Ski vacation in the new year. New Year at the ski resort
Sutochno.ru presents you the best ski resorts in Russia. Our rating contains all the most important: where to go, what conditions are created for rest and where you can stay.
Sheregesh
This ski resort is located in Kemerovo region, on the slopes of Mount Zelenaya. The complex is well developed and equipped, the snow is always dry and lush here, so it does not stick to the skis, and the tracks keep their shape perfectly. The temperature during the skiing season is kept within the range of -10 ... -15 ° С.
How to get there: first to Kemerovo, Novosibirsk or Novokuznetsk, from there by bus to Tashtagol (from 3 to 14 hours), then again by bus to Sheregesh (20 minutes).
When the season: from mid-November to late May.
Who is this resort for: for both beginners and experienced.
Trails: 15 tracks with a total length of 23 kilometers. There are 4 difficulty levels. Experienced skiers ride upstairs, here the sections are the most difficult. Closer to the foot it becomes easier. If you are a downhill master, there are two slopes for you with an incline of up to 45 degrees.
Equipment rental: for 1 hour - 200 rubles, for 8 hours - 700 rubles. 14 rental locations are evenly located throughout the resort.
Belokurikha
This resort is located in the Altai Territory, here you can relax against the backdrop of mountains,. The sun shines often, and there is practically no wind, so it is comfortable to ride here, despite the fact that in winter the air temperature reaches -20 ° C. The thickness of the natural snow cover is about 1.5 meters. The skiing conditions are good; the resort often hosts alpine skiing competitions.
How to get there: by train or plane to Novosibirsk or Barnaul (as well as by train to Biysk), and then a direct bus flight to Belokurikha.
When the season: end of November - beginning of April.
Who is this resort for: for everyone who loves downhill skiing in Russia.
Trails: there are 5 equipped slopes and the total length of the slopes is about 7 kilometers. The longest slope is 2.5 kilometers, the vertical drop is 500 meters. For those who like difficult trails, the Tserkovka descent is suitable. If you do not skate very well, you should go to the "Grace" track, it is simpler. For a family vacation, "Katun" is suitable, where the height difference is only 180 meters.
Equipment rental: about 100 rubles per hour.
Kirovsk
Kirovsk is on high lines in the rating of ski resorts in Russia. Is in Murmansk region, thanks to which you can ride here almost all year round... In early December, the polar night begins here, so guests of the resort not only go downhill skiing, but also enjoy the northern lights, as well as picturesque landscapes Khibiny.
How to get there: first by plane or by train to the city of Apatity, then by regular bus to the resort.
When the season: from December to May, however, there is snow on the peaks even in summer.
Who is this resort for: for beginners and professionals.
Trails: in Kirovsk there are 28 equipped slopes, which in total stretch for 30 kilometers. The difference in height is from 400 to 600 meters. For beginners there are 3 slopes, for amateurs and professionals - 10. There are also 5 slopes of increased difficulty. There are chair and drag lifts.
Equipment rental: the cost depends on which ski area you go to, but the prices are quite low.
Krasnaya Polyana
Krasnaya Polyana is located near Sochi, not far from the Black Sea coast and thanks to this it is quite easy to get here. The complex was involved in the 2014 Winter Olympics, so the infrastructure here is at a high level. In addition to Krasnaya Polyana itself, the resort includes the village of Esto-Sadok and several sports complexes: Gornaya Karusel, Gazprom (Laura) and Rosa Khutor. Besides classes alpine skiing, at the resort you can relax in bars, restaurants and nightclubs, as well as watch.
How to get there: by plane or train to Sochi, then change to the Sochi - Krasnaya Polyana train. You can also get from Sochi and Adler to Krasnaya Polyana by car.
When the season: from mid-December to mid-April.
Who is this resort for: for both experienced and beginners.
Trails: the largest complex is Rosa Khutor, where all types of tracks are available and you can practice freeriding. The "Laura" complex is positioned as a family one and will please newcomers more. "Mountain Carousel" is suitable for beginners and pros, there are opportunities for freeriding.
Equipment rental: works both in villages and directly on highways. The average price for a set of skis or snowboard is 1200 rubles.
Dombay
It is located in Karachay-Cherkessia, on the slopes of the Caucasus. The Dombai glade is incredibly beautiful, and in addition to skiing, here you can admire the panoramas of the neighboring mountains, forests and gorges. In the list of ski resorts in Russia, Dombay is in good standing: it is actively developing, Russian and international competitions are held here.
How to get there: by plane to Mineralnye Vody, or by train to the same Minvod, Cherkessk, Nalchik or Nevinnomyssk. Then take a bus from these cities to Dombai.
When the season: from late November to early April.
Who is this resort for: for both pros and beginners.
Trails: 12 slopes with a total length of approximately 20 kilometers. For beginner skiers - gentle and straight slopes, for those who are more daring - more difficult slopes, and for professionals - slopes with sharp turns and sharp elevation changes.
Equipment rental: there are many rental points - both in the village and in all parts of the slopes. The kit costs an average of 500 rubles per day.
Beloretsk
The Beloretsk ski resort is located in Bashkortostan. The slopes for skiing are arranged on Mount Mratkino, which is one of the highest in the South Urals. There is a lot of snow, the air is clean, and the elevation difference is small. Ski slopes surrounded by a beautiful pine forest.
How to get there: by plane or train to Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk or Ufa, then by bus to Beloretsk.
When the season: from December to April.
Who is this resort for: for beginners and advanced riders.
Trails: the total length of 5 local routes is about 5 kilometers, the height difference does not exceed 300 meters. The easiest one is for riding with children, its length is 300 meters. The most difficult section is the 1250 meter giant slalom track. The resort has 4 lifts - both drag and chairlifts. The routes have good lighting, the snow is dense and, if necessary, evens out.
Equipment rental: from 140 rubles per hour.
Lipakha
V Perm Territory there is a beautiful and snowy resort of Gubakha. Here, in the southern part of the Northern Urals, there are various trails for everyone who likes to ski.
How to get there: by any means of transport to Solikamsk or Perm, then by train or bus to Gubakha.
When the season: from early December to mid-April.
Who is this resort for: for all lovers ski holiday, including for fans of difficult tracks.
Trails: 17 tracks with a total of 20 km. The vertical drop is 300 m, the longest track is 2600 m. There are tracks of any difficulty, including slalom, giant slalom, downhill and freeride.
Equipment rental: a set for 1 hour costs 400 rubles, for a day - 700 rubles.
Khvalynsk
Khvalynsk is in Saratov region... The ski resort is located here on the Volga Upland, at its highest point (379 m above sea level). This area is distinguished by relict pine forests, clean air and beautiful landscapes.
How to get there: by any transport to Saratov, and then by bus to Khvalynsk. You can also take a train to the railway stations Syzran, Balakovo or Vozrozhdenie, and then by car to Khvalynsk.
When the season: starts in mid-December and ends at the end of March.
Who is this resort for: for ski lovers with different levels of training.
Trails: 3 tracks of varying difficulty - for both experienced and beginners. The total length is 2.7 km, and the vertical drop is 180 m. The longest track is 1.2 km. There is artificial snowmaking, conditions for evening skiing are created. There are 3 drag lifts in operation.
When the season: mid-November - end of April.
Who is this resort for: both for sophisticated skiers and for beginners in this business.
Trails: the resort has 13 tracks, the total length of which is more than 15 km. The longest track is 2100 m, and the vertical drop is 475 meters. There are 7 lifts available. The resort is equipped with artificial snowmaking and lighting systems. There are also cross-country ski trails - their length is 5 and 10 km.
Equipment rental: a ski kit costs from 350 rubles per hour and from 1000 rubles per day.
Buying a ski tour for New Year 2018 guarantees an unforgettable meeting of your favorite holiday surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. Winter outdoor activities will fill your vacation with drive and fun.
Domestic popular tracks
The ski slopes of Russia attract with magnificent nature, the scale with which tourists celebrate their favorite holiday. The Sviyazhskiye Hills complex (formerly the Kazan State Sports Complex) in the Volga region is considered the safest. Renting an Alpine house for the holidays (capacity 18 people) will cost 15 thousand rubles. per day.
The SLC "Abzakovo" in Bashkortostan has a well-thought-out infrastructure. In addition to sledding, tubing, snowboarding, families with children will love:
- excursion to the Husky Gorod kennel, zoo;
- visiting master classes, game shows;
- rest in the water park "Aquarium", an entertainment center.
Accommodation with meals on the territory of the center during the holidays will cost from 4.5 thousand rubles. per day.
At the GLC "Metallurg-Magnitogorsk" a ticket for the lifts costs 4.7 thousand for 3 days. For vacationers in the sanatorium "Yubileiny" (2.5 km from the slopes), the rest house "Berezki" (0.9 km from the complex) 15% discounts are provided when buying a single ticket for the lifts. The children's club "Bear", lockers, restaurants are working at the GLC.
Metallurg-Magnitogorsk
The Sheregesh resort in the Kemerovo region attracts with democratic prices and noisy festivities. In the village of the same name, the cost of living at the holiday starts at 2.8 thousand rubles. per room (hotels "Voyage", "Freestyle"). A one-time ticket for the lift costs 100 rubles.
V Chelyabinsk region the resort "Zavyalikha" is located with slopes for downhill (length 3 km) and for cross-country skiing (15 km). Buying a ski pass for 3 hours will cost 400 rubles, rental of a full set of equipment costs from 220 rubles. at one o'clock. Double room at the hotel early booking not far from the slopes it is possible to find from 1.5 thousand rubles. per day.
Bus tours to the resort "Dombayskaya Polyana" will cost from 15 thousand rubles. The price includes travel from Volgograd, accommodation in a "Standard" room of a three-star hotel (3 nights). The hotels organize banquets, discos. An alternative would be to go to a cafe, restaurant, the price of a festive dinner starts at 1.5 thousand rubles.
Ski resorts offer fashionable rest on Krasnaya Polyana:
- Alpika-Service;
- "Mountain Carousel";
- "Rosa Khutor";
- Tourist center "Gazprom".
Cheap double rooms in the village on New Years offer hostel "Elpida Boutique Hotel" (9 thousand rubles per day), apart-hotel "Dynasty" (8 thousand), apartments "Lukomorye" (6 thousand rubles). The RC will help you to spend your leisure time excitingly visiting water parks, bowling, cinemas, shopping.
Active holidays in Turkey
Turkish ski resorts: Uludag, Palandoken, Sarikamis, Erciyes are famous for their high quality service. Uludag is recommended for families with children. There are clubs and game rooms for young guests.
Each hotel has its own lift, the ticket price is often included in the price of the tour. Palandoken tracks are certified according to the international FIS standard. Children's groups are open for kids, where they teach skiing.
Curious tourists will love the trip to Erzurum. Here are located:
- mosques;
- citadel with buildings of the 5th-12th centuries;
- ethnographic museums.
The price of the tour is from 27.12. until 03.01. starts at $ 1200. A gala dinner will cost $ 100 for an adult, $ 50 for a child.
Ski resorts in Europe and North America
Most a budget option travel to winter holidays for lovers of mountain slopes - Poiano Brashev (Romania). A lift pass here costs 19 euros per day, equipment rental - 10 euros. On New Year's Eve, folklore shows are held, paragliding flights, an excursion to Dracula's castle will be remembered. Pamporovo (Bulgaria) is one of the inexpensive resorts.
Dracula's castle, Romania
From 650 euros per week without a flight, operators offer tours to Zakopane (Poland). Holidays are noisy, with festivities, fireworks. The houses decorated with garlands and paraphernalia create a magical atmosphere. It is worth taking a sleigh ride, visiting Lake Morskoe Oko, history Center Krakow. Holidays in Montenegro and Croatia are ranked in the middle price category.
Expensive resorts in Europe:
- Cortina d'Ampezzo (Italy), Chamonix Mont Blanc (France). Winter Olympic Games were held here.
- Zermatt, Verbier (Switzerland);
- Kitzbuhel, St. Anton am Arlberg (Austria).
Verbier, Switzerland
The cost of ready-made packages starts from $ 2.5 thousand for a flight and accommodation in a mini-hotel. Accommodation in a five-star hotel reaches 500 thousand rubles. for 5 nights. Buying a ski pass for a day will cost an average of 50 euros. The most budget lifts are in Bischofswiesen (Bavaria), Gaissau (Austria). Ski and helmet rental costs up to € 30 per day.
Stowe, USA
Reputation in America better place for skiing deserve Stow Martin and Aspen (USA). Winter carnivals are held at Stowe. There are three snowboard parks, two ice rinks, and a free skate park for guests. Snowshoeing and skiing trips are organized in Aspen. In hotels, the cost of accommodation for the holidays starts at $ 1.5 thousand per day. Tours to Canada: Mont Tremblant, Lake Louise, Whistler Blackcomb are organized individually, upon request.
You always want to celebrate New Year's holidays on a grand scale, fun and unusual. The most important thing is not to let everything go by itself. New Year in one of the best ski resorts- this is just one of those options to spend a holiday so that you will remember it for a long time! A lot of entertainment, new sensations awaits you, which will only bring a sea of positive!
In Italy, for the holidays, you can buy red linen and eat 12 grapes while the clock strikes new year's eve... Austria will greet you with a carnival whirlwind. If you want to meet Santa Claus - welcome to Finnish Lapland. If you are asked in Switzerland: - "What are you going to do on Sylvester?", Know what it means: - "How are you going to celebrate the New Year?" Well, and drinking real French champagne on New Year's Eve under a Christmas tree in a serpentine road somewhere in the Alps is not a New Year's fairy tale!
Dare, dazzling snow-capped peaks are waiting for you!
1. Ski resorts in Scandinavia(Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark and due to geographic proximity attributed to Finland), although not in high mountains ah, but often with very steep slopes, equipped in accordance with modern standards. Do not be confused by the location of these countries beyond the Arctic Circle (1/3 of Norway's territory extends beyond the Arctic Circle to the very north point Europe - North Cape). The ski resorts are no colder than Europe. However, when it comes to prices, Norway is considered one of the most expensive countries. Despite the fact that the country is part of Schengen, the calculation here is carried out in Norwegian kroner. The resorts have a system of discounts that will undoubtedly make your vacation easier. At the resorts, you can ride a dog sled, snow scooter, horseback or sled with reindeer. You can master the paragliding and appreciate the beauty of the mountains from a bird's eye view.
Many speak well of ski resort Trisil in Norway. The resorts in Finland, close to the Arctic Circle, have a drawback - a short daylight hours. It is better to rest here in February - early March.
2. If you are striving for an economical type of vacation - go to: Palandoken (many stones, when there is little snow, it is better to go at the end of February, the first half of March), Sarykamysh (surrounded by a pine forest.), Uludag, Davras (sutra you can go skiing , and in the evening walk along the seashore, see the limestone terraces of Pamukkale, Necropolis, visit the ancient theater of Apollo, stroll along Domitian street), Kartalkaya, Kayseri (located at the foot extinct volcano Erciyas, famous for the legendary underground cities Cappadocia), Erciyes.
Ski tours to Turkey on Uludag are accommodation in first-class hotels with all-inclusive meals, developed infrastructure, availability mineral springs, own lift at each hotel, the cost of which is included in the cost of living.
3. Price category ski resorts in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Slovenia almost the same - with reasonable prices for any income. The trails offered are not as long as in the Alps, but fans of this sport will not feel any discomfort at the same time. Beginners can start practicing on gentle slopes, and for aces, for example, in the Bovec resort in Slovenia, there is a trail that is allowed to be conquered only when accompanied by an instructor. The highest ski resort in Slovenia (2000 meters high) is Kanin. The sky pass bought here for 5-6 days allows you to study the slopes for two days and neighboring countries- Italy and Austria. A week is within $ 450, but food is already from $ 70 a day.
Ski resorts in Slovakia are one of the best resorts in Europe in terms of price and skiing conditions (Jezersko - Bachledova Dolina, Vratna, Vysne Ruzbachi, Podbanske, Donovaly, Tale).
4. The territory of Austria for 62% consists of magnificent mountains. This explains the abundance ski tours to Austria. Entertainment programs have no analogues in the world: any tourist will receive great pleasure for his soul and wallet. The best ski resorts in Austria are Sölden, Zell am See (on the shores of a clean alpine lake, you can see the Pilau fortress and the Cathedral of St. Hippolytus), Seefeld, Bad Kleinkirchheim, St. Anton (the first in the world was opened ski school), Kitzbühel, Innsbruck, Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein (there are swimming pools with thermal waters, medical galleries).
In Austria in 2013, the World Ski Awards were presented to the best ski resorts in the world. The best were in Finland the resort Ruka, in Austria - Kitzbühel, in France - Val Thorens, in Bulgaria - Bansko, in Italy - Cortina d "Ampezzo, in Switzerland - Lax, in Norway - Trysil, in Russia - Krasnaya Polyana, where in February 2014 the Olympic competitions will be held.
Ischgl resort is expensive and prestigious. His hotels are famous high level service, and, accordingly high prices... The resort of Kitzbuhel, due to its great popularity, has several disadvantages - "biting" hotel prices, the remoteness of the ski lifts and the queues at them.
5. In the principality of Andorra there are 5 ski stations, 279 km of equipped slopes, 106 ski lifts, lifting about 150,000 people per hour to the mountain peaks.
6. Europe's southernmost ski resort - Sierra Nevada in Spain at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level, 32 km from the city of Granada, where the Alhambra Palace and the Generalife Gardens are located. The town of Pradollano is the center of the Sierra Nevada resort. There is a snow park with a dedicated snowboard trail and a half-pipe.
7. Italian mountains, permeate the entire Apennine peninsula.
The ski resort of Cervinia has a single ski area and a single ski pass with the Swiss resort of Zermatt. The trails on the Italian side are more gentle and sunny. Entertainment - flight to hot-air balloon, paragliding, karting track, ice-carting track, swimming pool with sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, the largest fair in Italy January 30 -31.
At the Valle d'Aosta ski resort, everyone who decides to stay for at least 4 days in participating hotels (minimum 6 nights in January), from 9th to 25th December 2013, from 7th to January 24th and March 23rd to April 21st, 2014 will be able to receive free ski passes.
Pyla resort - only five hotels and apartments with comfort no higher than three stars, but nearby Big city and the capital of the entire region - Aosta (20 minutes by lift from the city). You can stay in hotels, chalets, apartments in apartment buildings. There are many medieval castles in the area. Shopping enthusiasts will be pleasantly surprised by the variety of choices.
Ski resort Madonna di Campiglio in Italy. Wealthy Italians arrive. Attractions - black Pancuqolo track, black slalom track with a slope of up to 70%, five snow parks, vintage car competitions in January, Habsburg Carnival in February.
The ski resort of St. Moritz is a two-time capital of the Winter Olympics. Here you will be interested in the fish restaurant Le Relais at an altitude of 1800 m above sea level, which serves fresh seafood delicacies. Behind the restaurant's kitchen, there are huge aquariums in which live marine life swim. Shopping in St. Moritz on Via Serlas is New York's scaled-down 5th Avenue. The views of the lake and the Engadine peaks are impressive. The city annually hosts the Gourmet festival, which is attended by the most famous chefs.
8. Ski resorts in the French Alps- the highest mountains Western Europe represented by 380 ski stations, the largest number of ski lifts in the world (2500!) and the shortest queues for them.
Ski resorts in France: Les Deux Alpes, La Plagne, Alpe d'Huez Val d'Isere, Megeve, Méribelli etc. Courchevel ski resort is the most famous of the resorts. Prices bite, but if you have the money, then you can not look for a better place. Getting to the resorts of France is best, oddly enough, through Switzerland. In order to save money, it is worth settling in apart-hotels, mainly due to the presence of a fully equipped kitchen. Heating up prepared meals from supermarkets will significantly reduce the cost of the trip.
9. Swiss Alps deservedly considered the birthplace of skiing and mountaineering in Europe. Mountains occupy 2/3 of the country's territory. Switzerland is a small, cozy country. The best resorts Switzerland - Davos, Grindelwald, Gstaad, St. Moritz, Zermatt (the most expensive resort in Europe)! Here is the atmosphere of antiquity, luxury and comfort.
Avoriz received an environmental award at the 2013 World Ski Awards. If you go to the ski resort of Saas-Fee, then you will have the opportunity to see the Alps in all its glory. The Gstaad resort has established itself as a meeting place for the secular elite - movie stars, bankers and diplomats.
10. The largest number mountain systems be located in Russia. The main ski regions of Russia: Caucasus, Ural, Khibiny, Kamchatka. The main ski resorts of the Caucasus: Krasnaya Polyana, Dombay and Elbrus.
11. Bulgaria has quite budgetary and at the same time high-quality ski resorts by European standards. Ski resorts in Bulgaria: Borovets, Sitnyakovskaya Skala, Yastrebets, Markudzhik, Vitosha, Pamporovo. Bansko
Borovets resort. Entertainment - excursions to the Rila Monastir, to Sofia, to Plovdiv, to the Sapareva Banya spa resort, where the most hot spring mineral water in Europe (103 ° C). The attraction of the resort in winter is the ice fountains of the old center, reminiscent of fantastic blue ice stalactites.
The resort of Bansko, considered by many to be better than Borovets, is located 160 km from Sofia at an altitude of 936 m above sea level. This old town with a lot of restaurants, museums, churches, historical monuments... The ski area has 11 slopes and 4 ski trails with a total length of over 50 km.
12. Bukovel is a ski and spa resort in Ukraine... It is located at an altitude of 900 m above sea level near the village of Polyanytsya in Ivano-Frankivsk region (61 tracks, of which 12 are blue, 41 are red and 8 are Black, the longest track is 2106 m. Ski tracks are equipped with snow cannons and snow groomers. Lighting of the slopes allows you to ski and in the evening.There is a bar, cafe, restaurant, kolyba, playground, billiards, sauna, disco, parking, telephone.There is a rental of ski equipment from leading manufacturers Salomon and Rossignol.
Moscow, December 14. If you decide you don't want passive new year holidays, if you want to ski and snowboard, enjoy the mountain air and make new acquaintances, then feel free to follow the routes laid by MIR 24.
Austria
A country that is primarily associated with ski holidays. All the latest developments in the field of the functioning of resorts, snowmaking trails, the construction of lifts appear in Austria first of all. And one of the main advantages of this European country is the coverage of the entire audience of skiers.
There are resorts for every taste and budget. There are 800 places to relax in Austria. The most popular alpine resort is Tyrol. It is home to world-renowned ski resorts such as trendy Ischgl, party-goer Sölden and bohemian Kitzbühel. The total length of the tracks is 3500 km. Six ski areas in the vicinity are combined into the Innsbruck Ski Pass and 53 lifts.
In addition to skiing or snowboarding, we invite you to visit the famous house in which the interior is turned upside down, visit the Swarovski shop, and listen to a real Tyrolean yodel.
The second most popular place in Austria is Salzburg. The most popular ski center is Ski Amade, which consists of 28 resorts. The total length of its tracks is over 800 kilometers.
You can save a little if you choose Styria and Carinthia. Rest here is quiet and measured. Styria is famous for being located here ski glacier Dachstein, where ski season- one of the longest in Europe. All in all, there are 60 resorts in these places for every taste.
Italy
What is a ski vacation in Italy? These are the famous Dolomites, lovely villages South Tyrol, the popular steep slopes on the slopes of Kartino d'Ampezzo and Madonna di Campiglio, as well as the family resorts of Bormio and Val Gardena.
The Dolomites Alpine region is central to skiing in Italy. He is on the List natural heritage UNESCO and the Dolomites are known as the world's largest single ski area. There are 450 lifts and 12 ski regions in total.
Ski resorts in Italy are most suitable for holidays with children, because the local infrastructure fits perfectly family vacation... In addition, discounts are often offered here for families with children.
Slovakia
Slovakia is one of the central ski regions in Eastern Europe. If you choose Slovakia for your New Year holidays, you will find here prepared slopes, modern lifts, hotels and entertainment centers European level.
The most popular ski resorts are located in the High Tatras region. These are Strbske Pleso, Smokovec, Poprad, Tatranska Lomnica. A kind of "gateway" to skiing Slovakia is the city of Poprad, where today international Airport, which receives mainly charter flights.
It is worth paying attention to the fact that the High Tarts are national reserve, and in addition to a good ski holiday, you can enjoy scenic spots and locks. And according to experts, Slovakia is perfect for beginner skiers.
France
The French Alps are the symbol of the ski resort. If you are looking for glamor and chic, this is the place for you. Here you will find a huge selection of trails, a wide range of equipment, luxury hotels, spacious chalets and great views.
Grenoble, Courchevel, Chamonix - all these famous cities are located in the French Alps. Heart ski France- the Rhône-Alpes region, where many popular ski resorts are located: Val d'Isere, Courchevel, Meribel. In the Rhône-Alpes, there are three ski regions of France at once - Paradiski, Espace Killy and Three Valleys.
Recently, resorts in the Alps have become more affordable than in previous years. If earlier only experienced and wealthy skiers came here to ski, today you can meet housewives and students.
Switzerland
Swiss ski resorts are the most comfortable and interesting. Most of the ski resorts in Switzerland are located at an altitude of over 1000 meters.
The highest mountain resort in the country is Zermatt. In Zermatt, skiing and snowboarding is possible all year round thanks to the non-melting glacier. But the hotels here are some of the most expensive in the country. If you choose Switzerland, then you need to prepare for the fact that New Year's holidays will cost you dearly.
Bulgaria
If the budget is modest and you still want to go skiing abroad, choose Bulgaria. Most popular, but at the same time inexpensive resorts in this country - Bansko, Borovets, Pamporovo and Vitosha.
The most popular resort in Bulgaria is Bansko. It has the longest ski season, which lasts from December to May.
Borovets resort is notable for its history: the kings used to hunt here, but today anyone can go skiing or snowboarding here. It is here that not ordinary alpine skiing lovers act as trainers, but real athletes, some of whom once performed at the Olympics and won medals.
Germany
The main ski resorts in Germany are concentrated in Bavaria. Rest is suitable for those for whom Austria and Switzerland are too expensive. We also recommend Germany to those who are just starting to practice alpine skiing or going to the resort with children, as there are a lot of simple and low slopes.
The infrastructure of skiing Germany is in no way inferior to the Austrian and Swiss resorts. Prepared slopes, a whole network of ski lifts, hotels, restaurants, cafes - all this is provided for tourists coming to Bavaria.
The most popular resort is Garmisch-Pertenkirchen. The length of its tracks is 120 kilometers. In addition, the resort often hosts various sporting events and festivals. Therefore, if you want to have fun, this is the place for you.
Czech
Another budget option for a ski holiday during the holiday is the Czech Republic. The most popular winter resorts are located in the Šumava, Krkonoše, Jeseníky and Jezerské Mountains regions.
The most popular resort is Spindleruv Mlyn. On its territory there are two large ski slopes - St. Peter and Medvedin. The first one is located on Mount St. Peter, there are 11 slopes, cross-country, adult and children's tracks, as well as a track for snowboarders. Their total length is over 13 kilometers. In addition, here you can not only go skiing and snowboarding, but even go down sledging.
Andorra
The quality of resorts in Andorra cannot be compared with Austria or Switzerland, but prices are much lower here. In total, Andorra has two large ski areas: Grandvalira and Valnord.
The ski season usually lasts from December to March. It is worth noting that buses take tourists to the ski lifts absolutely free. Encamp is one of the most popular resorts in Andorra, as in addition to good ski infrastructure, there is a lot of entertainment and a vibrant nightlife.
Russia
If you cannot or don’t want to go abroad, and you love skiing and snowboarding, don’t worry, you can do plenty of skiing in your own country.
For example, after the Olympics in Sochi, ski resorts in this region have become very popular among both Russians and foreigners. The most visited were Gornaya Karusel and Rosa Khutor.
The next most popular is Dombay, located in the valley of the Teberda River, which originates in the glaciers of the Main Caucasian ridge, which is located in the middle of the Teberda nature reserve.
In order to go skiing or snowboarding, you can go to the area Ural mountains... The most famous Ural resort is Abzakovo, which is located not far from Yekaterinburg. The total length of the slopes here is 15 kilometers. Numerous lifts lift up to three thousand vacationers per hour to the slopes. Also in Abzakovo there is a spa center where you can relax after skiing, take a healing bath or work out in the fitness center.
If you do not have enough adrenaline, then it's time to go to Kamchatka. The daredevils are taken to the top of the mountain by helicopter, and then they fly down the natural, and not artificial, as in Europe, slopes. However, this option is only suitable for experienced skiers and the descent should be done under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
We have offered only a selection of the resorts that you can visit during your New Year holidays. Do not be afraid to explore the world, find new places that are right for you.
Ekaterina Degtereva
Coming nearer winter holidays, and where, if not in a ski resort, you can celebrate the New Year merrily and unforgettably? Listed below are the best ski resorts recreation of Russia.
The Yan ski resort is located 10 km from Almetyevsk, you can get there by car or by bus.
In this ski base you can ride on 9 different tracks, one of which is equipped specifically for zorb riding, and two for snow tubing.
On the territory of "Yana" there is also a skating rink, a first-aid post, a cloakroom, and a parking lot for your car. Beginners who do not know how to ride can turn to an instructor for help. Ski and snowboard rental costs 300 rubles per hour of skiing, and excursion lift by funicular costs 100 rubles.
In the zone ski complex there is a hotel where you can book one of 30 rooms of any category. All rooms have air conditioning, satellite TV and refrigerator. In addition to the rooms, the hotel has the opportunity to play bowling, billiards, as well as go to the sauna and barbecue.
Mountain Salanga
Ski resort "Gornaya Salanga" is located in Siberia, you can get to it either by car or by shuttle bus... The guests of the recreation center can ski on 7 tracks of varying difficulty.
In the hotel "Gornaya Salangi" it is possible to book rooms of 12 categories, from ordinary four-bed rooms to whole apartments. A set of alpine skis, as well as a snowboard, will cost 200 rubles for the guests of the complex, and a one-time lift on the funicular will cost 100 rubles. The ski resort has various restaurants, saunas, a cinema, a karaoke room and billiards. More detailed information about the recreation center "Gornaya Salanga", prices for ski passes and equipment rental, photos and videos of the resort can be found in ours.
Novosesedovo
The sports and entertainment complex "Novossedovo" is located not far from Novosibirsk, it will help to get to it regular bus, the cost of which is 600 rubles.
In "Novossedovo" guests of the complex have access to 7 different tracks, which differ in the degree of difficulty. Including, there is also a track for those who are just learning to ride. It is also possible to ask the instructor to teach you all the basic riding skills. The cost of renting a set of skis and snowboards is 500 rubles.
Threemountains
The Trekhgorye ski resort is located in the picturesque Khanty-Masi district. On the site of the base, users have access to the route of travel by car, there is also an overview of the entire zone of the base from an online camera and a weather forecast for the coming days is written.
Arriving at Trekhgorye, visitors can ride on one of 7 ski slopes of varying difficulty, as well as on special tracks for zorb, tubing and banana, and there is also an ice rink. The cost of renting alpine skis and snowboards is 350 rubles per hour, and the lift will cost guests 400 rubles per hour of skiing.
There is a hotel on the territory of the resort, where it is possible to book a room for every taste, from the usual single standard to a separate house. As additional entertainment guests of the base can ride a bungee and go to the bathhouse.
Monchegorsk (Loparstan)
The ski resort of Monchegorsk called "Loparstan" is located on a picturesque Kola Peninsula, not far from Murmansk, on New Year's Eve there is a beautiful view of the northern lights. You can get to the slope either by car or by train.
Several slopes of varying difficulty will delight even the most demanding visitor to the base, and renting skis and snowboards will cost him 500 rubles / hour, while one ascent by funicular costs 50 rubles. In the base area there are guest houses and comfortable changing rooms. The tracks are open until 22.00.
Guests are offered to stay in, only need to book a room in advance. The resort offers bowling, ice skating, snowmobiling and dog sledding.
Eurasia (Ural, Kusa)
The most dynamically developing resort in the South Urals "Eurasia" is located 20 minutes from the city of Kusa, and is located in an ecological park. You can get to it both by car and by bus, the schedule of which is on the base's website.
Visitors to the complex can ride on 10 different tracks, including the so-called "Bigfoot trail" - a difficult road that allows experienced skiers and snowboarders to master the off-piste technique. On weekdays, ski and snowboard rental will cost guests of the resort 300 rubles / hour, and on weekends - 500 rubles.
In the hotel of the recreation center, you can book rooms of three categories: single, double and sports. The rooms have everything necessary for comfortable rest facilities. Online booking is available on the Eurasia website.
