The Top 10 Ski Resorts in Russia Rated for Beginners, Experts and Snowboarders

This page shows only the Top Ski Resorts of Russia, ranked according to various criteria.

Opinion Alert:- Only the fact-based comparisons are reliable; everything else is purely subjective and your experience may vary. J2Ski are not responsible for your snow, your mates or your attitude... although we hope you enjoy them all!

There are J2Ski guides to some 28 Ski Resorts in Russia.

Top 3 Russian Ski Resorts for Maximum Vertical

Ski Resorts in Russia with the Largest accessible Vertical (highest piste to lowest ski lift)

Ski Resort	Vertical
Mount Elbrus	1,820m5,971ft
Krasnaya Polyana	1,688m5,538ft
Mount Cheget	1,120m3,675ft

Top 7 Russian Ski Resorts for Highest Ski Areas

Ski Resorts in Russia with the Ski Areas at Highest Altitude (maximum height above sea level)

Ski Resort	Top
Mount Elbrus	3,800m12,467ft
Mount Cheget	3,100m10,171ft
Dombaj	2,600m8,530ft
Zil	2,340m7,677ft
Rosa Khutor	2,286m7,500ft
Krasnaya Polyana	2,228m7,310ft
Belokurikha	2,020m6,627ft

Top 3 Russian Ski Resorts for Best Expert Skiing

Ski Resorts in Russia with the Best skiing for Expert Skiers

Ski Resort	Experts
Mount Elbrus
Mount Cheget
Rosa Khutor

Top 2 Russian Ski Resorts for Best Intermediate skiing

Ski Resorts in Russia with the Best skiing for Intermediate skiers

Ski Resort	Interm.
Rosa Khutor
Mount Cheget

Russian Ski Resorts for Best gentle Skiing

Ski Resorts in Russia with the Best skiing for Beginners

Ski Resort	Beginn.
Rosa Khutor

Top 3 Russian Ski Resorts for Best Boarding

Ski Resorts in Russia with the Best Snowboarding

Ski Resort	Snowboarding
Rosa Khutor
Mount Cheget
Mount Elbrus