiers and snowboarders taking this trail will enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the hilly region of Horehronie. By connecting ski routes on Mt Chopok a 6,800m-long ski trail has been created, suitable for families with children. These three new slopes are all rated blue.
Tatry Mountain Resorts launches the GoPass
Activate and top up your GoPass chip card and it can be used as your lift pass, ticket to rent equipment and to claim discounts in the resorts of the Jasná Low Tatras, the High Tatras and the water park Tatralandia. For every euro spent using GoPass, you get one point, which can be used for further discounts and benefits. Furthermore, log into GOPASS.sk and you can view your kilometres skied and altitude covered.
For more information, visit gopass.sk
