Mount Elbrus Ski Resort

Mount Elbrus is Europe’s highest peak, according to the Russians. At 5,633 m (18,476 ft), it offers year-round skiing and snowboarding. The cable car reaches its highest station, Mir, in three phases. From there, the way down is a 2 km run.

A number of tour companies offer heli-skiing on Elbrus, where skiers descend on pristine slopes for excellent Alpine skiing and panoramic views of the valley and surrounding mountains.

Mount Elbrus Information

Summary:

Country: Russia
Currency: Ruble
Resort Altitude: 1980m (6496ft)
Winter season: November to April
Nearest town: Tyrnyauz

Slope and Lift Info:

Highest lift: 3810m
Vertical drop: 1810m
Number of lifts: 3
Uplift capacity: 1100 p/hr
Number of slopes: 6
Total slope length: 23km
Cross country: 9km

Mount Elbrus Links:

http://elbrus-guide.com/skiing/

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