Donovaly - is a village in the Banská Bystrica Region of
central Slovakia. Being situated in an important pass
between the mountains of Veľká Fatra and Starohorské
vrchy, on the route connecting Banská Bystrica with
Ružomberok, it became a prominent centre of winter and
summer sports. Donovaly was founded in the early 17th
century. During World War II, it became an important
center of the anti-German Resistance. Donovaly is a part
of Low Tatras National Park, and it hosts one of the
biggest and most popular ski resorts in Slovakia.
Elevation is between 910 – 1,402 m, and there are more
than 11 km of ski slopes, 17 lifts and elevators. In
2006, the Telemix lift by POMA, France – the 3rd of this
kind in the world – was installed. It consists of 6
seated lift chairs, and 8 seated cabins, so the skiers
can choose how they will go up to the top. Winter season
starts from end of November and lasts until late March,
beginning of April. It is also renowned for its dogsled
racing championships. |