Ski touring

This mountain sport, which has been growing enormously in popularity in recent years, also has its firm place in the year-round family mountain Resort BACHLEDKA. During the winter season, an official, safely marked ascent route is prepared for ski tourers. It is ideal for fitness training as well as for beginners who are just getting acquainted with this sport.

Ascent route parameters (Yellow marking)

The route is designed to minimise collisions with skiers and runs partly along the edge of the slope and mostly outside it.

Ascent line: The route starts in Bachledova dolina, right by the Après Ski La Gamba Restaurant. It ends at the summit of Spišská Magura by the Treetop Walk.
Marking: The ascent line is clearly marked in the terrain with yellow portable pole markers (on the Resort maps, it is shown as a dashed blue line).
Statistics: The total route length is 2.3 km with a pleasant elevation gain of 264 metres. The average ski tourer takes approximately 30 minutes.
Descent: The return to the valley follows the groomed Bachledka I slope as standard.

Safety rules and White Code for ski tourers

Movement on the ski slopes is governed by strict operating regulations. Ski tourers are required to respect the following principles:

Operating hours (9:00 – 16:00): Ski touring is permitted exclusively during these hours. From 16:00 to 9:00, the slopes are strictly closed! Entering them is life-threatening due to slope maintenance work (there is a risk of fatal injury from the cables of snow groomers and snowmaking machines).
Ascent rules: The ascent is permitted only along the marked route (following the yellow markers), and ski tourers must walk always one behind the other, never side by side.
Crossing the slope: When crossing a slope, the skier on the slope always has the right of way. Slopes may be crossed only at marked places and with sufficient spacing.
Prohibitions: It is strictly forbidden to enter closed sections of the slopes, and ascending with a dog on the slope is not permitted.
Nature protection and responsibility: The routes are located in the territory of TANAP and PIENAP. Everyone moves at their own risk, and visitors must respect the instructions of the Mountain Rescue Service (HZS) and the Resort staff, who have the right to remove a ski tourer from the route in the event of a breach of the rules.

Excellent accessibility for Slovak and Polish tourists

The Resort is attractive for ski tourers also thanks to its quick accessibility and excellent facilities both at the start (La Gamba) and at the finish (PANORAMA Restaurant):

From the High Tatras: Only approx. 15 – 20 km (approximately 20 minutes by car from Tatranská Lomnica).
From Poprad: A convenient 30 km journey (approx. 35 minutes by car).
From Poland: Excellent accessibility from the popular resorts of Białka Tatrzańska (approx. 20 km / 25 minutes) and Zakopane (approx. 40 km / 45 minutes).

Practical information for ski tourers

Start: Après Ski La Gamba (Bachledova dolina).
Finish: Summit of Spišská Magura (Treetop Walk).
Difficulty: Low (suitable for a quick fitness workout and beginners).
Ascent time: approx. 30 minutes (descent down the Bachledka I slope).

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the ski touring route start and end?

It starts in Bachledova dolina right by the La Gamba après-ski restaurant and ends on the top of Spišská Magura by the Treetop Walk. You ski back down the groomed Bachledka I piste.

What are the route parameters and who is it for?

Length 2.3 km, elevation gain 264 m; an average ski tourer takes about 30 minutes to climb. Difficulty is low – ideal for a quick fitness workout and for beginners.

How is the route marked?

The ascent line is clearly marked with yellow portable poles (shown as a dashed blue line on resort maps). It runs partly along the edge of the piste and mostly outside it to minimise conflicts with skiers.

When is ski touring allowed in the resort?

Only during operating hours, 9:00 – 16:00. Between 16:00 and 9:00 the pistes are strictly closed – entering is life-threatening because of grooming (winch cables of snowcats and snow-gun cables).

What rules do I have to follow on the route?

Climb only along the marked route (behind the yellow markers), always in single file, never side by side.
Cross the piste only at marked points and with sufficient spacing – the skier on the slope always has right of way.
Do not enter closed sections of the pistes; ascending the piste with a dog is not allowed.
The routes lie in the TANAP and PIENAP national parks and you move at your own risk. Follow the instructions of the Mountain Rescue Service and resort staff, who may remove anyone breaking the rules from the route.

How far is Bachledka from the Tatras and from Poland?

From Tatranská Lomnica about 15–20 km (roughly 20 minutes by car), from Poprad 30 km (about 35 minutes).
From Poland: Białka Tatrzańska about 20 km (25 minutes), Zakopane about 40 km (45 minutes).

There are facilities at the start (La Gamba) and at the finish (PANORAMA restaurant).

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Ski touring

Ascent route parameters (Yellow marking)

Safety rules and White Code for ski tourers

Excellent accessibility for Slovak and Polish tourists

Practical information for ski tourers

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Frequently asked questions

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