Pec pod Sněžkou is not only known as a starting point for the climbing route to Sněžka, which is the highest mountain in the Czech Republic, but is also an active winter sport area. It is open both in the summer and the winter. Pec pod Sněžkou takes advantage from its geographic position and its altitude (800 - 1602 m above sea level). For over more than 5 till 6 months of the year it is covered with snow. The weather conditions, similar to those near the polar circle, are often surprising to visitors of Pec pod Sněžkou. In the steep-sided valley below the Sněžka complex, services ranging from a cableway, ski lifts, Hotels, lodging houses, swimming pools, discos and restaurants in the town center and near the ski slopes all are provided. The ski resort, which is the largest in area, operating 1 four chair lift and 10 ski lifts with a transport capacity of 9630 persons / h. and around 9 km of downhill slopes with a variety of difficulty. The downhill slopes are particularly popular among families with children, because of the wide range of choices, with range from training meadows to challenging runs. In the evening hours, 3 ski lifts with artificial lighting are in operation. One of them is Javor, the longest and best illuminated downhill slope in the Czech Republic. Visitors have access to all places in the resort by means of a single magnetic card. For snowboarding enthusiastic, a large fun park is available during the whole season. Cross-country skiers (langlaufers) can make use of the Giant mountain main track, which is kept in perfect conditions by constant grooming.