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A skier enjoying a day at the Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica ski resort in Žilina, Slovakia. Features include a charming chalet, a busy ski lift, and a bustling winter sports scene.
A skier enjoying a day at the Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica ski resort in Žilina, Slovakia. Features include a charming chalet, a busy ski lift, and a bustling winter sports scene.
Ski resort at Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica in Slovakia featuring a busy winter sports scene, a ski lift, and a skier against the backdrop of stunning winter scenery.
Ski resort in Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica, Slovakia featuring a chalet, skier, and ski lift amid a winter sports centre.
Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica in Slovakia - two people standing on top of a snow covered hill.

Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica Overview

Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica is a ski resort that offers a range of outdoor activities for all seasons. It's a popular location for ski touring and hiking, providing a great mixture of nature and outdoor fun. One of the highlights of the resort is the Bob sleigh track, a thrilling ride that is especially enjoyed by families.

The resort offers a good selection of ski slopes, which are well maintained and artificially snowed to ensure a good skiing experience. The availability of rental services, ski school, restaurant/buffet and an Aprés ski bar add to the convenience of the place. The resort is also well known for its night skiing, an exhilarating experience that many visitors recommend.

The local village and the ski resorts are well maintained, clean and reflect the traditional local Kysuce style. On non-skiing days, visitors can enjoy a lovely walk from the bottom of the ski resort up to the Veľká Rača peak, where they can enjoy stunning views and local cottages. The resort also has a strong agro-culture tourism concept, making it an interesting location for a weekend getaway.

However, the resort might not be the best choice for beginners or mountain bikers. The blue tracks are considered steep and narrow, and there are some areas that are not easily accessible by cable car. The trails for mountain biking are also limited and not well prepared.

Despite these limitations, the resort is highly recommended for experienced skiers, snowboarders and hikers. It's an amazing place with great service and plenty of opportunities for eating and drinking on the slope. The nature is beautiful, and during the summer, it's a perfect location for mountain biking and hiking, boasting the longest toboggan run in central Europe.

In summary, Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica is a wonderful place that offers a mix of fun, nature and outdoor activities, making it a great choice for experienced skiers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Key insights

6 insights available

Skiable Terrain

309
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Total Run Distance

12.0
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Number of Lifts

6
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
52.0%
Intermediate
39.0%
Expert
9.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

2 features available

Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Night Skiing

Enjoy after-dark skiing operations

Frequently asked questions about Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica

Where is Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica?

Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica is a ski resort in Oščadnica, Slovakia, at coordinates 49.4200, 18.9200.

How many lifts does Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica have?

Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica has 6 lifts, serving 12 km of marked runs and 309 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica?

Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica has a peak elevation of 1,044 m, a base elevation of 637 m and a vertical drop of 407 m.

How is Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica rated?

ShredIndex rates Snowparadise Veľká Rača Oščadnica 59.0 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

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309 ac

Skiable Terrain

12km

Total Run Distance

6total

Number of Lifts

1044m

Peak Elevation

407m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

107.5cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: January (32.9cm)
13.2cm
Nov
27.0cm
Dec
32.9cm
Jan
23.6cm
Feb
9.1cm
Mar
7.2cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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