Ski centar "Ravna Planina", Pale, Ski Center "Ravna Planina" Pale, Ски центар Равна Планина, Пале
Family day-resort minutes from Sarajevo
Ravna Planina is a modern, compact ski and mountain resort above the town of Pale, just east of Sarajevo in Bosnia's Republika Srpska. Easy terrain, a summer adventure park and its closeness to the capital make it a popular family day out.
- 921 m Base
- 1,291 m Top lift
- 370 m Vertical
- 11 Pistes mapped
- 3 Lifts
Best known for
Après & vibe
Modern mountain restaurants and cafes with family facilities rather than a nightlife scene.
The resort
Ravna Planina is a smartly developed little resort on the hills above Pale, barely twenty minutes from Sarajevo, which gives it an unusually easy-access feel for the Balkans. The pisted terrain is short and gentle, aimed squarely at families, beginners and improving intermediates rather than serious skiers, with the historic slopes of Jahorina close by for those wanting more. It has grown into a genuine year-round destination, adding zip-lines, a mountain adventure park and summer activities that keep it busy beyond the ski season. The mood is contemporary and family-oriented. At around 1,000 to 1,300 metres its snow is variable, so snowmaking is important.
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
Modest at this elevation and reliant on snowmaking, with the best natural cover in the January-to-February cold months.
Average monthly snowfall
Snowfall climatology unavailable.
Terrain & aspect
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Slopes mostly face N — 90% on snow-holding, poleward-facing slopes.
Aspect derived from run bearings · OpenSkiStats / © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Skiing & terrain
Gentle, well-served nursery slopes make it a natural place to learn.
A few easy cruising runs; nearby Jahorina adds more for keen intermediates.
Limited challenge here; strong skiers head to neighbouring Jahorina.
Not an expert's mountain.
Year-round mountain park by the capital
Beyond winter skiing, Ravna Planina draws crowds with zip-lines, an adventure park and summer activities, all within a short drive of central Sarajevo.
On the map
Legend
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 Ski centar "Ravna Planina", Pale, Ski Center "Ravna Planina" Pale, Ски центар Равна Планина, Пале
Pale town and the resort offer modern hotels and apartments, and Sarajevo is close enough for a city base with day trips.
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
Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) is very close, only around 20 to 30 minutes away by road.
A short, straightforward drive east from Sarajevo through Pale to the resort base.
Best time: January and February provide the most reliable snow; the resort's summer season runs through the warmer months.
Nearby resorts & areas
Other resorts within reach.
Malo polje Igman (ZOI '84)
- Vertical
- 337 m
- Lifts
- 4
Igrišta olimpijski centar
- Vertical
- 324 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 2
- Lifts
- 2
Ponijeri ski centar
- Vertical
- 147 m
- Lifts
- 1
Getting to Ski centar "Ravna Planina", Pale, Ski Center "Ravna Planina" Pale, Ски центар Равна Планина, Пале
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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.