Pec pod Sněžkou 2026/27: Ski Resort, Lift Passes, Getting There
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Pec pod Sněžkou is the hub of SkiResort ČERNÁ HORA – PEC, which the operator calls Czechia's largest ski resort: five areas in the Krkonoše (Giant Mountains) on one lift pass, 43.7 km of pistes in total (our sum; the operator says 50). By car it is about 2.5 hours from Prague, 3.5 from Dresden and a little over 4 from Berlin. The 2026/27 adult day pass costs CZK 1,190 online on 3 November (about €49), CZK 950 from 15 March; the operator calls the regular price dynamic, up to CZK 1,590. Day passes go on sale on 5 December; no opening date is fixed. Around Prague checked prices, hours and rules on the official websites on 3 November 2026.
Is Pec worth it?
Yes for families, beginners and fans of wide intermediate runs (longest run 2.6 km), with learning areas and the Funline. Compare Skiing in Czechia 2026/27 and Špindlerův Mlýn; the mountain has its own guide: Sněžka.
The areas and what one pass covers
| Area | Pistes | Lifts (cable cars and chairlifts) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Černá hora, Janské Lázně | 17.5 km, incl. SkiTour | 13 (3) | 8-seat gondola, Panorama Park, floodlights |
| Pec pod Sněžkou | 14.2 km | 14 (2) | floodlights, Funline, alpine coaster |
| Černý Důl | 8.5 km | 7 (2) | wide easy pistes, free parking |
| Velká Úpa | 2.4 km | 4 (1) | quiet, night skiing |
| Svoboda nad Úpou | 1.1 km | 3 (0) | for beginners, free parking |
Figures: operator's; total: our sum. SkiTour links Černá hora and Pec on skis and by snowcat in 25 minutes, free with a time pass; 2026/27 dates are not out (last winter 20 Dec–15 Mar, 9:00–15:30).
Malá Úpa appears on the resort's site as a sixth area, but belongs to another operator (SkiMU) with its own shop, and SkiMU says its passes are valid only there. Whether the SkiResort pass works in Malá Úpa is stated nowhere we checked: ask before buying (+420 734 153 153). SkiMU lists CZK 950 online for adults until 24 Dec 2026.
Lift pass prices 2026/27
Source: the official shop skiresortcard.cz, whole-resort tariff, as of 3 November, with prices from 5 Dec 2026 to 30 Apr 2027.
| Day pass, online | 5 Dec–14 Mar | from 15 Mar 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (born 1965–2008) | CZK 1,190 | CZK 950 |
| Junior (2009–2014), senior (1964 or earlier) | CZK 1,020 | CZK 800 |
| Child (2015–2020) | CZK 770 | CZK 610 |
| 1 adult + small child | CZK 1,550 | CZK 1,250 |
- Multi-day (adult, 12 Dec and 6 Feb): 2 days CZK 2,330, 3 days 3,460, 4 days 4,420; 5 days (5,280) and 7 days (6,560) include an evening pass and one alpine-coaster ride. Consecutive days only.
- Flexiskipas: any day of the season, online until 18 Dec: adult CZK 1,250 (was 1,590), junior/senior 990, child 790.
- Price range: on 3 Nov the shop showed CZK 1,190 every day; the operator says “up to CZK 1,590”. Desk prices are not published.
- Velká Úpa: own pass CZK 899 (799 from 15 Mar), valid only there, from 19 Dec.
- Rules: time passes are valid until 16:00, pistes close at 16:30.
Our calculation: two adults and one child on 12 Dec 2026, online: 2 × 1,190 + 770 = CZK 3,150 (about €129, CNB rate of 2 Nov, CZK 24.35).
Season start and night skiing
Ski lifts stay closed until the season starts. Signs: day passes from 5 Dec, the “Mikulášský start zimy” event at Panorama Park, the alpine coaster daily from 4 Dec.
- Floodlit pistes: Protěž, Černá hora (1.6 km, longest lit piste in Czechia per the operator); Javor 1 and 2, Pec (1.3 km each); U lesa, Pec (0.4 km, for hut guests); Modřín, Velká Úpa (0.5 km, Tue, Thu, Sat).
- Hours: Pec 18:00–21:00, usually Wed, Fri, Sat; 2026/27 days not published.
- Prices on the operator's page, season not stated: Protěž and Javor CZK 400 online, 450 desk, 320 with Karta Krkonoš; U lesa and Modřín 350.
What to do besides skiing
| Activity | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Relaxpark alpine coaster, Pec (900 m, up to 40 km/h) | Nov: weekends, 14–17 Nov, 9:00–16:00; from 4 Dec daily 9:00–16:00 (Sat to 18:00), from 20 Dec 10:00–19:00 | 1 ride up to 140 cm tall CZK 135 (kiosk), 150 desk; taller 175 / 190 |
| Černá hora sledding run (4 km, 560 m drop) | 9:00–16:00, snow permitting | free, gondola ride up; sled hire CZK 270 online, 300 on site |
| Evening tobogganing, Javor, Pec (ages 3–12) | 26 Dec–3 Jan daily, then 3–4 evenings a week, 17:00–19:00 | CZK 250 |
| Snowtubing at Formánky, Janské Lázně | 10:00–17:00, snow permitting | 5 rides CZK 290, 10 rides 390 |
November and the off-season
- Černá hora gondola: until the season starts only Sat, Sun and 16–17 Nov, 9:00–16:00, every 30 minutes. The Relaxpark alpine coaster runs at weekends.
- Pec and Velká Úpa: Hnědý vrch and Portášky chairlifts closed; Černý Důl and Svoboda preparing.
- Sněžka: the cable car (another operator) runs at weekends and on 11–17 Nov, see the guide.
Getting there by car
| From | Distance, time | Vignette |
|---|---|---|
| Prague | 177 km, 2:24 h, D11 and Trutnov | yes, D11 |
| Dresden | 229 km, 3:32 h via Poland; 246 km, 3:51 h via Zittau and Liberec; 311 km, 3:45 h via D8, Prague, D11 | only via Prague |
| Berlin | 369 km, 4:19 h via Poland; 418 km, 5:37 h via Zittau and Liberec | no |
Calculated with OSRM, without traffic or snow; Polish toll sections not checked.
- Vignette: CZK 230 for 1 day, 300 for 10 days. The official list names D11 Jirny–Jaroměř-sever and D8 Zdiby–Řehlovice.
- Winter tyres: mandatory from 1 November to 31 March if there is snow, ice or frost, or if it is to be expected, with at least 4 mm tread.
Bus and train
- Bus from Prague: direct buses from Praha Černý Most (metro B). Sat 7 Nov: 7:45 (2 h 7 min, CZK 235) and 8:00 (CZK 240). Back on Sun 8 Nov: 13:30, 14:10, 14:30.
- Train: no direct train. Sat 7 Nov: Praha hl.n. 6:14 via Chlumec nad Cidlinou and Jaroměř to Trutnov hl.n. (9:20, CZK 219), then a bus; trains end at Trutnov or Svoboda nad Úpou.
- Dresden Hbf 5:23 to Liberec, then two buses, arriving 11:08. Berlin Hbf 7:28 via Dresden-Neustadt, Liberec and Dvůr Králové, arriving 15:20 (both Sat 7 Nov). See the train guide.
IDOS has no timetables after 13 December yet.
Parking, access and ski bus
- Pec: the town asks visitors to use the P1 car park: first hour free, then CZK 300 per day. P4 Zelený potok is CZK 50 per hour; P5 and P6 in Velká Úpa CZK 300 per day. Parking outside car parks is banned town-wide.
- Access: roads to higher guesthouses and huts are partly restricted. Machines in Javor and Velká Úpa sell permits: CZK 100 per day, 200 for guests up to 8 days.
- Other areas: Černá hora CZK 100–130 per day (page undated); Černý Důl and Svoboda free.
- Ski bus: four main lines link the five areas for free, as do Pec's city buses. In Janské Lázně and Černý Důl city buses need your hotel's “skibusenka” card. 2026/27 timetables are not out.
Where to stay in Pec and around
- Pec centre: 10 minutes on foot to the Javor learning area.
- Huts on the slopes (Lučiny, Zahrádky, Mulda): quiet, U lesa night piste, access may be restricted.
- Velká Úpa (part of Pec): Portášky lift, Modřín night piste. Janské Lázně: next to the biggest area.
Before booking ask: how far is the lift or ski bus stop? Is there parking or an access permit? Does the host issue the Karta Krkonoš guest card? It gives 30% off evening passes at the desk and makes days 4–7 of continuous parking free at P1, P5 and P6. The town's accommodation list marks hosts with the card.
Where to book: official links
Lift passes, Flexiskipas, alpine coaster: skiresortcard.cz. Price lists: skiresort.cz. Vignette: edalnice.gov.cz.
Frequently asked questions about Pec pod Sněžkou (FAQ)
How much is a lift pass in Pec pod Sněžkou in 2026/27?
Adults pay CZK 1,190 online until 14 March, then 950; “up to 1,590” says the operator.
When does the Pec pod Sněžkou ski resort open in 2026?
The operator gives no date; day passes are on sale from 5 December.
Is the lift pass valid in Malá Úpa?
Not confirmed: Malá Úpa has its own operator and passes.
Do I need a vignette for Pec pod Sněžkou?
From Prague yes (D11). Via Poland or Liberec the route has no section of the official toll list.
Sources: SkiResort Card shop, Flexiskipas, FAQ, lifts and pistes, Pec area, Černá hora area, night skiing, SkiTour, alpine coaster, sledding run, snowtubing, evening tobogganing, parking, ski buses, season-start event, SkiMU Malá Úpa, Town of Pec: transport, Town of Pec: parking, vignette prices, toll sections, Act 361/2000, IDOS. Checked on 3 November 2026; please re-check prices and timetables before you travel.
See also: Skiing in Czechia 2026/27, Sněžka 2026, Špindlerův Mlýn 2026/27, Czech vignette 2026, Winter tyres in Czechia, Renting a car in Czechia, Prague walking tours.
Photo: The Janské Lázně–Černá hora cable car in winter, photo from 2010. Ben Skála, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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