National Geographic Traveler has compiled a selection of ski resorts where there will not be scary beginners and where any teapot is guaranteed to learn to ride.
Trysil, Norway
The largest and most famous ski resort in Norway. Like a giant net, it spreads over three slopes of the Trysilfjellet mountain, similar to the volcano (literally - Mount Trysil). This arrangement of tracks can be considered a clear advantage, because regardless of the level of skiing of each of the members of your company, you can all use the same lifts. Routes of varying difficulty, although they initially scatter along different forest paths, are laid parallel to each other, so that as a result they connect at the bottom of the chair. Such a resort arrangement makes it easy to reach not only the tracks, but also any restaurant, bar or hotel. Of the many activities that are not related to skiing or snowboarding, the most curious is the “Star Hunt”, which the local astronomer-enthusiast arranges at night. Armed with a laser pointer, he conducts for romantics a real walk along the Milky Way. If you're lucky, you can also see the northern lights in the sky.Trails: 67 tracks (38 green and blue, 18 red, 11 black), 4 snow parks, 2 training zones, 3 ski areas for children
Season: from November to the end of April
Lift pass for a week: € 344 - adult, teens 8-15 years old - € 272
Equipment for a week: adult - from € 80, children - from € 50
How to get there: the nearest airports in Oslo and Stockholm, where shuttles go (on the way 2–2.5 hours, cost € 55 one way, € 80 round trip)
Details: skistar.com/trysil
Livigno, Italy
Livigno Tourism Office
Our compatriots began to develop this sunny resort in the Alps on the border with Switzerland much later than many other popular ski destinations, however, it is not inferior to them, and was even recognized as the Best European resort at the end of the 2012 World Snow Awards. The main feature is a long season - from November to May, and wide tracks where it will be comfortable for beginners. The resort is considered to be family-friendly, there are traditionally many children, family hotels, a kindergarten are open, special “Family weeks” are held and there is everything to put a beginner on skis, or to take him to a new level: with a dozen training zones, a squad of patient instructors , and for rest - a scattering of restaurants. Experienced people will not be bored either: Livigno has a lot of snow, and here, unlike the rest of Italy, independent freeriding without a guide is allowed and there are endless open spaces for an exciting ski tour. And one more bonus: Livigno is a duty-free zone, so the prices of goods here are significantly lower than in the rest of Italy.
Trails: 76 tracks (27 blue, 37 red, 12 black), 4 snowparks and 11 children's zones, 9 tracks (tapis roulant) for kids and beginners who still do not know how to use lifts, 12 special fan zones
Season: from the end of November to May
Ski pass: € 240 - for adults for 6 days in high season, € 150 - in low season (children under 8 years old - free of charge)
Equipment: from € 200 - for adults, € 50– € 60 - per child
How to get there: It is most convenient to fly to Bergamo Airport in Milan, and then on a shuttle for € 50 directly to the place (back on the same bus). Check the schedule on the site
Details: livigno.eu
Soldeu - El Tarter, Grandvalira, Andorra
Ministry of Tourism of Andorra
The two Pyrenees villages of Soldeu and El Tarter, connected by a cableway system, together make up one ski resort. Its well-groomed and uncomplicated slopes are especially good for those who have not yet gained ski experience. Many soft and rolled fields in the vast Espiolets zone, gentle slopes of the mountain circus Riba, comfortable tracks starting from the top of Llosada - even for beginners, skiing here will be varied. Seven of the ten local schools are united in the Ski & Snowboard School Grandvalira association - more than 250 instructors (many of them Russian-speaking) for any level of training, 5 educational slopes, 2 schools for children and 4 ski kindergartens for the smallest. Two more large schools - Soldeu & El Tarter School and Pas de la Casa Grau Roig School - also have a large staff of experienced instructors. Bonus to skating - shopping. Prices in Andorra duty-free are 20–40% lower than in Europe, and total sales are going on from January to February.
Trails: 128 tracks (19 green, 49 blue, 42 red, 18 black), 3 snow parks
Season: December to April
Ski pass: from € 249
Equipment: from € 79
How to get there: Flight through Barcelona, \u200b\u200bthen by bus, many travel agencies, in particular Anex Tour, make free transfers for their tourists (3-4 hours on the way)
Details: grandvalira.com
Courchevel, Three Valleys, France
Photo: Courchevel Tourisme / David Andre
Courchevel is part of the Three Valleys, one of the most extensive ski areas in the world. For beginners, here in the literal and figurative sense there is where to turn around: a fifth of the resort’s perfectly groomed ski runs are green, more than a third are blue, and there are so many ski lifts that you don’t have to queue. In the villages of Courchevel there are special gentle zones for beginner skiers and snowboarders - they are called ZEN and are located near free ski lifts and travelators. Those who are just getting acquainted with the equipment should choose Courchevel 1850, where as many as 5 ski lifts and more than 10 green and blue tracks ending in the center of the village are convenient if you get tired quickly. Nearby is a family-owned snow park, where neophyte freestylers can test themselves on light slides, rails and ski jumps. Courchevel-Morion, facing the sun, is also quite good - there are 3 ski lifts, 17 green and blue tracks and a separate “paddling pool” fenced to make things calm. There are a lot of schools at the resort, many Russian-speaking instructors. And if you get tired of skiing, go to the Courchevel 1850 active entertainment center - Courchevel Aventure, where you can drive on snowmobiles, cheesecakes, funny Savoy sleighs and even a snowcat.
Trails: in the home zone there are 96 tracks (54 green and blue, 34 red, 8 black) and 5 ZEN zones, a snow park
Season: from December to the end of April
Ski pass: in the home zone, adults - from € 157, children - from € 126. If you buy two or three ski passes at the same time, you can get a discount of up to € 15 per ticket, there are also family discounts. It also makes sense for beginners to buy a ski pass for three hours for € 44 or a limited-pass mini-pass for € 26
Equipment: from € 120
How to get there: From Geneva Airport, intercity buses (alpski-bus.com or coach-station.com) and trains (sncf.fr) go to Moutiers, and then you can get to the resort by city bus
Details: courchevel.com
Val D'Isere, Espace Killy, France
Andyparant.com
In the idyllic village of Val d'Isère, it is easy to fall in love with skiing forever, and at the same time go around trendy restaurants (do not miss the brand new Le Solstice in Le Yule chalet with a separate dessert room, Japanese dinners in La Mourra and the cheerful, always crowded La Baraque). If you are traveling with a company, look for apartments in the newly opened Chalet Skadi with spa and pool. You should start training with the simple green tracks of Le Village, which are located almost in the village at the foot of the mountain. Further you can feel like a hero and climb to a height of 2827 meters on the Rocher de Bellevarde - from here several long green tracks descend. It is possible that you will be taken to the famous alpine bar La Folie Douce, where après ski starts after lunch: dancers in feathers dance on the roof, and riders from all nearby tracks are drawn to the thundering music. Near the ski lifts there is a giant water park. On a sunny day you can ride a dog sled - the route runs through a deserted reserved valley.
Trails: 153 tracks (87 green and blue, 40 red, 26 black), snowpark
Season: from the end of November to May
Ski pass: adult - from € 278, children and for skiers over 64 years old - from € 228, includes one visit to the water park
Equipment: from € 92
How to get there: The nearest airport is Geneva (180 km), from where you can take a train to Bourg-St. Maurice, and further on the shuttle
Details: valdisere.com
Gazprom, Krasnaya Polyana, Russia
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GTZ Gazprom is perhaps the best resort in Russia, where you can drive your first meters skiing. There are comfortable training courses: you need to start on green C and E on the Psekhako plateau, then go to blue D. The second option is green track I at the Fir Shelter (by the way, there is a restaurant with the most delicious Suneli Ice Hops food). In both places there are children's slopes, rentals and the service of instructors of the only official school. Gazprom has a lot of well-prepared blue tracks, but during the holidays and weekends there are lines to climb due to the low price of the ski pass. There are places for advanced skiers too. The evening skiing area is the most extensive in Krasnaya Polyana. Among the minuses is that in warm weather, due to the low location of the resort, the snow slides faster than on the neighboring mountains. Then you can ride a husky sled, jump on a trampoline, visit the spa or entertainment center "Galaxy" with a bowling alley and an aqua park.
Trails: 22 tracks (3 green, 6 blue, 10 red, 3 black) and 2 children's slopes
Season: from late December to mid-April
Ski pass: adult - from 8650 rubles., children - from 6050 rubles.
Equipment: from 10 500 rub.
How to get there: from Sochi airport (Adler) by shuttle bus or bus number 105, number 135 to the stop of GTZ PJSC Gazprom
Details: polyanaski.ru
Sölden, Ötztal, Austria
Ötztal Tourismus
A small town in the traditional Tyrolean style stretches along a mountain river, the banks of which are completely built up with hotels and private apartments. And from its two outskirts two gondola lifts start, raising to what the local travel agency proudly calls "our ten thousandth". These are three three-thousand-peaks connected by a system of tracks, tunnels and lifts into a single 50-kilometer Big 3 Rally route. Ski routes and slopes adjacent to the city are good for beginners (six ski schools will help them become aces). Thanks to the heights, the season in Sölden begins already when autumn fairs are still taking place in neighboring valleys, and ends when apple trees are already blooming around the lower lift stations. The town is loved not only for skiing, but also for April skiing. There are more than 20 mountain restaurants here, and in the town itself, entertainment venues are found on every corner.
Trails: 142 tracks (67 blue, 48 red, 27 black), 2 snow parks
Season: from October to April
Ski pass: from € 285
Equipment: from € 130
How to get there: The nearest airport is Innsbruck (86 km). You can then get there by bus (2 hours) or taxi (1.5 hours, € 120–150). You can also get from Munich (223 km): first by train to the town of Ötztal, and from there by taxi (from € 50) or by shuttle bus (1 hour, from € 10)
Details: soelden.com
Zermatt, Switzerland
Photo: Olga Yakovina
Zermatt is one of the oldest alpine resorts: the first winter season was opened here in the 20s of the last century. A fairly large town by alpine standards settled down at the bottom of a valley surrounded by a mountain circus. In the visibility zone is the largest cluster of four-thousanders in the Alps: 38 peaks, the main among which is the famous Matterhorn, which is visible from everywhere in Zermatt. At the service of skiers and snowboarders - 360 kilometers of marked downhills, including those located on the Italian side of the resort, in Cervinia: they are picturesque and not too difficult. You can ride not only in the Matterhorn area (here is the highest ski station in the Alps - 3883 meters), but also from neighboring peaks, they are all connected by a web of slopes and lifts. In three sectors of skiing there are special areas for beginners - more beautiful training grounds for beginners in the Alps simply can not be found.
Trails: 132 tracks (35 blue, 83 red, 14 black), 2 snow parks
Season: all year round, high - from October to May
Ski pass: from € 380, children up to 9 years old ride for free. For beginners, it makes sense to take a special Wolli-Pass subscription, which is valid only in sectors with training zones - from € 165
Equipment: from € 150
How to get there: Flight to Zurich or Geneva, then by train to Zermatt (3.5 hours), timetables and tickets - on the website sbb.ch
Details: zermatt.ch
Val Gardena, South Tyrol, Italy
Photo: Vitas Chernyauskas
The Dolomiti Superski ski region, to which Val Gardena belongs, is the largest in the world. On a single ski pass you can ride in 12 Italian resorts, which in general gives as much as 1220 kilometers of pistes. Beginners do not need so much, but the opportunity itself cannot but rejoice. Moreover, the main ski stations located around the perimeter of the so-called ski carousel allow you to go around the entire Sella Ronda massif in a day. Skiing in the region as a whole is simple: there are many gentle slopes, and red and black slopes are usually duplicated in blue, so even skiers of different levels can ride together. The sunny weather, panoramas of the Dolomites and Italian cuisine, which everyone likes, without exception, also speak in favor of heterogeneous companies and family vacations. Towards evening, South Tyrol ceases to pretend to be Italy and recalls its Austrian roots: the après ski booths are opened with brisk music, a sea of \u200b\u200bbeer and schnapps. Especially a lot of them in Selva, Santa Cristina is a quieter place, which is suitable for families.
Where to go skiing in an unstable national currency? Where to look for well-equipped ski slopes with lifts and off-piste areas? And most importantly - where is cheap now? In this issue you will learn about 13 ski resorts in Russia, which are affordable for the average tourist.
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1. Belokurikha, Altai
Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Gorno-Altaysk - 16,000 rubles (round-trip), accommodation in a 2-3-star hotel - from 1900 rubles per day, ski pass per day - 500 rubles.
Why exactly here: Belokurikha is not without reason called Siberian Switzerland. By the picturesque mountain landscapes and the healing qualities of Altai air, the resort is almost not inferior to the citadel of alpine peaks. Here, as on the Swiss slopes, there are no sharp changes in temperature, winters - calm and snowy - allow you to ride from December to March, and the sun shines longer and more intensively (about 260 days a year) than in the resorts of the Caucasus and Crimea. Belokurikha has seven comfortable and safe tracks of varying complexity with a total length of more than 25 kilometers, three of them (Katun, Altai-West, and Severny) are equipped with night lights. The resort has a ski school, in which almost all instructors are candidates for master of sports in alpine skiing or masters of international class.
Pluses: well-groomed tracks equipped with snowmaking systems, developed infrastructure with a network of shops, restaurants, equipment rental points, own extreme park with a launch pad, two plastic-coated boxes, a quarter pipe, jibbing rails and several ski 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-Altaysk - by bus (see schedule and prices). You can fly to Barnaul by plane, and from there take a regular bus to Belokurikha resorts (the schedule can be found on the bus station website).
Issue price: Moscow-Yaroslavl bus ticket - from 1,400 rubles round-trip, standard double room in a hotel - from 1,150 rubles, ski pass for six hours - 400 rubles.
Why exactly here: two gentle and easy Shakshi slopes with a height difference of 43 meters are suitable for families and those who are just skiing. There is also a good infrastructure for children and adolescents: a baby lift, a tubing track, a children's skiing area, sports equipment rental and special training courses for young skiers. Evening skating is provided by illumination, and on snowy days the system of artificial snow formation is turned on. An advanced slope, dotted with mounds and ravines, which is located outside the complex, works for advanced wheelchair users. The length of the slope is 180 meters, the angle of inclination is 24 degrees.
Advantages: a strong snowboard school, inexpensive coach services (1000 rubles / hour), a 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 the Moscow - Yaroslavl bus, and from the Yaroslavl bus station, take bus number 184Т.
Issue price: ticket for the Sapsan train - from 1400 rubles, air ticket Moscow - St. Petersburg - from 4000 rubles, standard double room in a hotel - 2500 rubles per day, ski pass for the day - 1100 rubles.
Why exactly here: this ski resort cannot boast of picturesque mountain landscapes, but it has a wide variety of routes 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 a 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 snowmaking system. You can safely come here with young children. Due to the presence of steep slopes, a baby lift and a strong coaching staff, it is very easy to put a child on skis or a snowboard here.
Pluses: the organization of children's leisure, which includes a children's ski school, a playground and a club, a single ski pass for all ski lifts, smooth and well-groomed slopes, a strong coaching staff.
How to get there: by bus No. K898 from the Parnas metro station or by train from Finland Station to Sosnovo. Next - by bus No. 645, 646.
4. Mount White
Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Yekaterinburg - from 10,000 rubles round-trip, a standard double room in a hotel - from 3,610 rubles a day, ski pass for five hours - 800 rubles.
Why exactly here: Mount Belaya is considered one of the most beautiful in the Middle Urals. She got her name for a reason: nine months a year, its slopes are covered with snow-white fluffy snow. There are five different tracks laid (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, ride snowmobiles and ice skates.
Pros: mountain slopes are well lit, trails work both in the morning and in the evening; good infrastructure, inexpensive group classes with trainers.
How to get there: by bus No. 113 on the route Nizhny Tagil - Mount Belaya or by car from Yekaterinburg along the Serovsky tract.
Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Arkhangelsk - from 9,500 rubles, a standard double room in a hotel - from 1,500 rubles a day, ski pass per day - 1300 rubles.
Why exactly here: to ski on the tracks of the Malinovka ski resort more and more often not only beginners and families with children come, but also advanced lovers of skiing and snowboarding. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, due to the northern location of the center on its tracks, there is always a stable snow cover and the season lasts until the end of April. Secondly, the prices in Robin are significantly lower than in other resorts. Although the ski resort 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 track and a snowboard park with steep peaks - three ski jumps and jibbing figures.
Pros: evening lighting of tracks, training slope, free cross-country tracks in the forest with lighting, tubing park. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Robin offers a large selection of active entertainment: an ice rink, skiing, snowmobiling, hockey in the open air.
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 "Robin".
Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Ufa - from 6000 rubles (round-trip), hotel room - from 1000 rubles per day, ski pass for six hours - 600 rubles.
Why exactly here: Zavyalikha is located in the Southern Urals, not far from the village of Trekhgorny, Chelyabinsk Region, and includes 10 well-prepared tracks of varying degrees of difficulty (three are FIS certified and lighting) with elevations of 150-430 meters and a length of 2200-2980 meters. The complex operates an extreme snow park for desperate skiers and snowboarders, there is a BOARD-cross route and five ski lifts, including the only six-seat chairlift in Russia. There are also children's and educational trails and a cross-country ski run with a total length of 15 km. Once a year, Zavyalikha becomes the venue for the Russian Snowboard Cup.
Pros: convenient lifts that have high bandwidth, which excludes lines, a ski school, infrastructure for babies, including a baby elevator, ski courses and a children's track.
Getting there: by car from Ufa on the federal highway Moscow - Ufa - Chelyabinsk or by train Ufa - Chelyabinsk to the Vyazovaya station. From there, take a taxi or shuttle bus No. 113.
Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Petrozavodsk - 10,000 rubles (round-trip), hotel in Petrozavodsk - from 1,200 rubles per day, rental of a house in the village of Pinguba, which is located as close to the ski slopes - from 3,500 rubles per day, ski pass for 4 hours - 500 rubles.
Why exactly here: the Karelian resort Yalgora opened in 2013 is not yet very popular among Russian skiers. For this reason, there are practically no crowds, housing is cheaper, and the tracks are smooth and free. Another attractive feature of Yalgora, located on the coast of Lake Onega, is its 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, a red and black slopes, a training slope for beginners and children, a ski slope, chair and belt (for beginners) ski lifts, a rental point, ski and children's sports schools.
Pros: the opportunity to combine skiing with visits to attractions such as Suisari and Kizhi island, 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 per day - 700 rubles.
Why exactly here: Yakhroma is a popular ski resort in the Moscow region, which is located 46 kilometers from the capital. Four slopes are equipped here, which allow comfortable skiing not only for beginners, but also for experienced skiers. A training track is suitable for children and beginners, and those who are confident in skiing or skiing will like tracks 3A and 3B with a fairly strong drop in the upper part of the slope and a smooth roll out. Slalom competitions are taking place on these routes, including the Cup of Russia. Off-piste skiing here is also quite interesting: track 4B (Lesnaya) is suitable for skiers and snowboarders with a high level of training.
Pros: lighting of the slopes in the dark, a good ski school for children and adults, a lot of slopes focused on any level of training, developed entertainment and sports infrastructure.
How to get there: by car along Dmitrovsky highway, by train - from Savelovsky 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 per day - 1400 rubles.
Why exactly here: 12 Dombay tracks (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 tracks 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 to the Teberda-Dombay highway and the heli-ski service. The resort has a ski school for adults (children's ski courses are provided) and a rental service.
Advantages: clean mountain air, an extensive excursion program in the vicinity of the Dombai glade, well-prepared and planned routes, well-developed infrastructure.
How to get there: by plane to Mineralnye Vody, and then from the airport - by taxi or bus (see schedule) to Dombayskaya Polyana. The resort can be reached by train Moscow - Mineralnye Vody or by 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 per day - 1800 rubles. For those who prefer to travel by train, Russian Railways offers a special New Year's rate “Skier”, which includes free baggage and any winter equipment. Prices start from 4999 rubles for a ticket in a compartment on the route Moscow - Adler.
Why exactly here: this is one of the best ski resorts in Russia. People come here to see the Olympic heritage and try out various and 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 considered the year-round resort "Rosa Khutor" with developed infrastructure, chain hotels and a large selection of routes that are aimed at both beginners and experienced riders. Another nice feature of Roses Khutor is an extreme park, where the stages of the World and European Cups in snowboarding and freestyle took place. A single ski pass allows you to ride in any of the three resorts.
Pros: modern ski slopes of various difficulty levels, new lifts, hotels and hotel complexes for every taste, a wide selection of après-ski-entertainment, Egorka kids club, international ski schools with instructors from Russia, France, Austria, Switzerland.
How to get there: from Sochi / Adler by high-speed train "Swallow".
Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Ufa - from 8,000 rubles (round-trip), standard double room in a hotel - from 1,500 rubles, 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 tracks 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 minimal slope, a snowpark with a half-pipe and four slalom and giant slalom tracks, certified by the international organization FIS. All tracks are equipped with night lights and an artificial snowmaking system.
Pros: low-cost service and accommodation, a number of simpler pistes suitable for families, the longest ski season in the Urals - from November to May, well-developed infrastructure, additional cross-country skiing tracks, a large selection of après-ski-entertainment.
How to get there: on a branded train Moscow - Magnitogorsk No. 094U or fly to Ufa, and then transfer to the train Ufa - Sibay or a car.
12. Khibiny, Murmansk
Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Murmansk - 7,000 rubles, apartment rental - from 1,500 rubles per day, ski pass per day - 1,100 rubles.
Why exactly here: Khibiny - one of the oldest ski resorts with the most picturesque and interesting pistes in Russia. It consists of four ski areas (“North Slope”, “Kukisvumchorr”, Big Wood, “Kolasportland”) and a snow park. Most of them are designed for advanced skiers and freeride enthusiasts. However, green trails and training slopes in Khibiny are also available. There is also a slope for Mogul, freestyle ski jumps, 70- and 90-meter jump jumps, an ice rink, a 14-kilometer plain ski track and a ski stadium. An important advantage of Khibin is its long ski season, which lasts until the end of spring. On some slopes, snow is completely year-round.
Pros: the amazing nature of the Kola Peninsula, the opportunity to see the northern lights (if you go in December), slopes for various categories of skiers, the duration and abundance of snow cover, affordable 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 (though it will cost more), or take a train to Apatity, and then catch 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 1000 rubles a day, ski pass per day - from 500 rubles.
Why exactly here: the ski complex has 14 slopes (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, the stage of the Russian championship in skiing and snowboarding. In Sheregesh there are slopes of any degree of difficulty - from training to speed. Usually, pros conquer the upper slope of the Zelenaya Mountain, where there are black and red tracks, and beginners run around the slopes of Mount Teddy Bear. For children in Sheregesh there is a ski school and a ski nursery "Tumbler".
Sheregesh is also a great place for freeride enthusiasts. Active off-piste skiing is facilitated by dry, “flying” snow, heavy snow cover, the thickness of which reaches 120 cm, and a very long ski season - from November to May. The resort offers free ski riders heli-skiing and heli-board: throwing to the starting point by snowmobile, helicopter or on foot. The only drawback for off-piste lovers is the lack of a common ski pass for the lifts, so you will either have to choose or buy single lifts.
Pros: a large selection of tracks (some have night lighting), guaranteed snow cover, highly qualified instructors. The complex is suitable for those who want to ski for the first time. Convenient training tracks, gentle slopes and ski lifts contribute to this. Skiing can be diluted with a visit to the spa, ice rink, restaurants and a karaoke bar.
Getting there: From Novokuznetsk you can take a train to Kondoma station or take a bus to Tashtagol.
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What is the beauty of trips to ski resorts in Russia? Firstly, there is no need to apply for visas, secondly, the trip will cost less, and thirdly, the beauty of our mountains is not inferior to the beauty of the European mountains. We have selected for you only those resorts that are suitable for beginner extreme sports.
1. Rosa Khutor, Sochi, Krasnodar Territory
The youngest, but at the same time one of the best resorts in Russia. If you want to at least temporarily feel like an Olympic champion, then here you are. Top-level service, good hotels, thoughtful infrastructure and amazing nature, and most importantly - 77 ski slopes of various difficulty levels. The resort has a comfortable temperature all winter: it does not rise above -10 degrees. In the days free from skiing, you can visit all the Olympic venues.
At an altitude of 1170 m, a zone begins for children and beginners with a rope and conveyor lifts; two bases with instructors work; there is a special club for children
Where is: 50 km from Adler International Airport (special buses run)
Official site: rosaski.com
2. Golden Valley, pos. Korobitsyno, Leningrad region b
The resort is considered to be the best resort in the 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 settle 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 sauna complex with saunas and a spa, you can ride a snowmobile, play snow bowling, etc.
Why is it suitable for beginners:a special slope for beginners is equipped with a free ski lift; there is a track for cheesecake riding; 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, the city of Baikalsk, Irkutsk Region
What could be more beautiful than a ski resort located on the shores of Lake Baikal? The incredible beauty of the landscapes makes this complex the best in the eastern part of Russia. "Sobolinaya Mountain" has 12 tracks with a total length of more than 15 km. You can live in one of the three hotels built in the resort. They have all the standard entertainment: pool, billiards, saunas.
Why is it suitable for beginners: there are special tracks for training; 3 tracks for extreme skiing with little experience; tubing track; large staff of instructors
Where is: 150 km. from the city of Irkutsk.
Official site: baikalski.net
4. Dombay, Karachay-Cherkess Republic
Dombay is called the pearl of the Caucasus, and you can go there only for the beauty of the local mountains. And although winter sports enthusiasts claim that the service is far from European standards, it is still worth visiting this amazing place. There are a lot of hotels in the village where everyone can find a comfortable room that is optimal in price and quality.
Why is it suitable for beginners: for children and beginners special routes “paddling pools” are allocated; most of the Dombay slopes have a moderate slope and are designed for a quiet ride; there are ski schools
Where is: there are special bus services from Moscow, 108 km from Cherkessk
Official site: dombaj.ru
5. The Solar Valley, p. Syrostan, Chelyabinsk Region
Ski resort in the Ural Mountains with a lot of slopes 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 ice skating, horse riding or dog sledding.
Why is it suitable for beginners: there are training tracks, also a "children's" track with a transport tape; a large staff of experienced instructors; most tracks are flat with a slight slope
Where is: 12 km from the city of Miass, 120 km from Chelyabinsk (there is a special transfer)
Official site:dolina.su
6. Tsei, Republic of North Ossetia
The ski resort is located in the amazingly beautiful Tsey Gorge. Due to its special location, the mountain slopes of 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 tracks for beginners; professional instructors work
Where is: 98 km from the city of Vladikavkaz, 53 km to the city of Alagir
Official website: tseyski.ru
7. Elbrus region, the village of Terskol, Kabardino-Balkaria
Elbrus is an extinct volcano and the highest point in Europe. They say that if you climb one of the peaks, you will see that the Earth is round: the horizon will bend in front of you in an arc. By the way, the Elbrus region includes two main slopes: Elbrus and Cheget. Cheget is not for you, its tracks are of increased complexity, 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:slopes 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
Go for it, master new sports and go to conquer the peaks!
Do you dream of learning how to ski? Do you know that professionals recommend devoting your first steps on the ski slopes to several days of continuous training? Of course, you can study 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 training process will take you much longer. Therefore, if possible, it is better to go to the ski resort for a few days. During these several days of constant training and classes, you will master the basic skills of skiing and gain confidence in yourself.
So where is it better to go, which ski resorts are considered the best for beginners?
It should be noted that each ski country has its best ski resorts for beginners.
So, let's start our an overview of the best ski resorts for beginners.
Ski resorts in Austria. Kitzbuhel
For beginners and intermediate skiers, the Kitzbäler-Horn and Hahnenkamm ski resorts in Kitzbühel are recommended. The tracks here are famous for their comparative ease, very few difficult slopes. It is noteworthy that the stages of the World Cup in downhill are held in Hahnenkamm. There is also a SkiSafari trail that experienced skiers like.
Key facts about Kitzbühel:
Altitude: 760m.
Altitude difference: 1240m.
Number of lifts: 57.
The length of the slopes: 150 km, of which 40% - for beginners, 46% for intermediate skiers, 14% for advanced and master.
The season here usually begins in early December, and ends in late April. Kitzbühel itself is very pretty with its medieval streets and nightly entertainment.
Kitzbühel is Austria's best ski resort for beginners!
Ski resorts of Andorra. Soldeu and El Tarter.
Soldeu and El Tarter is the most modern ski resort in Andorra, located in the two villages of Soldeu and El Tarter. This resort is best suited for beginner and intermediate skiers and is famous for its beginner skier 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 calm, there is a ski school, a children's room and a kindergarten. You can also go ice skating, dog sledding or go exploring the bars of Soldeu.
The tracks of Soldeu and El Tarter are suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers and are famous for their courses for beginners and the school of snowboarding. It has its own freestyle park and a track for the smallest - Bababoom Circus. In total, the resort has 9 green, 21 blue, 10 red and 11 black tracks.
For entertainment in Soldeu and El Tarter there are several bars and restaurants, as well as an ice palace with gyms, a swimming pool, squash halls, a sauna and a solarium.
You cannot find the best resort for skiing in Andorra!
Ski resorts in Bulgaria. Bansko
Bansko is not only a seaside resort, but also a network of ski resorts, as well as a favorite place for many climbers. The town is distinguished by its unique cuisine. In Bansko, a good 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 most suitable.
Basic information about Bansko:
Altitude: 1467-1725m.
Length of tracks: 70 km.
Strong snow cover up to 2 meters is kept there from November to the end of April. In Bansko, in addition to skiing, you can visit the 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, get healthy 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 interesting to all categories of skiers from beginners to masters. Beginners should try their hand at the slopes of Sokrepes. Cortina d’Ampezzo also has cross-country skiing tracks, an ice palace with a large ice rink, bobsled tracks and ski jumps. For lovers of snowboarding, there is a snowboard park and a half pipe.
Altitude: 3243 m (highest point).
The town is famous not only for high mountains, but also for the sun, a unique microclimate and great opportunities for the "burners" of life. In the evenings, the resort lives a very vibrant life. There are many cafes, restaurants and nightclubs.
Cortina d’Ampezzo is the best ski resort for beginners with big money.
Ski resorts in Russia. Krasnaya Polyana.
Recently, a new ski center has been operating in Krasnaya Polyana in the town of Rosa Khutor. Professional instructors work for beginners in Rosa Khutor, and the local slopes are very convenient for beginners. Rosa Khutor is a good place to learn skiing due to the different types of tracks and the possibility of switching from easy to more difficult skiing. In Rosa Khutor there are special conveyor lifts (magic carpets) and tracks for green beginners.
Rosa Khutor also has its own ski and snowboard school.
And Rosa Khutor is remarkable not only for its slopes and hotels, but also for the fact that the warm Black Sea laps several tens of kilometers from here ...
Rosa Khutor is the best ski resort in Russia for beginners who love “our” Black Sea.
Ski resorts in Russia. Elbrus region.
In Elbrus region there are 12 km of cable cars and 35 km of ski slopes, the two main slopes are Mount Cheget and Elbrus. Skiing on individual 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 from the Mir station can be reached by snowcat. The length of the longest route of the resort “Old Horizon” - Azau is 2.5 km with a vertical drop 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 ski resorts. Cheget is known as the venue for national and international alpine skiing competitions. At the same time, a beginner skier will not be bored here.
Elbrus is the most legendary ski resort in Russia for beginners.
Ski resorts in Russia. Southern Urals.
One of the most comfortable resorts for teaching skiing and snowboarding is the ski resort "Sunny Valley", which is located near the city of Miass, Chelyabinsk region. In the "Sunny Valley" there are two training tracks: children and adults. There is a ski school where children and adults can study. Training routes are equipped with special lifts.
In the "Sunny Valley" there are several cottages for living and cafes.
"Sunny Valley" is the best choice for residents of the Urals.
Ski resorts in France. Avoriaz and the Port de Soleil District.
You will find Avoriaz in the ski area Port de Soleil, which is located on the border with Switzerland, south of Geneva.
The ski resort is famous for its wide, open cruise lines, which are convenient 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.
Highlights of Avoriaz and the Port de Soleil Area:
Altitude: 1800m.
Altitude difference: 1466m.
Number of lifts: 207.
The length of the slopes: 150 km, of which 62% - for beginners, 27% for intermediate skiers, 10% for advanced and master.
Avoriaz is the best ski resort in France for beginners.
Ski resorts in France. Lazark.
The extensive Lezark ski area has appeared recently and offers ski lovers excellent conditions for skiing for all categories of skiers.
Key Features of Lazark:
Altitude: 1600-2000m.
Altitude difference: 2026 m.
Number of lifts: 141.
The length of the slopes: 200 km, of which 5% - for beginners, 56% for intermediate skiers, 12% for advanced and master.
There are several ski schools.
They 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’Isere.
For beginners, the Tign resort will be interesting, which is located at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level. In Val D’Isère, it will be interesting not only for beginners, but also for advanced skiers to find a trail here to their liking. In addition, the town is known for its vibrant nightlife.
Val D’Isère highlights:
Altitude: 1850m.
Altitude difference: 1906 m.
Number of lifts: 97.
Length of tracks: 300 km, of which 15% - for beginners, 50% for intermediate skiers, 35% for advanced and master.
They 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 a ski resort is yours.
Good luck to you!
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Ski Resorts for Beginners
What ski resorts in the Alps are suitable for beginner skiers? This question is often asked by travel agencies. But not always tourists receive an exhaustive answer to it. The criteria are called the most diverse. But, in our opinion, ski resorts for beginners can only be those where the atmosphere is the most fun and exciting, where comfortable hotels have something to see. And most importantly: at these resorts there should be good ski schools and many other beginner skiers, so as not to ski resorts for beginners to be really a "teapot" when there are only advanced "pros" around.
We have chosen for beginners the most comfortable and charming ski resorts in the Alps - for an unforgettable vacation this winter. Having visited one of these resorts, beginner skiers will surely become avid fans of winter sports.
Switzerland - ski resort Grindelwald
One of the best ski resorts for beginners, but not limited in funds, is Grindelwald in Switzerland. This is a picturesque village in the Bernese Alps, near Mount Jungfrau (a natural site protected by UNESCO), which attracts outdoor enthusiasts. It offers breathtaking landscapes on sparkling alpine peaks and hills, strewn with toy chalets.
How to get there. Grindelwald is a three-hour train ride from Zurich.
Where to stay in Grindelwald. Nothing will emphasize the charm of this city like the Grand Regina Alpin Wellfit (double room from $ 474), with its sloping roofs and 19th-century wooden panels on the facade. The suites have many details from some other time - fireplaces, carved backs of chairs, but at the same time there are all modern conveniences - a flat-screen TV, underfloor heating, tile in the bathrooms. For an impressive view of the surroundings at a more affordable price, try the Sunstar Grindelwald (double room from $ 250), where the decoration of the rooms is simple but also pleasant.
Here, vacationers have the opportunity to diversify outdoor activities by ordering a scenic tour of the sights and monuments.
Oberlech is the most prestigious ski resort in Austria. The resort will delight guests with comfortable hotels, the highest service and a special microclimate, in the conditions of which the snow on the slopes remains throughout the season.
It is worth noting the charming atmosphere of this place of rest. The resort is visited annually by members of the royal families and many dignitaries. There is always an atmosphere of live music and candlelight dinner. If desired, a horse cart can be brought to the restaurant.
Soft and gentle slopes are very suitable for beginners. All ski slopes run through a picturesque forest. The hotels are located near the slopes and lifts, which is important for beginners, who often find it difficult and unusual to walk in ski boots.
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
Kranjska Gora is the most fashionable ski resort in Slovenia. Novice skiers are attracted by simple winter slopes on the alpine slopes. There are several training slopes and one children's slope equipped with a baby elevator. For beginners there are four schools that are part of the prestigious and reputable Alpski Smucarski Club ski club. A wonderful vacation will be complemented by walks around the surroundings of Kranjska Gora with a visit to the famous mountain lake Bled, as well as excursions in the capital of Slovenia - Ljubljana.
lovers of delicious food: Bad Gastein, Innsbruck, Ischgl, Kirchberg, Kitzbühel, Lech, Stadming, Seefeld, St. Anton, St. Christoph
wealthy people: Lech, St. Anton, Ischgl, Seefeld-
shopping: Innsbruck, Kitzbuhel, Seefeld
those who love something new every day: Lech, St. Anton, Ischgl, Solden, Saalbach-Hinterglemm-
those who love ski safaris: Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Zillertal Arena, Kitzbühel, Zoll-
family holidays: Serfaus, Lech, Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Kitzbühel, Zell am See, Zoll, Mayrhofen -
snowboarders: Ischgl, Sölden, Zillertal Arena, Hintertux, Saalbach-Hinterglemm-
skiers: Innsbruck, Kitzbühel, Seefeld, Bad Gastein, Alpbach
romantics: Bad Gastein, Eagles, Kirchberg, Obergurgl, Innsbruck, Kitzbühel, Seefeld, St. Anton, St. Christoph, Lech, Zell am See, Zürs,
wishing to ride in a neighboring country: Ischgl (in Switzerland) -
those who choose low-cost housing and great skiing: accommodation is offered in small villages located next to almost every of the famous resorts, accommodation in them is much cheaper than in the resort, and at the same time there is the opportunity to ride in the best areas. See - skiing in Ischgl, Hipach, Ramsau, Zell am Ziller, Fügen - in the Zillertal valley, Kirchberg and St. Johann - in Kitzbühel, Innsbruck - in the region of Innsbruck-Eagles, Längenfeld - skiing in Sölden-
those who open and close the ski season early: Hintertux, Sölden, Obergurgl / Hochgurgl, Kaprun (season from late October to May), Kaunertal, Stubai, Molltal
ski enthusiasts to the doors of the hotel Hochgurgl, Obergurgl, Obertauern, Zürs
glacier lovers: Hochgurgl, Innsbruck, Kaprun, Mayrhofen, Neustift, Obergurgl, Schladming, Sölden, Zell am See
cross-country skiing enthusiasts Innsbruck, Kaprun, Mayrhofen, Schladming, Saalbach, Zoll, Zell am See
The Kaprun and Zell am See districts, dubbed the “European Sports Region”, are equally suitable for experts and green beginners. For those who crave skiing, you should take a closer look at the resort of St. Anton and neighboring Lech: here are excellent and very diverse opportunities for skiing, including off-piste.
No less attractive is the capital of Tirol, Innsbruck, an ancient picturesque city museum with centuries-old traditions. Innsbruck is a great place for families, there are many attractions for adults and children. This is a real center of winter sports, where the charms of an upscale resort harmoniously combine the sophistication of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Fashionable Ischgl is famous for its atmosphere, good ski area, it has excellent hotels, many restaurants, cafes, bars and discos, there is a duty-free trade zone nearby, concerts of world pop stars are often held.
Charming old Kitzbühel, sunny Seefeld, snowy Solden, vibrant Saalbach, sporting Mayerhofen, healing Badgastein - in each resort you can find something special and unforgettable, have a great time and gain strength.
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