We will tell you about the location of elevators and slopes of Bukovel, as well as all about the difficulty levels of the slopes.
Slopes and slopes in Bukovel invariably attract the attention of tourists going to the ski resort for active vacation. New and well-tested ski slopes and slides allow not only to ride in the wind but also to overcome obstacles. Beginners and children can try out their skills on Bukovel's easy slides.
The number of slopes for skiing in Bukovel is constantly growing. High season 2018-2019 prepared for skiing 42 lines of different levels of difficulty. You should choose a suitable piste according to your training and skiing skills.
Bukovel ski slopes: general information
The total length of ski slopes in Bukovel reaches 68 kilometers. In order not to get lost and choose a suitable hill, there is a map of slopes. Active tourists will find it useful to know how many slopes there are in the resort, especially since a couple of new ones appear every year:
42 lines. The level of difficulty of the slope can be estimated on the map of slopes in Bukovel.
Pistes for beginners - 7. An ideal place for skiing, marked blue color.
Trails for children. They are often used by inexperienced adult skiers.
Lines of medium difficulty - 28. It is such red lines and make up the vast majority.
The difficult descents are black tracks, there are 7 of them in Bukovel. For beginners, they are difficult and extremely dangerous!
Important! Do not overestimate your strength. For beginners and those who only recently skate, coaches recommend simple trails Bukovel, marked on the map of slides in blue. They don't have steep descents and ascents and are devoid of dangerous places.
Piste map of Bukovel
The detailed scheme of the resort allows you to assess the location of all elevators and slopes. To make it easier to interpret the map of ski slopes in Bukovel, such decipherments are provided:
blue slopes - an option for beginners without special skiing skills and for children;
red - difficult and sometimes dangerous, suitable for experienced skiers;
black - places for extreme skiers and experienced athletes. Such slides carry danger. Go to the black track Bukovel recommended only experienced skiers, and beginners they are not suitable.
The map also shows elevators in Bukovel, sledding and freeride trails.
The map of Bukovel slopes is very easy to navigate - just evaluate the color of the line, and then find out its length and features. It is also easy to find an elevator on the map. Not only the detailed scheme of Bukovel offers to estimate the complexity of different pistes. They will allow you to assess the steepness of the slopes, as well as the popularity of the lines, their difficulty, and danger.
Interesting. The longest piste in Bukovel reaches 2132 meters. The black slides are processed by a ratrak. They have steep descents, turns, and ascents.
Lifts and slopes of Bukovel
The working hours of elevators in Bukovel: 7:30-19:30. However, not all slopes accept skiers until the last hour, but only well-lit and prepared for skiing after sunset. You can find out how late the elevators in Bukovel work at the ticket office.
To choose a ski slope according to your level of fitness, check the schedule and location of elevators on the map of Bukovel. Tourists are offered:
1 rope tow.
15 - chairlift models. These are mainly two-seater and three-seater, but there are also four-seater.
Multilifts. They are placed near the training areas. To use the multilift, you will have to go to elevators 15, 7, 1.
Bukovel has 62 ski slopes and 16 elevators. Children and beginners can go to the points to learn the wisdom of skiing, and then go to the lines for the first skiing with a coach.
Line 1
This is where the Bukovel Lift Line 1R is located. Opening at 7:30. This elevator works until 19:30.
The number "1" hides several slopes at once:
1C - medium difficulty. This variant of the blue track is suitable for those who ride above the beginner level.
1A and 1D are red lines, which are marked with the corresponding color on the map of ski slopes in Bukovel. The length of the first slope reaches 1.356 km, and the altitude difference is 266 meters. Piste 1A is available for evening skiing.
1B - the most difficult descents of Bukovel for professionals (black slopes).
Line 2
Start near the lift2R. This is the place that was erected first after the opening of the resort area. To choose a suitable descent on the map of Bukovel, you should evaluate the description:
2A - popular and the busiest. There is a decent queue, but the quality of the line is worth it. This is the place that is often chosen for competitions. It is 0.76 km long and 213 meters high. Available for evening skiing. Also on the track 2A there is a webcam.
2B is a Bukovel piste for beginners, but not everyone can conquer the descent, despite its ease. The peculiarity is the excessive load and heavy wear and tear of the line.
The two descents (2A and 2B) have both medium difficulty (red) and easy (blue) slides on their section.
Line 5
This is where beginners most often find the way for their first skiing. Going up to the top of Lift 5, you will be able to descend on these slopes of Bukovel:
5A and 5B are gentle and not long blue descents, but there is a problematic section. But it doesn't refer to the danger, but to the congestion on the path - in the very middle where people gather. 5B is 1.446 km long and 131 m high.
5H is a black hill with large and difficult sections, steep slopes. This option is for skiing gurus.
5G, 5F, 5E - three variants of the slopes marked black on the scheme of the resort. Do not be deceived by the seeming simplicity of the slides on the map of trails Bukovel because it is quite steep and complex. It has a lot of turns, steep descents. Some of their options, especially 5E, will impress even the pros.
Line 7
The blue piste of Bukovel is divided into 7A and 7B. These slopes are great for beginners and kids. Both lines lead to parking lot #2, as well as 7A to Lift 7, 7B to #14.
The Bukovel hill 7A is considered more popular, but it is always very crowded. Also, this slope is available for evening skiing, and there is a webcam here, thanks to which you can always watch the elevator and the situation on the piste online.
Line 12
These slopes are marked in red on the map of Bukovel slopes. You can get to the top thanks to lift 12. They are recommended for conquering only experienced skiers. Those who do not have enough experience should not go up. The only exception is a beautiful view, for the sake of which you should use the elevator Bukovel. The descent starts at the highest point of the resort.
The place is popular with alpine skiing connoisseurs, as it is characterized by excellent quality of coverage and optimal length. Vacationers are welcomed this way:
12A, 12D - a variant for experienced skiers.
12C - for professionals. Dangerous path does not give "down" to the athlete, who has to be constantly on guard and not lose vigilance. You can calm down only at the finish line, where a wide roll-out awaits the skier.
The length of the red piste Bukovel 12A is 1.456 km, height - 218 m.
Line 14
The length of 14 slope among Bukovel slopes is considered to be the biggest and reaches 2.3 km! It is an option not only for experienced skiers, but also for beginners. However, there are some dangers - you should watch the road and estimate the steepness of the slopes. It is on them that you can develop a high and difficult to control speed, as well as follow the piste and lift 14 online, thanks to the webcam (hill 14a).
For beginners and children, experienced professionals advise to overcome narrow and steep sections of the blue Bukovel track on foot. There is also a new serpentine, which is quite safe for inexperienced skiers.
Lines 15 and 8
One thing these slides have in common is that they are quite steep, but they are also short. Ideal for those who like to ride in the wind. However, the path requires attention and skating skills. Do not go to such tracks Bukovel beginners. Lifts 8 and 15 of the corresponding slopes are not far from each other, you can go from line to line. Red lines are waiting for guests here:
8C and 8B.
15C and 15B.
15A. The track is 1,208 meters long and 257 meters high.
A variant for those who feel confident enough on skis and are ready to improve their skiing skills. Steep slopes and turns are ideal for honing your skills. These slopes of Bukovel also allow you to take a break on smaller slopes.
Line 16
Lift 16 will take you to the slopes of Bukovel:
16A, 16B - recognized as the most balanced, but suitable for skiers with an average level of skiing. The last one is marked in black on the downhill map, 0.839 km long and 218 m high.
16C, 16D - for professionals. The tracks are marked accordingly - in black color.
Line 22
This is the number marked on the map of ski slopes the shortest lift 22 in Bukovel, which will take you to these slopes:
22A.
22B.
The short slides of Bukovel will please experienced freeriders who need to sharpen their skiing skills. The steepness of the slopes allows you to do this. Both lines are marked in black.
