Muju Deogyusan Resort sits within Deogyusan National Park in the mountainous interior of south-western South Korea, a family-friendly area known for scenic peaks and Korea's longest ski run.
- 723 m Base
- 1,512 m Top lift
- 789 m Vertical
- 18 Pistes mapped
- 12 Lifts
Best known for
Après & vibe
A self-contained resort base with hotels, Korean and international restaurants and family amenities rather than a raucous après scene.
The resort
Tucked into the forested slopes of Deogyusan National Park in Jeollabuk-do, Muju is a self-contained resort complex geared to families and holidaying groups rather than hardcore skiers. Its gentle, immaculately groomed pistes fan out beneath the Deogyusan ridgeline, and a gondola carries visitors high toward the peaks for the resort's signature long, meandering descents. As one of Korea's more southerly major resorts it relies heavily on snowmaking, and the season is concentrated in the coldest months. Beyond the slopes the setting is genuinely beautiful, with national-park scenery, hot-spring options and the full Korean resort package of hotels, dining and shops on site. It makes a relaxed, accessible introduction to Korean skiing.
Snow & weather
Live conditions from the mountain, plus the average snow you can expect month by month.
- Feels like
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- Conditions
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- Wind
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- Fresh snow (3-day)
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Live data © Open-Meteo.com
Natural snow is limited at this southerly latitude, so the resort depends on extensive snowmaking through the coldest winter weeks.
Average monthly snowfall
Snowfall climatology unavailable.
Terrain & aspect
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Flat / ungraded
Slopes mostly face NE — 97% on snow-holding, poleward-facing slopes.
Aspect derived from run bearings · OpenSkiStats / © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Skiing & terrain
Excellent — broad, gentle slopes and a resort layout built around learners and families.
Enjoyable groomed cruising, including the long, winding descents from higher up.
A handful of steeper pitches, though challenge is fairly limited.
Little dedicated expert terrain; the appeal is scenery and grooming rather than steeps.
Gondola to the Deogyusan ridge
The gondola climbs high toward the peaks of Deogyusan National Park, opening long descents and sweeping mountain views.
Korea's longest ski run
Muju is celebrated for one of the longest continuous runs in the country, a gentle, scenic ribbon down from the upper mountain.
On the map
Legend
Run difficulty
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced / Expert
- Freeride / Extreme
- Unknown
Run types
- Downhill — groomed
- Downhill — ungroomed
- Downhill — gladed
- Nordic (groomed)
- Ski tour
- ☾Lit (night)
- △Not patrolled
- →One-way
- ❄Snowmaking
Lifts
- Operating
- Operating (private)
- Non-operating
- Lift station
Slope-gradient grading
Downhill / ski tour
- Flat<3°
- Easy3–14°
- Intermediate14–22°
- Advanced / Expert22–45°
- Freeride / Extreme>45°
Nordic
- Easy<6°
- Intermediate6–9°
- Advanced>9°
Aspect (sun exposure)
- N — least sun
- E — morning
- S — most sun
- W — afternoon
Legend after OpenSkiMap
Stay in Muju
Accommodation is concentrated in the on-mountain resort complex, with hotels and condominiums at the base.
Lifts and pistes from the door — the point of a high, purpose-built resort.
Self-catering residences, the bulk of the beds and the flexible-budget option.
Catered and self-catered chalets for groups wanting the whole place.
From simple to high-end, with pools and spas to thaw out in.
How to get there
Seoul's airports, chiefly Incheon for international arrivals, are the main gateway around three hours away by road; Cheongju is a closer domestic option.
A drive of roughly three hours from Seoul, or a shorter transfer from central Korean cities, into the Deogyusan interior.
Best time: Late December through February, when temperatures are cold enough for consistent snowmaking and cover.
Nearby resorts
Other resorts within reach.
지산포레스트리조트, Jisan Forest Ski Resort
- Vertical
- 202 m
- Lifts
- 5
곤지암스키장, Konjiam Resort
- Vertical
- 319 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 5
- Lifts
- 5
하이원스키장, HiOne Ski
- Vertical
- 661 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 16
- Lifts
- 9
오투리조트, O2 Resort
- Vertical
- 572 m
- Lifts
- 3
비발디파크, Vivaldi Park Skiworld
- Vertical
- 293 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 8
- Lifts
- 9
Getting to Muju
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Ski data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), via OpenSkiMap & Skimap.org. Basemap © OpenFreeMap / OpenMapTiles. Editorial: mynext.holiday. Accommodation via Stay22; transfers via Kiwitaxi; car hire via Travelpayouts.