Skiing in Szczyrk! Ski schools

Winter and summer activities in Szczyrk: from learning to ski to extreme cycling trails

Szczyrk is one of Poland’s most popular destinations for active mountain holidays. Both in winter (especially during the Christmas season) and summer, the town offers a wide range of attractions for tourists of all ability levels. From ski lessons for beginners and advanced cycling trails to extreme challenges for cross-country enthusiasts. Hotel Alpin, located in the heart of this picturesque town, is an excellent base for exploring all these attractions.

Ski lessons: the perfect place for beginners

If you are planning your first skiing adventure, Szczyrk is the perfect place to learn. Hotel Alpin works with professional ski schools, including Ski Szkoła - Move it!, located at 117 Salmopolska Street, right next to the lift to Hala Skrzyczeńska. The school offers individual lessons, the most effective way to learn skiing, tailored to each student’s needs and abilities.

Whether you are just starting your skiing adventure or want to improve your skills, Ski Szkoła - Move it! has something for everyone:

• **Beginners** learn basic techniques such as speed control, making their first turns and using the lift safely.
• **Intermediate skiers** can improve their turning technique and edge control.
• **Advanced skiers** focus on the sporting aspects of skiing, refining their technique in varied terrain.

With this comprehensive offer, Szczyrk is a place where everyone, whatever their ability, can find something for themselves.

Visit the Ski Szkoła - Move it! website to learn more!

Szczyrk: cycling enthusiasts' paradise

Although Szczyrk is best known as a winter resort, in summer it becomes a paradise for mountain biking enthusiasts. Hotel Alpin is an excellent base for discovering the beauty of the surrounding cycling trails. The region offers varied routes to satisfy both beginners and advanced cyclists.

The Szczyrk area is ideal for those seeking cycling challenges. With high mountains and steep slopes, the local trails require good fitness and technical skills. Varying difficulty levels mean everyone can find something suitable, from gentler routes to extreme descents.

Varied cycling trails in Szczyrk

Szczyrk’s cycling trails are clearly marked and vary in difficulty, making it easy to choose a route suited to your abilities. One of the most demanding is the red trail to Skrzyczne, which starts in the town center and leads via Szczyrk Górny, Młaki and Polana Skrzyczeńska to the summit of Skrzyczne (1257 m above sea level).

This 10-kilometre route takes around 1.5 hours and is recommended mainly for advanced cyclists. The return from Skrzyczne takes about 30 minutes, and in good weather you can enjoy views of the Tatra Mountains and the Beskids. This exceptionally scenic route is sure to provide unforgettable experiences.

Extreme cross-country cycling & other sights

Extreme sports enthusiasts will also find something for themselves in Szczyrk. In summer, a special cross-country skiing route is converted into a cross-country cycling track. Located on Sosnowa Street in Upper Szczyrk, the loop is just under two kilometres long and meets the requirements of the Polish Cycling Federation, allowing top-level competitions to be held.

The track can also be used by trail runners and Nordic walkers. Designed with cyclists in mind, it is also open to pedestrians year-round. The route starts by the Town Hall and runs along the Żylica River to Skalite, making it an ideal place for active recreation in nature.

Summary: Szczyrk is for everyone

Szczyrk offers something for everyone, whatever the season. With its wide range of winter and summer activities, you can spend your time here in many different ways. Hotel Alpin is an excellent base for discovering the beauty of this picturesque region. Whether you are a beginner skier, an advanced cyclist or a hiking enthusiast, Szczyrk and its surroundings will provide unforgettable experiences.

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