Elbrus cable cars and slopes are closed to tourists.

Due to the risk of avalanches, cable cars and ski slopes at the Elbrus resort are closed.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," the official opening of the ski season at the Elbrus resort took place on December 6, 2025. To mark the opening, the resort launched a new ski area with two cable cars, and 5.2 kilometers of new trails were developed in the eastern sector.

The cable cars and ski slopes are closed today, the Elbrus administration announced on its Telegram channel.

"Today, January 10th, Saturday, the cable cars and ski slopes are closed due to weather conditions (avalanche danger)," the report stated. Publications.

As of 9:55 AM Moscow time, no comments have been published under this post.

1:21 PM 19.01.2021

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As a reminder, after many countries closed their borders due to the coronavirus pandemic, Russian tourists turned more attention to resorts within the country, particularly in the North Caucasus. Elbrus has become one of the most popular ski resorts. Meanwhile, vacationers complained about long lines for ski lifts and traffic jams.

In September 2025, three people died and several others were injured when a cable car cable broke on Mount Elbrus. The director and chief engineer of the cable car company were detained and arrested in connection with the deaths. On September 29, they were charged.

Later, the prosecutor's office filed lawsuits on behalf of the sons of two of the deceased men. One of the victims demanded 10 million rubles in compensation for the death of his father, the other 15 million rubles.