Beskidek (Szczyrk)

Szczyrk Mountain Resort is one of the largest in Poland. The ski resort stretches between the small town of Szczyrk and the connected villages of Czyrna, Solisko and Salmopol. Lifts carry skiers and snowboarders to the slopes and peaks of Skrzyczne (1,257 m), Małe Skrzyczne (1,211 m) and Hala Pośrednia (1,000 m). The slopes at Szczyrk Mountain Resort are varied, and most are suitable for beginners. Ambitious skiers and snowboarders can test themselves on the challenging pistes 5 and 23.

The ski area has pistes of all difficulty levels. Most are easy. The slopes are generally scenic and wide, leading through forest clearings to the valleys. However, the Szczyrk connecting piste from Skrzyczne is considered difficult.

Worth knowing

70% of the slopes have snowmaking.

There is a valley run from the slopes.

Longest run

Małe Skrzyczne-Solisko. Length 3.4 km. Vertical drop 561 m.

Most difficult run

Bienkula. Length 1.5 km. Vertical drop 398 m.

Snowparks

No snowpark / terrain park.

No halfpipe.

Night skiing

Night skiing is available at the ski resort.

Szczyrk Mountain Resort made a number of quality improvements in the 2017/18 season. Around twelve old lifts were replaced by three modern chairlifts with weather protection and a 10-person gondola lift. The 10-person gondola lift is the first of its kind in Poland. This means that almost all lifts are now very modern, equipped with weather-protection covers, and some have heated seats. The only place where you still need to use a drag lift is Małe Skrzyczne. Over the next few years, the remaining drag lifts will also be replaced by very modern chairlifts.

Getting there

The nearest international airports are Kraków (129 km, 1 h 40 min drive) and Katowice (115 km, 1 h 32 min drive). The most convenient way to reach Beskidek (Szczyrk) is to rent a car. You can rent a car at Kraków Airport here, and rent a car at Katowice Airport here https://cars-scanner.com/en/airport/katowice_airport_pyrzowice_car_rental.htm