Plai ski resort (Plavia)

Plai is a ski and all-season resort near the village of Plav'ya in Lviv region (Skole Beskids). Modern Doppelmayr chairlifts, slopes for beginners and intermediate levels, evening skiing, and a large SPA center make it one of the most convenient resorts for a trip from Lviv. The resort is included in our review of Ski Resorts of the Carpathians.

Slopes and Lifts

• 2 four-seat Doppelmayr chairlifts (about 870 and 880 m) and a button lift (about 300 m);
• about 7 km of slopes, mostly of medium difficulty; a separate green slope for beginners was added before the 2025/26 season;
• height — approximately 790–1060 m, drop of about 270 m;
• snowmaking on the slopes, evening skiing from 17:00 to 21:00;
• ski school daily from 9:00 to 19:30, rental and service, tubing.

The lengths of lifts and slopes are according to the international guide skiresort.com; types of lifts and schedule are from the official website of the resort.

Lift Passes and Prices

The resort has not yet published prices for lift passes for the 2026/27 season. Last year (2025/26 season), a day lift pass (9:00–17:00) cost 1350–1600 UAH depending on the period, with evening until 21:00 — 1450–1800 UAH, evening (17:00–21:00) — 700–900 UAH. Children under 6 ski for free with parents, a 30% discount is available for children aged 6–12, pensioners, combat veterans, and people with disabilities. Lift passes can be purchased online with a QR code.

Prices for the ski school for the winter season 2026/27 have already been announced: individual lesson — 1800 UAH per hour, group (2 hours) — 1400 UAH per person, lift pass included.

Season 2026/27

The panoramic cable car operates daily. The opening date of the ski season 2026/27 has not yet been announced; last year the winter season lasted until the end of March.

How to Get There

Address: village Plav'ya, Stryi district, Lviv region. By car from Lviv — about 135 km (≈ 2 hours 10 minutes) through Stryi and Skole; from Skole to Plav'ya — 26 km.

Where to Stay

The resort has its own hotels, SPA center "Shafran" with pools and saunas, and SPA "Karpat'ska Ruzha". Sadybas in the village and nearby are in the "Season 2026/27" block below, and more about the village can be found on the page Plav'ya.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a lift pass cost at Plai?

Prices for 2026/27 have not yet been announced; in the 2025/26 season, a day lift pass cost 1350–1600 UAH, evening — 700–900 UAH.

Is there evening skiing at Plai?

Yes, from 17:00 to 21:00, a separate evening lift pass.

How many lifts are at Plai?

Two four-seat Doppelmayr chairlifts and a button lift.

How far is Plai from Lviv?

About 135 km by car, approximately 2 hours drive through Stryi and Skole.

Sources: official website "Plai" — lift passes; ski school: rates 2026/27; skiresort.com — Plai; ZAXID.NET about Plai season (02.03.2026). Data verified 09.11.2026 — please check official resort resources before your trip.