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Салма (Salma) ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Салма (Salma) is a ski area in Murmansk, Russia with 5.7 km of mapped downhill runs and 4 lifts, between 144 m and 388 m above sea level.

Downhill runs
5.7 km
Lifts
4
Top elevation
388 m
Vertical drop
244 m
Nearest airport
MMK · 150 km

Slopes by difficulty

  • Easy2.6 km
  • Intermediate3.1 km

5 runs mapped in OpenStreetMap. Colours follow the European piste convention.

Ski lifts

  • 4 Drag lifts

Салма (Salma) is a ski area in Murmansk, Russia. Its 5 mapped downhill runs add up to 5.7 km, which ranks it #28 of 166 ski areas in Russia and gives it 0.8% of all the country's slopes. The average run is about 1,132 m long.

Slopes at Салма (Salma)

About 45% of the slopes are beginner or easy runs, 55% intermediate and 0% advanced or expert, which makes Салма (Salma) a balanced resort for intermediate skiers.

Lifts and elevation

The resort has 4 lifts: 4 drag lifts. Most uphill transport is by surface lifts (T-bars, button lifts and tows). Skiing runs from 144 m up to 388 m, a vertical drop of 244 m — typical of a local ski hill.

Getting to Салма (Salma)

The nearest airport is Emperor Nicholas II Murmansk Airport (MMK), about 150 km away in a straight line — roughly 3 h 14 min by car; Kuusamo Airport (KAO) is 215 km away. Nearby ski areas include Большой Вудъявр (30.6 km) and Кукисвумчорр (3.9 km), which together add 34 km of slopes for a multi-resort trip.

Nearest airports to Салма (Salma)

  1. 1
    Emperor Nicholas II Murmansk Airport Flag of RussiaMurmansk, Russia Airports in Russia
    MMK150 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Kuusamo Airport Flag of FinlandKuusamo, Finland Airports in Finland
    KAO215 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Ivalo Airport Flag of FinlandIvalo, Finland Airports in Finland
    IVL247 kmstraight line
  4. 4
    Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen Flag of NorwayKirkenes, Norway Airports in Norway
    KKN275 kmstraight line

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres of slopes does Салма (Salma) have?

5.7 km of downhill runs (5 runs): 2.6 km easy, 3.1 km intermediate. It is #28 in Russia by piste length.

How high is Салма (Salma)?

The lifts and runs reach 388 m (1,273 ft); the lowest point is 144 m, a vertical drop of 244 m.

What is the nearest airport to Салма (Salma)?

Emperor Nicholas II Murmansk Airport (MMK), about 150 km away in a straight line; Kuusamo Airport (KAO) is 215 km away.

How many ski lifts does Салма (Salma) have?

4 lifts: 4 drag lifts.

Data: OpenSkiMap — © OpenStreetMap contributors & Skimap.org (ODbL 1.0). Run lengths are measured along mapped pistes; resorts may publish different figures.