Cerkno Ski Resort Overview
Cerkno Ski Resort is located on the Crni Vrh hill, 10 kilometres north of the town of Cerkno in western Slovenia, and about an hour’s drive from Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana. It’s consistently voted among Slovenia’s best ski resorts and is definitely one of the more modern in the country, served by 6 chair lifts, one T-bar and one J-bar.
Cerkno has a total of 18 kilometres of ski runs at an elevation between 800 to 1,300 metres. There’s a good mix of beginner, intermediate and more advanced runs: 4 kilometres of easy blue difficulty, 10 kilometres of intermediate red difficulty and 4 kilometres of difficult black runs. The resort also has 5 kilometres of cross-country ski trails and a snow fun park for snowboarders.
Cerkno Ski Resort Review
Just 50 kilometres west of Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana, this family-friendly ski resort is considered to be the most modern, safest ski resort with the fastest ski lifts in Slovenia. It has 70 hectares of ski slopes for beginners to experienced skiers, and has been selected as the best Slovenian ski resort several times in a row.
Although only one run is rated difficult black, this is connected with a long intermediate red difficulty slope to cover the most of the mountainside. The runs are well groomed and the staff is very friendly and helpful. All runs have snow making capabilities to provide adequate snow if nature doesn’t cooperate.
The main big advantage of this centre is the modern infrastructure. There are 2 very fast 4-person chairlifts, 1 fast quad chairlift and one ordinary fixed 4-person chairlift. Also there are 2 drag lifts. There are never long lift lines. For kids and beginners, there are conveyor lifts, nursery slopes and a ski school.
For those seeking an adrenaline rush, there’s a lovely snow-park with half-pipe. For those looking for more of a physical workout, there is 5 kilometres of cross-country skiing trails.
At the top, you’ll find a nice self-service restaurant with kids’ adventure park and panoramic terrace with stunning views of the highest Slovenian mountains, including Slovenia’s highest mountain Triglav.
The lifts are accessible by car: from the capital, Ljubljana, drive to Skofja Loka, then head west through Poljane, Gorenja Vas to Hotavlje where you turn left at the Lipan restaurant. After a few minutes you will reach Pocivalo and a 6-person chairlift station.
The ski season usually lasts from mid-December till early April.
All in all, Cerkno is a fantastic ski resort – especially for families. Excellent skiing conditions almost all the time, good equipment in terms of lifts and snow machines. The staff – from the rentals area to the slopes are great and very kind. Everything at the resort is great with all services supplied. The restaurant is nice with good food at good prices and again the staff is lovely. The slopes are well groomed and the snow is great.
Cerkno Ski Resort Facts & Figures
| Total length of ski slopes: | 18 kilometres (4 km of easy blue, 10 km of intermediate red and 4 km of difficult black runs) |
| Elevation info: | 800 to 1,300 metres (difference 500 m) |
| Total surface area: | 70 hectares |
| Number of ski lifts: | 8 (6 chairlifts, 1 T-bar, 1 J-bar) |
| Ski Equipment hire: | Available |
| Ski school: | Available |
| Night skiing: | Not available |
| Freeride / off-piste sectors: | Available |
| Sledding area : | Available |
| Ski pass prices: | Day ticket costs €31 for adults, €26.50 for youth and students and €18 for children |
| Operating times: | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| General season: | From mid-December to early April |
| Phone: | +386 5 374 34 00 |
| Website: | ski-cerkno.com |
| E-mail: | info@hotel-cerkno.si |
| Address: | Sedejev trg 8, 5282 Cerkno |
| Latitude and Longitude Coordinates: | 46.128170,13.989220 |
| GPS coordinates: | 46° 7' 41.412'' N 13° 59' 21.192'' E |
Cerkno Piste Map
Cerkno Ski Resort Photo Gallery
This family-friendly ski resort is consistently voted among Slovenia’s best ski resorts.
There’s a good mix of beginner, intermediate and expert downhill trails.
Popular with families, the resort has 18 kilometres of ski slopes for beginners to experienced skiers.
There are excellent skiing conditions almost all the time.
One major advantage of this centre is the modern infrastructure.
The resort is one of the more modern with eight lifts.
There are no long lift lines.
All the lifts are well run with well operated gates.
All the ski runs are well looked after with good snow.
There’s a lovely self-service restaurant at the top.
The restaurant comes with childrens’ adventure park and a wonderful panoramic terrace.
There’s a new snow-park For snowboarders and acrobatic skiers seeking an adrenaline adventure.
Even non skiers can enjoy the view.
The ski runs are groomed on a regular basis.
The slopes are extremely well maintained.
A series of parallel lines in snow made by a snow caterpillar grooming the ski runs.
The resort offers good value for money.
Cerkno Ski Resort is located on the Crni Vrh hill at an elevation between 800 to 1,300 metres. It offers something for everyone.
Images by Jost Gantar, Slovenia.info!
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