Splitboarding & Ski touring in Zakopane, poland
Ski touring & split-boarding in the Polish Tatras has long been popular with locals due to only a small part of the beautiful and wild Tatra National Park being developed with infrastructure for Alpine skiing.
Well marked routes and modern shelters combined with what seems like infinite terrain make Zakopane a serious destination for ski and split-board touring.
Some nights you will be based at one of our Eco chalets in Zakopane town, you’ll get a taste of the Snomads award winning chalet experience and have some evenings to explore this beautiful ski town.
One night takes you to our favourite cozy mountain shelter deep in Chocholowska valley, away from Zakopane and civilisation. Throughout the tour a comfortable base means you can tour up and ski down carrying minimal weight.
Our English speaking guides have grown up in the Tatras and know parts of the mountains that others don’t. On this tour you get to experience the very best terrain the Tatra mountains have to offer
ITINERARY: 5 Days
Based on good weather conditions
Day 1
- Arrive in Zakopane, check in to the chalet, relax and enjoy the evening exploring Zakopane.
Day 2:
- Pick up from chalet and transfer to start point at Kuźnice
- Rent equipment (if required) & thorough check of all safety equipment
- Avalanche refresher session
- Start tour to Eastern valley followed by assent to Kasprowy 1986m
- Home run and transport to chalet
Day 3
- Pick up from chalet and transfer to start point at Kuźnice
- Start tour to another valley, Kopa Kondracka 2005m
- Home run and transport to chalet
Day 4
- Transport to Chocholowska valley and tour to mountain shelter
- Full day tour to Rakoń 1879m, beautiful uphill with fantastic descent
- Return to mountain shelter for the night
Day 5
- Tour to Trzydniowiański peak 1758m, finał tour
- Home run & transport to chalet in Zakopane
PRICES
- £799 per person
- Group size: up to 6
- Tours with less or more days available, please enquire.
SEASON
- February – April
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Return airport transport to accommodation in Zakopane and in-tour travel
- Breakfast each day
- Certified and experienced guides
- Rental of ski tour set or splitboard
- Safety equipment: ABS avalanche bag, transceiver beacon, probe & shovel
- 3000 plus vertical meters possible during the tour depending on weather conditions & group strength
- Daily accents can vary from 1 to 6 hours
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- Mineral Spa evening
- Snomads horse sleigh adventure
- Beer or wine tasting
additional information
Accommodation, Travel & Safety
GETTING THERE
Zakopane can be easily reached from most countries via Krakow and Poprad airports, both are modern airport with good transport links. Several airlines serve the airports from all major destinations in Europe including London. UK and EU citizens are allowed into Poland without the need for a visa.
SAFETY
All riding will be done with professional and experienced guides. At the start of the tour there will be a talk and practice on how to use the safety equipment and how the day will run. You need to be a confident riding off piste terrain and of a good fitness level. The guides will base all runs around the groups ability.