Skiing in Gangwon State
Gangwon State is a ski destination in South Korea, part of the Japan & East Asia region, with 10 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 90m to 1,428m, giving a vertical range of 1,338m. Across the area there are 82km of prepared pistes. There are 109 runs in total - 27 easy, 41 intermediate, 30 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 56 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 8 gondolas and 47 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include 용평리조트, Yongpyong Resort, 하이원스키장, HiOne Ski, 휘닉스 평창, Pheonix Park and 오투리조트, O2 Resort. The ski season typically runs from December to March.
Ski Resorts in Gangwon State
10 ski resorts in Gangwon State
Alpensia
Alpensia is a small ski area in Gangwon State, South Korea. It has 4.4 km of pistes served by 2 lifts. The slopes run from 776 m to 968 m, a vertical drop of 192 m.
알펜시아 리조트, Alpensia Resort
Alpensia Resort is a ski area in Gangwon State, South Korea. It has 9 lifts, including 1 gondola or cable car and 7 chairlifts.
알펜시아 스키장, Alpensia Ski Resort
Alpensia Ski Resort is a small ski area in Gangwon State, South Korea. It has 4.4 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 777 m to 850 m, a vertical drop of 73 m.
엘리시안 강촌, Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort
Elysian is a resort designed to be a garden of happiness, where every moment becomes special. It aims to offer more than a simple vacation, enriching daily life with precious moments.
하이원스키장, HiOne Ski
High1 Ski Resort, known as 'TOP OF THE TOP,' offers a unique experience bridging two mountains. From its peaks, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of almost all the resort's slopes.
오투리조트, O2 Resort
O₂Ski&Resort features 12 slopes with a total length of 15km, served by 6 lifts including a tourist gondola. The resort also includes two ski houses and a snow sledding area.
Oak Valley
Oak Valley Snow Park is a premium ski resort that everyone in the family can enjoy. It offers courses from beginners to advanced, with different themes for each. Visitors can enjoy various winter events, including nightly fireworks and special concerts.
휘닉스 평창, Pheonix Park
Pheonix Park is a ski area in Gangwon State, South Korea. It has 13 km of pistes served by 7 lifts, including 1 gondola or cable car and 6 chairlifts. The slopes run from 663 m to 1,063 m, a vertical drop of 400 m.
비발디파크, Vivaldi Park Skiworld
Vivaldi Park Skiworld is a ski area in Gangwon State, South Korea. It has 5.6 km of pistes served by 9 lifts, including 2 gondolas and cable cars and 7 chairlifts. The slopes run from 286 m to 581 m, a vertical drop of 295 m.
용평리조트, Yongpyong Resort
Mona Yongpyong is a comprehensive resort offering various activities including skiing/snowboarding, golf, a waterpark, and accommodation. It features the Balwangsan Tourist Cable Car.
Gangwon State at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 10 resorts
Total Resorts
10
Total Piste km
87 km
Total Lifts
59
Elevation Range
90–1,428 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
109
Where to start in Gangwon State
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.휘닉스 평창, Pheonix ParkGood
- 2.비발디파크, Vivaldi Park SkiworldGood
Best value
- 1.AlpensiaGood
- 2.알펜시아 리조트, Alpensia ResortGood
- 3.알펜시아 스키장, Alpensia Ski ResortGood
Top Resorts in Gangwon State
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 용평리조트, Yongpyong Resort | 22 | 664 | 10 |
| 하이원스키장, HiOne Ski | 18 | 663 | 9 |
| 오투리조트, O2 Resort | 15 | 574 | 6 |
| 휘닉스 평창, Pheonix Park | 13 | 400 | 7 |
| 비발디파크, Vivaldi Park Skiworld | 6 | 296 | 9 |
| Alpensia | 4 | 192 | 2 |
| 알펜시아 스키장, Alpensia Ski Resort | 4 | 73 | 1 |
| 엘리시안 강촌, Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort | 4 | 171 | 6 |
| 알펜시아 리조트, Alpensia Resort | 0 | 66 | 9 |
| Oak Valley | - | - | - |
Season Calendar - Gangwon State
When each resort is open for skiing
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