Rusutsu, Japan
Ski Resort - 40km25 miles of Piste (400m1,312ft to 994m3,261ft). Rated: 3/5 (from 5 ratings)
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.
Rusutsu Snow News
The next notable snow forecast for Rusutsu is 1cm-, expected on 23 February, with around 4cm1in forecast over the next 7 days. There is some snow currently indicated by the long-range (7 days+) forecast; but too far ahead to be relied upon.
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Who is Rusutsu good for?
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Rusutsu Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 12 | 8km5 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 16 | 17km11 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 9 | 15km9 miles |
| Pistes Number of runs | 37 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 40km25 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 17 | |
Rusutsu Ski Area Height
| Max Vertical | 594m1,949ft |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 994m3,261ft |
| Lowest Piste | 400m1,312ft |
| Resort Altitude (Rusutsu) | 400m1,312ft |
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 individual pistes, served by 17 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
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.
Rusutsu in brief
Rusutsu Ski Resort is:
Good for Expert Skiers.
Very good for Intermediate Skiers.
Very good for Beginners.
Good for Snowboarding.
Rusutsu Season Dates
We have no confirmed season dates for Rusutsu.
Usual opening - Late Nov.
Usual closing - Early April.
NOTE:- Opening subject to Snow Conditions in Rusutsu.
Where is Rusutsu?
Map showing location of RusutsuRusutsu Ski Lift Capacity
Ski Lift Capacity :- The 17 Ski Lifts of Rusutsu are able to uplift 30,000 skiers / snowboarders per hour.
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