Zakopane's slopes are fast becoming legendary within Europe's skiing and snowboarding community. Featuring good snow conditions, splendid views and a real youthful energy among its staff members, your experience at Zakopane is guaranteed to be fun and rewarding. The most popular slopes at Zakopane ski resort are Kasprowy Wierch, Nosal and Gubalowka, and tourists are warned that they will be better off purchasing their ski passes in advance, to avoid long queues on the popular downhill courses. The slopes are best for beginners, with a number of ski schools operating, but there are a few rewarding runs for the more advanced. Cross country skiers will be delighted with the picturesque trails in the forests surrounding the town.
