Tours from ski experts. Ski resorts for beginners. Which ski resort to choose
What are the benefits of traveling ski resorts Russia? Firstly, you do not need to apply for visas, secondly, the trip will cost less, and thirdly, the beauty of our mountains is in no way inferior to the beauty of European mountains. We have selected for you only those resorts that are suitable for extreme beginners.
1. Rosa Khutor, Sochi, Krasnodar Territory
The youngest, but at the same time one of the best resorts in Russia. If you want to feel like an Olympic champion at least for a while, then you are here. Top level service, good hotels well thought out infrastructure and amazing nature, and most importantly - 77 ski slopes of various difficulty levels. All winter the resort has a comfortable temperature: it does not rise above -10 degrees. On non-skating days, you can visit all the Olympic venues.
At an altitude of 1170 m, a zone for children and beginners begins with drag and conveyor lifts; there are two bases with instructors; there is a special club for children
Where is: 50 km. from international airport"Adler" (special buses run)
Official site: rosaski.com
2. Golden Valley, pos. Korobitsino, Leningrad region b
The resort is rightfully considered the best resort Leningrad region, so if you live in St. Petersburg or are going to this wonderful city, you can look into the "Golden Valley". In total, 12 tracks of varying difficulty are waiting for you. You can stay in a hotel at the resort or rent a small cottage for several people. If you get tired of riding, you won’t be bored: the resort has a bath complex with saunas and a spa, you can ride snowmobiles, play snow bowling, etc.
Why is it suitable for beginners: a special slope for beginners is equipped with a free lift; there is a track for skiing on cheesecakes; open ski school for children
How to get there: 90 km from St. Petersburg, can be reached by car or bus
Official site: zoldol.ru
3. Mount Sobolinaya, Baikalsk, Irkutsk region
What could be more beautiful than a ski base located on the shores of Lake Baikal? Incredibly beautiful landscapes make this complex the best in the eastern part of Russia. "Mount Sobolinaya" has 12 tracks, with a total length of more than 15 km. You can live in one of the three hotels built on the territory of the resort. They have all the standard entertainment: swimming pool, billiards, saunas.
Why is it suitable for beginners: there are special tracks for training; 3 trails for extreme skiers with little experience; tubing track; large staff of instructors
Where is: 150 km. from the city of Irkutsk.
Official site: www.baikalski.net
4. Dombay, Karachay-Cherkess Republic
Dombay is called the pearl of the Caucasus, and you can go there only for the sake of the beauty of the local mountains. And although winter sports enthusiasts claim that the service falls far short of European standards to visit this amazing place still worth it. There are a lot of hotels in the village, where everyone can find the best comfortable room in terms of price and quality.
Why is it suitable for beginners: for children and beginners, special tracks "paddling pools" are allocated; most Dombai tracks have a moderate slope and are designed for calm skiing; there are ski schools
Where is: there are special bus routes from Moscow, 108 km from Cherkessk
Official site: dombaj.ru
5. Solnechnaya Dolina, Syrostan village, Chelyabinsk region
Ski resort in Ural mountains With big amount trails and good infrastructure. You can stay in one of the cottages or in small hotels near the slope. In addition to snowboarding and skiing, you can rent snowmobiles, ATVs, as well as go skating, horseback riding or dog sledding.
Why is it suitable for beginners: there are training trails, as well as a "children's" trail with a transport belt; a large staff of experienced instructors; most of the trails are flat with a slight incline
Where is: 12 km from the city of Miass, 120 km from Chelyabinsk (special transfer runs)
Official site: dolina.su
6. Tsey, Republic of North Ossetia
The ski resort is located in the amazingly beautiful Tsey Gorge. Thanks to its special location, mountain slopes Tsey are illuminated by the sun from early morning until evening. You can stay in one of the five hotels of the complex.
Why is it suitable for beginners: good trails for beginners; professional instructors work
Where is: 98 km from the city of Vladikavkaz, 53 km to the city of Alagir
Official site: tseyski.ru
7. Elbrus region, Terskol village, Kabardino-Balkaria
Elbrus - dormant volcano and the most high point Europe. They say that if you climb one of the peaks, you will see that the Earth is round: the horizon will curve in front of you in an arc. By the way, "Prielbrus" includes two main slopes: Elbrus and Cheget. Cheget is not for you, its tracks are more difficult, but Elbrus is quite suitable for a beginner skier (snowboarder). You can stay in a private hotel or in a hotel complex at the resort.
Why is it suitable for beginners: the trails are wide and gentle, there are slopes for beginners; instructors work
Where is: 144 km from the city of Nalchik, 200 km from the city of Mineralnye Vody
Official site: prielbrusie-ski.ru
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Where to go skiing in an unstable course national currency? Where to look for well-equipped ski slopes with lifts and off-piste areas? And most importantly - where is it cheap now? In this issue, you will learn about 13 ski resorts in Russia that the average tourist can afford.
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1. Belokurikha, Altai
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 come here: Belokurikha is called the 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 the master of sports in alpine skiing or an international class master.
Pros: groomed trails equipped with artificial snow systems, developed infrastructure with a network of shops, restaurants, equipment rentals, its 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.
How to get there: from Gorno-Altaisk - by regular bus (see the schedule and prices). You can fly by plane to Barnaul, and from there take a regular bus to the resorts of Belokurikha (the schedule can be found on the bus station website).
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 easy Shakshi pistes with a vertical drop of 43 meters are suitable for family vacation 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.
How to get there: from Moscow, from the M8 highway, turn onto the Kostroma highway A113 to the railway crossing, then drive through Lyutovo to the village of Seslavino. Or take a regular bus Moscow - Yaroslavl, and from the Yaroslavl bus station - by bus number 184T.
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 No. 645, 646.
4. White Mountain
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.
How to get there: by bus No. 113 on the route Nizhny Tagil - Belaya Mountain or by car from Yekaterinburg along the Serov Trakt.
The price of the issue: 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.
Pluses: evening illumination of the slopes, training slope, free cross-country trails 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.
How to get there: by regular bus on the route Oktyabrsky - Kostylevo - Kononovskaya - Oktyabrsky or by train to the railway station Kostylevo, and then by taxi to tourist base"Robin".
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 pistes of varying difficulty (three are FIS certified and illuminated) with elevation changes 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: comfortable 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.
How to get there: by car from Ufa along the federal highway Moscow - Ufa - Chelyabinsk or by train Ufa - Chelyabinsk to Vyazovaya station. From there - by taxi or regular bus number 113.
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 the ski slopes - from 3,500 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 of Lake Onega, is the 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, a ski slope, chair and tape (for beginners) lifts, a rental office, a ski and children's sports school.
Pros: the ability to combine skiing with visiting attractions such as the island of Suysari 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 slopes and gentle slopes that are ideal for skiers and snowboarders of any level of training, a strong coaching staff.
How to get there: by train or plane to Petrozavodsk, and then by car or taxi, along the Solomenskoye highway, through the pontoon bridge and the village of Pinguba.
Issue price: double room in a hotel - from 2000 rubles per day, ski pass for the day - 700 rubles.
Why here: Yakhroma - popular ski resort in the suburbs, 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 along Dmitrovsky highway, by train - from Savelovsky railway station to 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.
How to get there: by plane to Mineralnye Vody, and then from the airport - by taxi or by bus (see the schedule) to Dombai Polyana. The resort can be reached by train Moscow - Mineralnye Vody or by regular bus from Moscow.
10. Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi
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 transportation luggage and any winter equipment. Prices start from 4999 rubles for a ticket in a compartment on the route Moscow - Adler.
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, Egorka kids club, ski schools international level with instructors from Russia, France, Austria, Switzerland.
How to get there: from Sochi / Adler by high-speed train "Lastochka".
Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Ufa - from 8000 rubles (round-trip), a standard double room in a hotel - from 1500 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 number of easier trails that are suitable for families, the longest ski season in the Urals - from November to May, developed infrastructure, additional cross-country skiing trails, a large selection of après-ski entertainment.
How to get there: on branded train Moscow - Magnitogorsk No. 094U or fly to Ufa, and then transfer to the Ufa - Sibay train or car.
12. Khibiny, Murmansk
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, 70- and 90-meter jump jumps, an ice rink, a 14-kilometer 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: the amazing nature of the 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.
How to get there: by plane to Murmansk, then about three hours by car to Kirovsk. You can fly to Kirovsk by plane (however, it will cost more) or take a train to Apatity, and then take a bus to Kirovsk.
13. Sheregesh, Kemerovo
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.
How to get there: from Novokuznetsk you can take a train to Kondoma station or a bus to Tashtagol.
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Do you dream of learning to ski? Did you know that professionals recommend devoting your first steps on the ski slopes to several days of continuous practice? Of course, you can learn and gradually, come to the ski resort once or twice a week and take lessons from an instructor. Undoubtedly, with each lesson you will get better and better skiing, but the learning process will take you much longer. Therefore, if possible, it is better to go to a ski resort for a few days. During these few days of constant training and practice, you will master the basic skills of skiing and gain confidence in yourself.
So where is the best place to go, which ski resorts are considered the best for beginner skiers?
It should be noted that in each ski country has its best ski resorts for beginners.
So let's start our review of the best ski resorts for beginners.
Ski resorts in Austria. Kitzbühel
For beginners and intermediate skiers, the Kitzbähler Horn and Hahnenkamm ski resorts in Kitzbühel are recommended. The slopes here are famous for their relative ease, there are very few difficult slopes. It is noteworthy that the stages of the Downhill World Cup are held in Hahnenkamm. There is also a SkiSafari track, which is popular with experienced skiers.
Basic information about Kitzbühel:
Height above sea level: 760m.
Elevation difference: 1240m.
Number of lifts: 57.
Length of slopes: 150 km, of which 40% are for beginner skiers, 46% for intermediate skiers, 14% for advanced and masters.
The season here usually starts in early December and ends in late April. The town of Kitzbühel itself is very pretty with its medieval streets and nightlife.
Kitzbühel is the best ski resort in Austria for beginner skiers!
Ski resorts in Andorra. Soldeu and El Tarter.
Soldeu and El Tarter is Andorra's most modern ski resort, located on the territory of two villages of Soldeu and El Tarter. This resort is best suited for beginner to intermediate skiers and is famous for its beginner ski schools and snowboard school.
Soldeu is a very popular ski destination in Andorra. In winter, skiers and snowboarders find entertainment here, and in summer, lovers of trekking and hiking.
El Tarter is suitable for couples with children. El Tarter is quiet and peaceful, there is a ski school, a children's room and a kindergarten. You can also go ice skating, dog sledding or explore the bars of Soldeu.
The slopes of Soldeu and El Tarter are suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers and are famous for their beginner ski courses and snowboard school. It has its own freestyle park and a track for the little ones - Bababoom Circus. In total, the resort has 9 green, 21 blue, 10 red and 11 black slopes.
For entertainment, there are several bars and restaurants in Soldeu and El Tarter, as well as Ice Palace with gyms, swimming pool, squash halls, sauna and solarium.
You will not find the best resort for learning to ski in Andorra!
Ski resorts in Bulgaria. Bansko.
Bansko is not only a seaside resort, but also a network of ski resorts, as well as favorite place many climbers. The town is distinguished by its unique cuisine. Not bad in Bansko ski infrastructure and quality slopes. The resort itself is divided into three ski areas: Chalin-Valog, Shiligarnika and Banderishka Polyana. For beginner skiers, Chalin Valog is the most suitable.
Basic information about Bansko:
Altitude above sea level: 1467-1725m.
Length of trails: 70 km.
A strong snow cover of up to 2 meters is kept there from November to the end of April. In Bansko, in addition to skiing, you can visit the most beautiful surrounding monasteries, thermal springs and enjoy the beauty of nature and many architectural monuments. There are also radon baths, healing springs and many private restaurants. In Bansko you will learn how to ski, improve your health and take many beautiful photos.
Bansko is the best ski resort for dummies.
Ski resorts in Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo.
The slopes of Cortina d'Ampezzo will be of interest to all categories of skiers from beginners to masters. It is better for beginners to try their hand at the slopes of Sokrepes. Cortina d'Ampezzo also has cross-country ski runs, an ice rink with a large skating rink, bobsleigh runs and ski jumps. For snowboarders, there is a snowboard park and a halfpipe.
Altitude above sea level: 3243 m (highest point).
The town is famous not only for high mountains, but also for the sun, unique microclimate and great opportunities for "burners" of life. In the evenings, the resort lives a very hectic life. There are many cafes, restaurants and nightclubs.
Cortina d'Ampezzo is the best ski resort for beginner skiers with big money.
Ski resorts in Russia. Krasnaya Polyana.
On Krasnaya Polyana in the town of Rosa Khutor, a new ski center has recently been operating. Professional instructors work for beginner skiers in Rosa Khutor, and the local slopes are very convenient for beginner skiers. Rosa Khutor- a good place for learning to ski various kinds tracks and the ability to move from easy to more difficult tracks. Rosa Khutor has special conveyor lifts (fairy carpets) and trails for green beginners.
Rosa Khutor also has its own skiing and snowboarding school.
And Rosa Khutor is remarkable not only for its slopes and hotels, but also for the fact that a few tens of kilometers from here the warm Black Sea splashes ...
Rosa Khutor is the best ski resort in Russia for beginner skiers who love "our" Black Sea.
Ski resorts in Russia. Elbrus.
Elbrus region 12 km cable cars and 35 km of ski slopes, two main slopes - mountains Cheget and Elbrus. Skiing on certain sections of the slopes is possible all year round.
The two-headed Elbrus is the highest peak of the Caucasus, Russia and all of Europe. The highest accessible point is Gara-Bashi, its height is 3780 m above sea level. Gara-Bashi can be reached from Mir station by snowcat. The length of the longest route of the resort “Stariy Krugozor” - Azau is 2.5 km with a height difference of 650 m. Some sections of the route are quite accessible even to beginner skiers.
Mount Cheget (3700 m) is one of the most difficult slopes in the world's ski resorts. Cheget is known as a venue for all-Russian and international alpine skiing competitions. At the same time, a novice skier will not be bored here either.
Elbrus is the most legendary ski resort in Russia for beginner skiers.
Ski resorts in Russia. Southern Urals.
One of the most comfortable resorts for learning skiing and snowboarding is the ski resort "Solnechnaya Dolina", which is located near the city of Miass, Chelyabinsk region. There are two training tracks in the "Sunny Valley": children's and adult. There is a ski school where children and adults can be trained. Training trails are equipped with special lifts.
In the "Sunny Valley" there are several cottages for living and cafes.
"Sunny Valley"- optimal choice for the inhabitants of the Urals.
Ski resorts in France. Avoriaz and the Port de Soleil area.
Avoriaz can be found in the ski area of Porte des Soleils, which is located on the border with Switzerland, south of Geneva.
The ski resort is famous for its wide, open cruising runs, which are comfortable and enjoyable for beginners and intermediate skiers.
The resort is suitable for those who want to gain practical skiing skills and visit the numerous neighboring resorts.
Key facts about Avoriaz and the Port de Soleil area:
Altitude above sea level: 1800m.
Elevation difference: 1466m.
Number of lifts: 207.
Length of slopes: 150 km, of which 62% are for beginner skiers, 27% for intermediate skiers, 10% for advanced and masters.
Avoriaz is the best ski resort in France for beginner skiers.
Ski resorts in France. Lezark.
The extensive Lezark ski area has recently appeared and offers ski lovers excellent conditions for skiing for all categories of skiers.
Basic information about Lezark:
Altitude above sea level: 1600-2000m.
Elevation difference: 2026 m.
Number of lifts: 141.
Length of slopes: 200 km, of which 5% are for beginners, 56% for intermediate skiers, 12% for advanced and masters.
There are several ski schools here.
Ride here from December to early May.
If you are only interested in skiing, then Lezark is the place for you.
Ski resorts in France. Val d'Isère.
For beginners, the resort of Tignes will be interesting, which is located at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level. Val d'Isere will be interesting not only for beginners, but advanced skiers will find a track to their liking here. In addition, the town is known for its vibrant nightlife.
Basic information about Val d'Isère:
Altitude above sea level: 1850m..
Elevation difference: 1906 m.
Number of lifts: 97.
Length of slopes: 300 km, of which 15% are for beginner skiers, 50% for intermediate skiers, 35% for advanced and masters.
Ride here from November to early May.
As you already understood, in Europe and Russia there are many ski resorts for beginners. Well, the choice of ski resort is yours.
Good luck to you!
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Ski resorts for beginners - popular French, Austrian, Bulgarian, Italian, Romanian and Swiss ski resorts for beginner skiers.
Here are a couple of tips for beginners before you book your ski holidays. It is best for a beginner not to buy new equipment, but to rent it. Then you can always exchange boots that are uncomfortable for skiing for a more acceptable option. Moreover, once visiting the slopes of the mountains, you may no longer want to get up on skis. However, wasted money on expensive equipment will force you to engage in an unloved sport again and again. To prevent this from happening, think carefully about your future purchase and make the right choice. The nine listed ski resorts will help guide you through the new world of snow-covered slopes.
Les Arcs, France
Les Arcs is one of the most famous French resorts in the Alps . Four mountain villages, named according to their altitude and interconnected, offer varying degrees route difficulty. For beginners, the slopes of the Arc 1800 are best suited. Generally speaking, all stations provide training skiing opportunities, but, for example, the slopes of the Arc 2000 are often crowded. It is believed that it is in Les Arcs that the shortest distance from hotels to ski lifts is. There are several ski schools here. The cost of 5 lessons of two hours each in one of the best is 179 EUR.
Bansko, Bulgaria
Bansko is a beautiful ski resort, which is under protection world heritage and surrounded by the picturesque Pirin Mountains. There is a modern lift system and many slopes for beginners. Three ski areas, among which Chalin-Valog is designed specifically for beginners, provide an opportunity for skiers of different levels to enjoy this beautiful sport to the maximum.
Bansko, Bulgaria
Cortina, Italy
You can not even go skiing, but just enjoy the superb views Dolomites which are breathtaking here. Cortina is one of the world's most delightful ski resorts, made famous by the Winter Olympics. Luxurious, carefully prepared slopes for beginners, coupled with good instructors who know how to work with children, are the local distinguishing features. When you get tired and finally decide to take a break, then no better places on earth than the sun-drenched snowy slopes of Cortina.
Keelington, USA
Keelington - great resort located in central Vermont. Six mountain peaks interconnected convenient system lifts. The seventh, called Pico, became part of the structure not so long ago, so you can only get to it by bus. Both beginners and professionals can ride in Keelington. There are not only excellent slopes, but also good ski schools. Five lessons of three hours each with full equipment and a paid lift will cost you about 409 USD.
Lech, Austria
Leh is a classic alpine resort. A picturesque village, good hotels and good ski schools with fluent English speaking instructors are the highlights. Local slopes are for skiers different levels, so you can safely go on vacation with the company. Six days of schooling for adults will cost 167 EUR, for children a little cheaper. There is a system of discounts.
Lech, Austria
Poiana Brasov, Romania
This resort, founded at the end of the 19th century, was nicknamed "sunny" for its beautiful place position in the valley. In addition to beautiful landscapes, here you can find trails of varying difficulty, among which there are two special zones for beginners, attentive instructors if you decide to study at a local school, and nice hotels. Automobile transport absent. In case you want to take a breather, you can take a tour of Dracula's castle located nearby. Inexpensive food and hospitable locals will brighten up cold winter evenings.
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Soldeu, Andorra
Soldeu is one of the best ski resorts in Europe for beginners. There are two large areas created specifically for beginners, and wonderful instructors who are fluent in English. If you learn quickly and progress is visible to the naked eye, then the local trails of a slightly higher degree of difficulty will not make you bored. The weather is always good in Soldeu. lively night life and low prices are other advantages of the resort.
Tignes, France
If you are a woman and dream of learning how to ski, then a special training course at the Tignes resort was invented for you. Well-trained female instructors, taking into account the physical and psychological characteristics of the weaker sex, will teach you how to easily overcome snow obstacles. Here you will find slopes of varying difficulty, all kinds of after-ski activities, as well as a variety of spas.
Wengen, Switzerland
Wengen is a picturesque village in the Bernese Alps, with magnificent mountain scenery, and a venue for downhill competitions. This resort is designed for families. The movement of vehicles is prohibited, so you can enjoy the clean mountain air.
Jasna, Slovakia
Jasna is wide, well-maintained trails, an excellent school with Russian-speaking instructors!
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If you are endlessly attracted by snow-white slopes and steep turns, but you are just about to start skiing... If you dream of feeling the atmosphere of a first-class ski resort, feeling like a real skier, but you are afraid to look ridiculous among professionals... In general, if the equipment has already been bought and the theory has been read, do not put off pleasure winter holiday until better times! Your main task is to choose the right ski resort, where they will certainly teach you how to ski and provide decent service.
So, we offer a selection of the best, in our opinion, ski resorts for dummies ... and more.
1. Austrian ski resort Kitzbühel (kitzbuehel) – one of the most prestigious and at the same time affordable ski resorts. Included in the European organization "Best of the Alps". For beginners, we advise you to pay attention to the Horn zone, as well as to such neighborhoods of Kitz as Kirchberg, Aschau, Aurach, Jochberg and Mittersiele, where there are many comfortable blue slopes with wide gentle roll-outs. The abundance of ski schools, including the world-famous Bote Teufel, will provide an opportunity to learn skiing from an early age. In addition, here you will certainly find Russian-speaking instructors. Another plus is an unforgettable après-ski in the old European town of Kitz, as well as its surroundings with many castles, museums and simply picturesque corners.
2. Ski resort Les Menuires (Les Menuires) - Another one winter resort, which, like nowhere else in France, has a democratic spirit and a warm atmosphere, will give an extraordinary feeling of home comfort! Ideal for families with children. For beginners, they took a whole beginner's village - La Croisette: this is a separate ski area with an area of \u200b\u200b5000 m 2 with free lifts. In other regions there are "boulevards" - simple slopes, each of which is served by a separate lift with a special economical ski pass for beginners. Pleasant skiing will also give you the Mass, Mont de la Chambre and St. Martin. In local ski schools, they undertake to teach any technique from snowblading to mogul. The largest one is Ecole du Ski Francais (ESF) located in La Croisette. The undoubted bonus of the resort is the possibility of test skiing in the neighboring regions of Espace Killy and Espase La Plagne, which is included in the price of your ski pass.
3. Popular Turkish ski resort Uludag (Uludag,) as if created for lovers of calm and comfortable skiing: comfortable trails, mild climate, reasonable prices and a system all inclusive- these are the main components of a good winter holiday for those who take their first steps on the slope. There are 18 green and blue marked trails in Uludag, the longest of which is only 3 km long. Having mastered the low slopes, you can take a chance and try your hand at two steeper regions: Sahinkaya Tepe and Tutyeli Tepe. There are ski courses in every hotel, most of the instructors speak Russian. The real highlight of your holiday will be an excursion to ancient city Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. There you can enjoy interesting architectural and historical monuments, gorgeous botanical garden and visit the famous thermal springs.
4. Ski resort Pamporovo (Pamporovo) comfortably spread in the south of Bulgaria, in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains. For almost the entire winter season, lovers of skiing enjoy mild, comfortable weather with plenty of sunny days. Steady snow cover (up to 2 meters) and international-level pistes attract many foreign tourists. There is an opinion that many chose this resort due to the presence here of one of the most authoritative ski schools in Europe. According to a long tradition, skating lessons are held for 4 hours a day and can last from 3 to 14 days (depending on your success). This exciting process involves about 50 highly qualified instructors who speak at least two foreign languages and are ready to offer you to master the skills of modern skating technique both in groups and individually. If you have successfully completed a ski school, you will be awarded an international diploma at the festive Ski Evening. Special care in the Pamporovo ski resort for children: for the smallest kindergarten(children from 5 to 8 years old are employed here from 8.30 to 17.00). Starting from the age of 8, you can send your baby to a well-known children's ski school.
5. Mountainous Slovakia has long been one of Europe's favorite places for winter sports. ski resorts are located almost throughout its territory, however, the attention of beginner skiers is especially attracted Old Smokovets (Smokovec) - Grebienok. This is a great place for beginners and families with children. Here you can go skiing and sledding! From Hrebienok Mountain, where the funicular goes, you can go down the ski slopes for experienced and beginners, as well as sledging along the toboggan track directly to Stary Smokovec (2.6 km). Hiking along the Grebienka ridge to the high-mountain tourist shelter (“hut”) will certainly add variety to your vacation.
6. One of the most popular winter resorts in Andorra Soldeu/El Tarter (Soldeu/ El Tarter) bears the name of two nearby villages of the same name. Professionals and amateurs of the budget ski holidays attract democratic prices here, good service, mild climate and, of course, a large number of sunny days. Beginners will be interested to know that skiing in the areas of Espiolets, Riba and on the slopes of the Llosada summit promises ease and variety, regardless of the experience of the skier. Here you will also find trails for flat skiing (2 km), snowboarding, freestyle, slalom. Seven out of ten local schools are united in one ski association Ski & Snowboard School, which employs more than 450 instructors. A nice bonus for ladies is successful shopping in the capital from January to February, when total sales begin.
7. Ski resort Poiana Brasov (Poiana Brasov) as if created for beginners, because here there is the largest number of ski schools in Romania (including ski schools for children, and for the very young there is a ski kindergarten). Reviews and opinions of tourists who rested in this resort are the most benevolent. For example, this is what tourists from the UK write: “For beginners, this is a great place, they teach well here, comfortable slopes and great snow, cheap hotels and services. After skiing, we visited the famous mineral water and received treatment there. Popular places après-ski - equestrian center and artificial ice rinks. And late in the evening it is noisy and crowded in the restaurants of national cuisine, where cheerful folklore performances of local dancers and musicians will create a good mood for you.”
8. Swedish ski resort Ore (Are) - the largest winter resort in Northern Europe and probably the largest ski kindergarten in the world. Here is a real paradise for kids, for which a free ski pass is provided, three separate ski parks with a truly developed "children's" infrastructure and a 15-level training system in ski schools. The slopes in Are are very cozy and absolutely not scary. The main training area is the gently sloping slide Are Bjornen. The local ski school teaches the basics of skiing in any style. During the peak season, Russian-speaking instructors work.
9. Kranjska Gora Gora) , the most fashionable and expensive ski center in Slovenia is much more accessible than most European resorts, not inferior to them in development. Quite simple slopes can be found in all three ski regions - Kranjska Gora, Podkoren 1 and Podkoren 2. There are several training slopes and one for children, equipped with a baby lift. All four local schools are part of the prestigious Alpski Smucarski Club. Beginners can choose any, guided by a convenient location to their favorite skiing place. A wonderful holiday is guaranteed by walks in the surroundings of Kranjska Gora, to the legendary lake Bled and, of course, the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana.
10. Levy (Levi) , the most modern and developed ski resort in Finland, is famous for its abundance of snow, a chain of picturesque lakes and northern lights which makes it the perfect place to relax with the family. The top of the Levintunturi fell with its fifty pistes is the largest ski area in Finland. Here, on the most difficult black FIS track, competitions for the Alpine Ski Cup are held. For beginners, there are calm blue slopes of the Itarinteet and Etelarinteet regions, as well as safe green slopes, where four free lifts for beginners operate. There are 10 special learning zones for kids. Many Russian-speaking instructors, one of the best ski schools in the country will help you quickly master this exciting sport. For those who wish, it is offered huge selection active recreation programs: snowmobile safaris, dog and reindeer sledding, etc. A bonus for the kids is a trip to see the real Santa Claus at his official residence in Rovaniemi.
11. Geilo) - With The very first Norwegian ski resort, also called Eilo or Jailo, is over a hundred years old. Here you will be pleasantly surprised by the high level of service, various excursions and an extensive après-ski program. The Geilohovda and Vestlia-Kikuttoppen areas, with their wide and smooth pistes, seem to be made for beginners. In local ski schools you can learn not only traditional alpine skiing, but also the unique Norwegian telemark. An unforgettable experience will be given to you by a trip on an old train along the Flåm Mountains. railway. Another surprise is the children's Troll Park, a mini-version of a real ski resort with special nannies-instructors for the smallest skiers. Your kids will also enjoy long toboggan runs or family competitions held according to all the rules of a big sport.
12. "Royal" ski resort Sierra Nevada (Sierra Nevada) located just a few kilometers from south coast Spanish province of Andalusia. Over 500(!) snow cannons guarantee snow from December to April. Excellent ski slopes with a total length of almost 90 km, the presence of green training areas, excellent infrastructure and location make Sierra Nevada one of the most fashionable ski centers in Spain. The resort has 15 ski schools, the most popular of which are the British Ski Center, Esquela International de Esqui, and La Esquela Espanola de Esqui. Only 30 km away (buses run daily) is the fabulous spanish city Granada, where you can perfectly relax after a busy day spent on the slopes.
Well, newbie, the choice is yours! Remember, now even experienced athletes can envy you, because the feeling of the first flight and free gliding along the slopes, slight fatigue, combined with euphoria from the first victories over yourself - these are those rare moments that remain in memory for a lifetime.
Prepared by Shulzhenko Nadezhda
