Karachay-Cherkess, Russia
Arkhyz ski resort
The short answer
Arkhyz has about 27 km of mapped runs and 11 lifts, with skiing from about 1,653 m up to 2,838 m (9,311 ft), a vertical drop of 1,185 m. By mapped runs it is number 6 of the 8 Russia ski areas in our list. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum (SUI), about 77 km away in a straight line.
Ski area facts
- Top elevation
- 2,838 m9,311 ft
- Vertical drop
- 1,185 m3,888 ft
- Mapped runs
- 27 km23 runs
- Lifts
- 11mostly gondolas
Runs by difficulty
About 61% of the mapped run length is novice or easy, 25% intermediate and 13% advanced or harder. Difficulty follows OpenStreetMap’s international scale (in Europe, easy ≈ blue, intermediate ≈ red, advanced ≈ black).
| Difficulty | Runs | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Novice | 6 | 5.5 km |
| Easy | 8 | 11.1 km |
| Intermediate | 7 | 6.9 km |
| Advanced | 2 | 3.6 km |
Lifts
11 mapped lifts, most of them gondolas.
| Lift type | Count |
|---|---|
| Gondolas | 5 |
| Chairlifts | 4 |
| Rope tows | 1 |
| Magic carpets | 1 |
Piste map
For the current official piste map, open the resort’s website. You can also explore every mapped run and lift on OpenSkiMap’s interactive map.
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled flights, by straight-line distance (road distance is longer).
| Airport | City | Straight-line distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum (SUI) | Sukhumi | 77 km |
| Sochi (AER) | Sochi | 99 km |
| Mineralnye Vody (MRV) | Mineralnyye Vody | 170 km |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Arkhyz?
The highest mapped run starts at about 2,838 m (9,311 ft) and the lowest ends at about 1,653 m (5,423 ft), a vertical of 1,185 m (3,888 ft).
How many km of ski runs does Arkhyz have?
OpenStreetMap maps about 27 km of downhill runs and 11 lifts. The resort’s own figure may differ because it measures runs differently.
What is the nearest airport to Arkhyz?
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum (SUI) is the closest airport with scheduled flights, about 77 km away in a straight line.
Where can I see the Arkhyz piste map?
Use the resort’s official website for the current piste map, or view the mapped runs and lifts on OpenSkiMap.
Ski area data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), processed by OpenSkiMap; airports from OurAirports. Retrieved . Elevations are those of the highest and lowest mapped runs; run lengths are measured from the map and can differ from the resort’s published figures. Check the official website before you book.