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Veľká Rača - Oščadnica

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Veľká Rača - Oščadnica Ski Resort Guide

Veľká Rača - Oščadnica, Slovakia

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall!
Highest Lift1,048m3,438ft
Resort Height650m2,133ft
 Nearest AirportsŽilina 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 650m2,133ft.

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 3cm1in, expected on 18 November, with around 14cm6in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Veľká Rača - Oščadnica Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 2 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 5 
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 9 
Cross Country
Total Length
61km38 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
14

Altitudes & Slopes

Veľká Rača - Oščadnica Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,048m3,438ft
Resort Altitude (Veľká Rača - Oščadnica)650m2,133ft
Lowest Piste639m2,096ft
Max Vertical409m1,342ft

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Veľká Rača - Oščadnica
Expert Skiers
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 20km12 miles 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.

Veľká Rača - Oščadnica