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Slope offering, variety of runs at the ski resort Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu
The Whakapapa ski area offers slopes of all difficulty levels. The runs pass remnants of old crater rims and over ancient lava flows. In the upper section, the slopes are very wide and offer a magnificent panorama of the volcano Mt. Ngauruhoe. In Happy Valley, families and beginners will find their territory. Endless powder slopes for experts complete the range of offerings.
Runs/slopes
Total: 44 km
| Easy | 5 km |
| Intermediate | 27 km |
| Difficult | 12 km |
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
20 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities - Valley run available
Run location
- above tree line
Longest run
- Turn Pike-Milk Run-Home Run · Length 4 km · Elevation difference 670 m
Most difficult run
- Black Magic · Length 1 km · Elevation difference 290 m
Slope tip
- Valley Highway
- Wizards
- Downhill Easy
- Shirt Front
Snowparks
- No snow park/fun park
- No halfpipe
Top Slope Offering
10 strengths of this ski resort
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