Rusutsu Ski Resort Guide
Rusutsu, Japan
Rated: 3/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall 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
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.
Summary
The Japanese ski resort of Rusutsu is at an altitude of 400m1,312ft, with 40km25 miles of marked runs.
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.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Rusutsu?
The next notable snow forecast is 10cm4in, expected on 3 March, with around 24cm10in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
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 | |
Altitudes
Rusutsu Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 994m3,261ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 400m1,312ft |
| Resort Altitude (Rusutsu) | 400m1,312ft |
| Max Vertical | 594m1,949ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
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.
Snowboarding
The best area are the runs either side of Izola No. 1 Quad lift.
Location and Map
Where is Rusutsu?
This ski resort is in Hokkaidō, Japan.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Rusutsu is New Chitose, 142 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 17 ski lifts are able to uplift 30,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Rusutsu open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Open.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Rusutsu, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Rusutsu Tourist Office for the latest.
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