Makovytsia chairlift and ski slopes (Mizhhiria)

Mizhhir'ya is a district center in Transcarpathia, dominated by Mount Makovytsia. It is served by a three-chair lift from the former "Alians" complex: in winter, skiing is available, while in summer and autumn, the lift operates as a viewing point — from the top, you can see all of Mizhhir'ya and the surrounding ridges. More about the village can be found on the page Mizhhir'ya.

Trails and Lifts

The operator does not have an official website, and guides provide different figures:

• 1 three-chair lift to Makovytsia — 750–950 m long, with a height difference of 250–300 m;
• several medium difficulty trails — up to 2–2.3 km, totaling about 2.5 km (skiresort.com, karpaty.info);
• height — approximately 440–690 m;
• near the lower station, there used to be rental services, a café, and a ticket office; there is no data on snow cover.

Is the lift operating in 2026/27

The viewing lift is operational: according to reviews on Google Maps, in August 2025, it cost 200 UAH, and in March 2026 — 250 UAH. Whether skiing will be available this winter has not been announced by the operator — please call the number on the lift card in Google Maps before your trip: +38 (03146) 2-12-39.

How to Get There

The lower station is located at the exit from Mizhhir'ya, near the R21 road (Khustska St., 64). Mizhhir'ya lies on the road Volovets — Khust: from Volovets (the nearest train station) — about 40 km, from Uzhhorod — approximately 150 km.

Where to Stay

In Mizhhir'ya and the surrounding area, there are sadybas and small hotels; options are available in the "Season 2026/27" block below. Nearby are the Borzhava resorts (Pylypets, Izky) and the slopes of Verkhniy Studenyy; all resorts are included in the overview of "Ski Resorts of the Carpathians".

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you ski in Mizhhir'ya?

There is a three-chair lift and trails up to 2.3 km on Mount Makovytsia, but there is no official data for the 2026/27 season — please check on-site.

How much does it cost to go up Makovytsia?

According to tourist reviews on Google Maps, the viewing lift in March 2026 cost 250 UAH.

Sources: karpaty.info — lift "Alians" in Mizhhir'ya; skiresort.com — Makovytsia; Google Maps — "Pid'yomnyk hora Bosnychka". Data verified on 09.11.2026 — please check official resort resources before your trip.