Bukovel Ski Slopes and Lifts

Updated: November 2026

Bukovel is Ukraine's largest ski resort: according to the resort, it has more than 75 km of slopes on five mountains, all equipped with artificial snowmaking. Below you'll find how the ski area is laid out, which slopes suit beginners and experienced skiers, where the lifts go, how late they run and how much a lift ride costs in the 2026/27 season.

Contents

• Bukovel Slopes: Overview
• Slopes by Difficulty
• Bukovel Ski Lifts: How Many and What Types
• Ski Areas and Key Lifts
• Freeride, Snow Park and Sledding Run
• How Much Does a Ski Lift Cost in Bukovel
• How to Buy a Ski Pass and Get to the Lifts
• Tips for Visitors
• FAQ

Bukovel Slopes: Overview

• Length. More than 75 km of slopes on Bukovel, Dovha, Babyn Pohar, Bulchynyokha and Chorna Kleva mountains.
• Altitude. The lower lift stations are at about 870–970 m, and the resort's highest point is the top station of lift No. 12 on Dovha mountain, at about 1,370 m. The vertical drop is almost 500 m.
• Numbering. Each slope is named after the lift from whose top station it starts, plus a letter: for example, 7A and 7D start at lift No. 7. This makes it easier to find your way around.
• Snowmaking. All slopes are equipped with artificial snowmaking, so skiing doesn't depend on snowfall alone.

A diagram of all slopes and lifts is in our article “Bukovel Ski Slope Map”, and the resort shows which slopes are open today on the interactive map at bukovel.com.

Slopes by Difficulty

Bukovel's slopes are marked in four colors. The resort doesn't publish exact distances for each level, but more than half of the total length is easy slopes, about a third is red, and the rest is black.

• Green — gentle training slopes, such as 7D and 17A. This is where people take their first turns on skis and snowboards.
• Blue — easy slopes for those who can already turn and stop confidently: 1C, 1E, 2C, 3A, 5A, 5B, 7A, 9A, 14A, 15E and others. This is the largest group of slopes at the resort.
• Red — intermediate slopes with steeper sections: 2A, 11A, 11D, 11E, 12A, 13A and 13C.
• Black — steep runs for experienced skiers, such as 5E and 5H on Chorna Kleva.

Tip for beginners: start on the green 7D and 17A or in the training areas 1D, 2D and 7E, then move on to the wide blue 7A and 14A, which are also open in the evening. Our article “Ski Schools in Bukovel” will help you choose an instructor.

Bukovel Ski Lifts: How Many and What Types

Bukovel's lift system includes about 19 ski lifts, plus magic carpets and moving walkways in the training areas. There are no gondolas or cable cars at the resort, only open chairlifts and T-bars.

• Six-seater high-speed lift No. 3 — the most modern one: in operation since 2021, it takes 3 minutes to the top and carries up to 3,000 people per hour.
• High-speed quad lifts No. 5, 11, 13 and 14 — with detachable chairs: the chair slows down at boarding, so it's easy to get on even for children, while the ride itself is faster.
• Standard quad lifts — No. 1, 2R, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 17 and 22: the ride takes 5–8 minutes.
• Triple lift No. 9 and double lift No. 2.
• T-bars No. 6, 7R and M — suit those who are already steady on skis; beginner snowboarders will find chairlifts easier.
• Magic carpets — short lifts in the training areas and the snow park.

During the day, the lifts run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In the 2025/26 season, evening skiing from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. was available on lifts No. 1, 2, 7 and 14 and on slopes 1C, 1E, 2A, 2C, 7A and 14A. The resort may change the list of evening lines, so check it on the website before your trip.

Ski Areas and Key Lifts

Below are the lifts by mountain: top station heights and ride times will help you plan your day on the slopes.

Bukovel Mountain: Lifts No. 1, 2, 2R and 3

The center of the resort and the most convenient area for your first days: the top stations are at about 1,126 m. Lift No. 3 takes 3 minutes to the top, No. 1 about 5 minutes (740 m) and No. 2R 7–8 minutes (about 1.1 km). The blue 1C, 1E, 2C, 3A and the red 2A start here, and lifts No. 1 and 2 also run in the evening.

Bulchynyokha: Lifts No. 7, 9 and 13

Lift No. 7 (about 960 m) leads to one of the most popular beginner slopes, the blue 7A, with the green 7D and the 7E training area nearby. High-speed lift No. 13 takes you to slopes 13A, 13C and 13E in about 4 minutes.

Dovha: Lifts No. 11, 12 and 16

The resort's highest point is the top station of lift No. 12, at about 1,370 m; the ride takes about 7 minutes. The red 12A, the blue 12B and the 12D freeride slope start here. High-speed lift No. 11 (about 1.2 km, 4 minutes) serves the red 11A, 11D and 11E and the blue 11F.

Babyn Pohar: Lifts No. 14, 15 and 22

High-speed lift No. 14 is the longest at the resort: about 1.95 km, with a 7-minute ride up to about 1,187 m. The blue 14A runs below it and is also open in the evening, and in winter lift No. 14 carries pedestrians as a sightseeing lift. Lifts No. 15 (about 1.16 km) and No. 22 (about 650 m) serve this mountain's slopes, including the blue 15E.

Chorna Kleva: Lifts No. 5, 8 and 17

High-speed lift No. 5 (about 1.55 km, 5–6 minutes) climbs to about 1,246 m. From here, the blue 5A, 5B and 5K and the black 5E and 5H run down; the black ones are among the steepest slopes at the resort. Lifts No. 8 and 17 serve the blue 8D and the green 17A, and the snow park is on slope 8A.

Freeride, Snow Park and Sledding Run

• Freeride — the resort sets aside slope 12D on Dovha mountain for off-piste skiing on ungroomed snow.
• STAV14 snow park — on slope 8A, with features for tricks and its own magic carpet. It hosts competitions such as Red Bull Roll the Dice.
• Sledding run — a lit run about 1 km long near lift No. 7. In the 2025/26 season, it was open in the evenings from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Training areas — the green slopes 7D and 17A and the 1D, 2D and 7E practice areas.

Other winter activities at the resort are in our article “Bukovel in Winter”.

How Much Does a Ski Lift Cost in Bukovel

Prices for the 2026/27 season depend on the period, not the day of the week: low season runs from the opening to December 18 and from March 10, high season from December 19 to 24 and from January 8 to March 9, and the New Year period from December 25 to January 7. The table shows ticket office prices: full / reduced fare.

Children under 6 ski free with their parents. The reduced fare, 30% cheaper, applies to children aged 6–12, pensioners, veterans, combatants and people with disabilities: only for Ukrainian citizens, with a photo ID and only at the ticket office. A reusable Bukovel Card costs 150 UAH. All fares, club cards and offers are in our article “Ski Passes in Bukovel”.

How to Buy a Ski Pass and Get to the Lifts

• Online. Ski passes are sold on bukovel.com and in the Bukovel app. The mobile ski pass in the app opens the turnstile via Bluetooth, so you don't need to carry a card. Before the season, the resort usually opens a discounted presale: in autumn 2026, the discount was up to 15%.
• Self-service terminals are at parking lots No. 1 and No. 2 (6th floor) and at the lower station of lift No. 2; card payment only.
• Ticket offices are the only place to buy a reduced-fare ski pass.
• The free Bukovel Bus runs around the resort on two routes, from parking lot P1 and from Hutsul Land, with stops at major hotels. The resort publishes the winter timetable.
• Parking. P1 at the entrance has about 1,000 spaces, from 100 UAH per hour; P2 in the center of the resort has about 770 spaces, from 150 UAH per hour. The resort shows available spaces online on its website.

Tips for Visitors

• Arrive at opening time. At 8:30 a.m. the lifts are at their quietest, while on holidays and weekends queues build up on the central lines by noon.
• Check the status of the lines. The resort shows which lifts and slopes are open today on its interactive map: some lines open later or close earlier because of the weather.
• Be aware of air raid alerts. Under resort rules, the lifts stop during an alert, but only after all guests have been taken to the unloading areas. Shelters are available at Buka, Hvoya, Radisson Blu Resort and Glacier Premium Apartments. The curfew runs from midnight to 5 a.m.
• Ride up without skis. Lifts No. 2, 2R and 14 take pedestrians up: a single sightseeing ticket costs 450 UAH, and children under 6 ride free.

FAQ

How many ski lifts are there in Bukovel?

Bukovel has about 19 ski lifts: the six-seater high-speed No. 3, quad lifts (including the high-speed No. 5, 11, 13 and 14), a triple, a double and T-bars. In addition, magic carpets operate in the training areas.

How much does a ski lift cost in Bukovel?

A single ride in the 2026/27 season costs 500–700 UAH, and a sightseeing ride costs 450 UAH. A day ski pass costs 1,600 UAH in low season, 2,250 UAH in high season and 2,800 UAH during the New Year period; the reduced fare is 30% cheaper.

How late do the lifts run in Bukovel?

The main lifts run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the evening lifts until 7:30 p.m. In the 2025/26 season, lifts No. 1, 2, 7 and 14 were open in the evening.

Which lift in Bukovel is the sightseeing lift?

Lifts No. 2, 2R and 14 operate as sightseeing lifts: you can ride up without skis for 450 UAH, or 300 UAH with a reduced fare. The longest of them is No. 14, at about 1.95 km.

How many slopes are there in Bukovel, and how long are they?

The total length of Bukovel's slopes is more than 75 km across five mountains. The resort doesn't publish the exact number of slopes, but it shows the open runs on its interactive map every day: at the height of the season, there are about 30.

What is the easiest slope in Bukovel?

The easiest are the green training slopes 7D and 17A. After them, the wide blue 7A and 14A are a good choice for beginners.

When does the ski season open in Bukovel?

The season usually starts in December: in 2024 skiing opened on December 12, and in 2025, because of warm weather, on December 28. The resort will announce the opening date for the 2026/27 season closer to winter.