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Mt. Elbrus ski resort is in the North Caucasus Federal District. It offers 23 km of pistes for skiing and snowboarding. Six lifts transport guests.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Mt. Elbrus, Russia
★★★★★3.3out of 5
3,847 м
top
1,497 м
Vertical drop
2,350 м
base
Total slopes
23 км
Lifts
6
Vertical drop
1,497 м
Adult ski pass
€ 48 / day
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:00
Trails by difficulty - 23 km total
Easy6 км · 26 %
Intermediate12 км · 52 %
Difficult5 км · 22 %
Ski pass prices
Adults
4,200 RUB
48
Children
2,500 RUB
28
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Good to know

Good to know:

There is a descent from the slopes to the valley.

Above the tree line

Maps

Mt. Elbrus ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
6 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 4Gondola lifts
  • 1Chairlifts
  • 1T-bars and platters
  • 1Magic carpets
Lifts in total
6
Capacity
11,500people/hour
Total lift length
6.7км
Newest lift: EL6-Lift, 2025 г.Longest lift: Starý Krugozor-Mir (Elbrus 2), 1,802 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

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Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Official website
Phone
-
Coordinates
43.35260, 42.43798
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:00
Typical season
Early December - early June
Season
-
Mt. Elbrus

Mid · 3 099 м

Updated at 19:23

+4°Clearfeels like +3°
Precipitation0 mmMET
wind4 km/hMET
Snow line3 700 мCALC
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Frequently asked questions

Which months are best for a trip to Mt. Elbrus?
The season listed in the weather report covers November, December, January, February, March and April. The coldest average figures are given for January and February, while in April daytime temperatures in some data reach 3.5 °C; there is no information about snow cover conditions.
How much is a lift pass at Mt. Elbrus?
A day pass costs 48 €, or 4200 RUB. A child day pass costs 28 €.
Is Mt. Elbrus suitable for beginners?
The resort has 23 km of pistes, including 6 km of easy pistes, 12 km of intermediate pistes and 5 km of difficult pistes. Beginners can use the easy sections, but most pistes are of intermediate or advanced difficulty.
What are the lift operating hours?
The lifts operate from 09:00 to 16:00. There are 6 lifts in total at the resort.

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