Skitouring has become more popular in recent years and is our favourite winter activity. Zakopane and the surrounding Tatra Mountains offer some of the best opportunities to learn this sport and explore the mountains on skis. Skitouring is a great workout and a lot of fun. We offer tours for complete beginners as well as people who have done it and want to explore our mountains . The trip includes transport from your place of stay and back (around Zakopane).
IMPORTANT! You need to be able to ski down a red slope comfortably to try skitouring.
What is included:
- Transport from and back to your place of stay in Zakopane.
- Beginner tours last around 4-5 hrs.
- Qualified instructor who is also a mountain guide to help you rent the gear and show you all the technicalities of this sport.
- Intermediate to advanced tours last around 6-8 hrs.
There are some amazing ski touring routes in the Tatra mountains and if you've never tried it before then you definitely should. It is however compulsory that you know how to ski before attempting to do skitouring. The basics are the same but as the skis and equipment are different and you are mostly not on prepared slopes it can be much more difficult.
For complete beginners we offer full and complete support, going through the basics of skitouring, teaching you how the equipment works and also guidance with best practice for future outings. The route is not hard and also not very steep, giving you a chance to practise walking on the skis and skiing down.
For those who have tried it before and, like us, can't get enough of it, we offer a variety of routes in the area. We will check your skiing skills and enquire about your fitness level to make sure that we find the best suited routes for your individual abilities.
What's not included:
- Skitouring equipment; skis, boots, poles, helmet, crampons, ice axe (if necessary)
- Ski clothes; For skitouring we recommend something warm and breathable, best to wear layers.
- Avalnche safety set
- Snacks or drinks; For longer tours we recommend that you bring water/hot drink and snacks.
- Lunch; Some routes go past mountain huts and you could stop for a quick warm tea or soup.
Other useful info
- Skitouring is a very good form of exercise and you will definitely get a good workout from the tour.
- Please bring a medium-sized backpack for your avalanche equipment, extra gloves, water etc. (we will send you a list of things you need if you're a beginner).
- Your guide will check weather conditions and also avalanche warnings so that your trip is as safe as possible.
Beginners
People: 1
Price: 7500zl
People: 2
Price: 850zł
People: 3
Price: 950zł
People:4
Price:1100zl
For those who have tried it before
We will check your ability and determine the most suited route for the day.
People: 1
Price: 850zl
People: 2
Price: 990zl
People: 3
Price: 1100zl
People:4
Price:1300zl
Zakopane Walking Tour
Experience Zakopane and its rich cultural and historical heritage with your own private Zakopane guide. Learn about some of the most famous Zakopane residents and people who helped promote the town as a vacation destination. Walk along the streets to see examples of all the different architecture including the famous Zakopane wooden house style. Visit the famous cemetery, wooden church and also a heritage museum in the oldest street in town.
Snowshoe Walking Tour
We offer an introduction to snowshoe walking tour in specially selected areas around Zakopane. We adjust the route plan to where the snow condtitions are the best on the day. All of our routes offer beautiful views and a unique, fun experience. The walk lasts 2 hours and in some circumstances can be combined with other activities such as ski or snowboard lessons or Kulig rides. You can also choose a longer hike in mountains :)
Ski + Snowboard lessons
Zakopane and the surrounding area is really good for beginner skiing or snowboarding. The slopes are in general not difficult and most are wide and provide enough space for complete beginners to learn. We work with some of the best instructors in Zakopane and provide professional lessons with transport to and from the slopes.
Winter Hiking Tour
Zakopane and the surrounding area offer some of the best hiking routes in Poland and some of the most spectacular scenery. We offer tailor-made guided hiking tours in the Tatra National Park according to your ability and needs. The tours are mostly in the nearby valleys or to some of the higher view points. We discuss the tour in length with you before the hike and decide together which route to take. We work with some of the best Tatra mountain guides and you can be sure of a fun and informative experience.
Horse Sleigh Ride - Koscieliska Valley
The horse sleigh ride takes place in the beautiful Koscieliska Valley. The ride takes about 30 minutes one way, then there is a small break for taking pictures on the area and then a return you to the start of the valley. Here you can visit a local restuarant for hot drinks or a meals before pickup back to your accomodation.