Krasnaya Polyana Ski Resort Guide
Krasnaya Polyana, Russia
| Total Piste Length | 25km |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,228m |
| Resort Height | 600m |
| Nearest Airport | Sochi |
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Krasnaya Polyana
Located 80 km (48 mi) East of the popular Black Sea resort of Sochi and visited by Russian president Victor Putin when taking the traditional Russian early May vacation, the slopes have a reputation for their long season thanks to some of the most consistent and extensive snowfalls in Russia. Indeed some reports claim that the resort is located at 'the wettest point in Europe' and that snow depths there can reach 7 metres (over 23 feet) - very deep by European standards. There is no snow making however so coverage on the lower slopes can suffer at the end's of Krasnaya Polyana's long season. Krasnaya Polyana's best slopes are located on the northern slopes of the Aibga Ridge with the longest 4km (2.5 miles) in length over a 1200m vertical. However heli-skiing can extend the trail length to nearly 7km (over 4 miles) by continuing up to 3200 metres above sea level. Heli-skiing, the option favoured by Mr Putin, can open up a vertical of more than 2000m (nearly 7000 feet). The resort was part of a regional bid to stage the 2002 Winter Olympics, losing out to Utah. Paragliding and snowmobiling are also on offer. Krasnaya Polyana means the Red Glade.
Summary
The Russian ski resort of Krasnaya Polyana is in the Russian Urals at an altitude of 600m, with 25km of marked runs.
Krasnaya Polyana has direct access to 25km of downhill skiing, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,228m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
We do not currently have enough information to describe the skiing in Krasnaya Polyana. If you have skied here, or know the area, please tell us about it in the Ski Forum.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Krasnaya Polyana.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Krasnaya Polyana?
The next notable snow forecast is 9cm, expected on 20 January, with around 33cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Krasnaya Polyana Ski Area
| Downhill Total Length | 25km | |
|---|---|---|
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Altitudes
Krasnaya Polyana Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,228m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Krasnaya Polyana) | 600m |
| Lowest Piste | 540m |
| Max Vertical | 1,688m |
Krasnaya Polyana Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Aibga Ridge'.
Location and Map
Where is Krasnaya Polyana?
This ski resort is in the Russian Urals in gorod Sochi, Krasnodar Krai.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Krasnaya Polyana is Sochi, 27 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The six ski lifts are able to uplift 2,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 10km of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Krasnaya Polyana open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Krasnaya Polyana, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Krasnaya Polyana Tourist Office for the latest.
