Golte Ski Resort Overview
Golte Ski Resort is located in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, just above the small town of Mozirje in northern Slovenia and about an hour’s drive from Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana.
Golte has almost 13 kilometres of ski slopes at an elevation between 1,250 to 1,600 metres. Catering for both beginner and more experienced skiers, there are 4,4 kilometres of easy blue slopes, 7,4 kilometres of intermediate red difficulty slopes and 1 kilometre of difficult black runs. The resort also has 5 kilometres of cross-country ski trails and a sledding area.
Golte Ski Resort Review
Golte Ski Resort is considered small by European standards, but mid-sized for Slovenia.
Access to the ski slopes is by car on the well-maintained paved panoramic road from the Radegunda village or by cable car, which takes you from an altitude of 490 meters straight to the resort, located at an elevation of 1,410 meters. The length of the cable car is 3,265 meters, making it the longest cable car in the country.
The piste area is around 13 kilometres, so it doesn’t have the expanse that some resorts has. However, there are easy blues, easy & challenging reds, and the 900-metre-long black rated (difficult) piste called Slalom. The slopes are wide and the longest run is about 1,6 kilometres, though if you want some off-piste action, you can exercise your more daring side as well, just turn from Golte in the direction towards Smrekovec or Raduha.
The trails are groomed over night and ready for the skiers and snowboarders in the morning. The views of the Savinja Valley from the slopes are super nice. The lifts can be a bit busy at the weekend when the locals hit the slopes but otherwise queues are generally small or non-existent.
There’s a great ski and snowboard school with helpful, friendly, experienced instructors. The ski hire equipment is available as well, and although it’s a bit dated and could do with renewing, it’s good value for money.
The facilities are nice and modern, and there is a lovely new hotel at the foot of the slopes with two restaurants, a night club, bar, spa, gym, and superb business facilities. There are also a couple of mountain cottages and several apartments near the piste.
Depending on precise weather conditions, the resort is open from some time in December until early April.
All in all, this is a nice, compact resort for all levels of skiing abilities. They have a variety of blue and red slopes for beginners and intermediate skier. There is only one black slope which is not for the faint hearted, but very fun to complete. Our only criticism is that the ski hire equipment is a bit dated and could do with renewing. Then again, it is half the price of resorts in the neighbouring Austria and the hire staff are very helpful.
Golte Ski Resort Facts & Figures
| Total length of ski slopes: | 12,8 kilometres (4,4 km of easy blue, 7,4 km of intermediate red and 1 km of difficult black runs) |
| Elevation info: | 1,250 to 1,600 metres (difference 350 m) |
| Total surface area: | 50 hectares |
| Number of ski lifts: | 6 (1 cable-car, 3 chairlifts, 1 T-bar, 1 J-bar) + 1 people mover |
| 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 €30 for adults, €26 for youth and students and €17 for children |
| Operating times: | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| General season: | From early December to early April |
| Phone: | +386 5 374 34 00 |
| Website: | golte.si |
| E-mail: | info@golte.si |
| Address: | Radegunda 19c, 3330 Mozirje |
| Latitude and Longitude Coordinates: | 46.356110, 14.931710 |
| GPS coordinates: | 46° 21' 21.996'' N 14° 55' 54.156'' E |
Golte Piste Map
Golte Ski Resort Photo Gallery
This ski resort is located on a high plateau overlooking the Savinja Valley.
Golte is one of Slovenia’s most modern ski resorts.
Over recent years, it has received several recognitions for its excellently groomed ski slopes.
Despite being one of the smaller ski resorts, it’s often considered one of the most beautiful ski resorts in the country.
The ski runs are for skiers of all skill levels.
The lifts are modern and smooth running.
The chair lifts are quiet and work fine.
The resort lies at an altitude between 1,250 and 1,600 meters.
If the snow conditions are good and the groomer is out, there are a lot of great runs.
The resort has almost 13 kilometers of ski slopes.
This is a truly exceptional mountain, with terrain suitable for skiers of all skill levels.
There’s a nice new hotel at the foot of the slopes.
The slopes offer beautiful views of the Savinja Valley and the Kamnik Alps.
It is off the beaten path, away from any other tourist destinations, and very affordable!
The slopes are wide and very good prepared.
The lifts are quite fast so there are not so long queues for lifts.
The lifts are modern and well maintained.
There are usually no queues for the lifts.
When the snow is good the skiing is wonderful – lovely runs through the trees.
When the snow is good, the mountain is awesome.
You can rent any equipment and you can book private or group lessons.
Snow conditions are usually excellent too.
The skiing is great for all levels.
The skiing is very good with some very wide slopes.
Golte is great for snowboarding, too.
The snow conditions are usually great with enough variety for everyone to enjoy.
Views and snow conditions are typically great.
Great for snowboarding and skiing alike.
The slopes are great, good quality and the scenery is wonderful.
There really is something to suit everyone.
Slopes for all sort of skill levels from kids to experts, including freeride area.
There is a freeride area at Golte for those that want to venture safely off-piste.
The slopes are great for both skiers and snowboarding.
The ski/snowboarding season usually begins around early December.
The fresh, new snow makes for fantastic cover and ideal skiing and snowboarding.
Snowboarding is so much fun.
The resort looks so beautiful with the scenery of new snow.
Great slopes to enjoy the views while skiing.
The views from the slopes are breathtaking.
A picture-perfect day while skiing on fresh snow.
There is nothing better than skiing on fresh snow.
Golte Ski Resort’s hotel has all the ski-holiday necessities: massage and wellness centers, sauna and pool areas, and first-class rooms.
Images by Iztok Medja and Jost Gantar, Slovenia.info!
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