Eastern Europe: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in Eastern Europe.

26 test reports

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Eastern Europe: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Bansko
Eastern Europe: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Szczyrk Mountain Resort Eastern Europe: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Rosa Khutor Eastern Europe: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Plešivec – Abertamy Eastern Europe: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Mechi Chal – Chepelare

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Best lifts in Eastern Europe

1-26 out of 26 ski resorts
1. Bansko
Europe Bulgaria Blagoevgrad
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Bansko
A 6 kilometre long 8-person gondola lift with a middle station takes you from the winter sports… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

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1. Szczyrk Mountain Resort
Europe Poland Silesia (Województwo śląskie)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Szczyrk Mountain Resort
Szczyrk Mountain Resort has implemented a range of quality improvements for the 2017/18 season. Around… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

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1. Rosa Khutor
Russia Southern Russia Krasnodar Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Rosa Khutor
With an investment of approximately 1.7 billion Euros that will be invested here by 2014, only the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 27
  • Heli-skiing

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11
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4. Plešivec – Abertamy
Europe Czech Republic Karlovy Vary Region (Karlovarský kraj)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Plešivec – Abertamy
From three sides, chairlifts lead up to the Plešivec, the striking ski mountain (1,028 metres) in the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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4
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4. Mechi Chal – Chepelare
Europe Bulgaria Smolyan
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mechi Chal – Chepelare
A fast 4-person chairlift with a middle station on the mountain side links the entire ski resort of… more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

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1
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4. Borovets
Europe Bulgaria Sofia
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Borovets
The lifts in the ski resort of Borovets are mostly modern but there a few nostalgic ones too. In the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13
  • Cat-skiing

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4
8
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4. Špindlerův Mlýn
Europe Czech Republic Hradec Králové Region (Královéhradecký kraj)
Europe Czech Republic Liberec Region (Liberecký kraj)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Špindlerův Mlýn
The majority of the slopes in the ski resort of Špindlerův Mlýn are accessed by high-speed 4-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 17

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11
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4. Lipno
Europe Czech Republic South Bohemian Region (Jihočeský kraj)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Lipno
For the 2008/2009 season, all of the older lifts at Lipno were replaced by 3 new, high-performance… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

4
4
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4. Tatranská Lomnica
Europe Slovakia Prešov (Prešovský kraj)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Tatranská Lomnica
A modern 6-person chairlift with orange weather protectors and a modern 8-person chairlift with blue… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

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4. Białka Tatrzańska – Kotelnica/​Kaniówka/​Bania
Europe Poland Lesser Poland (Województwo małopolskie)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Białka Tatrzańska – Kotelnica/Kaniówka/Bania
The most modern lifts in Poland are found in Bialka Tatrzanska. You can access almost all runs using… more
Ski lifts:
  • 21

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9
3
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4. Szymoszkowa
Europe Poland Lesser Poland (Województwo małopolskie) Zakopane
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Szymoszkowa
The entire ski resort is accessed with the first 6 person chair lift in Poland. The lift has weather… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

2
1
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4. Gazprom Mountain Resort
Russia Southern Russia Krasnodar Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Gazprom Mountain Resort
Because the ski resort was first opened in 2006, all of the lifts feature the most modern technology.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 23

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7
3
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4. Keilberg (Klínovec)
Europe Czech Republic Karlovy Vary Region (Karlovarský kraj)
Europe Czech Republic Ústí nad Labem Region (Ústecký kraj)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Keilberg (Klínovec)
The highlight is the modern CineStar Express quad chair lift with its orange weather protectors. You… more
Ski lifts:
  • 19

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9
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4. Jasná Nízke Tatry – Chopok
Europe Slovakia Žilina (Žilinský kraj)
Europe Slovakia Banská Bystrica (Banskobystrický kraj)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Jasná Nízke Tatry – Chopok
The Jasná ski resort features mainly modern lifts. The peak is accessed from both sides with a Funitel… more
Ski lifts:
  • 19

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8
6
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15. Vitosha/​Aleko – Sofia
Europe Bulgaria
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Vitosha/Aleko – Sofia
From the valley, an older 6-person gondola lift runs in three sections up to the ski resort at Aleko.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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3
1
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15. Pamporovo
Europe Bulgaria Smolyan
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Pamporovo
Chairlifts run to the Snezhanka peak (1,926 metres) from different sides. There are also additional… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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3
1
2
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15. Donovaly (Park Snow)
Europe Slovakia Banská Bystrica (Banskobystrický kraj)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Donovaly (Park Snow)
The Nová Hola side is accessed via the modern Telemix (combi lift with 8 person gondola and 6 person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 23

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13
8
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15. Hawrań – Jurgów
Europe Poland Lesser Poland (Województwo małopolskie)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Hawrań – Jurgów
A quad chair lift with conveyor belt boarding system connects most of the slopes. There are also four… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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4
2
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15. Witów
Europe Poland Lesser Poland (Województwo małopolskie)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Witów
A modern quad chair lift with a conveyor loading system and a j-bar lift provide access to the entire… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

1
1
1
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15. Kasprowy Wierch – Zakopane
Europe Poland Lesser Poland (Województwo małopolskie) Zakopane
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Kasprowy Wierch – Zakopane
The only two aerial tramways in Poland lead from the valley to the peak of Kasprowy Wierch. A modern… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

2
2
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15. Harenda
Europe Poland Lesser Poland (Województwo małopolskie) Zakopane
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Harenda
A modern quad chair lift with a conveyor belt boarding system as well as j-bar and tow ropes connect… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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3
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2
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15. Štrbské Pleso
Europe Slovakia Prešov (Prešovský kraj)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Štrbské Pleso
Skiers access the mountain with a high speed quad chairlift. The upper slopes are accessed with a high… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

4
2
1
1
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23. Nosal – Bystre
Europe Poland Lesser Poland (Województwo małopolskie) Zakopane
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Nosal – Bystre
The entire ski resort of Nosal is accessed with j-bar lifts. more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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1
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23. Bialy Potok
Europe Poland Lesser Poland (Województwo małopolskie)
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Bialy Potok
The entire ski area is accessed with four j-bar lifts. more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

4
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23. Novako – Boží Dar
Europe Czech Republic Karlovy Vary Region (Karlovarský kraj)
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Novako – Boží Dar
The entire ski area is accessed via a j-bar lift and a tow rope. more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

1
1
1
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23. Jáchymov Střed
Europe Czech Republic Karlovy Vary Region (Karlovarský kraj)
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Jáchymov Střed
The entire ski area is accessed using a t-bar lift. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
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