Ski Resorts of Ukraine. Where to go skiing in Ukraine? Map of descents of ski resorts of Ukraine.

Ukraine is able to offer travelers a huge number of recreation options. The tourist flow to this country does not run out even in winter. With the onset of cold weather, the skiing season opens in Ukraine, which lasts from November – December to March – April. The main region where the best ski resorts of Ukraine are located are the picturesque Carpathians. In this mountainous country, which covers at once five Ukrainian regions, excellent conditions have been created for winter recreation with all the necessary tourist infrastructure.

There are also high-speed descents in other regions of Ukraine, which are mostly equipped on the outskirts of large cities and tourist centers. Below we will consider in more detail the most popular winter resorts of Ukraine and their features – the level of technical support, the availability of accompanying infrastructure, prices for the services provided.

1. Slavske

Slavske is the oldest Ukrainian ski resort, which first welcomed visitors in the 1930s. It was built in the Lviv region, on the outskirts of the village of the same name in the Carpathian Mountains, back when Western Ukraine was part of Poland. In Soviet times, a ski base of the sports association “Dynamo” was opened on the base of the resort.

The tracks here are laid on the slopes of Mount Trostyan up to 1.2 km high and are characterized by a high level of difficulty. Local descents are considered the most extreme in Ukraine, although there are several “blue” slopes at the foot of the mountain. For lovers of extreme sports, there is a pristine area in Slavsky, which is highly appreciated by freerider athletes for its steep slope.

In the vicinity of Mount Trostyan there are areas for learning skiing with gentle slopes: Grabovets, Pohar, Politech, Warsaw. Here you can rent a ski kit starting at UAH 60, and beginners can order the services of a personal trainer-instructor, which will cost UAH 150. There are cozy cafes right on the mountain slopes, where you can warm yourself with a cup of hot coffee or have a snack. There is a wide selection of places to stay overnight in Slavsky – these are hotels, guest houses and private sector accommodation.

How to get to Slavske?

The easiest way to get to Slavsky is from Lviv, which is 140 km from the ski center. The easiest option is to order a transfer from Lviv International Airport. There is also a regular bus and a suburban train to Slavsky from the regional center, the journey time is about 3 hours. You can get to Slavske railway station by train from Kyiv, Odesa, Kherson. In total, about 20 passenger railway routes pass through the Slavske station. Thus, the train “Kyiv-Uzhgorod” departs from Kyiv every day, and the train “Lviv-Uzhgorod” departs from Lviv every day. The distance from the railway station directly to the ski center is 12 km.

Specifications:

1. The height difference of Slavske  is 432 meters
2. The height of the Slavske resort  is 800 – 1232 meters
3. The length of the ski tracks  is 25 km.
4. The number of tracks  is 12

• “Blue” – 3 pcs.
• “Red” – 5 pcs.
• “Black” – 4 pcs.

5. Extractors  – 8 (1 armchair, 7 vertical)
6. Ski pass per day in high/low season  – 250/200 hryvnias
7. The season  lasts from December to March

2. Bukovel

Bukovel is the most famous Ukrainian ski resort, which has been operating since the time of the USSR. It is located in the Carpathian Mountains, in the Ivano-Frankivsk region, near the town of Yaremchi. In the early 2000s, a radical modernization of the entire infrastructure was carried out here, after which Bukovel turned into a world-class winter recreation center. Speed ​​descents here are equipped on the slopes of the mountain of the same name, which has a height of 1.1 km.

All tracks are equipped with mechanical lifts, and most slopes are illuminated with floodlights and equipped with artificial snow systems. This allows vacationers to ride even after sunset in the evening, and enjoy speed even in low-snow winters or during thaws. Tourists in Bukovel are offered the entire range of related infrastructure.

Here you can rent equipment for mountain skiing or snowboarding, this service will cost 400 hryvnias for adults, and 160 hryvnias for children. in a day. There is also a school in Bukovel where beginners can learn to stand confidently on skis under the guidance of experienced coaches. Tourists will be able to stay in small hotels and campsites open in the resort, or rent housing in the private sector in the surrounding villages.

There are restaurants and snack bars right next to the ski slopes, and there are also private kitchens in hotels and mini-hotels. There are mineral springs near Bukovel, on the basis of which a balneological center has been operating since 2008, where vacationers can improve their health. Visitors to the resort in their reviews note the high level of infrastructure and service, good opportunities for “aper-ski” recreation.

How to get to Bukovel?

It is most convenient to get here through the following major transport hubs: Ivano-Frankivsk – 110 km, Chernivtsi – 160 km, Lviv – 245 km. You can order a taxi transfer to the airports and train stations of these cities. There is an intercity bus service from Kyiv and Ivano-Frankivsk to Bukovel. Travelers will be able to get to the resort by car, first driving to the regional center, Ivano-Frankivsk, and then moving towards Nadvirna, Yaremche, Mykulychyn, Tatariv. Coordinates for GPS navigator: 48.353886, 24.412860.

Specifications:

1. The height difference of  Bukovel is 522 meters
2. The height of the  Bukovel resort is 850-1372 meters
3. The length of Bukovel ski slopes  is 55 km.
4. The number of tracks  is 28

• “Blue” – 9 units, 24 km
• “Red” – 12 units, 26 km
• “Black” – 7 units, 5 km

5. Lifts  – (12 chairlifts, 1 cable lift)
6. Ski pass for a day in high/low season  – 490 / 420 hryvnias
7. The season  lasts from December to April

3. Mygovo

Mygovo is a relatively young ski resort located fifty kilometers from Chernivtsi. This area is highly valued by vacationers for its picturesque views and healing mountain air, saturated with the aroma of the surrounding coniferous forests. High-speed descents are equipped here on the slopes of two peaks – Kichera and Stizhok. In general, the location of the tracks and resort infrastructure is quite compact – everything here is within walking distance. This area of ​​the Carpathians is distinguished by a large amount of winter precipitation, thanks to which skiing becomes as comfortable as possible.

The tracks in Mygovo are complex, in the upper part they are quite steep and winding, and at the bottom they become gentle and are perfect for inexperienced beginners. Sports equipment can be rented at the resort for a price starting at UAH 60. per day Hotels and campsites, cafes, restaurants and pizzerias are open right at the foot of the mountains. Near the resort there are exits to the surface of underground mineral springs, thanks to which vacationers will be able to improve their health along with sports.

How to get to Mygovo?

The easiest way to get to Myhov is from the regional center of Chernivtsi. From here, from the bus station located on the street Main, d.219, buses depart regularly on the Cherivtsi-Mygovo or Chernivtsi-Vyzhitsa route. In the first case, the bus goes through Beregomet and passes near the ski base. If you go along the route Chernivtsi-Vizhytsia, then you should get off in the center of the village of Mygovo and get to the resort on your own.

Specifications:

1. The height difference of  Mygovo is 181 meters
2.  The height of the Myhovo resort is 552-733 meters
3. The length of Myhovo ski tracks  is 2.5 km.
4. The number of tracks  is 3

• “Green” – 1 pc. 100 meters
• “Blue” – 1 piece, 1100 meters
• “Red” – 1 piece, 1300 meters

5. Lifts  – 2 ski lifts
6. Ski pass per day in high/low season  – 250/200 hryvnias
7. The season  lasts from December to March

4. Plai

In the Lviv region, there is a fairly young, but very popular resort of Plai among skiers. It was opened in 2007 and since then it has been able to win a huge number of fans thanks to the high quality of the tracks and the excellent level of their technical equipment. In a decade and a half, Plai turned from a small resort town into a modern world-class skiing center. It is not for nothing that it is called mini-Bukovel among local winter sports enthusiasts, which indicates the high level of recreation offered here.

There is a whole complex of trails here, starting with educational and children’s trails, and ending with quite difficult red sections. The slopes are equipped with snow generators, which allows the ski season to continue until mid-spring. Sports equipment can be rented here for UAH 180. for adults and for 80 UAH. for children. Lessons with an experienced coach-instructor are available for beginners at the price of UAH 150. per hour.

You can stay in Playa in hotels, campsites or in the private sector of nearby settlements. There are a couple of restaurants and several cafes at the foot of the mountain, and there is also a snack bar directly at the top near the starting area.

How to get to Plai?

The nearest railway stations to Play are Stryi, 68 km away, and Skole, 20 km from the resort. From here you can get to the ski base by taxi or shuttle bus. You can drive here by car from the Ukrainian capital along the E-50 “Kyiv-Chop” route through Stryi, or from Lviv along the route Lviv, Stryi, Skole, Plai.

Specifications:

1. The height difference of Plai  is 260 meters
2. The number of play tracks  is 6

• Children’s  – 1 pc.
• Educational  – 1 app.
• Mixed red-blue – 4 pcs.

3. Elevators  – 4
4. Ski pass for a day in high/low season  – 600/500 hryvnias
5. The season  lasts from December to March

5. Berezhivka

There is a ski center near the shores of the Black Sea. This is the Berezhivka skiing area, which operates an hour’s drive from Odesa. In winter, this area becomes a favorite place for active recreation of Odessa residents and guests of the city who come here to spend the weekend. Berezovka is distinguished by a fairly good level of technical equipment and tourist service.

Most of the local tracks are designed for beginners and amateurs with an intermediate level of training – they do not have large slopes and sharp turns. The slopes are prepared for skiing with a ratrak, and if necessary, the artificial snowmaking system, consisting of 12 guns, is turned on. Therefore, comfortable skiing in Berezovka is guaranteed throughout the entire ski season.

At the resort there is a ski equipment rental point, where you can take sports equipment for the price of 150 hryvnias. for an adult and 100 UAH. for a child There is also a ski school here, where beginners will have the opportunity to master the skill of high-speed descents under the guidance of coaches. An individual lesson with an instructor will cost UAH 140. per hour.

There is a snack bar near the slopes, but there are no hotels here, since most vacationers come here for the day. But there is an opportunity to rent housing from private individuals in nearby villages.

How to get there?

The easiest way to get to Berezovka from Odessa is in several ways. You can order a taxi directly from Odessa airport or railway station. You can also get to the sports center on your own, by bus or train. And here you should get off at the Platform 1214 km station. A bus belonging to the ski center goes to the resort from here, and you can also order a transfer taxi by calling the administration of Berezivka.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 90 meters
2. The length of the ski tracks  is 1.6 km.
3. The number of tracks  is 4

• “Green” – 1 piece, 120 meters
• “Blue” – 2 pieces, 1350 meters
• Tübingova – 1 piece, 135 meters.

4. Lifts  – 3 (2 cable cars, 1 children’s, 1 tubing)
5. Ski pass for a day in high/low season  – 800/500 hryvnias
6. The season  lasts from December to March

6. Extreme style

Extreme style, aka “Kharkiv Switzerland” is a winter resort located within the city of Kharkiv. There are gentle slopes equipped for beginners. The absence of significant heights on the outskirts of Kharkiv does not allow for the installation of descents of a high level of difficulty here. But the tracks available in the Extreme style are perfect for beginners who want to learn the basics of the art of speed skiing.

There are three well-prepared tracks here, equipped with a pair of bugel lifts. Two 400-meter-long slopes are designed for intermediate skiers, and a 150-meter training track is perfect for children or beginners who have skied for the first time. There is an Extreme-style ski school, where group lessons costing UAH 150 are held. per hour from each person. Next to the descents, there is equipment rental at the price of 130 hryvnias. for an adult and 100 UAH. for a child

There are tent-cafes where you can warm up in the cold and have a snack with fast food. Among the advantages of this sports center, it should be noted that the slopes are equipped with floodlights, which allows you to ride in the evening after work.

How to get there?

The “Extreme-style” ski center is located in the suburbs of Kharkiv near the village of Tsyrkuny. You can get here by your own car according to the navigator coordinates 50°3’50″N, 36°16’49″E. You can also get here by public transport. Bus #296 runs from the “Radyanska” metro station to “Extreme Park”, from the “Pushkinska” metro station – route taxi #223-e, from the “Universitet” metro station – route taxi #256. On them, you get to the final stop (the village of Zhukovsky or Astronomichna Street), and from there you can reach the ski center on foot, crossing the field.

Specifications:

1. The length of the ski tracks  is 950 meters
2. The number of tracks  is 3

• “Green” – 1 piece, 150 meters
• “Blue” – 2 pieces, 800 meters

3. Lifts  – 2 ski lifts
4. Ski pass for 3 hours on a weekend/weekday  – 300/250 hryvnias
5. The season  lasts from December to March

7. Oryavchyk-Zveniv

Oryavchyk-Zveniv is a relatively small winter resort in the Lviv region in the Tysovets tract. It is located in the spurs of the Carpathians, on the territory of the “Skolivski Beskydy” nature reserve, and is considered one of the most ecological places in all of Ukraine. The ski center includes two separate resorts – Oryavchyk and Zveniv.

Local trails are suitable for both beginners and intermediate level enthusiasts, there is a ski school and a sports equipment rental point. In addition to picturesque mountain landscapes, they are distinguished by a wide range of entertainment, starting from freeriding or snowboarding, to hiking through protected areas and visiting ancient Carpathian villages.

At the tourist base, vacationers will be able to ride snowmobiles and horse-drawn sleighs, visit a billiards sauna with a pool, play tennis or bowling. On weekends, there is a night disco with a bar. The resort is perfect for beginner skiers, and for tourists who just want to renew their strength in the bosom of beautiful pristine nature.

How to get to Oryavchyk?

Oryavchyk is a village 136 km from Lviv, near the Kyiv-Chop highway. Other nearby settlements include Uzhhorod 144 km away and Ivano-Frankivsk 160 km away. From the listed cities, you can get to Oryavchyk by train or intercity bus to Skole station. From here you can take a taxi, transfer to a suburban bus or order a transfer to the resort hotel. A direct bus service regularly departs from the Lviv bus station to Oryavchyk. You can get to the resort with your own car by driving from Kyiv on the highway to Transcarpathian Chop, and turning to Oryavchyk at the appropriate sign.

Specifications:

1. The height of the Oryavchyk resort  is 900 meters
2. The length of the ski slopes of Oryavchyka  is 4.5 km.
3. The number of tracks  is 6

• “Green” – 2 units, 0.9 km
• “Blue” – 4 units, 3.6 km

4. Lifts  – 3 ski lifts
5. Ski pass for the day  – 250 hryvnias
6. The season lasts  from November to April

8. Krasia

Krasia is a winter resort in Transcarpathia, near Uzhhorod. You can get here from this regional center by train or shuttle taxi. Initially, in the 1980s, Krasiya was created as a ski base for the training of the Olympic team – this is connected with the presence here of the longest speed run in Ukraine, 3.5 km long. But later, the sports center was transformed into a publicly accessible ski resort: the necessary infrastructure for recreation appeared here, and technical facilities were updated.

The tracks of Krasia are laid along the slopes of the mountain of the same name, which is more than a kilometer high. This area differs from other Carpathian resorts in its calmness and solitude. The absence of a large influx of tourists and fairly difficult descents attract true connoisseurs of mountain skiing and professional athletes here. Lovers of beautiful mountain landscapes and fresh air will appreciate Krasia.

Renting ski equipment for the day here will cost from 100 to 170 hryvnias (low/high season), children get a 40% discount. The services of an individual coach are available to beginner skiers at the price of UAH 200. per hour.

Next to the slopes, there are three snack bars, there are mini-hotels and guest houses. Among the disadvantages of Krasia, it should be noted the lack of artificial lighting of the slopes, which makes safe skiing in the evening twilight impossible.

How to get to Krasiya?

To get to the resort from Lviv or Kyiv, you should first get to Uzhhorod by car or train. The capital of Transcarpathia is approximately 67 km from Krasia. The ski center can be reached from Uzhgorod by highway or by suburban train. An electric train also runs from the nearby town of Mukacheve. The traveler should get off at the railway station “Kostryno”, and then take a taxi to the village of Vyshka, near which the resort center is located.

Specifications:

1. The height difference of Krasia  is 600 meters
2. The height of the Krasia  resort is 436 to 1036 meters
3. The length of Krasia ski slopes  is 10 km.
4. The number of tracks  is 2

• “Blue” – 4 units, 3 km
• “Red” – 6 units, 7 km

5. Lifts  – 6 (3 chair lifts, 3 rope lifts)
6. Ski pass for a day in high/low season  – 250/120 hryvnias
7. The season  lasts from December to March

9. Beskid

Not far from the Carpathian village of Verkhniy Studenyi is the Beskid resort, which is perfect for families with children or beginner skiers. Tourists are attracted to these places not so much by the opportunity to engage in active recreation as by their natural beauty and clean mountain air. The opportunity to engage in mountain skiing, in this case, can be considered as a pleasant bonus to the general resort vacation.

The tracks here are mainly intended for beginners and amateurs with a low level of training. One of them is equipped with artificial lighting and is suitable for evening skiing, there is also a separate children’s training slope. Despite the absence of snow generators in the Beskydy, there are practically no problems with covering the slopes – the Carpathians are famous for their snowy winters.

Unfortunately, there are no hotels or campsites here, but tourists will definitely not have problems with overnight accommodation – residents of the surrounding villages are happy to provide housing in the private sector. There are several snack bars near the mountainside where skiers can have a snack and warm up. Visiting the Beskids is a great opportunity for beginners to master the skill of speed descents.

How to get to Beskydy?

The Beskid ski center is located near the village of Verkhniy Studeny. The easiest way to get to this settlement is by train from Lviv or Kyiv, getting off at the Volovets railway station, which is halfway between Lviv and Uzhhorod. From here, you need to drive another 30 km by regular bus or hired taxi to the village of Verkhniy Studenyi, where you can stay in a hotel or in the private sector.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 250 meters
2. The length of the ski tracks  is 3.1 km.
3. The number of tracks  is 4
4. Lifts  – 3 (1 anchor, 2 anchor)
5. Ski pass per day  – 150 hryvnias
6. The season  lasts from December to April

10. Pylypets-Podobovets

In the Transcarpathian region, near the ancient villages of Pylypets and Podobovets, there are two ski centers. Since they are located within walking distance of each other, they are often combined into a single resort. This mountain area is distinguished by a large amount of snow, which allows the ski season to continue until mid-spring.

Pylypets-Podborovets also has a good level of related infrastructure. Every year, up to eight tracks of different difficulty categories and equipped with mechanical lifts are equipped here. There are slopes for beginners, and tracks for more experienced skiers – “blue” and “red” categories. There is also an area for snowboarders and pristine slopes for extreme freeriders. All of them are arranged on the slopes of three surrounding villages of mountains, which have a height of 1.7 to 1.5 km. In the ski school operating here, instructors will be able to teach beginners the basics of high-speed descents, and more experienced fans will receive lessons in extreme freeriding.

There are restaurants and snack bars with traditional Transcarpathian cuisine near the slopes, as well as a ski equipment rental office. Tourists who have visited these resorts note the high level of service and excellent value for money.

How to get to Pylypets?

The Pylypets ski center can be reached from all major cities of Ukraine. First, you should take the railway to Volovets station. Several long-distance trains going to Uzhhorod from Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, as well as Lviv-Mukachevo and Kyiv-Chop trains pass by it. At the Volovets station, you can order a transfer by contacting the resort administration, take a taxi yourself, or use the Volovets-Mezhihirya shuttle bus. The distance from the railway station to the resort center does not exceed 15 km.

Specifications:

1. The height difference of Pylypets is 500 meters
2. The height of the Pylypets resort  is 1005 – 1505 meters
3. The length of Pylyptsa ski tracks is 20 km.
4. The number of trails in Pylypka is 8

• “Green” – 2 units, 0.8 km
• “Blue” – 3 units, 7 km
• “Red” – 3 units, 12 km

5. Extractors  – 7 (1 armchair, 6 horizontal)
6. Ski pass for a day in high/low season  – 280/250 hryvnias
7. The season  lasts from December to March