Sparrow Hills snowboarding. Where can you go snowboarding? Sports resort "Sorochany"
Get on a snowboard in Moscow.
Today, in order to learn and continue to improve in this sport, it is not at all necessary to go to the mountains, or to the Moscow region - everything you need is within the capital. Portal "In Moscow" has chosen popular and new slopes inside the city and found out how much it will cost to confidently stand on the board.
Where to learn to snowboard in Moscow:
Gorky Park
Most recently, the first city snowboard park in Russia was opened in Moscow - of course, it appeared in Gorky Park, which never ceases to amaze the capital's residents. By the way, this is the largest urban snowboarding site in Europe.
The complex was built by the American company Burton, one of the main brands of clothing and equipment for skiing, which builds similar parks around the world. The park is divided into two zones: a smaller slope for beginners, and a large slope for confident riders, with a set of jumps.
Entrance to the zone for professionals is free, but you need to have a snowboard with you. Entrance to the beginners' area is also actually free, but you can't practice there without an instructor. Renting an adult set of equipment (board, boots and bindings) will cost 1,000 rubles per hour and 2,000 rubles for three hours. Children's equipment will cost 500 rubles for an hour and 1000 rubles for three. The cost of one hour of classes with an instructor is 1900 rubles individually and 1100 rubles in a group.
The snowboard park is open from Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 to 21:30, on weekends from 11:00 to 22:30, Monday is a day off. From 16:00 to 17:00 - always a technical break.
Sparrow Hills ("Kant")
Some of the most popular and relatively close slopes are located on Sparrow Hills. There are only three slopes - from 150 meters to 250 meters in length. In the evening the slopes are illuminated.
Regulars of the Vorobyovs complain that there are no cafes or changing rooms nearby, since the territory of the mountains is a nature reserve, the construction of which is associated with a number of problems. In addition, from 12:00 to 20:00 children train here. sports schools, and ordinary riders are asked to go aside for this time.
Snowboarding classes on the Vorobyovs are held by one of the largest public schools in Moscow - "Capital". The schedule and cost of classes can be found at official portal schools. Prices vary depending on the time and place of classes from 500 rubles to 800 rubles for an hour and a half. In addition, school instructors conduct lessons for people with disabilities.
The slopes are open from 12:00 to 23:00. The lift is open until 23:00 or until midnight. Ten lifts will cost 150 rubles on weekdays and 300 rubles on weekends.
Krylatskoye
Krylatskoe is one of the very first ski resorts in Moscow. Many Muscovites who decided to learn snowboarding for the first time tried it in Krylatskoye - this place attracts a huge number of young people.
On the territory of Krylatsky there is a sports and ecological complex "Lata Track". At the service of athletes and amateurs equipped with lifts and illuminated slopes, a snowboard park. Rotracks take care of the slopes and there is a system of artificial snow cover creation.
The slopes and lifts are open until 22:00-23:00. Renting snowboard equipment (snowboard and boots) will cost 750 rubles per hour, the cost of lifts varies from 30 rubles to 50 rubles, depending on the day of the week and time of day. The instructor will cost 1200 rubles per hour on weekdays and 1600 rubles per hour on weekends (individually). Classes are also provided in a group of two to 5 or more people.
"Moscow Alps" (Nagornaya)
Another famous Moscow hill - "Moscow Alps" - is located near the metro station "Nagornaya", on the territory of the ski club "Kant".
There are six slopes for skiing on the territory of the club. skiing oh and snowboarding, including artificial snow, rental necessary equipment, luggage storage, cafes and changing rooms. In addition, the slopes are illuminated in the evening.
The operating hours of the lifts are from 9:00 to 23:00. On Mondays until 14:00 the lifts are closed for maintenance. The cost of lifts varies depending on the time and day of the week - from 30 rubles to 60 rubles. At the same time, on weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00, discounts of up to 50% are provided to children and pensioners, and the elderly (70 years and older) can use the lifts at this time for free.
It also has its own instructors that you can turn to for help. The cost of classes for adults in a group of 5 to 15 people will cost from 3,500 rubles for four classes of one and a half hours (on weekdays). The cost of a subscription for children depends on the age and day of the week.
The rental of a set (snowboard and boots) will cost 700 rubles for an adult, 450 rubles per hour for children from 11 to 14 years old, and 350 rubles per hour for children under 10 years old. In addition, a deposit will have to be paid for rental equipment - from 15 thousand rubles for adults and 8-9 thousand for children.
Sports complex "Uzkoe" (Sevastopol Avenue)
The Uzkoye ski center is located in the south-west of Moscow at the entrance to the Bitsevsky Forest park, opposite the Uzkoye estate, and has one of the longest ski slopes in the city.
In the evening, all slopes are illuminated, the artificial snow system and equipment for the preparation and maintenance of slopes (snowcat) work.
The slopes are open from 12:00 to 23:00. The lift is open until 23:00 or until midnight. One rise on weekdays will cost about 30 rubles, and on weekends - 50 rubles. There is also a subscription for a month - about 6000 rubles. By the way, on Tuesdays and Thursdays for two morning hours the tracks are free of charge at the disposal of pensioners.
The use of the training slope costs 300 rubles per hour. Lesson is 950 rubles per person per hour, if there are two people in the group, then the cost is reduced to 600 rubles for each.
There is also a rental and dressing room. Renting a set (snowboard and boots) will cost approximately 500 rubles per hour and up to 2000 rubles for the whole day.
The eternal dispute about who is cooler - skiers or snowboarders is about to flare up with renewed vigor. Snowboarders insist: “It doesn’t matter if you are a skier or a snowboarder. The main thing is to be a snowboarder." Skiers don't pay attention, famously outrunning boarders on much faster skis. However, the dispute is disputed, and the slopes are the same for everyone, and, surprisingly, skiers and snowboarders stand in line for the lifts together.
This article is for skiers and snowboarders, and even for those who have not yet decided who to join on the ski slope.
If you do not know where to go snowboarding and skiing in Moscow and the Moscow region, then read our selection of the best ski resorts in the region. They told where the best service is, where the longest tracks are, where extreme lovers go, and where you can save a lot.
Volen Park
Volen Park is one of the most popular resorts in the Moscow region, attracting with a reasonable combination of prices and infrastructure. Skiers and snowboarders have 15 pistes at their disposal, the length of the longest of them is 415 meters, and the height difference is about 60 meters. The necessary equipment can be rented, and novice athletes can work out with an instructor.
slopes: 15 tpacs, the longest - 415 meters
Lifts: seven ski lifts, four baby lifts
Where:
Ski complex "Stepanovo"
"Stepanovo" attracts with an impressive length of tracks by Moscow standards, with which only the neighboring ski resort "Sorochany" can compete. Almost a kilometer long and a height difference of about 90 meters are pleasant conditions for experienced skiers who get bored on the more modest slopes within the capital. However, traditional queues cannot be avoided - before you slide down, you will have to freeze first in line, and then on the most open chair lift.
slopes: 6 routes, the longest - 900 meters
Lifts: four chair lifts
Where: Moscow region, Dmitrovsky district, Stepanovo village
Park "Yakhroma"
Another popular ski resort in Dmitrovsky district. In the park, in addition to skiing and snowboarding, many other entertainments are organized. Tubing, skating rink, saunas, bars and restaurants. Cottage houses are popular, which can be rented, including for the New Year holidays, in order to spend several days at the ski resort and have time to try everything.
Slopes: 7 runs, the longest is 600 meters
Lifts: five ski lifts, one baby lift
Where: Moscow region, Dmitrovsky district, city of Yakhroma
"Copochany"
People come to Sorochany from all over Moscow and the Moscow region. This resort offers service at the level of the best Russian ski bases. A large number of trails that are more than a kilometer long, modern double and quadruple lifts, bars with hot mulled wine and many other attractive services. True, in addition to good service, Sorochany are also famous for their huge queues for lifts, big amount snowboarders and skiers on the slopes themselves and quite "biting" prices relative to other places.
slopes: 11 tpacs, the longest - 1050 meters
Lifts: eight lifts, including 2 and 4 seat chairlifts
Where: Moscow region, Dmitrovsky district, Kurovo village
Ski center "LOZA"
The Loza ski resort is the only one in the Sergiev Posad area and its environs. It noticeably loses to all ski centers in the Dmitrovsky district in terms of the quality of service, the number and length of slopes, and the convenience of lifts. Nevertheless, an inexperienced snowboarder or skier will like the resort - there are not so many people, attractive prices and comfortable slopes for downhill without a strong drop in height.
slopes: four pistes, the largest is 400 meters
Lifts: three ski lifts and one baby lift
Where: Moscow region, Sergiev Posad district, Sitniki village
Ski club Guy Severin in Chylkovo
If from Moscow to "Sorochan" is almost 70 km, then to Chulkovo is only 18 km. The tracks do not boast of their length, but there are good prices and a stunning view of the Moscow River, which is located literally at the foot of the slopes. The tracks are located on the territory of the Borovskoye Kurgan archeological monument and pass right through a beautiful forest. For beginners, there is a special gently sloping children's slide, children can ride tubing, and extreme lovers can go down to the snow park.
Slopes: 4 runs, the longest is 380 meters
Lifts: two baby lifts
Where: Moscow region, Ramensky district, Chulkovo village
"Kant"
The sports complex "Kant" is a ten-minute walk from the Nagornaya metro station. But due to the convenient location within the city, other parameters suffer - although there are a lot of trails, they are all short. But there are no long queues, because there is enough space for everyone. Thrill-seekers will appreciate the track with jumps and special ramps for freestyle. In addition, various interesting events and major competitions are often held here, so sometimes there is an opportunity to watch experienced athletes.
Slopes: 17 tpacs, maximum length - 350 meters
Lifts: five rope tows, nine baby lifts
Where: Moscow, metro station Nagornaya
"Lata Track"
Another popular place for skiing within the capital is sports complex Lata Track, where the first ski club in Moscow once appeared. Now there are four slopes where you can ride at prices that are pleasant for the wallet. And the wonderful view of Moscow City from the slope "Wide" will make skiing and snowboarding even more enjoyable.
Slopes: 4 pistes, maximum length - 300 meters
Lifts: eight rope tows
Where: Moscow, metro station Krylatskoe or Molodyozhnoe
"Snowball"
A unique ski complex with artificial snow. You can ride here in any weather and at any time of the year. Many are skeptical about artificial snow and, admittedly, it is really different from the one that lies on the open slopes. But there will never be troubles in the form of heavy precipitation, which makes it impossible to go without a mask, a dangerous crust of ice after a positive temperature or extremely low temperatures, when no thermal underwear can save. True, you have to pay for such comfort.
Slopes: one track, length - 365 meters
Lifts: one chairlift, one tow lift and a baby lift
Where: Moscow region, city of Krasnogorsk
"Novo-Peredelkino"
In Novo-Peredelkino there are three small slides with a length of no more than 200 meters. But one of the tracks will definitely appeal to fans of extreme sports - it is equipped specifically for freestyle and even professional athletes. The snowboard park has half-pipe, spaine, big air and other pistes. For those to whom these names do not mean anything, and who prefer to enjoy a more relaxed skiing - the remaining two slopes, on which, as a rule, there are very few people.
Slopes: 3 pistes, maximum length - 200 meters
Lifts: four baby lifts
Where: Moscow, Novoperedelkino metro station
Where to go skiing in the conditions of an unstable exchange rate of the 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: 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.
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 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, an area for children's skating, rental of sports equipment 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. Works for advanced riders additional slope, dotted with mounds 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 of 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 coaches.
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 come here: skiing ski complex Malinovka is increasingly visited not only by beginners and families with children, but also by advanced lovers of skiing and snowboarding. 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 Activities: ice skating rink, roller skiing, snowmobiling, 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 the tourist base "Malinovka".
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 in Russia chairlift. 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, 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 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 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 high level preparation.
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 - Mineral water- 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. Pro should be chosen lower part 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, an extensive excursion program in the vicinity of Dombai Polyana, well-prepared and planned trails, 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 luggage and any winter equipment. Prices start from 4999 rubles for a ticket in a compartment on the route Moscow - Adler.
Why come here: it's one of the best ski resorts 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 a large selection of trails aimed at 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 ski lifts, hotels and hotel complexes for every taste, a large selection of après-ski entertainment, kids club"Egorka", ski schools of 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, range of easier trails that are family friendly, 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.
How to get there: on the 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 the pros conquer upper part 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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Only two things are really missing in Moscow - the sea and the mountains. And if in the first case you have to use surrogates - swimming pools and water parks, then in the case of mountains, at least somehow, you can get out of the situation by going to conquer the seven legendary Moscow hills.
Of course, the mountains in Moscow are a very arbitrary concept: they are not the Alps, not the Caucasus, and not even the Tatras. But, firstly, if you are just starting to ski and have not yet decided how much you need it at all, you should start here. And secondly, employers for some reason do not give holidays for 3-4 months of winter, as well as the corresponding salaries to spend all these happy days in the Alps. Therefore, in the "first throne" one can at least somehow, but survive from hill to hill in anticipation of a long-awaited rest. Consider the 7 most popular places for skiing in Moscow.
Of course, the mountains in Moscow are a very relative concept, they are not the Alps, not the Caucasus, and not even the Tatras.
1. Kurkino
Kurkino boasts one track and 2 ski lifts, as well as a whole range of services - an instructor, a cafe, lighting, as well as picturesque nature with clean air. After all, this slope is located in a protected area in the valley of the Skhodnya River.
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2. Novo-Peredelkino
There are three tracks here at once, there is a slope for tubing, a training slope for children and a half-pipe with big air. Skiers are lifted up by one ski lift and 4 "baby lifts". The height difference reaches 50 m, and the length of the tracks is about 200 m, all slopes are artificial.
How to get there: from st. m. "Yugo-Zapadnaya" by bus number 707 or minibus number 43 to the stop " Ski slope Novo-Peredelkino. Official website of the resort.
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3. Krylatskoe
Krylatskoye is another good place for skiing. There are 8-9 slopes with a length of 150-300 m, as well as 3 drag lifts.
How to get there: from the metro station "Krylatskoe" 10-15 minutes walk towards the street. Krylatsky hills, from "Sokol" or "October field" by bus number 691 or trolleybus number 19 to the stop "Krylatsky bridge". Official website of the resort.
4. GLS "Uzkoe"
GLS "Uzkoe", which is at the entrance to the park "Bitsevsky Forest", opposite the estate of the same name, offers one of the longest slopes in Moscow. Cafe, lighting, artificial snow and snowcat available.
How to get there: from st. m. "Yasenevo" by trolleybus or minibus number 85 to the stop "Sports complex Uzkoe", about 45 minutes on the way.
5. Sparrow Hills
Another good one ski center in the city. 2 tracks with a total length of 230 m are located opposite the Luzhniki Stadium on the banks of the Moskva River. Elevation difference - up to 50 m, equipment rental, instructor, cross-country ski trails, snowboard park and ski jumps for experienced athletes.
Now the complex is under reconstruction in connection with the preparations for the 2018 World Cup. You can follow the progress of work.
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6. Ski base TsCKA (Fili)
In the Kuntsevsky Forest Park there is a good children's school for winter sports. But for everyone, these slopes are also open (from 19.00 to 22.00 on weekdays and from 10.00 to 22.00 on weekends). The ski base has 2 runs (250 and 300 m) and 3 lifts (2 tows and 1 baby loft). Equipment rental and repair services are provided, and for those who did not have enough physical activity - table tennis And Gym.
How to get there: on foot from the station. m. "Molodezhnaya" or by car along the Ryblevskoy highway, in front of the building "Evrokhimchistka" turn right and then follow the signs parallel to the Moskva River.
7. Cake Mountain
The place is beautiful, but there is practically no infrastructure here. It offers skiers 2 tracks - 230 and 200 m with a height difference of up to 45 m and 2 drag lifts, which are periodically out of service. The tracks are illuminated in the evening, and this is where the benefits of civilization end. There is no rental, there is nowhere to eat either - you will have to take all this with you.
How to get there: from st. m. "VDHX" by bus number 317 or to Krasnoarmeysk, then by taxi to the slope.
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8. Sports complex "Kant"
The main advantage of the Kant ski complex is that it is located within the city within walking distance from the metro. Professionals will be bored here, but beginners are just right: there are 17 tracks on the territory of the complex, 9 of which are training (most are green and blue) and 3 are red. Ski lifts, but for the very children there is a baby lift. All tracks are illuminated at night, you can ride around the clock. For snowboarders there is a good snow park, and for cross-country skiers there is a track with a springboard. Among other things, the complex has a school for skiing and snowboarding, a sporting goods store, a gym, a climbing wall, a dance studio, a martial arts school, and in the summer there is a sports camp for children.
How to get there: on foot from the station. m. "Nagornaya".
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