Yongpyong Resort
South Korea's largest and most prestigious ski resort, host of 2018 Olympic alpine skiing events.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
620m (2,034ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,458m (4,783ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
700m (2,297ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
300cm (118in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
31
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
15
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
29 km of pistes
Marked piste length across the lift-linked area
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
25%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
30%
Best For
Location
Yongpyong sits in the Taebaek Mountains of Gangwon Province, in the mountainous interior of northeastern South Korea. The setting is mid-mountain and continental, with forested ridges and cold, dry winters near the town of Pyeongchang.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Seoul Incheon (ICN), about 3.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Seoul Incheon (ICN)3.5 hoursDirections
- Yangyang (YNY)1.5 hoursDirections
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