Ski tourism offers excellent opportunities for intense active leisure. On weekends and holidays, numerous ski resorts in Moscow are filled with lovers of fresh air, seasoned with thrills, fun and picturesque landscapes. This type of vacation is good because it is suitable for family time and for organizing various thematic events (New Year's holidays, corporate parties, bachelor parties, etc.)
A modern ski complex is a huge area with equipped slopes of various levels (children's, for beginners, extreme downhill slopes), ski lifts and observation decks, with equipment rental points and, of course, comfortable rooms where tourists who are tired after an exciting day in the open air , will be able to immerse themselves in pleasant bliss, enjoying the feeling of relaxation in the worked-out muscles.
Managers of ski resorts pay close attention to the needs of each vacationer, which allows everyone to enjoy the slopes and entertainment off the ski slopes, regardless of age and skills in conquering the mountain slopes. Experienced instructors are available to beginner skiers, ready to help, teach and guide. Attentive rescuers, equipped with modern equipment, closely monitor the entire territory of the complex and are ready to provide the necessary assistance at any moment. The complex must have first aid stations with qualified medical personnel.
It is almost impossible to find fundamental differences between modern ski resorts in Moscow and the Moscow region. The infrastructure is excellently organized everywhere, there are ski schools, equipment rental and repair, restaurants and shops (both specialized and general), convenient access and an extensive entertainment program. Of course, there are leaders in this industry, but their success is largely due to the competent work of marketers.
In general, away with the blues and despondency! Call the ski resort closest to you, make reservations, and a bright weekend is guaranteed!
The mountains are calling
The ski season begins in November or December, depending on the region. A varied landscape, snowy winters, ski slopes created by nature itself - these are the main prerequisites for winter recreation in our country.
Modern ski resorts have appeared on the map of Russia, with ski slopes for every taste - from calm, gentle routes to steep, dangerous slopes. The most popular of them were built for the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. The list of winter resorts is supplemented by the best ski centers of Altai, Transbaikalia, and Sakhalin.
But you don't have to go that far. There are many places in the central part of Russia where there are inexpensive, but quite decent ski resorts with modern infrastructure. Here you can rent alpine skis, go snowboarding to your heart's content, and then warm up with strong tea in one of the cafes. True, the cheapest, most popular trips are sold out quickly.
The number of people wishing to celebrate the New Year at a ski resort is growing. You won’t be able to relax inexpensively during the holidays, especially in Krasnaya Polyana. Early booking will help you save. Know that it is more profitable to buy ski tours to the Urals or Siberia through local agencies.
We present the top best Russian ski resorts with a high rating and developed infrastructure.
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Krasnaya Polyana
The Krasnaya Polyana ski resort was built near Sochi. It’s more convenient to get here from the city by high-speed Lastochka, but you can take a regular bus or take a taxi. The journey will take 1.5 hours. From Adler airport the path is even shorter - 30 minutes drive.
When choosing a ski tour from Moscow or the regions, find out which ski resorts belong to Krasnaya Polyana. There are a total of 4 complexes in the vicinity:
- Rosa Khutor;
- Gorki City;
- Mountain Carousel, Krasnaya Polyana - length of trails 14 km, elevation difference - 1340 m, ski pass from 800 rubles.
- Gazprom (Laura, Alpika) – pistes 12 km, elevation difference – 886, ski pass from 1600 rub.
Each resort has an official website, separate ski rental, its own lifts and skipass. The first thing skiers at the Krasnaya Polyana resort will need is a map of the slopes and lifts, as well as a map of the slopes.
Information for tourists:
- the ski season opens in December;
- the skiing season lasts until the beginning of May;
- ski rental – from 1400 to 1900 rubles;
- not only alpine skiing is offered, but also snowboards and cross-country skiing;
- there is a toboggan run;
- accommodation - 3* hotels at prices starting from 2000 rubles. or private sector for 800-1200 rubles. per day per person.
The cost of ski equipment rental depends on whether the client is a beginner or an experienced professional.
Rosa Khutor
Rosa Khutor ski resort is the largest complex in Krasnaya Polyana:
- length of trails 102 km;
- elevation difference 1745 m;
- Ski pass from 1700 rub.
The ski season begins in December, but the main influx of tourists occurs in January and February.
The Rosa Khutor trail map will show 35 skiing routes. Among them are 5 green slopes for beginners, 20 blue and red slopes each, as well as steep “black” slopes for professionals. The black track is an indispensable attribute of sports skating. Rosa Khutor offers 15 difficult and dangerous descents at once. The most extreme route is indicated on the map with a dotted line, runs through virgin soil and requires special equipment. New trails are also opening for cross-country skiing enthusiasts.
The resort has opened a ski camp for children, where an experienced ski instructor will teach a child basic skiing skills in a few days. For a children's set of equipment, including alpine skis, the price will be 1,400 rubles. per day. Ski and snowboard rentals are offered at 9 locations.
The most expensive hotels are located next to the ski lifts. A more affordable option is apartments on the slope of Rosa Khutor and higher in the mountains.
You can buy ski tours yourself.
Official website of the resort : https://rosaski.com/
Gorki City
The all-season ski resort Gorki Gorod, in addition to the variety of slopes, offers slopes with artificial snow. People come here not only in winter, when the ski season begins, but also in the warm season. The most fun resort offers:
- length of trails 25 km;
- illuminated trails (5 km);
- drop 960 m;
- Ski pass from 1600 rub.
Skiing is successfully combined with trips to boutiques and nightclubs.
Official website – https://gorkygorod.ru/. There is an interactive map of the slopes online, where working ski lifts, ski rentals, and eco-trails are indicated.
Moscow region
Ski resort "Lisya Gora"
Address: Balashikha, Leonovskoe highway. Website: https://foxrock.su Phone: Opening hours: Monday 13:00 - 24:00 Tuesday - Friday 12:00-24:00 Saturday 10:00 - 24:00 Sunday 10:00 - 23:00 Price for rise on weekdays/weekends: adults - 60 rubles/100 rubles, children - 30 rubles/70 rubles. Rental price weekdays/weekends, 1 hour: adults - 500 rub./800 rub.
skis+boots, 500 rub./800 rub. snowboard + boots, children - 250 rub./400 rub. skis + boots, 250 rub./400 rub. snowboard+boots There are five slopes at your disposal for different skill levels:
- Slope 1 – absolutely flat slope, without changes in steepness, for beginners
- Slope 2 – uniform slope allows maneuvering, skiing level from beginner to intermediate
- Slope 3 – length 350 m, width – 70 m, elevation change – 63 m, good skiing technique required
- Slope 4 – length 400 m, height difference more than 95 m, average level
- Slope 5 – length 400 m, height difference over 95 m, sharp slope, for extreme skiing
All slopes are equipped with a snowmaking system that keeps the slopes in excellent condition until mid-April. The surface of the tracks is constantly treated with special compaction equipment (snow groomers).
The territory also contains:
- Indoor heated pavilion
- Ski and snowboard equipment rental
- School of Professional Instructors
- Service workshop
- Tubing slope
- Cafe-bar
- Car parking
Ski resort "Loza"
Address: Sergiev Posad district, Sitniki village Website: https://lozaski.ru Phone: ; Opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 10:00 - 20:00 Friday, Saturday 10:00 - 21:00 Monday - day off Price for lifting on weekdays/weekends: 30 rub./80 rub. (only with ski pass: tariff from 300 rubles, deposit 100 rubles) Rental price weekdays/weekends: adults - 800 rubles / 2 hours skis + boots + poles, 900 rubles / hour snowboard, children - 700 rubles ./2 hours skis+boots+poles
The resort offers 4 tracks with a length of 250-350 m, with a height difference from 40 to 65 m. All tracks, except for the training one, have good artificial lighting and are equipped with modern towing cable cars. The artificial snowmaking system allows you to start the season earlier with the first frosts and continue skiing until spring. The snow groomer keeps the slopes in excellent condition.
Equipment rental (alpine skis and snowboards) is available on site. Experienced instructors are always ready to help. There is a cozy cafe.
If you want to spend a few days here, you can stay at the Voskhod boarding house, which is located nearby.
Ski resort "Sorochany"
Address: Dmitrovsky district, village. Kurovo, 68 Website: https://sorochany.ru Telephone: Opening hours: Monday 14:00 - 00:00 Tuesday 10:00 - 00.00 Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 - 01:00 Friday 10:00 - 03: 00 Saturday 09:00 - 02:00 Sunday 09:00 - 01:00 Price for lifting on weekdays/weekends: only with a ski pass (50 rubles), adult - 90 rubles/180 rubles, children - 25 rubles. /65 rub. Rental price weekdays/weekends, 1 hour: adults - from 400 rub./800 rub. skis + boots, from 400 rub./900 rub. snowboard + boots, children - 350 rub./550 rub. skis+boots, 400 rub./550 rub. snowboard+boots
At the sports ski resort “Sorochany” you will find:
- Mountain 225 m high
- 10 routes with a height difference of up to 90 m, a width of up to 70 m and a length of up to 1050 m.
- Double and four-seater chairlifts, three rope tows, two baby lifts for snow tubing
- Snow tubing, outdoor skating rink
- Children's training slope with playground
- Mountain artificial snow system
- The trails are constantly leveled using snowcats
- Trail lighting
- Rental
- Workshop
- Luggage storage
Guests of the park, if desired, can stay at the Sorochany hotel complex, which is located in close proximity to the park and is a town of cozy cottages with all amenities.
All-season ski resort SNEZH.COM
Address: Krasnogorsk, Krasnogorsky Boulevard, 4. Website: www.snej.com Telephone: Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 24:00 Price for lifting on weekdays/weekends: adult - 700 rub./1100 rub. per hour, for children - 450 rub./600 rub. in an hour. Rental price weekdays/weekends, 1 hour: adults - 600 rub./700 rub. skis+boots, 600 rub./700 rub. snowboard+boots, children — 500 rub./600 rub. skis+boots, 500 rub./600 rub. snowboard+boots
On the slope, regardless of the external temperature, a constant climate is maintained (minus 5-7 degrees). To ensure that the climate inside the complex is alpine, there are 56 coolers that also serve as air dehumidifiers. Also, snow groomers are constantly working on the slope.
Slope characteristics:
- Area - 22 thousand square meters. m.
- The length of the slope is 365 m.
- The width of the slope is 60 m.
- Height difference - 65 m.
- Austrian lifts DOPPELMAYR (SKADO): chairlift 4-seater, towing rope tow and educational towing Baby-lift
On the slope, from May to October, there is a specially prepared area with a hard surface. The slope section has denser snow and is excellent for high-speed disciplines: skiing and snowboarding. The use of this sports slope is recommended only for skiers and snowboarders of intermediate and advanced levels.
In addition, there is a year-round snowboard park for jibbing:
- Training line: Double kink box, plastic pipe, Down box 'bonus plaza'
- About line: Down rail, 4x flat rail, Down rail 'bonus plaza'
On the territory of the complex in the building of the ice entertainment center there is a service workshop and equipment rental.
Visitors can enjoy not only a ski slope, but also a skating rink, an entertainment and health complex, including a fitness center, an aqua zone, slot machines, and laser paintball. The entire entertainment area is separated from the slopes by a partition using special glass, which allows you to differentiate between temperature differences between recreation areas.
Guy Severin Ski Club
Address: Ramensky district, Telman settlement (Chulkovo), Kurgannaya st. 1 Website: https://chylkovo.ru Telephone: Opening hours: Mon 14:00-00:00 Tue-Thu 12:00-00:00 Fri 12:00-01:00 Sat 9:00-00:00 Sun 9:00-23:00 Price for lift on weekdays/weekends: ski pass required - 100 RUR, lift for adults - 40 RUR/60 RUR ., children's - 20 rub./30 rub. Rental price weekdays/weekends, 1 hour: adults - 550 rub. skis + boots, 600 rub. snowboard + boots, children - 440 rub. skis + boots, 480 rub. snowboard+boots
Guy Severin's ski club offers several slopes of different levels, with a total length of more than 1,000 meters, with a height difference of up to 75 meters. All slopes are illuminated, and catch nets and safety mats are installed in all dangerous places.
Route "Lesnaya"
- Length – 420 m
- Drop – 65 m
- Width – up to 20 m
The most difficult route, which includes the possibility of skiing along its different branches (diverges into several separate routes). Designed for people with a high, expert and professional level of skiing.
Route "Zvezda"
- Length – 380 m
- Drop – 76 m
- Width – up to 35 m
The route has an interesting terrain, which consists of three steps. For those who are not yet entirely sure of their level of skiing, there is the possibility of leaving the ski lift before the top point. There is always a smooth slope and a lot of snow.
Track "Training"
- Length – 130 m
- Width – 20 m
A route designed for those taking their first steps in alpine skiing and snowboarding. Permitted without an instructor.
Route "Instructor"
- Length – 110 m
- Width – 12 m
The track is quite flat, which makes it possible to hone the basics of technology. Visitors are allowed on the slope only during lessons with a ski or snowboard instructor. Independent riding is prohibited.
All slopes of the Club are equipped with support-free towing lifts Multi Skilift. There is equipment rental, photography on the slope, cafe, parking.
Sports Park Wolen
Address: Dmitrovsky district, Yakhroma, st. Troitskaya, 1 Website: www.volen.ru Phone: + Opening hours: Mon 11:00-02:00 Tue-Thu 10:00-02:00 Fri 10:00-03:00 Sat 9:00-03 :00 Sun 9:00-24:00 Price for lift on weekdays/weekends: ski pass required - 200 rubles, lift for adults - 35 rubles/70 rubles, children's lift - 20 rubles/40 rubles. Rental price weekdays/weekends, 1 hour: adults - from 500 rub./650 rub. skis + boots, from 650 rub./800 rub. snowboard+boots, children - from 250 rub./325 rub. skis+boots, from 325 rub./450 rub. snowboard+boots
Volen is a ski town with a developed infrastructure - professionally prepared slopes, equipment rental, ski school, hotel, restaurants, shops and much more.
There are 15 slopes on the territory of the ski resort. The maximum length of the track at the resort is 400 meters, and the height difference is 70 meters.
Ski resort Stepanovo
Address: Dmitrovsky urban district, Stepanovo village Website: www.volen.ru Telephone: + Opening hours: Mon-Thu 11:00–2:00 Fri 11:00–3:00 Sat 9:00–2:00 Sun 9: 00–0:00 Price for lift on weekdays/weekends: ski pass required - 200 rubles, lift for adults - 35 rubles/70 rubles, children's lift - 20 rubles/40 rubles. Rental price weekdays/weekends, 1 hour: adults - from 500 rub./650 rub. skis + boots, from 650 rub./800 rub. snowboard+boots, children - from 250 rub./325 rub. skis+boots, from 325 rub./450 rub. snowboard+boots
There are 6 routes:
- Route 1 refers to the main slopes, which has a length of 900 m, the difference between the highest and lowest points is 110 m. The longest route in the ski area.
- Route 2 is a difficult route with significant elevation changes. The length of the route is 700 m, the difference between the highest and lowest points is 90 m.
- Route 3 is the main wide route with a length of 850 m, the difference between the highest and lowest points is 110 m.
- Route 4 from Strelkovo for beginners is 580 m long, the elevation difference is 50 m.
- Route 5 is not a difficult route, also for beginner skiers, with a length of 550 m, the difference between the highest and lowest points is only 60 m.
- Route 6 is a difficult bypass route with steep elevation changes. The length of the route is 750 m, the difference between the highest and lowest points is 90 m.
The resort has 3 chairlifts for two passengers. There are equipment rental services, instructors and a cafe.
Sports and entertainment park "Yakhroma"
Address: Dmitrovsky district, Yakhroma, 46 km. from the Moscow Ring Road along Dmitrovskoe Highway, turn to the village of Stepanovo. Website: www.yahroma-park.ru Telephone: Opening hours: Monday 12:00 - 24:00 Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 - 24:00 Friday - Saturday 10:00 - 02:00 Sunday 10:00 - 24:00 Price for lifting on weekdays/weekends: ski pass required - 200 rubles, lifting for adults - 25 rubles/60 rubles, children's lift - 15 rubles/30 rubles. Rental price weekdays/weekends, 1 hour: adults - from 650 rub. skis + boots, from 700 rub. snowboard+boots, children - 50% discount
Yakhroma Park has 4 ski slopes with equipped trails of varying difficulty:
Slope No. 1 There are 2 tubing trails on the slope, and a baby lift is installed. There is a tubing rental next to the launch site.
Slope No. 2 (closed) Gentle, level slope for beginners. Length – 250 m, height difference – 40 m. A baby elevator is installed.
Slope No. 3 2 tracks with a common acceleration overpass. Length – 350 m, height difference – 45–50 m. There are 2 parallel towing lifts running along the middle of the slope.
Slope No. 4 There are 2 different routes diverging from the starting area: “Long” and “Lesnaya”. The length of the slope is 600–650 m, the height difference is 65 m. A towing lift with T-shaped yokes is installed, lifting by 2 people.
Tubing park track Tubing track
Route 3A “Stadium”: wide and flat with a drop at the top of the slope and a smooth finish rollout.
Route 4A Wide with smooth changes, recommended for athletes of various levels of training.
Route 3B (closed) has a steep upper part, which becomes flatter towards the middle of the slope. Designed for well-trained athletes, training and competitions are held here, including the Russian Cup, as well as All-Russian children's competitions.
Route 4B Ideal for extreme skiing.
Training trail (open only with an instructor) A shorter and flatter trail designed to teach beginners how to safely ski or snowboard.
The territory also has an ice skating rink, toboggan, tubing, equipment rental and instructor services. Restaurants, hotels, cottages, saunas and spas are open.
Ski complex "Krasnaya Gorka"
Address: Podolsk, Garazhny proezd, 8a Website: https://www.podolsksnow.ru Telephone: Opening hours: Monday from 14:00 to 22:00 Tuesday - Friday from 11:00 to 22:00 Saturday, Sunday from 9:00 to 23:00 Holidays from 9:00 to 23:00 Price for lifting on weekdays/weekends: ski pass required - 50 rubles, rise before 17:00 - 30 rubles, after 17:00 — 40 rub. / 50 rub. Rental price weekdays/weekends, 1 hour: 500 rub./700 rub. skis+boots, 500 rub./700 rub. snowboard+boots
There are all conditions for a ski holiday: there are slopes from 100 to 380 meters long, including a 100-meter long children's slope with a separate lift. The trails are constantly leveled with a snowcat and illuminated.
Visitors can rent ski and snowboard equipment. In addition, there is a workshop for the repair and tuning of ski equipment. On weekends there is a cafe where you can have a quick and tasty snack.
Those who want to master or improve skiing or snowboarding techniques can use the services of instructors; there is a children's ski school.
Leonid Tyagachev Ski Club
Address: Dmitrovsky district, Shukolovo village Website: https://www.shukolovo.ru Phone: 8 Opening hours: Monday - Thursday: from 10:00 to 24:00 Friday: from 10:00 to 02:00 Saturday: from 09:00 to 02:00 Sunday: from 09:00 to 24:00 Price for lifting on weekdays/weekends: ski pass required - 100 rubles. + adult rate - from 1000 rubles, children - 300 rubles, adult lifting - 50-60 rubles / 90-120 rubles, children - 25 rubles / 45-55 rubles. Rental price weekdays/weekends, 1 hour: adults - 600 rub. skis + boots, 700 rub. snowboard+boots, children - 50% discount
The club's territory of 95 hectares is equipped with:
- 8 modern cable cars
- 9 ski slopes of varying difficulty
- Special track for Ski&board cross
- Training slope
- A slope for children equipped with a baby lift
- Tubing track
- Cross-country ski track
All trails are illuminated for evening and night skiing. The length of the slopes is up to 600 m, the height difference is up to 96 m.
There are cafes, hotels and chalets on the territory.
Ski complex "Freestyle"
Address: Dzerzhinsky, st. Ugreshskaya, 19 Website: https://www.parkfreestyle.ru Phone: +7(495)966-4120 Opening hours: Monday 16:00-00:00 Tuesday 12:00-00:00 Wednesday, Thursday 12:00- 00:00 Saturday10:00-01:00 Sunday10:00-22:00 Price for lift on weekdays/weekends: ski pass required - 100 rubles, lift for adults - 40 rubles/60 rubles, children's lift - 20 rubles/ 30 rub. Rental price weekdays/weekends, 1 hour: adults - 450 rub./550 rub. skis+boots, 500 rub./600 rub. snowboard + boots, children - 300 rub./400 rub. skis+boots, 300 rub./400 rub. snowboard+boots
The ski area of the Freestyle extreme park is located on 8 hectares of two opposite slopes of a sand quarry with a drop of 55 meters.
Directly from the parking lot, having fastened your skis, you take a small free lift to the beginning of the training slope, which goes right to the lake. This lift serves as a means of delivering skiers to the start of the ski area, and is also intended for the youngest skiers and snowboarders.
Training slope No. 1 has a length of 250 m, a width of 20 and an ideal inclination angle of 12 degrees for beginners. Beginners can stay here to improve their technique, but for others this is just the beginning of the journey. Having accelerated quickly, they can leave this route to the left along the lake to the lower station of the central lift to routes No. 2 and 3.
Southern route No. 2 has a gentle start, is red in color and is intended for lovers of calm and confident skiing. This is the widest track in the extreme park. Its length is 200 m, width 25 meters.
From route No. 3, immediately after the starting turn, you can go left to the ridge along route No. 4 . This is a route in the Cheget spirit. Winding between the trees, you fall to the right into a deep canyon, along which you fly to the beginning of the central lift.
From the middle of route No. 3 you can go sharply to the left onto route No. 5 . You find yourself in an area of smooth blue hills, along which you can easily roll out to the forest lift.
Between options 3 and 4 there is a rather funny black route No. 3a. From the canyon along a small shelf you can jump out onto the ridge, from where you fall into a steep but smooth drop to the forest lift. This route is recommended for skiers with above-average skiing levels.
The forest lift will take you to the forest on the opposite slope of the quarry. Routes No. 6, 7 and 8 go down from here.
Route No. 6 is Z-shaped, 275 meters long and suitable for skiers of all levels except beginners.
Route No. 7 descends along the ski lift at an average angle of 25%. It has a frankly black color and is intended for experienced skiers.
Route No. 8 is intended for experienced skiers.
For extreme sports enthusiasts, there is the opportunity to jump from a fifty-meter cliff. Also offered are winter versions of two downhill tracks with all their delights: steepness, steep slopes and sharp turns.
Snow park Spas-Kamenka
Address: Dmitrovskoe highway, 26 km from the Moscow Ring Road Website: https://spaskamenka.ru Phone: , 8 (495) 125-25-10 Opening hours: Tuesday - Friday from 10.00 to 20.00 Saturday, Sunday from 10.00 to 22.00. Monday - closed Price for lifting on weekdays/weekends: deposit for ski pass - 500 rubles, entrance to the territory, including the right to use the slopes, lifts, cross-country trails and skating rink: adults - 600 rubles / 800 rubles. per day, children - 300 rub./400 rub. per day. Rental price weekdays/weekends: — 600 rub./800 rub. for a set of skiing or snowboarding equipment per day.
The snow park's trails will delight lovers of alpine skiing, snowboarding and tubing with good lighting and convenient lifts. The trails are prepared by modern snowcats. It is possible to rent all the necessary equipment and hire an experienced instructor.
Slope length:
- Slope No. 1 300 m,
- slope No. 2 100 m,
- slope No. 3 260 m.
- Tubing route - 200 m.
Within walking distance from the snow park there is a cafe and restaurant “Mask”.
At the foot of the mountain you can rent a comfortable Alpine-style cottage with a wood-burning fireplace and a sauna, as well as a gazebo with barbecue on the shore of the lake.
Ski club Tseleevo
Address: Dmitrovsky district, Tseleevo (42 km from the Moscow Ring Road along the Dmitrovskaya highway) Website: https://www.tseleevo.ru Phone: ,, +7 Opening hours: daily, around the clock. Price for lifting on weekdays/weekends: adult ski pass - 2500 rubles/3500 rubles, children's ski pass - 1500 rubles/2500 rubles. Rental price weekdays/weekends: adults - 3000 rub. skis + poles + boots, 3000 rub. snowboard + boots, children - 1500 rub. skis + boots + poles, 1500 rub. snowboard+boots
The club offers ski lovers four high-quality ski slopes of varying difficulty levels. The height difference is 55 m, the length of the tracks is up to 350 m. A sports skating track is open for professionals, taking into account timing. A cross-country ski track is open for cross-country skiers.
You can go tubing near the Winter House and restaurant. There is a lift on the slope, and skiing is supervised by a ski service employee. For lovers of winter forests and beautiful landscapes, it is possible to rent a snowmobile at the Club; a special route map is issued for it.
You can use ski equipment rental and instructor services.
Also at your service is Villa Benedict with a cozy lounge area, library, Teddy bar, sauna, ski cafe with an open veranda and fireplace.
Ski resort Rodina
Address: Khimki, Podrezkovo microdistrict, st. Ovrazhnaya 35 Website: https://ski-podrezkovo.ru Phone: , Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday - closed Tuesday, Thursday - from 11-00 to 17-00 Friday - from 19-00 to 23-00 Saturday, Sunday - from 11-00 to 17-00 Price for lifting on weekdays/weekends: subscription for 1 hour - 350 rub. Rental price weekdays/weekends: 450 rub. skis + boots, 450 rub. snowboard+boots
The mountain has several slopes served by one rope tow.
- Maximum height difference - 50m
- Slope width 80m (2+3 slope)
- Lift - rope tow
1 – Training slide (width 10m, length 80m)
2 - Main wide route. Two-thirds of the route is connected to Route 3 and in total is up to 80m wide. The length of the slope is 210m. The route is prepared by a snowcat.
3 - The route starts from the highest point of the elephant with a sharp cliff, then crossing route 4 it comes out onto the main wide slope, but on half of the slope belonging to route 3 the slope is greater (reaches 45 degrees). The track is about 250m long and up to 80m wide. There is a branch to routes 4.2
4 - The route begins along with route No. 3, but has a narrow section with a route width of 2-4m and a steep slope. Length - about 370m.
At the ski resort there is a rental of skis and snowboards, a free warm locker room (shared). There is artificial snow making and a snowcat works regularly.
Ski resort "Virazh"
Address: Stupino city district, Virazh Website: https://skigora.ru Telephone: Opening hours: Weekdays from 19:00 to 22:00 Weekends, holidays from 12:00 to 22:00 Closed - Monday (except holidays) Price per rise on weekdays/weekends: 500 rub./700 rub. per hour Rental price weekdays/weekends, 1 hour: 600 rub. skis + boots, 600 rub. snowboard+boots
Slope characteristics:
- Length 370 meters
- Height difference 60 meters
- T-bar lift
- Snowboard springboard – BIG AIR
- Lighting
- The relief is smooth
- The rollout is safe, wide and long
At your service:
- Instructors
- Ski and snowboard rental
- Unguarded parking lot
- Warm room for resting and changing clothes
- Brazier
Ski center Luzhki
Address: Istra district, s/p Obushkovskoe, LUZHKI.club Website: https://www.luzhki.com Phone: 8 495 540 6944; 8 495 739 5801 Opening hours: Monday - preventative day Tuesday - Friday 17:00 - 22:00 Saturday - Sunday 10:00 - 22:00 Price for lifting on weekdays/weekends: club card required; adult - 1500 rub./3000 rub. per day, children - 750 rub./1500 rub. per day. Rental price weekdays/weekends, 1 hour: adults - 1100 rub. skis + boots, 1200 rub. snowboard+boots, children — 750 rub. skis + boots, 800 rub. snowboard+boots
Four slopes of the ski complex are located on the high bank of the Istra River. They are equipped with the Doppelmayer double-chair cable car (Austria) and a towing lift (Travolator) for beginner skiers.
The length of the slopes is up to 450 meters. The variable terrain of the slopes makes the slopes interesting for skiers and snowboarders with different levels of skiing and snowboarding skills. The artificial snowmaking system allows you to maintain sufficient snow cover on the slopes from December to the end of March. Excellent snow quality is maintained by the daily operation of the snowcat at night.
Experienced instructors and equipment rental are at your service.
Ski slope of the Waypark shopping center
Address: village Putilkovo 71 km. MKAD external side Website: https://ski-sklon.ru Telephone: Opening hours: Mon 14:00-22:00 Tue-Thu 11:00-22:00 Fri 11:00-23:00 Sat 10:00- 23:00 Sun 10:00-22:00 Price for lift on weekdays/weekends: adults - 600 rubles/hour, children - 500 rubles/hour Price for rental weekdays/weekends, 1 hour: adults - 700 rubles. skis + boots, 700 rub. snowboard+boots, children — 600 rub. skis + boots, 600 rub. snowboard+boots
The ski slope is located in a picturesque green area near the Skhodnya River and the Putilkovo area. The ski slope of the WayPark shopping center is one of the first ski and snowboard centers in Moscow.
The complex includes:
- Convenient premises on the mountainside with areas for issuing rental equipment, changing areas, a cafe area and toilets
- Three ski slopes of varying difficulty levels and a snow park with two jumps and a jibbing line
- For your convenience and safety, the territory of the complex is fenced and equipped with video surveillance.
Dombay
Dombay is a ski resort in the Republic of Karachay-Cherkessia. The nature reserve where the complex is located impresses with a majestic panorama of mountains, gorges and forests.
How to get there from Moscow? By plane or train to Mineralnye Vody, then by bus you arrive in Dombay. It is not necessary to take alpine skis with you. Rental prices are quite affordable.
The route diagram shows: 5 green and blue, 6 red and 3 black routes.
What else does a tourist need to know:
- the beginning of the skiing season is from mid-November;
- elevation difference 1538 m;
- length of tracks 25 km;
- prices for lifts – 1100-1400 rubles (in a new complex);
- The cable car costs 150-200 rubles. in one lift;
- a helicopter landing and skiing from the top of the mountain is possible, if the weather permits on the slopes of Dombay;
- there is a sled track;
- rental of skis and equipment – 400-500 rub. for a day.
You can find out more about the winter Caucasus by visiting the official website: https://www.dombaj.ru/.
Ski resorts and ski resorts in Moscow
| Ski Ski complex "Kant" is the capital's ski complex. It has an extremely advantageous location: a few minutes walk from the Nagornaya metro station, and you are there. Therefore, it is not surprising that it is very popular among residents and guests of the capital, that is, among all those who have limited free time or are poorly oriented in a new place. But not only convenient accommodation is an advantage of the complex; visitors are also attracted by a wide variety of trails, some of which will delight beginners, while others will provide an opportunity for professionals to improve their skills; high-quality equipment that can be either rented or purchased for personal use; presence of a workshop where repairs of any degree of complexity are carried out. View more details | Ski Address: Electrolyte pr-d, 7, building 2 Phone: +7 +7 Website: https://www.kant.ru Opening hours: Monday-Sunday from 9:00 to 23:00 |
| Ski slope "Vorobyovy Gory" The slope is designed for beginners and amateurs. Recently the slope was added to Gorky Park. There are 1 green and 2 blue trails. There is a cable-chair lift (pair-chair), 2 rope tows and a baby lift. The specialized youth sports school has its own trails with rope tows. Previously, only students of the Russian Ski School trained here, but now skiing has become available to everyone. The height difference is 40–50 m, the length of the descent reaches 230 m. There are 2 tracks intended for cross-country skiing. There are five jumps for ski jumping. There is a snowboard park with jibbing areas. Thanks to artificial snowmaking with snow cannons, preparation of the slope with a snow groomer and lighting, the trails are always comfortable. The Vorobyovy Gory slope is suitable for preparing for international competitions, as it meets the FIS parameters. There are instructors, 2 equipment rental points, and 4 cafes. | Ski slope "Vorobyovy Gory" Address: Kosygina street, 28 Website: https://www.rass-s.ru |
| Ski slope "Novo-Peredelkino" Quite a large Moscow ski resort. The skiing hill is artificial, man-made, and was opened in 2002. The slope has tracks of medium difficulty: 1 green and 3 blue tracks. There are 4 baby lifts. There are not only ski slopes, but also snowboard tracks, Big Air, Half Pipe, Spaine, as well as a ray park. You can go tubing. The height difference is 50 m. The slope is illuminated in the evening. Thanks to snow groomers and artificial snowmaking, the trails are always well prepared. There is a well-established instructor service, rental and ski service, there is parking, a first-aid post and a storage room. There are many activities for athletes and residents of the surrounding areas. It won't be boring here in the summer either, when there is a BMX/skateboard park. | Ski slope "Novo-Peredelkino" Address: Projected passage 635, no. 9, building 1 Phone: +7 – instructors +7 – administrator Website: https://www.rass-s.ru |
| Ski complex "Kurkino" The blue and green trails are of medium difficulty, each served by its own lift (baby lift). The maximum length of the descent is 200 m with a height difference of 40 m. Natural slopes are perfectly prepared, improved by snow cannons, and well-lit. There are trails for children. There is a permanent Youth Alpine skiing school. You can use the services of an instructor. Affordable prices and the availability of ski and snowboard rentals attract not only residents of the surrounding area. There is a skating rink, a sports ground, parking, and a medical center. point and cafe. Various sports events are often held here with the participation of athletes from the Russian State School - Capital and residents of the Kurkino district. | Ski complex "Kurkino" Address: Kurkinskoe highway, v. 25A, Skhodnya River Valley Phone: +7 – Instructors +7 – administrator Website: https://www.rass-s.ru Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 23:00 |
| Ski slope "Northern Butovo" GSK "Severnoye Butovo" is a metropolitan ski resort. The undoubted advantage of the complex is its convenient location: it can be found 200 meters from the Dmitry Donskoy Boulevard metro station. The length of the route is 120 m, the height difference is 35 m, there is a baby lift, the slope is prepared by a snow groomer and has good lighting. The ease of passing the route determines the main direction of the complex’s work, namely, the education of children from 3 to 17 years old. The Youth Sports School is open during the day, so free skating is only possible from 19:00 to 22:00. We also offer instructors and equipment rental services. The slopes on this slope are easy, perfect for beginners and children. Even kids can exercise here. A relatively small slope with a height difference of 35 m and a maximum length of 120 m for beginners and amateurs. There are 4 trails (2 green and 2 blue) with one lift (baby lift) and evening lighting. The slope is improved thanks to artificial snowmaking and snowcats. Rental and instructor service available. There is a sports ground. Grass-ski services are available in summer. Mostly sports school students practice here, but on weekday evenings and on weekends the slope is open for free skating. | Ski slope "Northern Butovo" Address: Starokachalovskaya street, 22 Phone - administrator Website: https://www.rass-s.ru |
| Ski resort "Burton & Gorky Park" Burton & Gorky Park is one of the ski resorts in our capital. This unique structure was built in Gorky Park for lovers of jibbing, that is, sliding on skis and snowboards along different edges. The object is a slide with a set of figures reminiscent of elements of urban architecture. There are areas for both professionals and beginners. Confident athletes can use the professional slide for free if they bring their own equipment (including a safety helmet). But inexperienced or novice skiers and snowboarders will have to use the services of an instructor, since entry without the accompaniment of a specialist is prohibited. The equipment can be either your own or rented. | Ski resort "Burton & Gorky Park" Address: st. Krymsky Val, 9 Central Park of Culture and Leisure named after M. Gorky Website: https://www.park-gorkogo.com Opening hours: Tuesday–Friday from 11:00 to 21:30, technical break from 16:00 to 17:00; Saturday–Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00, technical break from 16:00 to 17:00; Monday is a day off. |
| GSK "Sevastopol prospect" GSK “Sevastopolsky Prospekt” is one of the ski resorts in Moscow. Here is one of the longest slopes within the city, its length is 200 m. 2 ski slopes, illuminated in the evening, a rope tow, as well as rental services, luggage storage, experienced instructors and even a first-aid post guarantee a quality and safe holiday. GSK "Sevastopol Prospekt" is the venue for many sporting events in which athletes and residents of the area take part. | GSK "Sevastopol prospect" Address: Sevastopolsky prospect, 66 Phone: +7 – instructors +7 – administrator Website: https://www.rass-s.ru Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 22:00 |
Sheregesh
Sheregesh is a ski resort in Siberia.
Where is it located : in the Kemerovo region.
How to get there : to Kemerovo from Moscow by plane or train, then by bus or taxi.
Official website : https://sheregesh.biz.
When does the ski season start : mid-November.
When is the best time to go : the most comfortable weather in Altai is in February and March. Although even the opening of the season in November may be accompanied by frosts.
Height difference: 680 m.
Ski pass : from RUR 1,200 per subscription.
Accommodation : guesthouse from 1200 rubles per day, hotels offer prices from 2600 rubles. per room.
Alpine skis can be rented for 200 rubles. at one o'clock.
The slope map displays 16 pistes of different difficulty levels from 700 m to 4200 m. A map of pistes and lifts will help you avoid getting lost.
What activities are there in Sheregesh besides skiing ? You can go to caves in search of Bigfoot, ride horses and huskies, bask in a bathhouse, or take your children to an amusement park.
Abzakovo
Abzakovo is a ski resort that Bashkiria is rightfully proud of. The new ski complex was built several years ago, and now it is a developed tourist center.
Location : Bashkortostan, Novo-Abzakovo village.
How to get from Moscow : by plane to Magnitogorsk, from there 75 km by bus, or by train to Novo-Abzakovo station.
Trail layout : 5 blue, 3 red and 3 black and 4 trails for beginners.
Total length of trails : 18 km.
Height difference : 300 m.
Ski pass prices : from 1120 rub.
Equipment rental : on weekdays – 1000-1500 rubles, on weekends – up to 2000 rubles.
Accommodation : hostels, chalets, hotels (from RUB 2,000 per night).
Entertainment : zoo, water park, ATVs, quests for adults and children.
Official website – https://www.abzakovo.com. Special offers for ski tours for students, pensioners, and families with children are often published.
Ski resorts in the surrounding area and region (up to 100 km.)
| Extreme Park FreeStyle (“Freestyle”) Extreme Park FreeStyle is one of the capital's ski resorts. The park is located in the city of Dzerzhinsky, Moscow region. You can get here both by public transport and by personal transport. For those wishing to travel independently, there is 24-hour car parking available. This place will appeal equally to both thrill-seekers and cautious beginners. The complex includes eight ski slopes of all difficulty levels and a snow park for snowboarders and skiers. Those who are eager to get adrenaline should try the fastest and largest tubing in Moscow, ride in a Zorb or ride a snowmobile. There is also entertainment for the youngest visitors. On the territory of the park there is an alpine skiing and snowboarding academy “Snegiri”, which can be visited from the age of three. | Extreme Park FreeStyle (“Freestyle”) City: Dzerzhinsky Address: Ugreshskaya street, 19 Phone: +7 +7 – rental +7 – instructors Website: https://park-freestyle.ru Opening hours: Monday from 16:00 to 22:00 Tuesday - Thursday from 12:00 to 22:00 Friday from 12:00 to 24:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 24:00, Sunday from 10:00 to 23 :00. |
| Ski complex "Fox Mountain" Professional ski slopes were opened in Balashikha in 2007. Four slopes and the presence of multi-level slopes (two green and blue, one red), as well as the presence of a training and tubing slope, make the complex exciting for everyone. The height difference reaches 65 m with a maximum descent length of 400 m. Each slope has its own lift (1-2-seater rope tows of the “mop” or “plate” type, “baby lifts”). The snowmaking system makes the trails always operable. There is a service center, paid parking, fast food, and a cafe. In addition to winter recreation, all-season sports entertainment is available here. There is paintball and karting. Competitions, discos and show programs are organized. Distance to Moscow: 7 km from the Moscow Ring Road, Leonovskoe highway (700 m from the Moscow-Novgorod highway) Price: Equipment rental: for 2 hours, alpine skiing or snowboarding will cost 450/650 rubles per adult on weekdays/weekends, boots 300/600 rubles, poles 150/200 rubles, helmet 150/200 rubles. Everything is half the price for children. Lift prices: One-day rates (it is profitable to take more lifts): for 10 lifts on the main slopes on weekdays 370 rubles, on weekends and holidays -700 rubles, belt lift on the children's slope and tubing slope 500 rubles, on weekdays and on weekend 600 rub. There are also more profitable passes: up to 100 lifts on weekdays for 2,500 rubles, up to 250 lifts for 25,000 rubles, as well as seasonal refillable passes of different levels. | Ski complex "Fox Mountain" City: Balashikha Address: Nekrasova street, Telephone Website: https://www.foxrock.su Opening hours: Monday from 13:00 to 24:00, Tuesday-Thursday from 12:00 to 24:00, Friday from 12:00 to 01:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 24:00, Sunday from 10:00 until 23:00 |
| Ski Ski resort is one of the capital's ski resorts. It is located 20 km from the Moscow Ring Road in the village of Chulkovo. The “Ski slopes” sign will help you find it. The slopes of the Borovskaya Kurgan recreational center are always well-groomed and well-lit in the evening. Two lifts are in operation. Since 2008, a small snow park has been opened for those wishing to practice freestyle. The Borovskoy Kurgan GLC has a developed infrastructure. For visitors there is a rental service, two cozy cafes, and photo and video shooting. The pride of the center is its talented and qualified instructors. The center has trails of varying difficulty levels: 3 green, 2 blue, 3 red and even 1 black. The height difference is 65 m with a maximum descent length of 450 m. There are 3 lifts including a children's lift. Snow cannons are used and the slopes are illuminated. There is an ice skating rink, equipment rental, an open and warm cafe, a medical service on the slope, and photographers. There are main and training slopes, several interesting slides with different terrain and surfaces, and a mini snow park for freestyle. There are skiing and snowboarding sections. Distance to Moscow: 20 km from MKAD Price: Equipment rental: a set of alpine skis for adults - 400 rubles, for children - 200 rubles. per hour, snowboard kit 400 rub. from adults and 250 rubles. per hour for children, skiboards with boots 250 rub./hour. Lift prices: on the main slope for adults 30 rubles. on weekdays and 50 rub. on weekends and holidays, children under 12 years old any day for 20 rubles, children under 7 years old free. Entrance to the training slope will cost 100 rubles. on weekdays and 200 rub. on weekends and holidays. For the main slope, a 1-day pass is valid; on weekdays it costs 500 rubles, and on weekends and holidays – 700 rubles. | Ski Region: Moscow region Location: Kamenny Tyazhino, Ramensky district, Chulkovo village Telephone Website: https://borkurgan.ru Opening hours: Monday-Friday from 10:00 to 23:00, Saturday-Sunday from 9:00 to 23:00 |
| All-season ski complex "Snezh.com" Snezh.com is more than an all-season indoor ski complex (by the way, the first in Russia) with the opportunity to ski and snowboard. There is an ice skating rink, an aqua zone (swimming pool, sauna, steam baths, massage shower, etc.), a fitness area (all kinds of exercise equipment, martial arts, dance classes, yoga, etc. for children and adults, as well as massage and a solarium ), billiards, games area (shooting gallery, laser paintball and machines), ski service. At the same time, children can be left in the children's club in the atrium - a warm zone of the complex. There are also restaurants, a conference room and shops. Two slopes (blue and green) reach a length of 365 m with a height difference of 65 m. Service is provided by two lifts. The snow is prepared using ice-crash technology, which prevents excess air humidity, creating a comfortable microclimate of the complex with temperatures from -5 to -7º. Distance to Moscow: 1 km from the Moscow Ring Road along the Volokolamsk highway. Price: Equipment rental: set: boots + skis or snowboard for the entire skiing period will cost 600 rubles on weekdays. children and 800 rub. adults, on weekends 700 rub. children and 1000 rub. adults, with clothes (jacket, trousers, helmet) for 200 rubles. more expensive for children and 300 rubles. more expensive for adults. Prices for the lift: on weekdays for 30 lifts 650 rubles. for children under 14 years old and 1100 for adults. Expand information ↓there is a social tariff - 850 rubles. (and from 10 to 15 on weekdays they are generally free). Also on weekdays you can ride with an hourly rate of 300 rubles. per child, 500 rub. for an adult and 400 rubles. according to the social package. On weekends and holidays, the hourly wage increases to 350 rubles. per child and 750 rub. per adult, and from 20:0 to 24:0 the “Party” rate is 450 rubles. per child and 1000 rub. for an adult. Skating passes are available. | All-season ski complex "Snezh.com" City: Krasnogorsk Address: Krasnogorsky Boulevard, 4 Phone: +7 +7 +7 Website: https://www.snej.com Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 06:00 - 20:00 |
| Sports Park "Volen" There are many trails of different difficulty levels: 3 green and red, 8 blue, and 1 black. They are served by 7 lifts and 3 baby lifts. 13 illuminated trails and a tubing track, a good snowboard park. The height difference is 70 m, the maximum length of the descent reaches 450 m. Rental services and storage rooms are available. There is a hotel, bathhouse, massage room, as well as a restaurant, karaoke bar and lobby bar in the hotel. The BoBo children's club has its own slide, open during the daytime. Distance to Moscow: 46 km from MKAD Price: Equipment rental: skis, boots and poles can be rented separately or as a set. For two hours on weekdays, an adult set will cost 1200-1400 rubles, on weekends and holidays 1300-1600 rubles, for children 600-700 rubles. on weekdays and 650-800 rubles. on the weekend. Snowboard with boots for two hours on weekdays 1100-1400 rubles. and 1300-1550 rub. on weekends, children 550-700 rubles. on weekdays and 600-775 rubles. on the weekend. You can also rent skates, sleds, ice skates, cross-country skis, helmets, and tubing. Prices for the lift with ski passes: Mon-Thu 20 rub. (from 10:00 to 14:00 discounted 14 rubles), Fri. before 19:00 20 rubles, after – 30 rubles. Sat.-Sun. 70 rub., sun. after 19:00 – 30 rub. Children's (up to 12 years) cost half as much. Purchasing season tickets reduces the cost of travel. | Sports Park "Volen" Region: Moscow region Location: Yakhroma, st. Troitskaya, 1 Phone: +7 +7 Website: https://volen.ru Opening hours: 24 hours a day |
| Educational and training Training center "Paramonovo" is one of the ski resorts. Getting there will take time and some effort. First you need to go to the village of Dedenevo, which is 40 km from the Moscow Ring Road along Dmitrovskoye Highway, and then take the train. Tourist station is your final destination. It is worth noting that this is where the highest point of the Moscow region is located - the Klinsko-Dmitrovskaya ridge. The Paramonovo Training Center is the first modern world-class bobsleigh and luge complex in Russia. On its slopes “Pionerka” and “Komsomolka” the snow cover lasts longer than at other ski resorts in the Moscow region. In addition to the usual options for ski resorts, such as the provision of instructor services and equipment rental, it provides the opportunity to practice at night, since all the slopes are illuminated. By the way, at night the ski lifts are less busy and the subscription is cheaper. You can stay near the skiing area at the Skazka recreation center, or arrange in advance with local residents to rent a house. | Educational and training Address: Vokzalnaya street, 36, Dedenevo Telephone Opening hours: 24 hours a day |
| "Guy Severin Ski Club" “Guy Severin Ski Club” is a metropolitan ski complex, which is located on Borovsky Kurgan. This ski slope has a long history of development. The name is given in honor of Guy Ilyich Severin, the man with whom the transformation of the slope from a deserted place into a modern route began. Now the club has created good conditions for winter sports. There are four well-maintained slopes available on the club’s territory, where both a professional and a beginner, and even a child who wants to have fun on the slide, will find a suitable section for themselves. There is also a snowboard park, an ice skating rink and services that have already become permanent attributes of a good winter holiday: rentals, instructors, a first-aid post and a cafe. Price: check on the website and by phone | "Guy Severin Ski Club" Region: Moscow region Location: Chulkovo, st. Kurgannaya, 1 Phone: +7 +7 – instructors Website: https://chylkovo.ru Opening hours: Mon: 16:00 - 00:00 Tue - Thu: 12:00 - 00:00 Fri: 12:00 - 01:00 Sat: 09:00 - 00:00 Sun: 09:00 - 23:00 |
| Active recreation center "Leonid Tyagachev Ski Club" - Shukolovo The oldest resort of this type in the Moscow region is located on the Klinsko-Dmitrovskaya mountain range. Traditionally, it is a training base for alpine skiing and snowboarding for Russian national teams. A very interesting slope with all types of slopes: one green, two blue and red, and one black. The height difference reaches 100 m with a maximum length of descent of 500 m. There are 9 ski slopes, one for cross-country skiing, one for tubing, 7 lifts, an ice skating rink, a training slope, and a snowboard park. Additionally, there is a tennis court, sports grounds, a mini spa center, and an outdoor swimming pool. Also worth noting is the hotel complex and chalets, a restaurant, karaoke bar and sports bar and more. So there is plenty to do here in the summer too. You can hold corporate parties and various events here. Distance to Moscow: 40 km Price: Rental: ski or snowboard set per hour 700 rub., for 2 hours - 1200 rub., then 500 rub./hour, cross-country skis or tubing 300 rub./500 rub./200 rub., skates 200 rub./300 rub./100 rub. respectively. Prices for the lift: children under 130 cm tall use the rope lifts free of charge, children under 12 years old 20 rubles. on weekdays, 25-45 rubles. on weekends depending on the lift. There are a number of different tariffs (based on the initial payment), which make the cost of 1 lift on different types of lifts on weekdays from 20 to 40 rubles, on weekends from 30 to 85 rubles. On weekdays you can charge an hourly rate: 350 rubles/hour, 550 rubles. for 2 hours or 650 rub. in 3 hours. | Active recreation center "Leonid Tyagachev Ski Club" - Shukolovo Region: Moscow region Location: Dmitrovsky district, Shukolovo village Telephone Website: https://www.shukolovo.ru Opening hours: Monday - Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00 |
| Sports Park "Iksha" Sports Park “Iksha” is one of the capital’s popular ski resorts. It was formed in the urban-type settlement of Iksha at the children's and youth sports school of the Olympic reserve. There are three slopes and two ski lifts in the park. Due to regular training and competitions, the quality of the trails is always maintained at the highest level, and a wide selection of equipment is available for rental. But free access to the trails is difficult. The park's opening hours for free use are constantly changing. The park has three slopes and five runs: two green and blue, and one red. There are 3 lifts. The maximum length of the descent is 400 m with a height difference of fifty meters. Thanks to the snow cannons, the trails are perfectly groomed and are illuminated in the evening. The park has the right to host professional competitions. There is a children's and youth sports school of the Olympic reserve in the city of Dimitrov, on the basis of which this sports park was formed, so some slopes are accessible only to it. You can work out at a snowboard or ski school, or individually with instructors. There is a cozy cafe. Rental provides a wide selection of different equipment. Distance to Moscow: 50 km from MKAD Price: Ski pass: 300 rubles per hour. Lift + rental: 300 rubles per hour. | Sports Park "Iksha" Region: Moscow region Location: Dmitrovsky district, urban village Iksha Telephone Website: https://iksha.info Opening hours: daily from 12:00 to 22:00 |
| Ski slope "Easysnow" The Easysnow ski slope is one of the capital's ski resorts. It is located on the territory of the Waypark shopping center, at 71 km of the Moscow Ring Road. If it is not possible to get there by personal transport, then branded buses from the Waypark shopping center prudently run from the Planernaya and Mitino metro stations. The length of the main slope is 250 meters, and the angle of inclination is 16 degrees. Experienced instructors will put anyone on skis and snowboards. If you come without your own equipment, you can rent it. Children are also enrolled in a children's sports school, where experienced teachers conduct classes using a special methodology. By the way, every Monday and Wednesday from 18:00 the main slope is closed due to classes at the children's sports school. Price: check by phone and on the website | Ski slope "Easysnow" Address: Krasnogorsk district, Putilkovo village Phone: +7 +7 Website: https://www.easysnow.ru Opening hours: Mon: 14:00 - 22:00 Tue - Sun: 10:00 - 22:00 |
| Ski slope in Krasnogorsk The ski slope in Krasnogorsk is the capital's ski slope. It is a wide descent 300 m long and a height difference of 50 m. The interesting relief of natural descent attracted the first visitors here 50 years ago. The width of the slope allows not only skiers and snowboarders, but also children to ride on sleds and tubing at the same time, without interfering with each other. The disadvantage of the descent is the lack of any infrastructure. All that remains of the only lift are the supports of the cable car. | Ski slope in Krasnogorsk City: Krasnogorsk Address: Karbysheva street, 33 |
| Ski club "Tseleevo" This ski club has four beautiful slopes where you can ski and snowboard. There are two beginner slopes, two advanced slopes and a cross-country ski track. On one of the tracks you can ride for a while to increase the excitement of sports. There is an opportunity to go ice skating or snowmobiling, or rent equipment. You can work out with professional instructors. Additionally, there is a Winter Club House, where a ski bar and library are located, and a ski cafe is located on the open veranda with a fireplace. And the bath complex of the Winter House will offer all kinds of procedures that allow you to relax after an active holiday in the cold. Distance to Moscow: 42 km from the Moscow Ring Road along the Dmitrovskaya highway Price: Lift: individual club cards for the season, full family cards or for a weekday, children's, corporate cards are purchased, conditions can be clarified by phone. Cards are valid for one calendar year during the club’s operation (from December 10 to March 31). | Ski club "Tseleevo" Region: Moscow region Location: Dmitrovsky district, urban-type settlement Dedenevo Telephone Website: https://www.tseleevo.ru Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00 |
Igora
Igora is a ski resort located in the Leningrad region. You get to St. Petersburg by plane or train, then it’s an hour’s journey by bus or train. Address: 54th km of Priozersky district.
Beginning of the ski season : December. The season lasts until March, less often until April.
Sports opportunities:
- 7 trails (3 green and 4 blue) with a total length of 3.5 km;
- cross-country ski trails;
- race track;
- drive track;
- height difference – 120 m;
- Ski pass – from 1050 rub.;
- alpine skiing – 720 rub. in 3 hours.
Igora Park offers guests illuminated trails for night skiing, an ice skating rink, sledding, ski school classes, swimming pools, SPA and fitness centers. For accommodation, tourists choose hotels, cozy houses or cottages in a budget residential complex.
Official website – https://www.igora.ru/.
Sorochany
Sorochany is a ski resort in the Moscow region, designed more for relaxing skiing:
- height difference 90 m;
- length of tracks 6 km;
- the ski slope is 70 m wide;
- number of tracks – 10;
The ski complex is equipped with modern lifts made in Austria and Italy.
Location : Moscow region, Dmitrovsky district, Kurovo village. You can get there from Moscow by train or regular bus.
Ski rental with boots will cost 1670-2100 rubles. on a weekday. Ski pass prices – 70 rub. for getting up on weekdays, 160 rubles. on holidays and weekends.
The official website is https://www.sorochany.ru/, where guests can book a hotel near the slope. For visitors, accommodation prices start from 2,500 rubles; residents of the region come to ride directly from home.
Ski resorts in the surrounding area and region (more than 100 km.)
| Ski resort "Sorochany" This complex will be of interest not only to amateurs, but also to ski professionals. There is 1 green, 3 blue, 4 red and 3 black runs. The height difference of 90 m inspires respect, as well as the maximum length of the descent over a kilometer (1050 m). The slopes are served by 5 lifts: double and four-seater chairlifts and 3 rope tows, in addition there are two baby lifts. The trails are illuminated. The snow cover is leveled thanks to the artificial snowmaking system and the work of snowcats. There is a rental point and a repair shop, and a storage room. There are instructors, a first aid station and a rescue service. Children have a separate training slope equipped with a playground. Children 3-12 years old can be left in the playroom. Price: Equipment rental: the price depends on the category of equipment (A-C) and the time of skiing (the longer, the cheaper; after 19:00 on weekdays it is more expensive). On weekdays/weekends and holidays for 2 hours for adults, snowboard 220-550 / 630-700 rubles, skis 200-550/490-700 rubles. (+ 200-400/800 rub. boots), and for children a snowboard 190/390 rub., skis 190/360 rub. (+140/410 rub. children's shoes). Prices for the lift: on weekdays 70 rubles. adult and 20 rub. for children, on weekends and holidays 150 rub. adult and 55 rub. children's Children under 5 years old are free. There are several preferential tariffs with a minimum initial payment of 1950 rubles. On weekdays, pensioners receive a preferential Honorary tariff of 20-25 rubles. | Ski resort "Sorochany" Region: Moscow region Location: village Kurovo, Paromnaya street, 22, Svistukha Telephone Website: https://www.sorochany.ru Opening hours: Monday from 14:00 to 24:00, Tuesday from 10:00 to 24:00, Wednesday from 10:00 to 01:00, Thursday-Friday from 10:00 to 03:00, Saturday from 9:00 until 02:00, Sunday from 9:00 to 24:00 |
| Ski Green, two blue and red slopes each have their own lift. The height difference of up to 65 m and the maximum length of the descent of 250–350 m make this complex very exciting for lovers of an active lifestyle. Here you can ski, as well as snowboard and snowblade. There are 4 towing ropeways. There is artificial lighting, and thanks to snow cannons and snowcats, the cover is always excellent. Equipment can be rented. The cafe allows you to have a snack, although you can rent a grill. Nearby there is a boarding house "Voskhod" with a sauna, swimming pool and fitness room. Distance to Moscow: 50 km from MKAD Price: Equipment rental: For the first 2 hours, a set of skis will cost 700-1000 rubles, then 300-400 rubles. over the following hours depending on the type of ski. Children's ski sets cost 500 rubles. for the first 2 hours and then 200 rubles. at one o'clock. Snowboard 500-700 rub. first hour and 400-500 rub. over the next hours. Prices for the lift: there are different tariffs that make the cost of 1 lift equal to 15 to 30 rubles. on weekdays and from 30 to 60 rubles. on weekends and holidays. Children under 6 years of age and persons over 70 years of age go up for free. | Ski Region: Moscow region Location: Loza village Telephone Website: https://www.lozaski.ru Opening hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 10:00 to 20:00, Friday-Saturday from 10:00 to 22:00, Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00, Monday - closed |
Kirovsk
Kirovsk is a ski resort on the Kola Peninsula. The Murmansk region lies beyond the Arctic Circle. Snow in the mountains does not melt all year round, so the ski season, which begins in the fall, ends in midsummer. The most comfortable holidays are in March, April and May. A ski tour purchased in December will give you an unusual experience. The polar night falls over the region, and the mountain slopes are illuminated by the aurora.
How to get there from Moscow ? To get to Kirovsk, you must first fly to Murmansk or take a train to the city of Apatity and take a regular bus or take a taxi.
Information for tourists:
- the length of the routes on the map is 30 km;
- height difference – 550 m;
- ski slopes – 8 green, 9 blue, 11 red, 3 black;
- there are illuminated slopes and ski schools;
- Ski pass prices – from 800 rub.
Thrill-seekers rent a helicopter, fly over 4-5 peaks, descend to one of them and make dizzying descents. The ski slopes are amazing in their diversity. These include virgin fields, difficult slope angles, and pressed surfaces for freeriders.
Official website : https://www.kirovsk-hibinogorsk.ru.
The ski complex under the general name Kirovsk includes several autonomous ski areas. Let's describe the most popular of them.
Khibiny
Khibiny - a ski resort known as Snow Park, is located in the center of Kirovsk on the southern slope of the mountain range and is a favorite vacation spot for the townspeople. The slope is very simple, aimed at inexperienced skiers and children:
- length of tracks 200 m;
- drop 30 m;
- rental – alpine skiing from 280 rubles, snowboard 200 rubles/hour;
- The lift is illuminated at night.
Hotels, according to tourists' reviews, leave much to be desired. But we are pleased with inexpensive travel packages and attractive prices for equipment rental. There is a ski school where children under 4 years old are taught for free.
Official website – 25chorr.ru.
Restaurants and cafes
a cafe on the slope with affordable prices. The choice is limited mainly to warm drinks and hot snacks. For good nutrition, cafes and restaurants are available in the slope and metro area. The most notable ones can be highlighted:
- Restaurant-bar "Territory" is a fairly inexpensive bar, with a solid menu and reasonable prices. The maximum cost of a dish is up to 1000-1500 rubles per person. Almost all cuisines are available, while karaoke and ordering Japanese cuisine are offered separately;
- bar "Hachimaki" - lovers of vegetarian, American and Japanese cuisine will be surprised. Quite a professional approach to cooking at the art level. The upper ceiling for the cost of a dish is 1000 rubles;
- “Costa Coffee” is for those who, after skiing, want to sit and warm up, enjoy the aroma of coffee and sweets. The coffee shop is located in a shopping mall;
- “Czech Courtyard” - beer should be exactly beer, and not a diluted powder that is used to being sold on tap. After an active holiday, a sip of fresh beer will benefit the body and relax you.
There are also fast foods in the shopping center for a quick snack, but you still want a cozy atmosphere, and the end of a good day should smoothly turn into a pleasant rest, so that the memories remain pleasant and warm.
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Big Woodyavr
Bolshoy Vudyavr is a ski resort on the shores of the lake of the same name, the highest in northwestern Russia. The trails are maintained in perfect condition thanks to daily snow grooming. The ski slope is illuminated even at night.
- elevation difference 550 m;
- length of tracks 19 km;
- Ski pass from 850 rub.
The route diagram represents: 1 green, 7 blue, 2 red and 3 black slopes. Two of them have jumps with a height of 50 and 70 m. The resort has certificates for giant slalom and freestyle. Extreme sports lovers will find one of the best snow parks in Russia.
How to get there ? From the city of Kirovsk by regular bus.
Official website – https://www.bigwood.ru/.
Gubakha
Gubakha is a ski resort in the Northern Urals.
Where is? Resort address: Perm region, Gubakha city. From the capital of the region you lay the route Perm - Gubakha, the distance by car along the highway will be 208 km. The ski complex is located within the city.
The ski season lasts from early December to mid-April. The ski resort is suitable for all fans of winter recreation, including lovers of difficult slopes:
- total length of trails 20 km;
- elevation difference 320 m;
- Ski pass from 700 rub.;
- ski set rental 400 RUR/hour or 700 RUR/day;
The ski center offers slopes of different markings. Slalom and giant slalom, downhill, freestyle - tracks have been prepared for each sport, the diagrams of which are presented on the official website https://gubahasport.ru/.
A hotel and hostel are open for visitors. You can rent an apartment in the city and get to the ski lifts by public transport.
Location, how to get there
In urban conditions, a navigator will help, but if you don’t have one, then you need to walk to the Yasenevo metro station. The station itself is located far from the slope, but public transport goes there regularly:
- trolleybus No. 85;
- minibus No. 85.
Go to the stop “Sports complex “Uzkoe”” . It’s more difficult to figure out by car, but entering the highway from the street. Profsoyuznaya and head to the street. Miklouho-Maclay, then get to the second ring and turn right from it. The sports complex will become visible on the left.
If you don’t want to drive or travel 45 minutes from the metro by bus, then taking a taxi will not cost more than your time.
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Khvalynsk
The Saratov region is famous for its nature reserve with relict forests, thermal springs and picturesque hills. It is here, at an altitude of 359 m above sea level, that Khvalynsk is located - a ski resort near the city of the same name.
How do they get there? To Saratov by any means of transport. Then look for the bus station and choose the route Saratov - Khvalynsk, the distance along the highway is 232 km.
The ski complex offers 4 groomed trails for downhill and cross-country skiing and snowboarding:
- height difference 80 m;
- the length of the tracks is about 3 km;
- skis and equipment – 200-350 RUR/hour or 1350-2350 RUR/day;
- Ski pass – 500 RUR/hour or 1600 RUR/day.
Hotels offer comfortable rooms from 2800 rub. for a double room. There are also guest houses, the price for them starts from 800 rubles. per person per day.
Official website : https://hvalin.ru
The local highlight is an outdoor thermal pool with water heated to 30-35°.
Where to stay
The slope itself is located next to the metro , near which there are hostels and hotels. All prices are available to any consumer:
- small hotel “ House in Yasenevo ” - cost per day is just over 2000 rubles. We offer double heated rooms with their own shower and bath, bathroom, internet and air conditioning. For cars - guarded parking;
- Uzkoe Hotel is a worthy place to relax. The cost of a comfortable room is 3000 rubles per day , meals are provided in the restaurant, free breakfast, use of the fitness room, Internet, secure parking and air conditioning with heating system;
- " Mister Hostel " for 708 rubles/day offers internet, parking, air conditioning and a cozy private room.
These are the few places from which you can really choose. There are enough decent places around the descent for temporary overnight accommodation, fortunately the center of the capital is not so far away. This is beneficial for those who come to Moscow for an active and cultural holiday; the “golden mean” is preserved due to the favorable location of the Yasenevo descent.
Mount Sobolinaya
The Baikal route is considered exotic among tourists. But experienced skiers from all over the country dream of getting to the Sobolinaya Mountain ski resort.
How to get? You arrive by plane to Irkutsk or Ulan-Ude. You can go by train, but it is very long and tiring. Then you cover 147 km by train, bus or taxi. Your final destination is Baikalsk.
For accommodation, tourists are offered a choice of hotels, inns, hostels and cottage towns.
The ski season lasts from November to the end of April.
The piste map describes the condition of the slopes, 13 pistes, and lifts. Note to tourists:
- the total length of the tracks is more than 15 km;
- elevation difference 475 m;
- on Baikal prices for equipment are 350 rubles/hour or 1000 rubles/day;
- Ski pass – from 1000 RUR/day.
Entertainment : rope park, excursions, ATVs, sauna.
Official website – https://baikalski.net/
Zavyalikha
Zavyalikha is a ski resort, a Mecca for experienced skiers.
Where is? In the Southern Urals, in the Chelyabinsk region, the city of Trekhgorny. You will first have to get to Ufa or Chelyabinsk, then by train to Vyazovaya station and another 20 km by bus or taxi to the resort.
The ski center will pleasantly surprise you with its technical equipment. What is the cost of a 6-seater high-speed lift that saves tourists from long queues? Some tracks can boast the international FIS marking.
Equipment prices:
- set for alpine skis - from 1350 to 1600 rubles/day;
- components for snowboarding – 1300-1800 rubles;
- Ski pass – 1000-1500 rubles for 2 days.
The total length of the trails is 15 km, the elevation difference is 280 m.
Where to live : one hotel, apartments and houses for rent.
Official website – https://zavjalikha.net
Belokurikha
Belokurikha is a ski resort and at the same time a medical balneological center in Altai.
Where is ? In the Altai Territory, Smolensk region, near the city of Belokurikha. Your route is airport - Novosibirsk - Belokurikha, distance along the highway is 465 km. It is more convenient to get there through Barnaul (171 km to the resort). The nearest railway station is 70 km away in the city of Biysk.
Beginning of the ski season : from late November to April.
Altai is an ideal region for skiing. Snow cover from 1.5 m, the weather is sunny and windless. Even 20° below zero does not interfere with skiing.
The ski resort offers:
- length of trails 7 km;
- height difference up to 550 m;
- price for ski pass – 200 RUR/hour or subscription 500-1200 RUR/day;
- alpine skiing – from 250 rubles/hour.
For beginners, the green ski slope is suitable. For experienced skiers there are 2 blue, 3 red, 2 black slopes. There is a roller ski track.
Accommodation : you can choose hotels in Belokurikha with a swimming pool, stay in sanatoriums, boarding houses and recreation centers.
Official website – https://blagodat22.ru/
A new ski complex, Belokurikha 2, is being built 10 km from the existing resort, where not only amateur recreation is planned, but also training for professional athletes.
Entertainment at the recreation center
The slope is intended as a place for the whole family and train before competitions. Therefore, there is not much entertainment on the territory. There are cafes and the opportunity to ride snowmobiles. This is especially interesting during periods of heavy snowfall. Festivals and extreme sports competitions are periodically organized, where the younger generation demonstrates their capabilities and skills. After skiing, vacationers have fun with standard snowball fights and making snowmen.
Beloretsk
Beloretsk is a ski resort in the Southern Urals in Bashkiria on the slope of Mount Mratkino (height 806 m).
How to get there ? To Magnitogorsk, Ufa or Chelyabinsk by any transport, then by bus to the place. Return also by bus Beloretsk - Magnitogorsk, the distance along the highway is 83 km.
The Beloretsk ski resort is located within the city. The slopes are equipped in a pine forest:
- height difference – 300 m;
- length of tracks – 4 km;
- Ski pass – from 300 rub.;
- alpine skiing – from 140 r/as
Official website : mratkino.rus
Where to live? Near the ski center there are many private houses, hotels from 900 rubles. per room and expensive, comfortable holiday homes.
Cost of services
Access to the slope itself is free, but rental equipment and lifts are available for a fee. There is a bonus club discount system.
The pricing policy looks something like this:
- rental of ski equipment - 1700 rub./day or 450 rub./hour;
- short skis or snowblades – 450 rub./day or 150 rub./hour;
- use of a lift - 6500 rub. for an annual subscription, for 1 lift 30 rubles, bonus every 6th lift.
- Luggage storage - 80 rubles per place.
It is most profitable to relax all day, since hourly rentals are more expensive. Upon prepayment, the client reserves equipment for the entire period of stay on the slope.
Beaver Log
The ski resort Bobrovy Log is located in the city of Krasnoyarsk. The sports center is known as a winter fun park and has no analogues throughout Siberia:
- total length of trails 10 km;
- a total of 14 tracks of different levels;
- 8 tracks have an international FIS certificate;
- height difference 350 m;
- Ski pass - from 700 rubles;
- ski set rental from 700 to 1400 rub.
Official website : https://www.bobrovylog.ru
Housing: there are many hotels of different categories in Krasnoyarsk, but you can just rent an apartment.
