The northern slopes of the Polish Tatra Mountains contribute to the fact that the snow cover in Zakopane lasts from December to May. The mild winter is favorable for lovers of sunbathing on the ski slopes.
Zakopane has an excellent network of skiing slopes. Total length of the skiing slopes exceeds 65 kilometers. The maximum height difference during descents is 940 meters. Today Zakopane has 10 independent complexes of ski areas. The main ski slopes are concentrated in Kasprowy Wierch, Szymoszkowa Polana, Nosal and Gubalówka. Besides the main ski areas, there are also ski slopes and rope tow elevators in Antaluvka and Koscielisko.
Ski slopes in Zakopane are marked in blue, red and black colors depending on the difficulty of the slopes. Blue slopes are for beginners, red slopes are for experts, and black slopes are for professionals.
Nosal is one of the most famous complexes in Zakopane. There are pistes for beginners and intermediate level of skill. Their length is about 450 m. Also on the special sections of these slopes can safely ride beginners and children. Nosal has artificial lighting and snow-making system. Nighttime skiing is also cleaned by a special snow groomer.
Kasprowy Wierch is a mountain resort in Zakopane. It is one of the oldest ropeways in Poland, more than 4 km long, which takes tourists to the top in 20 minutes. Its tracks have a high level of complexity and attract mainly professionals.
One of the most beautiful and difficult slopes of the complex is the black slope "Gorychkova. Its length is 2,600 m, and it is great not only for skiing, but also for snowboarding.
