Kopřivná: Relaxation and sports in nature
Beautiful countryside, a picturesque village in the foothills, an abundance of snow in winter and trails for mountain biking in summer. A luxurious, established, modern mountain resort in North Moravia, with a complete range of facilities. It is still growing and will soon reach an annual turnover of 100 million Czech crowns. It is also one of the investments of MTX Group. Ski Areál Kopřivná is the group’s non-industrial venture. It is a place for social and sports activities as well as a perfect place for business meetings and relaxation. Written by: Luděk Vokáč, photography by: Ski Areál Kopřivná archives
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e are located in a harmonious environment, and I am very glad we can further develop it with the financial strength and synergy of MTX Group,” says the co-owner of the resort, Karel Ležatka. It is located in the northern part of the town of Malá Morávka, just a few kilometers from the peak of Praděd. Karel has been working on this resort since 2004. “At that time, apart from the beautiful countryside, there was nothing here, only a nonfunctioning recreational facility of a bankrupt construction company. Today, there is a modern resort with a popular hotel and a restaurant with a panoramic view, a unique wellness center, ski slopes of varying degrees of difficulty, an extensive bike park, more accommodation facilities, bars, and lots of attractions for children and adults alike. We have a loyal clientele. People come back each year, even from surprisingly distant places,” Ležatka says. He adds the resort is ideal for families with children, sports enthusiasts, and those who just want to relax in a peaceful environment surrounded by beautiful countryside. “You will not find such a large and self-contained complex anywhere else in the Moravian-Silesian Region. We certainly do not have any direct competitors in the area,” Ležatka says. This is because the resort caters to everyone and offers a quality level uncommon in the Czech Republic. “We have a great team here, with their own visions of development, who promote using the latest technology. This is where we found common ground with MTX Group management. We are all patriots and believe in the potential of Czech mountains, so we have invested hundreds of millions of Czech crowns in technology and equipment that put Alpine resorts to shame. And we are proud of our cutting-edge six-seat detachable cable car. It was the most modern and the safest cable car in the world four years ago,” Ležatka says. It’s a real technical marvel, and stepping into it is not only extremely comfortable but also a really great experience. “The seat almost stops and measures the passengers, and the adjustable landing lifts even the smallest
