Stara Planina ski resort
Ski resort in Serbia
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Stara Planina ski resort or Stara Planina ski center (Serbian: Ски-центар Стара планина / Ski-centar Stara planina) is a mountain resort and one of the largest centers of winter tourism in Serbia, operated by public company "Skijališta Srbije". Located on the slopes of Stara Planina, it is mainly a destination for skiing.[1]
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| Stara Planina ski resort | |
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Stara Planina ski resort | |
  Stara Planina ski resort Location within Serbia | |
| Location | Stara Planina |
| Nearest city | Pirot, Serbia |
| Coordinates | 43°22′10″N 22°36′32″E |
| Top elevation | 2,169 m (7,116 ft) |
| Base elevation | 1,772 m (5,814 ft) |
| Skiable area | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
| Trails | 6 |
| Longest run | 1.155 km (0.718 mi) |
| Total length | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
| Lift system | 5 total (4-passenger gondola, 1 surface lifts) |
| Lift capacity | 2,600/hour |
| Snowmaking | Yes |
| Website | www |
History
In 2008, the Ministry of Economy announced its plan to invest around 240 million euros over eight years in Stara Planina ski resort.[2] However, much of the plan has never been realized, with only some of the investments being realized over 10 years.
Features
It is located at elevations between 1,100 and 1,900 meters. It has six tracks having 13 km (8.1 mi) in total,[3] with some of them covered by artificial snowing systems, with the total capacity of the about 2,600 skiers per hour. It is equipped with modern chairlifts, with total capacity of 2,400 skiers per hour. All tracks are categorized by the International Ski Federation (FIS).[3]
Transportation
Stara Planina ski resort is located some 55 kilometers from the city of Pirot, 70 kilometers from the city of Niš and international airport Niš Constantine the Great Airport.[2]
Gallery
Babin Zub in the summer
Gondola center in Stara Planina
Stara planina landscape in summer
