Cerkno Ski Resort Guide
Cerkno, Slovenia
Rated: 3/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 12km7 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,267m4,157ft |
| Resort Height | 939m3,081ft |
| Nearest Airports | Ljubljana and Trieste |
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Cerkno
The ski area of Cerkno is in the Julian Alps at an altitude of 939m3,081ft, with 12km7 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Cerkno has direct access to 12km7 miles of downhill skiing, with 20 marked pistes, served by a total of 8 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
Cerkno offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Cerkno is highly rated by Snowboarders.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Cerkno is 2km1 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Davca 8'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Cerkno?
The next notable snow forecast is 11cm5in, expected on 22 December.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Cerkno Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 2 | 5km3 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | 4km2 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | 3km2 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 12km7 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 5km3 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Cerkno Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,267m4,157ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Cerkno) | 939m3,081ft |
| Lowest Piste | 900m2,953ft |
| Max Vertical | 367m1,204ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Cerkno has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Cerkno
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Cerkno Ski Schools and Cerkno Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Cerkno?
This ski resort is in the Julian Alps in Slovenia.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Cerkno is Ljubljana, 85 minutes drive away.
Trieste, Klagenfurt, Venice, Zagreb, Rijeka, Pula and Graz airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The eight ski lifts are able to uplift 12,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 18km11 miles of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Cerkno 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.
