Two mountains, one lift ticket
<p>Jasná is the resort most Slovaks mean when they say they are "going skiing" — a network of lifts and pistes covering both sides of Chopok mountain, linked by a tunnel near the summit so skiers can move between the sunnier northern slopes and the steeper southern ones without removing their skis.</p>
<p>The resort has grown considerably over the past decade, with modern gondola cabins, snowmaking covering most pistes, and a season that reliably runs from December into early April at the higher altitudes.</p>
<p>The resort has grown considerably over the past decade, with modern gondola cabins, snowmaking covering most pistes, and a season that reliably runs from December into early April at the higher altitudes.</p>
What to look for during your visit
5 highlightsSlovakia's largest connected ski area, spanning two sides of Chopok
Modern gondola and mostly snowmaking-covered pistes
Tunnel link lets skiers move between the north and south sides without removing skis
Beginner slopes and childcare facilities at the base stations
Summer chairlift access for hikers once the snow melts
A place shaped across centuries
<p>Skiing at Chopok dates back to the 1970s, but Jasná only became a single connected resort after a tunnel was bored through the ridge in 2014, joining what had been two separately operated ski areas. Since then it has been the site of Slovakia's largest resort investment, including a new eight-seat gondola and expanded snowmaking.</p>
What to expect when you arrive
<p>The north side above Demänovská Dolina has the resort's longest and most technical runs, dropping over 800 vertical metres from the Chopok summit station. The south side, reached through the connecting tunnel, is gentler and catches more sun, which makes it the better choice on cold, overcast days.</p>
<p>Off the slopes, Demänovská Dolina has a cluster of hotels, mountain huts and thermal pools at the valley's base, so it is entirely possible to ski for a few hours and spend the rest of the day somewhere warm.</p>
<p>Off the slopes, Demänovská Dolina has a cluster of hotels, mountain huts and thermal pools at the valley's base, so it is entirely possible to ski for a few hours and spend the rest of the day somewhere warm.</p>
Plan your visit
Address
Liptovský Mikuláš
Best time to visit
December to early April for skiing; June to September for hiking on the same slopes
Getting there
<p>Jasná sits in Demänovská Dolina, about 15 minutes by car or resort shuttle bus from Liptovský Mikuláš, which has direct train connections from Bratislava and Žilina. There is no train station in the valley itself, so a car, taxi or the seasonal ski bus from Liptovský Mikuláš is the practical option.</p>
