Phoenix Pyeongchang
Phoenix Pyeongchang is the freestyle face of Korean skiing, built on the north flank of Mont Blanc peak at 1050 m. This is where the 2018 Olympics ran freestyle, snowboard cross and snowboard halfpipe, and the park culture has stuck: jibs, rails and a serious pipe sit alongside long, friendly cruisers.
Pistes and lifts
Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.
True ski-in/ski-out at Phoenix means the Holiday Inn Resort Alpensia Phoenix and the on-base condominium blocks, all sitting where the green slope meets the village square. Off-snow accommodation a few minutes by shuttle is plentiful, but the slopeside core is real.
Get to know the resort
Phoenix spreads across 22 km of trails, 14 lifts and 22 runs that fan around the Mont Blanc summit. The north exposure is the resort's quiet trump card: cold air settles, manmade snow holds well, and the cruisers stay firm into March. There are four blacks for confident skiers, a dedicated competition slalom run, and one of the best terrain parks in East Asia, with a halfpipe used by Korean and Japanese national teams. Beginners get their own gentle plateau near the base, kept apart from the freestyle crowds. The base village is a tight cluster: a Holiday Inn hotel, condominium blocks, ski rentals, restaurants and an indoor pool, all walkable, plus a tubing slope and night skiing until 23:30. From Seoul, Phoenix is one of the easiest big resorts to reach. The KTX to Pyeongchang station drops you 30 minutes away by shuttle, and direct ski buses run on weekends. The audience skews young and urban, with seoul snowboarders making a long weekend of it.
Hotels in Phoenix Pyeongchang
Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
Plan your trip
Frequently asked questions
Is Phoenix Pyeongchang good for beginners?+
Phoenix Pyeongchang offers 22 km of pistes across 14 lifts, from 700 m to 1,050 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.
When is the best time to ski Phoenix Pyeongchang?+
The season runs from Dec 1 to Mar 23, with a snow score of 70/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.
Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+
True ski-in/ski-out at Phoenix means the Holiday Inn Resort Alpensia Phoenix and the on-base condominium blocks, all sitting where the green slope meets the village square. Off-snow accommodation a few minutes by shuttle is plentiful, but the slopeside core is real.
How big is the Phoenix Pyeongchang ski area?+
Phoenix Pyeongchang has 22 km of marked pistes served by 14 lifts, between 700 m and 1,050 m of altitude.
Is Phoenix Pyeongchang more for beginners or experts?+
Phoenix Pyeongchang counts about 22 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.
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