Mamison is a new real outdoor ski resort taking shape high in the mountains of North Ossetia in the Russian Caucasus, one of the region's most ambitious recent winter developments.
- 2,023 m Base
- 2,911 m Top lift
- 888 m Vertical
- 11 Pistes mapped
- 2 Lifts
Best known for
Après & vibe
As a developing resort its base facilities are still growing; the wider draw is the remote mountain setting and North Ossetian hospitality.
The snow centre
Mamison is an emerging mountain ski resort set deep in the high Caucasus of North Ossetia-Alania, part of a wider push to develop the North Caucasus as a winter-sports region. Sitting at genuine alpine altitude, well above 2,000 metres, it occupies dramatic, snowy terrain in a remote former valley long known for its mineral springs and mountain villages. As a young resort it is still building out its lifts and pistes, so it appeals to early-adopter skiers and those drawn to big, wild Caucasian scenery rather than to a polished, established scene. The high elevation promises a long, cold season once infrastructure matures. It is best understood as a promising newcomer in one of Russia's most spectacular mountain regions.
The slope
Early pistes suit learners as the resort opens up gentler terrain.
High open slopes offer cruising for improving skiers.
The steep, high Caucasus setting holds real promise for stronger skiers.
The surrounding high peaks offer serious off-piste and touring potential.
High Caucasus scenery
Mamison sits amid the dramatic high peaks of North Ossetia, a historic mineral-spring valley now being opened up as one of the Russian Caucasus's newest ski areas.
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 near Мамисон
As the resort is new, most lodging is developing on site and in the valley; the city of Vladikavkaz serves as the regional base.
A base in town — the snow centre is a day trip, not a resort stay.
Self-catering flexibility for a family visit or a longer city break.
Handy if the centre is a stopover between flights.
Book access to Мамисон
Snow sessions, lessons and slope passes for Мамисон.
Online access tickets for Мамисон will be bookable here shortly. In the meantime, book direct on the venue's own site.
How to get there
Vladikavkaz is the nearest airport, with Mineralnye Vody a larger regional gateway further off.
A long mountain drive up into the high valleys of North Ossetia; a vehicle is essential for the remote approach.
Best time: The high altitude points to a long winter season from roughly December to April.
Nearby resorts
Other resorts within reach.
Faces north © ZeevoX / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Kokhta - Mitarbi
- Vertical
- 577 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 15
- Lifts
- 5
Faces west © Buidhe / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Crystal
- Vertical
- 531 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 4
- Lifts
- 4
Faces north © ZeevoX / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Didveli
- Vertical
- 825 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 8
- Lifts
- 7
Getting to Мамисон
Book an airport transfer up to the resort, or pick up a car at Kutaisi (KUT) — search and compare without leaving the page.
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.