The new season is here

Skis on the plane and sticks in hand!

    We are pleased to announce that, in collaboration with Slovenian cross-country skiing centers and the Ski Association of Slovenia, we are continuing the “Common Cross-Country Skiing Pass” project for the 2026/2027 winter season. This initiative allows cross-country skiing enthusiasts to access groomed trails at 12 participating centers across Slovenia using a single seasonal pass.

    Now entering its fourth season, the project is gaining increasing recognition year after year. It contributes to the promotion of cross-country skiing while supporting the grooming and maintenance of trails throughout Slovenia.

     

    For the 2026/2027 season, the Common Cross-Country Skiing Pass is once again available at a discounted pre-sale price until November 30. For existing users who retain their pass for the new season, the pre-sale price is 149 euros, rising to 159 euros from December 1 onwards. New users can purchase a pass and armband set for 154 euros during the pre-sale period, or for 164 euros during the regular sales period.

     

    To assist with planning, a “cross-country conditions” system is available on the *Slovenia Outdoor* website. It provides real-time updates on snow conditions, trail availability, and grooming status at each center. This allows skiers to check conditions before setting off and choose the most suitable destination.

    Cross-country skiing centers in Slovenia

    In this context, Slovenia Outdoor and the Ski Association of Slovenia emphasize that the joint promotion of cross-country skiing extends beyond the network of centers included in the “Common Cross-Country Skiing Pass.” Smaller local centers—where trails are often maintained with the help of local communities, associations, and dedicated individuals—also represent a significant part of Slovenia’s cross-country skiing offering. These centers play a vital role in introducing children, beginners, and recreational skiers to the sport, while laying the foundation for the development of future generations of cross-country skiers.

    Valerija Kos, Director of Slovenia Outdoor, notes: “The Unified Cross-Country Skiing Pass is a great example of how, by joining forces, we can achieve more than any single center could on its own. Our goal is not merely to sell a joint pass, but primarily to promote cross-country skiing as a healthy, accessible, and appealing form of winter recreation. We are pleased that the project is growing and that, together with our partners, we are creating increasingly better conditions for cross-country skiing enthusiasts. Now, all we wish for is a winter with plenty of snow and as many happy skiers as possible on our trails.”

    Jure Žerjav, Planica Nordic Centre: “With 30 kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails—12 kilometres of which feature man-made snow—the Planica Nordic Centre is a key partner in the ‘Common Cross-Country Skiing Pass’ initiative. We recognise that without Planica, the project would lose much of its significance; conversely, Planica itself benefits from being part of an interconnected network of cross-country skiing centres. Smaller centres, particularly those located near urban areas, play a vital role in introducing newcomers to the sport—beginners who may later go on to visit larger centres as well. This is precisely why the unified pass system—which provides proportional funding for trail grooming wherever conditions allow—is so important.”