Martinské hole is a breezy, high-set ski area on the Malá Fatra ridge above the town of Martin in northern Slovakia, known for panoramic views and long-lying snow.
- 1,149 m Base
- 1,444 m Top lift
- 295 m Vertical
- 6 Pistes mapped
- 4 Lifts
Best known for
Après & vibe
Facilities are simple, with mountain huts for refreshment; the town of Martin below has the bulk of the restaurants and lodging.
The resort
Rising on the open, grassy ridges of the Malá Fatra directly above the town of Martin, Martinské hole is a compact, high-lying ski area with a wonderfully airy feel and sweeping panoramas over the Turiec basin and surrounding ranges. Its elevation and exposed, treeless upper slopes hold snow well into spring, giving it a longer season than many low Slovak hills, though the same exposure means wind can bite on stormy days. This is a straightforward, locals' and families' mountain rather than a resort, with a handful of lifts and honest pistes. The draw is the scenery, the fresh air and the good-value skiing close to town.
Snow & weather
Live conditions from the mountain, plus the average snow you can expect month by month.
- Feels like
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- Conditions
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- Wind
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- Fresh snow (3-day)
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Live data © Open-Meteo.com
Its high, open ridge setting holds snow reliably and often late into the season, though wind exposure can affect conditions on stormy days.
Average monthly snowfall
Snowfall climatology unavailable.
Terrain & aspect
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Slopes mostly face E — 60% on snow-holding, poleward-facing slopes.
Aspect derived from run bearings · OpenSkiStats / © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Skiing & terrain
Gentle slopes and a learners' area make it approachable for novices.
Open, rolling pistes give improving skiers plenty of enjoyable cruising.
A few steeper sections add interest, though the terrain is modest overall.
Not an expert's mountain, but the open ridge lends itself to spring ski touring.
Panoramas from the ridge
The open, treeless upper slopes give Martinské hole exceptional views across the Malá Fatra and the Turiec valley.
Long spring snow
Its altitude keeps the pistes skiable well into spring, making it a reliable late-season choice in northern Slovakia.
On the map
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Run difficulty
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced / Expert
- Freeride / Extreme
- Unknown
Run types
- Downhill — groomed
- Downhill — ungroomed
- Downhill — gladed
- Nordic (groomed)
- Ski tour
- ☾Lit (night)
- △Not patrolled
- →One-way
- ❄Snowmaking
Lifts
- Operating
- Operating (private)
- Non-operating
- Lift station
Slope-gradient grading
Downhill / ski tour
- Flat<3°
- Easy3–14°
- Intermediate14–22°
- Advanced / Expert22–45°
- Freeride / Extreme>45°
Nordic
- Easy<6°
- Intermediate6–9°
- Advanced>9°
Aspect (sun exposure)
- N — least sun
- E — morning
- S — most sun
- W — afternoon
Legend after OpenSkiMap
Stay in Martinské hole
Most visitors stay in the town of Martin at the foot of the mountain, which offers a full range of hotels, dining and services.
Lifts and pistes from the door — the point of a high, purpose-built resort.
Self-catering residences, the bulk of the beds and the flexible-budget option.
Catered and self-catered chalets for groups wanting the whole place.
From simple to high-end, with pools and spas to thaw out in.
How to get there
Bratislava (BTS) and Kraków (KRK) are the most useful international gateways, each a few hours away, with Vienna a further option; the small Žilina airport lies nearest.
A steep mountain road climbs from Martin to the slopes; a car is the easiest way in, with care needed in winter.
Best time: January to March gives the best snow, and the high ridge can hold cover into early spring.
Nearby resorts
Other resorts within reach.
Faces north © Michal Jakubský / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0) Vrátna
- Vertical
- 917 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 9
- Lifts
- 13
Faces east © Pe3kZA / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Donovaly
- Vertical
- 451 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 17
- Lifts
- 22
Getting to Martinské hole
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Ski data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), via OpenSkiMap & Skimap.org. Basemap © OpenFreeMap / OpenMapTiles. Editorial: mynext.holiday. Accommodation via Stay22; transfers via Kiwitaxi; car hire via Travelpayouts.