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Below is a story about the largest and most famous indoor ski resorts in the world today and the longest indoor ski slopes, as well as new records and "champions" among such facilities expected in the coming years. The information was prepared by the ski.ru portal and supplemented by the FGSSR press service.

The "champion" among the currently existing indoor ski slopes is Alpincenter Bottrop, opened in 2001 in Germany. It is considered the longest indoor ski slope in the world. The slope is 640 meters long and offers plenty of space for all fans winter views sports - from beginners to experts. For beginners, the slope has ideal conditions for learning in a safe environment. Experienced skiers and snowboarders will enjoy the steep slope up to 24%. The facility is located an hour's drive from Düsseldorf. The cost of the most expensive summer ski pass (from 01.05 to 30.09) according to the all-inclusive system is €33 for adults (about 2525 rubles), for children €22 (about 1683 rubles). The price includes: entrance, equipment (skis or snowboard, boots), food (buffet), soft drinks + 3 alcoholic drinks (beer or wine).

Second place, only slightly inferior to the leader, is occupied by the French Snow hall d "Amneville, located in the city of the same name (Amneville). The local ski slope has a length of 620 meters and is famous for the fact that it was there that the current speed record for indoor ski resorts was set - 104,956 km/h.

Third place goes to SnowWorld in Goddand's Landgraaf, which has long been one of the most impressive snow centers in the world. The park covers an area of ​​about 35,000 sq. meters. Guests have at their disposal five slopes, the longest of which is 520 meters, eight lifts and excellent infrastructure. SnowWorld is the only indoor ski slope in the world capable of hosting, according to many experts, even the FIS World Championship in indoor areas eg snowboarding. The cost of a daily sleep pass is for adults and children €29.95 (about 2292 rubles). The price includes only skiing.

Fourth place goes to the first indoor winter center in the Middle East in Dubai, which includes five pistes of varying difficulty with a height difference of up to 60 meters. The longest run is 400 meters. Ski Dubai is winter fairy tale all year round. snow park located on an area equal to three football fields. The building of the park - 85 meters high (approximately 25 floors) and 80 meters wide, is amazing. In addition to skiing or snowboarding, guests can go sleigh rides, play in the snow and even play with the penguins in the Alpine Park.
The cost of a day ski pass (only for experienced skiers and snowboarders) is $85 for adults (about 6518 rubles), for children $78 (about 5981 rubles). The price includes: jacket, trousers, disposable socks, alpine skis or snowboard, boots, helmet for children.

It's nice that among the current leaders is the first indoor ski slope in Russia in Krasnogorsk near Moscow - Snezh.com, which is fifth in the ranking of the world's largest indoor ski facilities. It offers winter sports enthusiasts the opportunity to ski at any time of the year. During the construction of the complex, the best foreign experience was used. total area complex of 22,000 square meters, this area can accommodate four football fields. The length of the slope is 365 meters, with a height difference of 65 meters. The cost of the most expensive day ski pass on a weekend is 2000 rubles for adults, 950 rubles for children. The price includes 5 hours of skiing.

However, the current leaders of the ranking among the longest indoor ski slopes, apparently, will not remain in this status for long. On the way - two powerful competitors at once, vying with each other for the right to become the largest indoor ski resort with the longest ski slope.

The first of these will be a new brainchild Arab sheikhs: by 2020, in the same Dubai, it is planned to build the largest (according to the existing project) indoor ski slope in the world. The length of the longest track will be 1200 meters, and the height difference between the start and finish will significantly exceed 100 meters. Other parameters are still unknown, but there is no doubt that they will be very impressive.

A worthy rival of the complex under construction in Dubai may also be its already designed Chinese competitor. It is interesting that the local designers of the complex carried out an original mixture of styles, combining the already existing natural features of the area with the latest achievements in the construction of such facilities. The Dawang Mountain Resort project, Changsa - which is now a deep quarry - will turn into a luxury ski resort in 2022. Thanks to the mentioned natural opportunities, the complex will include, in addition to a one-kilometer covered ski slope according to the project, an aqua park and open pool. Other details, like those of its Middle Eastern counterpart under construction, have not yet been disclosed. It cannot be ruled out that the parties are closely monitoring the progress of each other's work in order, if necessary, to make possible adjustments to their projects and seize the palm from competitors ...

It is not necessary to be an expert in skiing to appreciate all the delights of outdoor activities in winter time of the year. Snow crunching underfoot, bright sun, clean Mountain air- for the sake of this, it’s worth leaving a gassed and dusty metropolis behind for a week or two, going on an adventure. However, during the crisis, the price of ski tours becomes especially relevant. Especially for our readers, we have compiled the top 10 most inexpensive ski resorts in the world, which will allow the whole family to relax and not hit the budget too hard.

The most budget ski resorts located in the countries of Eastern Europe, holidays there will cost 2-3 times cheaper than in the western part of the Old World.

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Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

On picturesque slopes Jahorina Mountain is home to the ski resort of the same name. You can get here from Sarajevo - the capital in just 30 minutes, which allows you not only to enjoy outdoor activities, but also to see the sights.

This is one of the oldest ski centers in Europe, which was loved by the infamous Archduke Ferdinand, whose assassination triggered the First World War.

In Jahorina there are trails of various difficulty levels. The slope of the black Olympic slopes reaches 56 degrees, which will be a worthy test for professional skiers. If you are just learning the basics of skiing, then three blue runs are at your service.

The resort is equipped with slopes for downhill, traditional slalom, giant slalom. There is a lighted trail for night skiing and free-ride areas. Children will be delighted with the toboggan runs and the artificial skating rink.

TO Russian tourists the attitude is very cordial, which is manifested not only in the presence of Russian-speaking teachers in the local ski school, but also in the possibility of visiting the country without a visa (for 30 days). The ski season lasts from November to April.

• Accommodation in a local hotel from 50 euros / day
• Weekly lift pass – 60 euros

Jahorina hosted the Winter Olympic Games-84, which indicates the high quality of this ski center.

Bansko, Bulgaria

Bansko is a young ski center nestled in the shadow of the Pirin Mountains, one of the most fascinating mountain ranges Europe. Not far from the resort there is an old town of the same name, which has a lot of attractions, so that active recreation can be supplemented with a cultural program.

Despite its short history, Bansko has become a favorite among many fans of skiing and outdoor activities. winter holiday, and not only at affordable prices. It offers tourists high-quality service and 16 first-class tracks for beginners and advanced athletes. You can ride from mid-December to April.

• Apartments near the slopes - from 70 euros / day
• Hotel in the center of Bansko – from 25 EUR/day
• Weekly lift pass - 150 euros for adults and 85 euros for children (up to 12 years old). If you need some basic training, then you should take a ski package for 250 euros for adults and 148 euros for children. The price includes lessons at the ski school, lift pass and equipment rental.

Bansko is located 160 km from Sofia. You can get to the resort by bus, which stops at the local bus station. The road will cost 15 euros. You can also rent a car at the airport. This will reduce travel time, but will already cost 35 euros per day plus petrol costs.

Poiana Brasov, Romania

Famous not only for Count Dracula - one of the cheapest ski centers is located here. The resort of Poiana Brasov is located in a spacious valley, well lit by the sun, for which it received the nickname from the locals - " sunny meadow". The resort is located in the shade Carpathian mountains, near the city of Brasov, which is worth a visit to admire its narrow streets and gothic buildings, invariably suggestive of the most famous representative of Romania.

The resort itself is famous for its hospitality and beautiful nature. Nestled in the middle of lush coniferous forests, Poiana Brasov is characterized by crystal-clear mountain air and snow that sparkles in the sun.

The resort is designed for skiers of any skill level. There are 5 blue slopes for beginners, experienced athletes will be able to try their hand at three red slopes, and professionals will like 4 black Olympic slopes. The resort also has two ski jumps, a skating rink, a riding school, a ski school and a spa center with healing mineral waters.

A significant advantage of the resort is a direct train connection with Bucharest, so you can get to Poiana Brasov without any difficulties. The ski season lasts from December to March, but the special conditions of the resort allow you to ski even in the summer.

• Accommodation in a single room will cost 30-50 euros / day
• A weekly lift pass will cost €68 for adults and €39 for children.

Bohinj, Slovenia

Despite affordable prices, a vacation in the Slovenian ski resort of Bohinj will give you unforgettable impressions for the whole year. The unsurpassed beauties of the local nature captivate at first sight - it is not for nothing that the resort is located in the very center of the Triglav National Park, which is known for its beautiful lakes, one of which gave the name to the resort.

Bohinj is two ski areas, Vogel and Kobla, which are located 12 kilometers from each other. However, you don’t have to pay for the road every time - free minibuses will take you to the ski lifts of both zones.

You can relax in Bohinj all year round. In the summer in Slovenia are held numerous festivals, fairs and exhibitions, but in winter, God himself ordered to ride on local tracks. For beginners, there are as many as 9 blue runs, and for experienced skiers and professional athletes, there are 4 red and the same number of black runs.

• Accommodation in a hotel - from 60 euros / day
• A weekly ski pass costs €120 for adults and €80 for children.
• Daily ski rental - 8-12 euros

Platak, Croatia

The Croatian ski resort of Platak is famous for its stunning views of the Adriatic coast, which open from the highest point of the resort. However, there will be no time to admire nature, because Platak is an ideal place to relax with the whole family.

For children there artificial ice rink and safe children's trails, ideal for sleigh rides and cheesecakes. Adults will love the simple blue trails in the amount of 4 pieces. Well, those who are confident on skis can try 4 red runs.

The resort is aimed at beginner skiers and families with children, so there is a good ski school where everyone will be taught how to ski confidently and even show a few simple tricks for snowboarding. Russian-speaking instructors will be a nice bonus.

Vacation in Platak can and should be diversified by visiting the surrounding cities with excursions. It is recommended to go to the islands of Cres, Krk and Losinj, to see the most major port Croatia - the city of Rijeka, where there are many interesting sights.

• Accommodation in a local hotel at 77 euros / day
• Daily pass for the lift - 18 euros, weekly pass - 75 euros

Platak is the only ski resort in Croatia where you can see the sea from the top, so don't be too lazy to climb to the top.

Strbsko Pleso, Slovakia

The resort with an unpronounceable name is located 25 kilometers from the city of Poprad, which has an airport. Strbsko Pleso is considered the best mountain center. Thanks to the developed infrastructure and quality tracks, the resort often hosts various winter sports competitions.

The resort is ideal for cross-country skiers, so there are not many slopes here - only 2 blue and four red. But there are two jumps and tracks for ski marathons, the longest of which stretches for 43 kilometers. The slalom slope Interski is especially popular with tourists.

It is impossible not to mention the unique microclimate of Strebsko-Pleso, which experts have long recognized as healing. There are sanatoriums specializing in the treatment of respiratory diseases, so that the rest can be spent with health benefits. The skiing season lasts from mid-September to March.

• Accommodation will cost 50-80 euros / day
• Weekly lift pass - 192 euros for adults and 135 for children. The price includes training and equipment rental.

While in Strbsko Pleso, be sure to visit local restaurant and order the grilled boar knee. Real jam!

Harrachov, Czech Republic

In addition to health tours, beer festivals and excursions, the hospitable Czech Republic offers its guests affordable outdoor activities in the winter. The ski resort of Harrachov is located at the foot of the Devil's Mountain, but don't be put off by the name - this is one of the safest ski centers, which is simply made for beginners. The blue slopes are equipped with special simulators that will make your first descent easier.

There are no extreme slopes here - gentle slopes and stable weather during the season make the resort more of a center family vacation than a place where you can get a serious surge of adrenaline. Although those who like to tickle their nerves will like the local giant springboard, codenamed K-185, on which world records for flight range have been set several times. There are 5 ski jumps in Harrachov, 5 blue slopes, 2 red and one black. You can ride from mid-December to April.

• The cost of living in a hotel is 20-50 euros / day, depending on the star
• A weekly ski pass costs 82 euros
• The fastest way to Harrachov is a direct bus from Prague. The journey will take 2.5 hours, the ticket costs 6 euros

While in Harrachov, be sure to check out the local Bohemian glass museum, which has a shop. Well, tired of skiing, visit a beer bath, which will return the skin to a healthy look and freshness.

Kopaonik, Serbia

Ski lovers will be pleasantly surprised not only by the hospitable attitude towards Russian tourists, but also by the first-class slopes of the Kopaonik ski resort, which is located on the slopes of the mountain range of the same name.

The slopes of Kopaonik will appeal to both amateurs and professionals. The highest and longest route starts from the top of Panciceva Vrha (2017 meters above sea level). In total there are 11 blue runs, 6 red and 4 black. The resort is equipped big amount lifts that will provide access to the slope 15,000 people / hour. The season runs from November to March.

In addition to outdoor activities, we strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with local attractions: go to the national park, visit the famous shrines of the Serbian people - the monasteries of Studenica, Zhycha and Sopocani. On the way back, do not forget to stop in Belgrade, because this is one of the ancient cities The Old World, in which eastern and western cultures surprisingly mixed.

The only disadvantage of Kopaonik is its remoteness from Belgrade. You will have to go at least 5 hours by taxi or bus.

• Daily accommodation in Kopaonik will cost 25-50 euros
• Weekly lift pass - 96 euros for adults and 63 for children

When planning a trip to Kopaonik, keep in mind that the last bus leaves the Belgrade bus station at 12 at night. If you didn’t have time, then it’s better to spend the night in the city - enterprising taxi drivers can ask for overnight trip up to 400 euros.

And what about Russia, you ask? And in our country there are places where you can ski cheaply. We will immediately warn you that the Sochi ski resorts you will not find in the article. Of course, the ski centers of the Olympic capital are rightfully called one of the best in the world, but their price is corresponding. However, in addition to them there are excellent ski resorts.

Ski center Abzakovo is one of the largest ski resorts in Russia. This season, Abzakovo is also considered the best center skiing which will appeal to both professionals and beginners.

The resort is located in the Southern Urals, which is increasingly compared to Switzerland. It offers tourists 15 tracks of various lengths and levels of difficulty, 4 slopes for slalom and giant slalom, as well as the only snowmaking system in Russia, thanks to which you can ride from the beginning of November to the end of May.

Every year, the national teams of Russia in biathlon, triathlon and cross-country skiing come here for recovery camps, which speaks of the quality of local infrastructure and decent service.

• Accommodation in a hotel near the slopes will cost from 1800 rubles per day (depending on the month)
• A daily lift pass will cost 1,000 rubles.
• Ski kit rental - from 800 rubles per day

You can get to the resort by train from Magnitogorsk (get off at Novo-Abzakovo station).

Elbrus region, Russia

The Elbrus ski resort is the very heart of the Caucasus. You can get here by bus from Nalchik in just 2 hours. Amazingly beautiful landscapes, clean mountain air, many ice-free mineral springs and, of course, the snow-capped peaks make the Elbrus region a paradise where you want to escape after the bustle of dusty megacities in order to relax your mind and body.

The main ski areas are the slopes of Elbrus and Cheget. The first has six tracks that are perfect for beginners. There are 15 slopes on the slopes of Cheget, some of which are considered to be among the most difficult in the world and will only be conquered by a professional with nerves of steel and excellent training.

• By the beginning of the season, the minimum price for accommodation is 1800 rubles per day
• A daily lift pass will cost 850 rubles
• Renting a ski kit will cost 500 rubles per day for an adult and 250 rubles per day. - for a child (up to 9 years old)

In 2013, the resort was included in the Guinness Book of Records for the most massive descent in a bikini.

Hello, friends!

Rest on winter resorts, and even with children - a very specific vacation. And not everyone dares to embark on this extreme travel. And yet, where can you go with children on winter holidays to go skiing and snowboarding?

To begin with, we will limit the range of ski resorts scheduled for consideration territorially. We will not talk about European and overseas resorts, because some of them have already been discussed earlier, and also because now a trip to foreign resorts- an expensive pleasure. So today all attention is paid to Russian ski resorts, the most famous of which are located in the Caucasus and the Urals.

After analyzing the ski market in the world, the Swiss researcher Laurent Vanat, speaking about Russia, noted that in our country today there are 170 ski resorts. The number is certainly impressive. Although the popularity ski holidays(according to the same report) we are far behind, for example, Switzerland, Austria and France.

The Sochi Olympics changed everything in better side. The results of last year's and current bookings for January 2016 showed that the ski resorts of the Krasnodar Territory are in the highest demand, followed by the resorts of Dombay, the Urals, the Elbrus region and Siberia.

Experts note that not only the number of tourists who come to the snow-capped mountains has increased, but also their composition. Today, even those who have never skied go to the mountains. And among them there are a lot of families with children and school groups.

We will talk about the most popular and most family-friendly Russian ski resorts.

Ski resorts of the Krasnodar Territory

In terms of popularity, the most famous mountain resort in the South of Russia, Krasnaya Polyana, is still in the lead. This universal resort, which is not much inferior to European ones, where for everyone there is what he needs.

It is unique in its location: 42 kilometers from the Black Sea and 35 kilometers from Adler. Living in a hotel on the seashore, you can ski on the snowy slopes of Krasnaya Polyana from December to May.

In fact, these are “our Alps”, with new high-class hotels, modern ski lifts and sports equipment rental, excellent quality ski slopes and related infrastructure.

Other advantages are a convenient transfer (close distance of the resort from the airport), easy access from any region (short flights, the ability to replace them with a train or bus), a large number of regular flights from any city in Russia.

Another one opened in December. bus route, which, with a frequency of once an hour, delivers vacationers from the airport to hotels in Krasnaya Polyana. The bus schedule is focused on the time of departure and arrival of aircraft. Travel for an adult passenger - 400 rubles, children's ticket (up to 12 years old) - 200 rubles, children under 2 years old can ride for free. You can buy bus tickets online on the website of the Unified Transport Directorate.

In order not to get confused in geography and names, it is worth clarifying that Krasnaya Polyana is usually called the entire mountain cluster (this is a group of sports facilities for the Olympics, located near the village of Krasnaya Polyana). Although in fact, Krasnaya Polyana is just one of the villages. The second is Esto-Sadok, and there are three resorts on this territory:

• Rosa Khutor - the largest, ambitious and young resort with a variety of ski slopes for every taste, with inexpensive apartments and luxury hotels (read more about the Rosa Khutor ski resort).
• Gorki City +540 and +960 (objects are located on two levels). This resort is worth visiting for those for whom skiing is not the main purpose of their vacation, but only a pleasant addition to a variety of entertainment and shopping. At +540 there are many retail outlets and places for entertainment. Gorki Gorod +960 - good for a relaxing holiday respectable public, accustomed to relax in comfort on the territory of the hotel. Staying at one of these resorts does not exclude the use of the services of another hotel.
• Gazprom - a resort for the elite public. Suitable for beginners due to convenient trails - wide and gentle (learn more about).

As a result of the rating of the most attractive prices for family holidays in European ski resorts, compiled by the Internet portal TripAdvisor, Krasnaya Polyana took second place this year (after the Bulgarian Bansko).

However, in Russia, Krasnaya Polyana is considered the most expensive resort. Tourist for accommodation in budget hotel, for lunch in a restaurant and a day ski pass will pay an average of 4600 rubles per day. A family of four will spend an average of 159,000 rubles for a week of staying at a hotel with dinners and drinks, for ski passes, classes with a coach and equipment rental.

If we consider in detail what makes up the price of a vacation, it is quite obvious that the cost of the road takes up about a third of the budget. So a flight from Moscow to Krasnaya Polyana and back will cost 7,000 rubles. And, for example, a flight from Novosibirsk will cost 21 thousand rubles.

Other expenses:

• Transfer from the airport on the "Lastochka" - 700 rubles
• Accommodation in a standard room with breakfast - 6 thousand rubles per day
• Meals - 1500 rubles per day
• Equipment rental - 1400 rubles per day
• Day ski pass: 1950 rubles - on weekdays, 2250 rubles - on weekends
• Apres-ski (SPA, sauna) – 1500 per hour

Total: a week-long vacation with a flight from Moscow for two will cost 133,900 rubles.

Cheap flights from Moscow to Sochi:

Consider other, more budgetary options for recreation.

Ski resorts of the North Caucasus

For residents of the European part of Russia, holidays in the resorts of Dombay and Elbrus will undoubtedly turn out to be more economical. Even if you have to spend more on the road.

If you still decide to go with your children to the mountains, Dombay with a mild and sunny climate is a wonderful option for relaxing during school holidays.

Dombay, which is also called the "Pearl of the Caucasus", is located in the Karachay-Cherkess Republic on the territory of the Teberdinsky Reserve.

The resort is large, the tracks are different (although their quality, when compared, say, with Krasnaya Polyana or Sheregesh, is somewhat worse). For inexperienced skiers, the gentle and wide slopes on Mount Moussa-Achitara are well suited. The winter season opens in December and continues through May. Here you can ski, snowmobile and sled.

Hotels and hotels of the resort are conveniently located near the cable car and ski lifts on the Dombai glade.

You can get to Mineralnye Vody by plane or by train. And then by taxi or bus (there is a change in Teberda). There are options by train to Cherkessk or Nevinnomyssk.

A day of rest with a ski pass, accommodation and lunch will cost one tourist about 4200 rubles.

Consider the costs in detail:

• Round-trip flight from Moscow – 9000 rubles
• Transfer from the airport by bus - 1500 rubles
• Hotel with a "standard" room (with breakfast) - 3100 rubles per day
• Meals - 750 rubles per day
• Day ski pass - 1400 rubles

Total: a week-long vacation with a flight from Moscow for two will cost 85,800 rubles.

By the way, 23 kilometers from the famous Dombai ski resort is the Teberda ski resort, which is one of the best mountain climatic resorts with a mild climate, without wind and fog and sudden changes in temperature. The place is quite comfortable for families with children, who are accepted here from the age of four.

Arkhyz

Arkhyz is a young all-season ski resort in Karachay-Cherkessia (it is located 95 km from the city of Cherkessk, 165 km from Mineralnye Vody).

On the slopes of the mountains, where tourists are delivered by new lifts, there are modern tracks of varying difficulty. There is a sports equipment rental and a snowpark. The resort can accommodate up to 1000 visitors daily.

The resort is growing very fast and is constantly being updated. This season, the resort plans to open 3 ski slopes, launch a new cable car chairlift(its length is more than 2.4 km), an artificial snow system.

A multifunctional center is being built in the village of Lunnaya Polyana, and in the village of Romantik entertainment center with bars, restaurants and a hotel with 200 beds.

Well prepared for the season and rental shops. Almost 2,000 sets of new equipment will be available for snowboarders and skiers at uniform rates throughout the resort. For children there are discounts - 35-40% of the adult rate.

Last season, about a quarter of all vacationers were families with children. And this is not at all accidental. The resort takes care of children and thinks about how to entertain them. In the children's ski town, children from 5 years old are taught to ski. In addition to skiing, you can go in for tubing, amateur biathlon. And in the tourist village of Romantik, mass entertainment and sports events, concerts and holidays are organized.

The cost of the ski pass depends on the season and the duration of skiing. Discounts are available for group classes and package services. A separate price is provided for children's and family ski passes, as well as for multi-day excursion passes and a walking ticket. Children under 6 years old and some other categories of vacationers can use the ski lifts for free.

The most expensive ski passes are offered in high season(from 12/28/2015 to 01/10/2016): 1150 rubles - day ski pass for children and 2300 rubles - adult.

This season, a new accommodation option with 180 beds has appeared. This is a whole complex of wooden cottages-chalets in mountain style with the provision of services for international standard Ski-in/Ski-out, which means as close as possible to the ski lifts, which you can go down from the chalet directly on a snowboard or skis. A double room in such a cottage will cost 2 thousand rubles. If you want to save on housing, you can rent an apartment.

You can get to the resort by plane (Mineralnye Vody airport) or by train to the railway stations of Cherkessk, Nevinnomyssk or Mineralnye Vody. From there - by minibus, taxi or bus.

Elbrus region

This is the third largest ski region countries. In the depths of the Baksan valley, on the snowy slopes of Elbrus and on Mount Cheget, there are the resorts of Elbrus, Adyl-Su, Cheget and Bezengi.

The Elbrus region is famous for its unique highlands. 35 kilometers of ski slopes are intended mainly for professionals and experienced skiers. International competitions are often held here. The resorts of Cheget, Adyl-Su and Bezengi are especially distinguished by this.

Families with children and beginner skiers most often stay in the Elbrus complex. It works all year round, the trails here are flat and wide. The slopes are specially prepared for young skiers, the so-called "paddling pool" and a ski school are open.

A day of active recreation with skiing will cost a tourist at least 3,800 rubles.

Consider the costs in detail:

• Flight from Moscow and back - 9000 rubles
• Bus transfer - 1500 rubles
• Hotel (standard room without meals) - 2500 rubles
• Meals - 750 rubles per day
• Equipment rental - 500 rubles per day
• Day ski pass - 1800 rubles
• Apres-ski (SPA, sauna) – 1500 per sauna (6 people)

Total: a week-long vacation with a flight from Moscow for two will cost 87,200 rubles.

The nearest airports are in Mineralnye Vody and Nalchik. You can also get there by train. Further to Terskol by taxi, minibus or bus (possibly with a change in Baksan or Tyrnyauz).

Ski resorts in the Urals

The peculiarity of the resorts of this region (mainly Yekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk, Perm region and Bashkiria) is that there are no high mountain resorts. Beginner skiers here expanse.

Abzakovo

This is the most famous and largest mountain resort in the Urals for calm skiing, where families with children, beginners and experienced skiers come every year. The resort is located in Bashkortostan, 25 kilometers from Beloretsk.

The skiing season here is long: from November to May. The length of the tracks (there are 15 in total) is 18 kilometers. In addition, modern lifts and artificial lighting, developed infrastructure and excellent service are waiting for vacationers here.

There is a children's slide with a special slope, rental, training at school, many simple tracks for beginners, where those who decide to ski get their first lessons. And also various entertainments, including a sauna, a small water park "Aquarium", a swimming pool, a gym, cross-country skiing, skates, snowmobiles, horseback riding. You can visit the Amur tigers at the local zoo.

You can stay in the private sector, in a hotel or in the Abzakovo rest house. Prices are quite democratic. Behind inexpensive hotel, ski pass and lunch the tourist will pay from 3100 rubles per day.

And if in details, then:

• Round-trip flight from Moscow - 13,500 rubles
• Transfer - 200 rubles
• Hotel (standard room without meals): in weekdays- 2700 rubles, on weekends - 3500 rubles
• Meals - 770 rubles per day
• Equipment rental - 1300 rubles on weekdays, 1700 - on weekends
• Day ski pass - 2700 rubles for 3 days
• Apres-ski (SPA, sauna) – 1000 per sauna (6 people)

Total: a week-long vacation with a flight from Moscow for two will cost 94,180 rubles.

You can get to the resort by plane to the airport in Magnitogorsk, from there to Abzakovo by car for about an hour and a half, or by train to Novoabzakovo station, which is located between Magnitogorsk and Beloretsk.

By the way, not far from Abzakovo is the Bannoye resort. It is located on the picturesque lake Yakty-Kul (45 km from Magnitogorsk). In Bannoye there are trails of varying difficulty, and for children there is the Snow World club and a special slope. Tours to the Kapova Cave and the Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve are organized for the guests of the resort.

Resort Zavyalikha

Zavyalikha is a young ski resort (located 197 km from Ufa and 220 km from Chelyabinsk), which has 10 pistes of various complexity with a total length of almost 15 kilometers, using their partial lighting, an artificial snow system and the most modern ski lifts. The pride of the resort is the six-seater Konrad high-speed ski lift.

In addition to skiing and snowboarding, you can go on an excursion to the natural park, ride horses, climb Mount Iremel, and master winter kiting.

A day of accommodation with lunch and skiing will cost a tourist from 3300 rubles.

Siberia and Far East

These are the ski resorts of Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Baikal, Kemerovo, Altai, Khakassia and the Far East. It is easy to guess that the cheapest way to get a vacation here is for residents of Siberia and nearby cities due to the low cost of the road.

Sheregesh

Perhaps in our country this is the most popular resort after Krasnaya Polyana the best slopes and good infrastructure. It is located between the Sayans and Altai (south Kemerovo region, 200 kilometers from Novokuznetsk) in places with beautiful name Mountain Shoria.

In terms of complexity and number of slopes (15), ski lifts (17), rentals, restaurants and cafes, this resort can compete with Krasnaya Polyana. He is loved for fluffy snow and for the opportunity to ride from November to May.

Mostly tourists ride on the slopes of the Green Mountain. It is recommended for beginners and children to start training on the training tracks and gentle slopes of Medvezhonok mountain. For older children there is a ski school, and for kids there is a ski nursery "Tumbler". In addition, there is a snow park, indoor ice rink, underground parking and ski equipment rental.

You can settle not only at the foot of the mountain in a hotel, but also in the village itself (it's cheaper). Buses from the Snezhny Hotel deliver tourists to the slopes free of charge. Municipal buses run from the village of Sheregesh from the Corn shop on weekends to the mountain, and you can also catch a taxi here.

Recently renovated complex "Medvezhonok" with a hotel (55 rooms), a mini-zoo and a cross-country skiing track was opened.

A one-day vacation with a ski pass, lunch and accommodation will cost a tourist an average of 2,700 rubles.

The resort has a single ski pass, which united the lifts in all sectors of skiing. The most expensive one is 1400 rubles per day (it allows you to cover all ski areas in the resort and use 12 lifts). Alternative ski pass - 1000 rubles (you can ride it in sector A and use 4 lifts).

Also, tourists have the opportunity not to buy a single ski pass, but to use a one-time lift (the cost of a ski pass for a lift this season will be 40-150 rubles), or you can buy a ski pass from operators (600-1100 rubles per day). This is much cheaper than at the Rosa Khutor resort, where the cost of a one-time lift is from 700 rubles, a day ski pass is 1950 rubles.

Belokurikha

This resort is located on the slopes of the Cherginsky Range, 236 kilometers from Barnaul and 65 kilometers from Biysk. It consists of 6 slopes with a total length of 25 kilometers and 5 lifts. Part of the slopes are illuminated. The season is from December to March.

This is not just a ski center for winter recreation, but also balneological resort with an excellent medical component. The sports complex "Blagodat", which is part of the health resort, is the largest in the region.

To get to the resort from Moscow, you need to fly to Barnaul (travel time is a little more than 4 hours), then by bus (about 5 hours), minibus or taxi (about 3-3.5 hours) to Belokurikha. One tourist will need 2,700 rubles per day to rest.

Mount Sobolinaya

From Mount Sobolina, views of the most deep lake planets. There are tracks of varying difficulty here: both super-difficult and tubing for children. The peculiarity of this resort is the mild climate even in winter.

A one-day vacation with budget accommodation, lunch in a cafe or restaurant and a ski pass will cost one tourist from 3,600 rubles.

The most convenient way to get there is to Irkutsk (150 km) or Ulan-Ude by plane. Then take a taxi, train, train or bus to Baikalsk.

Northwestern region of Russia and the Volga region

In the European part of our country, of course, it is not so easy to find high mountains. The terrain is mostly flat with a small elevation difference. But for beginners who want to master the skills of skiing, as well as for those who love cross-country skiing, it’s just right. You can find such places for recreation near the house.

Ski resort "Bolshoy Vudyavr"

Among the sports complexes located in the Murmansk region beyond the Arctic Circle in Khibiny mountains, this new, well-equipped highland resort stands out. It is located 12 km from Kirovsk. The skiing season is long, but best time- March, because at this time it is warmer. During the winter holidays and New Year It is very cold in here.

The trails at this resort are designed for different levels of training. There is a children's slope for the little ones and a training slope. Organized classes with an instructor.

Accommodation in hotels of Kirovsk. Also in the city you can rent an apartment inexpensively (from 500 rubles per day).

The resort is convenient for residents of northwestern Russia. You can quickly get there by flying to the city of Apatity, and then by taxi or bus 30 km. The cost of rest is from 3500 rubles per day per person.

Sorochany

Sorochany is a well-known resort in the Moscow region, which is located on the slopes of the Klin-Dmitrov ridge.

There are good slopes with fairly wide ski runs, modern ski lifts, ski equipment rental, a children's training slope with a playground, two baby lifts for snow tubing, a games room and two outdoor skating rinks.

Day rest for one person with equipment rental will cost 3-4 thousand rubles.

By the way, in one of my previous articles I already wrote about.

Ski resort "Igora"

Ski complex "Igora" is a great opportunity for St. Petersburg residents to relax in a comfortable year-round resort, which is located 54 kilometers from St. Petersburg. There are 7 tracks of various complexity: for beginners and for well-trained skiers, an extreme park, a training slope, a snow tubing track, Ice Palace and SPA-complex.

A day of skiing with equipment rental will cost one person 4-5 thousand rubles.

Choose a resort where there are more blue and green slopes, where there are simple gentle slopes, experienced children's instructors, schools for teaching children and beginners, "paddling pools", mini-clubs for kids, all kinds of winter fun, such as sledding and tubing.

The peculiarity of relaxing in a ski resort is that you have to spend money on. Winter sportswear for an adult (jacket, sweatpants, shoes, gloves) can cost an average of 10-12 thousand rubles. And if you buy skis, poles and other ski equipment, the cost of equipment will increase significantly. Therefore, if you plan to visit ski resorts once a year or even less often, it is better to rent equipment on the spot. Bye bye…

In order to ski well, it is not at all necessary to go abroad and pay fabulous money. From this issue you will learn about 13 ski resorts in Russia that are affordable for the average tourist.

Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Gorno-Altaisk - 16,000 rubles (round-trip), accommodation in a 2-3 star hotel - from 1,900 rubles per day, ski pass for a day - 500 rubles.

Why exactly here: Belokurikha is called “Siberian Switzerland” for a reason. In terms of the picturesque mountain landscapes and the healing qualities of the Altai air, the resort is almost as good as the citadel of the Alpine peaks. Here, as on the Swiss slopes, there are no sudden changes in temperature, winters - windless and snowy - allow skiing from December to March, and the sun shines longer and more intensely (about 260 days a year) than in the resorts of the Caucasus and Crimea. Belokurikha has seven comfortable and safe trails of varying difficulty with a total length of more than 25 kilometers, three of them (Katun, Altai-West, Severny) are equipped with night illumination. There is a ski school on the territory of the resort, in which almost all instructors are candidates for master of sports in skiing or masters of international class.

Pros: well-groomed tracks equipped with artificial snow systems, developed infrastructure with a network of shops, restaurants, equipment rentals, own extreme park with a launch pad, two plastic-coated boxes, a quarter-pipe, jibing rails and several jumps of varying difficulty for snowboarders and advanced skiers. There is also a "baby lift" - a lift for children and beginners.

The price of the issue: a bus ticket Moscow - Yaroslavl - from 1400 rubles round-trip, a standard double room in a hotel - from 1150 rubles, a ski pass for six hours - 400 rubles.

Why here: two gentle and simple Shakshi slopes with a height difference of 43 meters are suitable for families and those who are just starting to ski. It also has a good infrastructure designed for kids and teenagers: a baby lift, a tubing track, a children's ski area, sports equipment rental and special training courses for young skiers. Evening skiing is provided by lighting, and on days with little snow, an artificial snowmaking system is turned on. For advanced skiers, there is an additional slope dotted with hillocks and ravines, which is located outside the complex. The length of the slope is 180 meters, the angle of inclination is 24 degrees.

Pros: strong snowboard school, inexpensive coaching services (1000 rubles/hour), 50% discount on equipment and a ski pass for children.

The price of the issue: a ticket for the Sapsan train - from 1400 rubles, an air ticket Moscow - St. Petersburg - from 4000 rubles, a standard double room in a hotel - 2500 rubles per day, a ski pass for the day - 1100 rubles.

Why here: this ski resort cannot boast of picturesque mountain landscapes, but it has a wide variety of tracks for skiers and snowboarders of various levels of training. In total, the resort has 10 ski slopes with a total length of more than 6 km: three red and four black, the Mogul track - with artificial mounds and jumps, as well as two tracks for beginners. The resort has RedLake Exteme Park with an extreme track and a snowboard park, a ski acrobatics stadium, cross-country skiing and cheesecake tracks. All slopes are equipped with night lighting and an artificial snow system. You can safely come here with small children. Due to the presence of gentle slopes, a baby lift and a strong coaching staff, it is very easy to put a child on skis or a snowboard.

Pros: organization children's leisure, which includes a children's ski school, a playground and a club, a single ski pass for all lifts, smooth and well-groomed slopes, a strong coaching staff.

How to get there: by bus number K898 from the metro station "Parnas", or by train from the Finlyandsky railway station to Sosnovo. Then - by bus number 645, 646.

The price of the issue: air ticket Moscow - Yekaterinburg - from 10,000 rubles round-trip, a standard double room in a hotel - from 3610 rubles per day, a ski pass for five hours - 800 rubles.

Why here: Belaya Mountain is considered one of the most beautiful in the Middle Urals. It got its name not by chance: for nine months of the year its slopes are covered with snow-white fluffy snow. There are five different trails (two red, two blue, one green) with evening lighting, which are suitable for both beginners and advanced riders. You can stay right in the hotel complex, located on the territory of the ski center. After skiing, people play paintball, snowmobile and skate.

Pros: the mountain slopes are well lit, the tracks work both in the morning and in the evening; good infrastructure, inexpensive group lessons with trainers.

Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Arkhangelsk - from 9500 rubles, a standard double room in a hotel - from 1500 rubles per day, ski pass for the day - 1300 rubles.

Why exactly here: not only beginners and families with children, but also advanced lovers of skiing and snowboarding are increasingly coming to ride on the slopes of the Malinovka ski complex. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, due to the northern location of the center, there is always a stable snow cover on its slopes, and the season lasts until the end of April. Secondly, prices in Malinovka are significantly lower than in other resorts. Although the skiing area has only two slopes with a total length of 480-520 meters and a height difference of 76-96 meters, for the pros there is a rather interesting red run and a snowboard park with steep peaks - three jumps and figures for jibbing.

Pros: evening lighting of slopes, training slope, free running tracks in the forest with illumination, tubing park. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Malinovka offers a wide range of active entertainment: ice rink, roller ski competitions, snowmobile rides, outdoor hockey.

Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Ufa - from 6,000 rubles (round trip), a hotel room - from 1,000 rubles per day, a ski pass for six hours - 600 rubles.

Why here: Zavyalikha is located in the Southern Urals, not far from the village of Trekhgorny, Chelyabinsk Region, and includes 10 well-prepared trails of varying difficulty (three are FIS certified and illuminated) with a height difference of 150-430 meters and a length of 2200-2980 meters. On the territory of the complex there is an extreme snow park for desperate skiers and snowboarders, there is a BOARD-cross track and five lifts, including the only six-seater chair lift in Russia. There are also children's and educational tracks and a cross-country ski track with a total length of 15 km. Once a year, Zavyalikha becomes the venue for competitions for the Russian Cup in snowboarding.

Pros: convenient lifts that have a high throughput, which eliminates queues, a ski school, infrastructure for kids, including a "baby lift", ski courses and a children's track.

Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Petrozavodsk - 10,000 rubles (round-trip), a hotel in Petrozavodsk - from 1,200 rubles per day, renting a house in the village of Pinguba, which is located as close as possible to ski slopes- from 3500 rubles per day, ski pass for 4 hours - 500 rubles.

Why here: the Karelian resort of Yalgora, opened in 2013, is not yet very popular among Russian skiers. For this reason, there are practically no crowds here, housing is cheaper, and the tracks are smooth and free. Another attractive feature of Yalgora, located on the coast Lake Onega, - a unique terrain, which is often compared with Kamchatka. The resort has three slopes of varying difficulty with a height difference of up to 100 meters, red and black slopes, a training slope for beginners and children, ski run, chair and belt (for beginners) lifts, rental, ski and children's sports schools.

Pros: the ability to combine skiing with visiting attractions such as the island of Suisari and Kizhi, the Kivach waterfall, the abandoned village of Pegrema. Other important advantages of Yalgora are a long skiing season (from November to April), long pistes and gentle slopes that are ideal for skiers and snowboarders of any skill level, and a strong coaching staff.

Issue price: a double room in a hotel - from 2000 rubles per day, ski pass for the day - 700 rubles.

Why come here: Yakhroma is a popular ski resort in the Moscow region, which is located 46 kilometers from the capital. There are four slopes that allow comfortable skiing not only for beginners, but also for experienced skiers. For children and beginner skiers, a training track is suitable, and those who are confident on skis or a board will like tracks 3A and 3B with a fairly strong drop in the upper part of the slope and a smooth roll-out. These tracks host slalom competitions, including the Russian Cup. Off-piste skiing here is also quite interesting: track 4B (“Forest”) is suitable for skiers and snowboarders with a high level of training.

Pros: pistes illuminated at night, a good ski school for children and adults, many pistes oriented to any level of training, developed entertainment and sports infrastructure.

How to get there: by car Dmitrov highway, by train - from the Savelovsky railway station to the Yakhroma station, then by minibus.

Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Mineralnye Vody - from 6000 rubles (round-trip), standard double room - from 1500 rubles per day, ski pass for the day - 1400 rubles.

Why here: 12 tracks of Dombai (five of them are the main ones) with a total length of 25 kilometers are suitable for skiers and snowboarders of any level of training. The upper part of the southwestern slope of Mount Mussa-Achitara is good for beginners and lovers of calm skiing. Pros should choose the lower part of the slope, where there are several red and black runs with sharp drops and uneven terrain. Fans of virgin skiing will appreciate several off-piste routes on the northern slope with a trip to the Gonachkhir gorge or the Teberda-Dombai track and a heli-ski service. The resort has a ski school for adults (children's ski courses are provided) and a rental shop.

Pros: clean mountain air, extensive excursion program in the vicinity of Dombai Polyana, well-prepared and planned routes, developed infrastructure.

Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Sochi - from 5500 rubles round-trip, hotel room - from 1500 rubles per day, ski pass for the day - 1800 rubles. For those who prefer to travel by train, Russian Railways offers a special New Year's Skier fare, which includes free luggage and any winter equipment. Prices start from 4999 rubles for a compartment ticket on the Moscow-Adler route.

Why here: this is one of the best ski resorts in Russia. People come here to look at the Olympic legacy and try out a variety of well-prepared tracks. It should be understood that Krasnaya Polyana is a collective resort. It consists of three ski resorts (Gornaya Karusel, GTZ Gazprom and Rosa Khutor), each of which has its own audience. The most respectable is the year-round resort "Rosa Khutor" with a developed infrastructure, chain hotels and great choice trails for both beginners and experienced riders. Another nice feature of Rosa Khutor is the extreme park, where the stages of the World and European Cups in snowboarding and freestyle were held. A single ski pass allows you to ski at any of the three resorts.

Pros: modern ski slopes of various difficulty levels, new lifts, hotels and hotel complexes for every taste, a large selection of après-ski entertainment, children's club "Egorka", ski schools international level with instructors from Russia, France, Austria, Switzerland.

Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Ufa - from 8,000 rubles (round trip), a standard double room in a hotel - from 1,500 rubles, a ski pass for three hours - 600-750 rubles.

Why here: today Abzakovo is one of the most well-equipped ski resorts not only in the Urals, but also in Russia. There are 15 pistes of varying difficulty - red, green and blue - with a total length of more than 18 kilometers. And there is also a children's slope with a minimum slope, a snowpark with a half-pipe and four tracks for slalom and giant slalom, which are certified by the international organization FIS. All trails are equipped with night lighting and artificial snow systems.

Pros: inexpensive service and accommodation, a range of easier pistes suitable for families, the longest ski season on the territory of the Urals - from November to May, developed infrastructure, additional cross-country skiing trails, a large selection of après-ski entertainment.

Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Murmansk - 7000 rubles, renting an apartment - from 1500 rubles per day, ski pass for the day - 1100 rubles.

Why come here: Khibiny is one of the oldest ski resorts with the most picturesque and interesting slopes in Russia. It consists of four ski areas (Northern Slope, Kukisvumchorr, Big Wood, Kolasportland) and a snow park. Most of them are designed for advanced skiers and freeride enthusiasts. However, there are also green trails and training slopes in the Khibiny. There is also a mogul slope, freestyle jumps, 70m and 90m jump jumps, an ice rink, a 14km flat track and a ski stadium. An important advantage of the Khibiny is the long ski season, which lasts until the end of spring. On some slopes, snow lies all year round.

Pros: amazing nature Kola Peninsula, the opportunity to see the Northern Lights (if you go in December), trails for various categories of skiers, the duration and abundance of snow cover, reasonable prices for housing and services.

Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Novokuznetsk - from 15,000 rubles (round-trip), a standard double room in a hotel - from 1,000 rubles per day, a ski pass for a day - from 500 rubles.

Why here: the ski complex has 14 pistes (two green, four blue, six red and two black) with a total length of 3900 meters. All tracks comply with the international FIS standard. Various competitions are regularly held here - for example, a stage of the Russian championship in alpine skiing and snowboarding. In Sheregesh there are slopes of any degree of difficulty - from training to high-speed ones. Usually, pros conquer the upper part of the slope of Mount Zelenaya, where there are black and red slopes, and beginners run around the slopes of Medvezhonok Mountain. For children in Sheregesh there is a ski school and ski nursery "Tumbler".

In addition, Sheregesh is a great place for freeride lovers. Active off-piste skiing is facilitated by dry, “flying” snow, abundant snow cover, the thickness of which reaches 120 cm, and a very long ski season - from November to May. For freeriders, the resort offers heli-skiing and heli-boarding services: transfers to the starting point by snowmobiles, helicopter or on foot. The only drawback for fans of off-piste skiing is the lack of a general ski pass for the lifts, so you will either have to choose or buy single lifts.

Pros: a large selection of trails (some have night lighting), guaranteed snow cover, highly qualified instructors. The complex is suitable for those who want to ski for the first time. This is facilitated by convenient training trails, gentle slopes and drag lifts. Skiing can be diluted with a visit to the spa, ice rink, restaurants and karaoke bar.