Rosa Khutor Ski Resort Guide
Rosa Khutor, Russia
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 77km48 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,286m7,500ft |
| Resort Height | 819m2,687ft |
| Nearest Airport | Sochi |
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Rosa Khutor
Officially opened to the public in 2011, one of the key venues for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, Rosa Khutor is one of a group of three resorts making up the Olympic venue, all purpose built this century in a ski area with a long standing reputation for deep snow and a good climate. The slopes have superb uplift from modern gondolas and chairlifts and runs include Olympic Downhill courses as well as Olympic freestyle and snowboarding facilities. World class and the best in Russia.
Summary
The Russian ski resort of Rosa Khutor is in the Russian Caucasus at an altitude of 819m2,687ft, with 77km48 miles of marked runs.
Rosa Khutor is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Russia and has direct access to 77km48 miles of downhill skiing, with 17 marked pistes, served by a total of 19 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,286m7,500ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Rosa Khutor?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm1in, expected on 26 January, with around 120cm47in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 826m2,710ft | Snow to 1,064m3,491ft | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Rosa Khutor Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | 11km7 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 4 | 11km7 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 8 | 25km16 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | 5km3 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 77km48 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 19 | |
Altitudes
Rosa Khutor Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,286m7,500ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 819m2,687ft |
| Resort Altitude (Rosa Khutor) | 819m2,687ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
The resort’s pistes are suitable for skiers of any skill level.
“Blue” pistes are located near Rosa Khutor Mountain Lodge and designed for children and beginners.
“Red” pistes in the mid part of the eastern slopes of the Rosa Khutor Plateau are located between 940m and
1350m marks and are designed for intermediate and advanced riders.
The most difficult “black” pistes for expert riders are located between 1350m and 2320m.
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
2014 Winter Olympic snowboarding venue.
Location and Map
Where is Rosa Khutor?
This ski resort is in the Russian Caucasus in gorod Sochi, Krasnodar Krai.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Rosa Khutor is Sochi, 45 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 19 ski lifts are able to uplift 14,334 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Rosa Khutor open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Open.
Usual opening is early December, 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 Rosa Khutor, 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 Rosa Khutor Tourist Office for the latest.
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