Pec pod Sněžkou is known not only as a starting point for the climbing route to Sněžka, the highest mountain in the Czech Republic, but also as an active alpine resort, open both in the summer and winter. Pec pod Sněžkou benefits from its geographic position and its altitute (800 - 1 602 m above sea level). Over 5 to 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 centre and near the ski slopes all are provided.

The ski resort, which is the largest in area, operating 1 four chair lift and 9 ski lifts with a transport capacity of 9 520 persons/hour and arround 10,5 km of downhill slopes of varying degrees of difficulty. The downhill slopes are particularly popular with families and 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 which is Javor, the longest and best illuminated downhill slope in the Czech Republic. Visitors are provided access to all places in the resort by means of a single magnetic card. For snowboarding enthusiasts, a large funpark is available season-long. Cross-country skiers (langlaufers) can make use of the Giant Mountain main track, which is kept in perfect conditions by constant grooming.