Vrátna dolina | |
Photo Alt: | Vrátna dolina |
Location: | Malá Fatra, Slovakia |
Area Km2: | 36 |
Elevation M: | 600-1,550 |
Vrátna dolina or Vrátna Valley is a valley in the Malá Fatra mountain range in Slovakia. It is situated 3 kilometers from the village of Terchová in the Žilina Region. Vrátna dolina covers an area of approximately 36 km2 (13,9 mi2).[1] There are four access points into the valley: Tiesňavy, Stará dolina, Nová dolina, and Starý dvor.
thumb|right|mapVrátna is one of the most visited tourist and ski destinations in Slovakia. The ski resort Vrátna is situated at altitudes from 600 to 1,550 m AMSL and offers 16 slopes. Since 2006, Vrátna offers a cable car Vrátna (740 m) - Chleb (1,490 m), using 8-seat gondolas. It also offers cross-country skiing and other winter activities, and biking and hiking trails.