Pylypets ski resort

Pylypets is a ski resort in Zakarpattia near Mount Hymba (1491 m) on the Borzhava Ridge. The village is located at an altitude of about 700 m, and the chairlift takes you to the slopes of Hymba, where you can enjoy views of the Borzhava meadows. Nearby is the Shypit waterfall, so it’s worth visiting both in winter and summer. The resort is included in our review of Ski Resorts of the Carpathians.

Trails and Lifts

• chairlift to Hymba and several button lifts;
• trails of all levels — blue, red, and black; according to skiresort.com, a total of about 20 km;
• button lift 400 m on the blue trail with artificial snowmaking — here the snow lasts the longest, usually until March;
• ski school, rental; this winter the resort promises to open a tubing park;
• lifts operate on weekdays from 10:00 to 17:30, on weekends from 9:00 to 17:30.

Lift Passes and Prices

The prices for the 2026/27 season have not yet been published on the resort's website — please check by phone at +38 (066) 540-64-83. Most slopes in Pylypets are serviced by different operators, so tickets are purchased separately for each lift.

Season 2026/27

Typically, skiing is from December to March; the season is longest on the snowy blue trail. The opening date for the 2026/27 season has not yet been announced — check the snow forecast at the resort's altitude in the "Season 2026/27" section below.

How to Get There

The nearest train station is Volovets, from there to Pylypets is about 15 km by bus or taxi. By car — via the M06 Kyiv — Chop highway to Nyzhni Vorota, then through Volovets. From Uzhhorod — about 110 km, from Lviv — 160–200 km (depending on the route).

Where to Stay

In Pylypets, there are many sadybas and cottages near the lifts — options with prices in the "Season 2026/27" section below, more about the village on the page Pylypets. Neighboring resorts are Podobovets and the eco-resort Izky.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a lift pass cost in Pylypets?

The prices for the 2026/27 season have not yet been published; please check with the resort by phone at +38 (066) 540-64-83.

How to get to Pylypets by train?

Take a train to Volovets, then about 15 km by bus or taxi.

Is there artificial snowmaking in Pylypets?

Yes, on the 400-meter button lift on the blue trail.

What to see near Pylypets?

Shypit waterfall, Borzhava meadows, and the summit of Hymba — in summer, the chairlift operates as a tourist lift.

Sources: official website of the Pylypets resort (borzhava.ua); skiresort.com — Pylypets. Data verified on 09.11.2026 — please check official resort resources before your trip.