SKI REGION BESKIDY is over 80 km of ski trails in Szczyrk and locations no more than an hour's drive from Szczyrk.

SKI REGION BESKIDY includes over 20 ski resorts, most of which you can access with two Skipasses: GOPASS and WISPASS

Which ski resorts are located in Szczyrk?

1. Szczyrk Mountain Resort offers over 23 km of ski trails of varying difficulty, making it one of the largest ski resorts in Poland.

Official website: Szczyrk Mountain Resort - year-round mountain resort in Szczyrk

Length and types of trails

• Total length of downhill trails:over 24 km
• Number of trails:18 downhill trails
• Difficulty levels:
• Blue trails (easy): perfect for beginners and families with children
• Red trails (medium): dynamic, ideal for intermediate skiers
• Black trail (difficult): one of the most challenging trails in Poland – for advanced skiers

Ski lift infrastructure

• Gondola lift
• 3 modern 6-person chairlifts
• 3 T-bar lifts
• Total capacity:approx. 12,000 people per hour

Night skiing

• Some trails are lit, allowing evening skiing

Facilities

• Skibus – free public transport in Szczyrk facilitating access to the trails
• Equipment rental, ski schools, catering, and chill & fun zones

The distance from XYZ eXtreme You Zen Apartments is 50 meters!

2. Szczyrk, Skrzyczne – COS Ski Resort offers 13.4 km of ski trails on the highest peak of the Silesian Beskid (1257 m above sea level), with trails of varying difficulty and beautiful views.

Official website:Skrzyczne - COS Ski Resort

Ski trails

• Total length of trails:10.8 km
• Difficulty levels:
• Blue trails (easy): for beginners and recreational skiers
• Red trails (medium): ideal for intermediate skiers
• Black FIS trail (difficult): homologated race trail 2801 m long

Ski lifts

• 2-person cable car: Szczyrk – Jaworzyna (1592 m)
• 4-person cable car: Jaworzyna – Skrzyczne (1170 m)
• T-bar lifts: Doliny II (505 m), Doliny III (1152 m)
• Modern 6-person chairlift: Doliny – Skrzyczne (1145 m)

Facilities

• Artificial snowmaking on most trails
• Night lighting on selected sections
• Scenic trails with views of the Beskids
• Connection with Szczyrk Mountain Resort trails – a joint skipass allows access to over 40 km of trails

Distance Skrzyczne - COS Ski Resort from XYZ eXtreme You Zen Apartments is 3.6 km

3.Beskid Sport Arena is a modern, intimate ski resort in Szczyrk offering 3.4 km of downhill trails, ideal for both beginners and intermediate skiers.

Official website:Beskid Sport Arena Ski Resort in Szczyrk⛷

Ski trails

• Total trail length: 3.4 km
• Number of trails:6 downhill trails
• Difficulty levels:
• Blue trails (easy): perfect for children and learners
• Red trails (medium): dynamic, with slopes up to 30%
• Trail area:8 ha
• Vertical drops: from 8 m to 240 m

Lifts and infrastructure

• Modern 6-person cable car "Beskid"
• 3 ski lifts (including ones for children)
• Total capacity:approx. 4000 people per hour
• 50-meter ski tunnel – a unique attraction in Poland

Night skiing and amenities

• All trails are LED-lit – perfect for evening skiing
• SUPERSNOW artificial snow system + snowBOX (snow production even in summer)
• “Safe Slopes” Certificate – family-friendly resort
• Ski school, rental, restaurant, ski kindergarten

Location and connections

• Located in the Biała Valley in Szczyrk

Distance Beskid Sport Arena from XYZ eXtreme You Zen Apartments is 4.9 km

4. Biały Krzyż is an intimate ski resort located at the Salmopolska Pass in Szczyrk, ideal for beginners and families with children. It offers about 500 m of downhill trails. It is called the Szczyrk Glacier due to the microclimate there that allows the resort to operate from late November.

Official website:Biały Krzyż

Ski trails

• Total length of trails:approx. 500 m
• Number of trails:2 downhill trails
• Difficulty level:easy – ideal for those learning to ski and snowboard
• Types of trails:
• T-bar lift "Biały Krzyż" – trail length approx. 300 m
• Plate lift "Bartuś" – trail length approx. 200 m

Infrastructure:

• 2 ski lifts (T-bar and plate lift)
• Grooming, lighting, and artificial snowmaking – providing comfortable conditions throughout the season
• Opening hours: daily from 8:00 to 20:00

For whom?

• Beginner skiers and snowboarders
• Families with children
• Those seeking a quiet place to learn to ski

Location and climate:

• Located at 934 m above sea level at Salmopolska Pass – one of the most beautiful spots in the Beskids
• Snow stays here longest in the region, making it a popular place to start and end the season

Distance of Biały Krzyż Resort from XYZ eXtreme You Zen Apartments is 6.9 km

5.Bananowy is a small, family ski resort in Szczyrk, ideal for beginners and children. It offers one downhill trail 200 meters long with a gentle slope.

Official website:www.strefazimy.pl

• Trail length:200 m
• Difficulty level:easy – perfect for learning to ski and snowboard
• Snowmaking: artificial, ensuring good conditions throughout the season

Lift

• Plate lift – serves the entire trail
• Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 22:00

Ideal for children and beginner skiers

Location

• Address: Narciarska 10 St., Szczyrk

5.Krasnal Lift in Szczyrk is an intimate and safe slope ideal for children, beginners, and those wanting to refine their skiing technique – gentle slope, professional ski school, and evening lighting create great conditions for learning and fun.

Official website: szkolakrasnal.pl

• Trail length: The slope is about 200 meters long, making it perfect for learning to ski and snowboard.
• Gentle slope: The trail is safe and suitable for first steps on snow – both children and adults.
• Daily maintenance: The slope is groomed and artificially snowed, ensuring good conditions throughout the season.

Evening skiing

• Lighting: Thanks to lamps along the trail, skiing after dark is possible – ideal for those working or wanting to avoid crowds.

For families and children

• Ski school: The Krasnal Lift & School operates on site, offering lessons with professional instructors – especially recommended for the youngest.
• Facilities: Nearby are equipment rentals, a bar, and paid parking, facilitating family outings.

Location

• Czyrna, Narciarska St.: The lift is located in a quiet district of Szczyrk, close to larger ski complexes like Czyrna-Solisko

What is the total length of ski trails in Szczyrk?

The total length of ski trails in Szczyrk is approximately 40 km, of which over 36 km are interconnected, meaning skiing between resorts is possible, making Szczyrk the largest ski center in Poland.

Which ski resorts are located in Wisła?

Cieńków Ski Station - 6 km of ski trails, website: about Cieńków Ski Station

14 km from XYZ - Wisła

Klepki Ski Resort - 1.8 km of trails, website: Klepki - Ski Resort - Ski Lifts Wisła

14 km from XYZ - Wisła

Skolnity Ski & Bike Park ski resort - 2.2 km of ski trails, website: Skolnity Ski & Bike Park in Wisła.

24 km from XYZ - Wisła

Nowa Osada Ski Resort - 6 km of ski trails, website: Nowa Osada Ski & Bike Park

17 km from XYZ - Wisła

Stożek Ski Resort - 3.3 km of ski trails, website: Skiing at Stożek

26 km from XYZ - Wisła

Soszów Ski Resort - 5.6 km of ski trails, website: Wisła Ski Arena Summer - Homepage - Soszów Cable Car

26 km from XYZ - Wisła

Which ski resorts are located in Istebna?

Złoty Groń Ski Resort - 2.7 km of ski trails, website: Home - Złoty Groń

30 km from XYZ - Istebna

Zagroń Istebna Complex - 1.7 km of ski trails, website: Zagroń Ski Station - Zagroń Istebna Complex - Istebna

27 km from XYZ - Istebna

Which ski resorts are located in Brenna?

Stary Groń Ski Resort - 1 km of ski trails, website:Recreational center, restaurant, ski rental Brenna - Stary Groń

52 km from XYZ - Brenna

Which ski resorts are located in Korbielów?

Pilsko Ski Resort - 8 km of ski trails, website: Ski Station – Pilsko-Jontek Complex in Korbielów

49 km from XYZ - Korbielów

Which ski resorts are located in Międzybrodzie Żywieckie?

Góra Żar Ski Resort - 2 km of ski trails, website: Ski trails - PKL

28 km from XYZ - Międzybrodzie Żywieckie

Which ski resorts are located in Ustroń?

Czantoria Ski Resort - 3.5 km of ski trails, website: Czantoria Cable Car

26 km from XYZ - Ustroń

Which ski resorts are located in Bielsko-Biała?

Dębowiec Ski Resort / Bielsko-Biała - 0.8 km of ski trails, website: Dębowiec Cable Car – Summer – Another site in the “Dębowiec Cable Car” network

20 km from XYZ - Bielsko-Biała