Mount Elbrus Ski Resort Guide
Mount Elbrus, Russia
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Snowboarders and Snowfall. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 23km |
| Highest Lift | 3,800m |
| Resort Height | 1,980m |
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Mount Elbrus
The ski area of Mount Elbrus is in the Russian Caucasus at an altitude of 1,980m, with 23km of marked runs.
Summary
Mount Elbrus has direct access to 23km of downhill skiing, with 6 marked pistes, served by a total of 3 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,980m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,800m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Mount Elbrus offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Mount Elbrus offers some good boarding.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Mount Elbrus is 3km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Mount Elbrus?
The next notable snow forecast is 7cm, expected on 19 April, with around 21cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 2,585m | Snow to 2,725m | Snow to 2,702m | Snow to 2,904m | Snow to 2,826m |
Ski Area Stats
Mount Elbrus Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 23km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 9km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 3 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Mount Elbrus Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,800m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 2,300m |
| Resort Altitude (Mount Elbrus) | 1,980m |
| Max Vertical | 1,820m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Mount Elbrus?
This ski resort is in the Russian Caucasus.
Map
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How to get there
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The three ski lifts are able to uplift 1,100 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Mount Elbrus 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.
