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Velika Planina in Slovenia - a small village with mountains in the background.
Velika Planina in Slovenia - a small village with mountains in the background.
Velika Planina in Slovenia - a snow covered ski slope with snow covered houses in the background.
Velika Planina in Slovenia - a view of a ski area with snow covered trees.
Velika Planina in Slovenia - the sun is shining over a snow covered road.

Velika Planina Overview

Velika Planina, a ski resort in Slovenia, is known for its stunning views and authentic local culture. Visitors have praised its well-preserved alpine meadows and the charm of the shepherd's huts scattered around the area. The resort is a popular spot for hiking, with a beautiful gorge to walk by and several small bridges to cross. The views from the top are reported to be magnificent, offering a panoramic view of the mountains and valleys.

The resort is often frequented for its local food and products, particularly its renowned homemade cheese and yogurt. The staff are known for their helpfulness and friendliness, contributing to the overall positive experience of visitors. The cable car service is considered a fast and comfortable way to ascend the mountain, although some visitors have noted that it can feel a bit pricey.

Parking at the base of the cable car is free, but some visitors have commented on the lack of shade in the area and the presence of an abandoned hotel that mars the otherwise picturesque view. Despite these minor drawbacks, the majority of visitors found Velika Planina to be a beautiful and peaceful place to visit, with many expressing a desire to return in the future.

However, some visitors had a less than ideal experience, citing confusion over ticket prices and unhelpful staff at the ticket counter. They found the process of purchasing tickets for the cable car and chair lift to be unnecessarily complicated and felt that the prices were too high. Despite these issues, the overall consensus is that Velika Planina is a captivating and unique destination that offers an authentic taste of Slovenian mountain life.

Key insights

5 insights available

Peak Elevation

1666
Maximum skiing elevation
Max: 6767 m

Number of Lifts

4
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

Vertical Drop

254
Maximum vertical descent distance
Max: 3167 m

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Terrain Difficulty

Expert
26.0%
Intermediate
63.0%
Beginner
10.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

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Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Frequently asked questions about Velika Planina

Where is Velika Planina?

Velika Planina is a ski resort in Slovenia, at coordinates 46.3000, 14.6500.

How many lifts does Velika Planina have?

Velika Planina has 4 lifts, serving 124 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Velika Planina?

Velika Planina has a peak elevation of 1,666 m, a base elevation of 1,412 m and a vertical drop of 254 m.

How is Velika Planina rated?

ShredIndex rates Velika Planina 60.1 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

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1666m

Peak Elevation

4total

Number of Lifts

254m

Vertical Drop

1412m

Base Elevation

124 ac

Skiable Terrain

Best Time to Visit

206.4cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: January (41.9cm)
30.3cm
Nov
40.6cm
Dec
41.9cm
Jan
37.4cm
Feb
33.0cm
Mar
20.4cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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