Stary Smokovec Ski Resort Guide
Stary Smokovec, Slovakia
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,500m |
| Resort Height | 1,010m |
| Nearest Airports | Poprad–Tatry and Kosice |
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Stary Smokovec
The ski area of Stary Smokovec is in the Slovak Tatras at an altitude of 1,010m.
Summary
Stary Smokovec has direct access to 7 marked pistes, served by a total of 10 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
Stary Smokovec offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Stary Smokovec offers some good boarding.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Stary Smokovec?
The next notable snow forecast is 6cm, expected on 20 December.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
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| Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Stary Smokovec Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 1 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 15km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 10 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Stary Smokovec Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,500m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Stary Smokovec) | 1,010m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,000m |
| Max Vertical | 500m |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Stary Smokovec has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Stary Smokovec
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Stary Smokovec Ski Schools and Stary Smokovec Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Stary Smokovec?
This ski resort is in the Slovak Tatras in Vysoké Tatry, Poprad District.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Stary Smokovec is Poprad–Tatry, 14 minutes drive away.
Kosice, Krakow and Žilina airports are all within three hours drive.
Poprad–Tatry is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 10 ski lifts are able to uplift 5,800 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Stary Smokovec 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.
