www.slovenia.info Travel Agent´s Manual 2010

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SLOVENIA
ADVENTURE
CHAMBER OF MOUNTAIN CENTRES/
SLOVENIAN ROPEWAYS
ASSOCIATION
Dimičeva 13, SI-1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 5898 130
fax: +386 1 5898224
e-mail: info@slo-skiing.net
www.slo-skiing.net, www.snezni-telefon.si,
www.sloveniaski.info
For more information about Slovenia's ski
centres,see the electronic publication Slovenia
Skiing at www.slovenia.info/publications
GREEN FACT
A full 36 percent of Slovenia’s surface
area falls within protected zones. We
are proud of our magnifi cent Triglav
National Park, three regional parks and
40 landscape parks.
Slovenia is a country of sporting challenges and a place where you
can put your trust in your own strength! In winter, the slopes of
fresh snow attract Alpine and Nordic skiers, ski tourers, snowboarders,
tobogganing and snowshoeing enthusiasts – and also
those who want to try paragliding over the snowy landscape!
When the snow melts, Slovenia becomes a
paradise for hikers and cyclists. Th is is also
the time that golf courses all over the country
come into their own, not to mention the
many lakes and rivers off ering everything
SKIING
Th e still-vital tradition of the Bloke skiers
reminds us of how skiing has become one of
the most popular sports on the sunny side
of the Alps. Th e story began in the 17 th century
on the Bloke Plateau, where a unique
method of travelling over the snow on skis
was developed. Slovenian skis still sweep
down the white slopes today and traverse
great distances in the sky. Slovenia can
boast successful professional skiers who
are among the best in the world. Every year
Kranjska Gora and Maribor host FIS World
Cup competitions. Pokljuka is famous as
the fi rst biathlon centre. Planica holds the
record for the longest ski jumps. And Elan of
Slovenia is one of the world's most prestigious
and technologically advanced makers
of skiing equipment.
Th ere are over ten ski centres in the section
of the Alps that extends into Slovenia. Each
in its own way off ers a perfect experience
of snowy pleasures. Th e main advantage of
Slovenia's ski centres is that almost all of
them off er a direct connection with the valley
below. Ease of access is complemented
by modern cable cars and gondola lifts. Two
other characteristics of almost all of Slov-
from rafting to fi shing, from sailing to
adrenaline-boosting activities such as canyoning.
Th e broad sky and the mysteries of
underground caves off er even more opportunities
for adventurous activities.
enia's ski centres are their small size and
their variety. Th e slopes are lively centres of
winter sports activity. In the valleys, in the
traditional ski lodges or on snow beaches,
you can enjoy the crowds and music and
mingle with other winter sports enthusiasts.
You may be surprised by the straightforwardness,
modernity and friendliness
of the ski centres. Th eir proximity to urban
centres, where you can enjoy evening strolls
after a hard day's skiing, give them a special
charm. And in your hunt for even more fun
and entertainment, a larger town is only
ever a short drive away.
Th e biggest and most popular ski resorts are
listed below. Skiing is possible from December
until March, and some years as late as
the beginning of May.
Kranjska Gora - www.kranjska-gora.si
Mariborsko Pohorje - www.pohorje.org
Rogla - www.rogla.si
Krvavec - www.rtc-krvavec.si
Cerkno - www.ski-cerkno.com
Vogel - www.vogel.si
Golte - www.golte.si
Kanin - www.boveckanin.si
Kobla - www.kobla.si
Kope - www.pohorje.org