Čipčie

Čipčie is a mountain summit in the Malá Fatra range located in Žilina District, standing at 926 meters with steep sides and a mix of forested and open areas. The slopes feature forests in lower sections that give way to meadows as you climb higher.

Čipčie belongs to the Lúčanská Malá Fatra range and has long been part of the landscape where local people built their settlements. The mountain passes and valleys shaped how communities developed in the surrounding area.

The villages surrounding Čipčie reflect the daily life of mountain communities who have adapted to the rhythm of seasons and local terrain. Local people use these slopes and meadows for their work and gather for celebrations in the valleys below.

Access to the summit follows marked trails that climb through forest and open areas, with the route becoming steeper as you gain elevation. Visit during warmer months when paths are dry and conditions at the top are most comfortable.

From the top, you can see across the Rajecká basin, a wide valley with rivers and villages spread below. Several small mountain streams including Turský Potok flow from the lower slopes and help shape the surrounding terrain.