TOP-5 ski resorts in Russia
Thanks to the picturesque places, developed infrastructure and an extensive selection of opportunities for active recreation, today Russian ski resorts are not inferior to foreign ones.
We have collected the top 5 popular resorts in Russia, which will not only be a good alternative, but will also be affordable for you.
dombai
A small resort village in Karachay-Cherkessia, known since Soviet times. Located in the heart of the mountains, "Russian Switzerland".
How to get from Moscow:
Direct flight to Dombai will not work: the nearest airports are in Stavropol or Mineralnye waters. There is no railway station in the village, so the station can be found in the same Mineral waters.
If you choose a plane, the flight to Stavropol will cost from 4 thousand rubles, to Mineral waters a little less. If the train: here the price will vary from 2 to 10 thousand, and the trip will take more than a day.
Leisure:
The scheme of ski slopes can be viewed on the official website of the resort. They are divided by colors, that is, by difficulty levels: green – for beginners, blue – for those who want to improve their capabilities, red – a high level of complexity.
In addition to seasonal entertainment, rest should be diversified by billiards, bowling, going to the dance floor or karaoke.
Especially brave guests of the resort can try to ride a paraglider.
Accommodation:
The cost starts from 2000 thousand rubles, it all depends on your preferences: who prefers to save, and who, on the contrary, spend on luxury, but here you will have to shell out more than 10 thousand rubles.
Belokurikha
City-resort of federal significance, located in the Altai Territory. Due to the large presence of various sanatoriums, holiday homes, as well as unique nature and clean air, the resort is popular with tourists.
How to get from Moscow:
Due to the lack of an airport in Belokurikha, you will have to fly to the nearest cities: Gorno-Altaisk, concurrently, the closest airport to the resort; Barnaul, located at a distance of 250 kilometers from Belokurikha, or Novosibirsk, it is, of course, further than the rest, but you can buy a ticket much cheaper. You can get there by bus or taxi.
Prices for the aircraft vary, from 3 to 10 thousand rubles.
Leisure:
The ski complex offers a network of interconnected trails, the opportunity to rent equipment, as well as learn to ski or snowboard in a specialized school, where experienced instructors will help you.
Accommodation:
You can stay in the ski complex "Grace", the average cost per day starts from 3 thousand rubles. In Belokurikha there is a huge number of hotels at a variety of prices.
Sobolinaya Mountain
It is located near the city of Baikalsk, in the Irkutsk region, in the Slyudyansky district. In 1600 meters there is the famous Lake Baikal, which makes it possible to admire the delightful panoramas while riding.
How to get from Moscow:
First you will need to get to Irkutsk, conveniently by plane, then change to the train Irkutsk-Baikalsk, the trip will take about 4 hours. Or by car with a driver, through a search service for fellow travelers.
The average cost of the aircraft starts from 11 thousand rubles.
Leisure:
12 different trails with a total length of 15 kilometers.
After skating, you can regain strength in the SPA center, where you can offer massage, grass baths, an infrared cabin, a sauna, or visit a salt cave.
The resort also offers tours: with a cruise on Baikal, to Devil's Finger, Warm Lakes and a three-day spa tour.
Accommodation:
You can choose the accommodation option to your taste: the hotel "Grand Baikal", Park-hotel "Sobolinka", Hostel, cottage town "Rus". The average price per day at hotels is 4 thousand rubles, cottage town, 4 people – 8 thousand rubles.
Great Woodyavre
It is located in the Murmansk region, on the southern slope of the Aikuivenchorr mountain, translated as “Mountain of the Goddess”. The nearest settlements are the city of Kirovsk (about 10 kilometers) and the city of Apatity (about 26 kilometers), by the way, these are the nearest cities with an airport.
How to get from Moscow:
The fastest way to get there is by plane. As we said earlier, there are only two airports in Murmansk and Apatity. The average ticket price to Murmansk starts from 4 thousand rubles, to the city of Apatity - 7 thousand rubles. By the way, you can use the railway service, but the price will not be much different, just spend more time.
Leisure
A variety of tracks of any difficulty level, with a total length of 25 kilometers, both for beginners and for true professionals. Possibility of riding at night.
On the territory of the resort itself there are cozy cafes with verandas, a children's room where educators can help you, a mother and child room, and also there are storage rooms and inventory rental.
Residence
Here you can stay either in a hotel or at a recreation center.
For example, the recreation center "Lesnaya" is a place where you can book a cozy cottage for 4 people, an average of 7 thousand per day. This base will be interesting for active family holidays, plus the location of the cottages themselves on the shore of the beautiful lake Imandra.
Abzakovo
Abzakovo is one of the most famous ski resorts of the Southern Urals, located in the Republic of Bashkortostan, on the 60 kilometer of the Magnitogorsk-Beloretsk highway.
How to get from Moscow:
You can get to the resort in two convenient ways: plane or train. If we are talking about the first option, we need to know that the nearest airport to the resort is located in Magnitogorsk, 58 kilometers from Abzakovo. Therefore, from Moscow ("Sheremetyevo") we will be able to fly only with a transfer, and it will take about 2 hours and 25 minutes. The ticket price (Aeroflot) starts from 7 thousand rubles.
And the second option: the Moscow-Magnitogorsk train, with a stop in Novoabzakovo, and there is already 4 kilometers to the resort. Approximate cost: seat cards - from 3 thousand, coupe - from 6 thousand rubles.
Leisure:
The ski center is 13 tracks with a total length of 15,992 meters, 6 lifts and 2 cable car seats; the possibility of skiing at night on special illuminated tracks;
Mini-nursery "Husky City" - an opportunity to get unforgettable emotions, with the help of friendly and playful creatures - dogs, the Husky breed. You will be able to frolic with them, walk around the kennel, participate in quests, and also take pictures with puppies.
Water Park "Aquarium" - adult and children's pools, water slides, and an area with two Jacuzzi and a bar.
NON-STOP is a typical entertainment center with bowling, billiards, cinema, and other opportunities for a pleasant pastime.
Accommodation:
On the territory of the resort there is a hotel complex: the cost depends on the time of year, the type of room, the presence or absence of food, and other bonus programs.
Text: Ksenia Nosenko
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