Rusutsu Resort Guide
Rusutsu, Japan
Rated: 3/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 40km25 miles |
| Highest Lift | 994m3,261ft |
| Resort Height | 400m1,312ft |
| Nearest Airport | New Chitose |
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Rusutsu at a glance
A huge family resort built by the former owners of Heavenly and Steamboat Springs in the US (purchased by the American Skiing Company in 1997 and latterly by Vail Resorts and Intrawest) and Tignes in France. This is a full service ski-in resort which can accommodate nearly 3000 guests and has excellent international standard facilities, there are no towns nearby.
When will it snow in Rusutsu?
The next notable snow forecast for Rusutsu is 2cm1in, expected on 15 October.
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Rusutsu Facts, Stats and Ratings
Rusutsu Rated
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
How High is Rusutsu?
| Highest Lift | 994m3,261ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 400m1,312ft |
| Resort Altitude (Rusutsu) | 400m1,312ft |
| Max Vertical | 594m1,949ft |
Ski Area, Pistes and Lifts
Rusutsu Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 12 | 8km5 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 16 | 17km11 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 9 | 15km9 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 40km25 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 17 | |
Rusutsu Summary
The Japanese Ski Resort of Rusutsu is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Japan and has direct access to 40km25 miles of downhill skiing, with 37 marked pistes, served by a total of 17 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Rusutsu Overview
A huge family resort built by the former owners of Heavenly and Steamboat Springs in the US (purchased by the American Skiing Company in 1997) and Tignes in France. This is a full service ski-in resort which can accommodate nearly 3000 guests and has excellent international standard facilities, there are no towns nearby.
On the Mountain
Skiing in Rusutsu
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding in Rusutsu
The best area are the runs either side of Izola No. 1 Quad lift.
When is Rusutsu open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates for Rusutsu.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Lift and Piste openings are always subject to Snow Conditions in Rusutsu.
Ski Lift Capacity
The 17 ski lifts of Rusutsu are able to uplift 30,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Where is Rusutsu?
Rusutsu is in Hokkaidō, Japan.
How can I get to Rusutsu?
By Air
The nearest airport to Rusutsu is New Chitose which is 142 minutes drive away.
