Guide to the ski resorts of the Urals: Sverdlovsk region. Prices, infrastructure, routes. Adzhigardak, Zavyalikha, Gubakha and other ski resorts of the Urals Ski slopes in the Urals
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Ural is considered one of the most promising geographical areas in terms of the development of amateur skiing in. Natural wealth region, proximity to the central regions of the country and the financial viability of the region, contribute to the promotion of the most daring sports projects, which, if implemented, can make it even more attractive.
Peculiarities
Main ski resorts The Urals are concentrated in the Chelyabinsk, Perm and Yekaterinburg regions, as well as in the Republic of Bashkortostan. As in the vast majority of regions of Russia, with the exception of the Caucasus, there are no high-mountain resorts with significant elevation changes, so the routes are mainly aimed at beginners and intermediate skiers. Most ski resorts are equipped with modern equipment and have good skiing conditions. Equipment rentals, hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues are available for vacationers. The stay program is often complemented by numerous excursion routes, fortunately interesting places there's a lot here.
general information
Time zone in the Urals UTC+5, local time ahead of Moscow by 2 hours.
Climate
The weather conditions of the Urals vary greatly depending on the location of a particular area. Within the same zone on the plains of the Cis-Urals and Trans-Urals there can be completely different climatic conditions. The explanation for this lies in the presence of a kind of climatic barrier, the role of which is played by the Ural Mountains. To the west, the climate is more humid and mild, while to the east, on the contrary, it is dry, with minimal precipitation. In general, the winter months at the resorts in the region are snowy and frosty, and ski season usually lasts from December to April.
How to get there
All big cities Urals have international airports, and there are road, bus and train connections between the cities.
Major resorts
A significant share of the Ural ski resorts are located in the Yekaterinburg region. These include Mount Belaya, related to Nizhny Tagil, Mount Ezhovaya near Kirovgrad, Mount Pilnaya in Pervouralsk, and Utkus, in Yekaterinburg. All these complexes are similar to each other. The elevation difference varies from 100 to 300 meters, the average length of the trails is about a kilometer, there are snowboard parks, as well as ski areas for tubing and freeriding. Beginners, including the youngest ski lovers, have the opportunity to master the basics on gentle slopes, and for greater confidence, use the services of a professional instructor.
Chelyabinsk region famous for the resorts of Solnechnaya Dolina, Adzhigardak and Minyar. The first of them is located in the Miass area and is considered an elite ski center with slopes of varying degrees of difficulty, ski areas for snowboarders, a children's club, guest houses, a cafe and a Finnish sauna. Also, sledding, cheesecake riding and snowmobiling are possible here. This resort is recommended for family holidays, but it is worth considering that the prices here are quite steep. Adzhigardak has a dozen trails with a total length of 3.5 km and a height difference of up to 350 meters. A positive addition is the fact that they are illuminated at night. At the confluence of the Minyar and Sim rivers there is the Minyar ski complex, which experienced skiers and freeride fans love to visit.
In the Perm region, centers such as Zavyalikha, Takman and Gubakha are the patrimony for connoisseurs of winter sports. The total length of the Zavyalikha trails is about 14 km, among which there are a couple of routes for experienced skiing specialists. The elevation difference is about 400 meters. An intriguing circumstance for boarders is the fact that the Russian snowboard team usually trains here. Gubakha is recommended for more advanced skiers, while Takman has wide, gentle slopes ideal for beginners. There is a snow park and a boardercross track.
In Bashkortostan, Abzakovo and Beloretsk have gained considerable popularity. The latter lies on the snow-white slopes of Mratkino Peak, within the city of the same name, and hospitably welcomes its guests from December to April, delighting them with pleasant sunny weather and plenty of snow. This resort has tracks for giant slalom with a height difference of up to 200 meters, a slope for children, a number of running routes, biathlon tracks and 4 stages of a cable car. The entertainment industry is also well developed here. In the immediate vicinity of the ski complex there are several bars and discos, and the Metallurg sports club with a swimming pool and gyms opens its doors to everyone.
The Abzakovo resort is located in the spurs Ural mountains at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level. Like Beloretsk, it has a biathlon shooting range, giant slalom and cross-country ski tracks, and also offers guests an extensive entertainment program, including a dance floor and a cinema hall, located in the hotel complex. For lovers of alpine skiing, there are trails of varying degrees of difficulty, there are modern ski lifts, and some slopes are illuminated at night. A small water park, gym and sauna are always ready to welcome those who want to add variety to their leisure time.
On the picturesque Lake Yakty-Kul there is another popular ski resort in Bashkiria - Bannoe, located 40 km from Magnitogorsk. The elevation difference here reaches 450 meters, and about a dozen trails designed for skiers of different categories welcome those wishing to ski throughout the season. The thickness of the snow cover can be adjusted if necessary using snow cannons. On the territory of the ski complex there are also ski areas for tubing enthusiasts and a freestyle snowboard school.
The region's ski resorts, the number of which has clearly increased in recent years, have become closer to the international level, although the number of slopes and quality of service are still far from ideal. However, many fans of alpine skiing go on vacation to the resorts of the region to get a complete picture of Russian skiing realities, as well as to experience the pleasure of skiing on the picturesque slopes of the Ural Mountains.
Information updated 10/20/2019
The best ski resorts in the Urals and Siberia
Here are our ten best ski resorts in the Urals and Siberia:
- Sheregesh
- Zavyalikha
- Adzhigardak
- Abzakovo
- Mount Sobolinaya
- Smooth
- Bath
- Beaver Log
- Belokurikha
Although Sheregesh is the last on our list (alphabetically), we, without any hesitation, put it first in the review. There are no equals to him in Siberia and the Urals. You can arrange the rest of the resorts in any order - it's a matter of preference, distance and taste.
Ski resort Sheregesh ()
Rightfully one of the best resorts in Russia. Here, with rare exceptions, there is a large amount of snow from season to season. Sheregesh's trails are varied and considered some of the best in Siberia. It is no coincidence that one of the stages of the Russian Championship in alpine skiing and snowboarding. Sheregesh gathers freeride enthusiasts from all over the country for fantastically picturesque off-piste descents between fir trees on fresh snow.
How to get there:
Via Novokuznetsk: by plane or train to Novokuznetsk. Then it’s 160 km to Sheregesh by taxi or in advance. There are two flights a day from Moscow to Novokuznetsk, the flight lasts a little more than 4 hours, the cost of round-trip tickets as of the date of this article is 21,000 rubles. The Moscow - Novokuznetsk train (No. 118E) will get you there in about 48 hours. Reserved seat from 4,000 rubles, coupe from 9,000 rubles.
Via Novosibirsk: By plane to Novosibirsk. Next, by taxi or ordered transfer, as many as 550 km of Siberian roads to Sheregesh. Air service Moscow - Novosibirsk is much richer than Moscow - Novokuznetsk, so ticket prices are sometimes twice as cheap, at the time of writing - 9,500 rubles.
Height:
Mount Zelenaya – 1270 m, height difference up to 680 m.
Trails and lifts:
An adult ski pass for a day costs 1,400 rubles; other options for ski passes can be found on the website gesh.info.
Accommodation:
The cost of a bed in Sheregesh starts from 400-500 rubles.
At the foot of Mount Zelenaya there are about 50 hotels of various price categories; you can book them on the websites,. Read about the most economical accommodation options in Sheregesh in our material. Apartments can be rented 4 km from the resort in the village of the same name.
Besides the slopes:
You can go bowling, one of several clubs, take a helicopter tour, or go paragliding over the resort.
Zavyalikha
Ski resort Zavyalikha
A relatively young resort, which was opened in 2000. There are modern lifts installed here, which have great throughput, which entails the absence of large queues. Zavyalikha is a training place for professional athletes of the highest level.
How to get there:
By train to the small railway station Vyazovaya, Chelyabinsk region, and then 20 km by taxi or bus. Trains to Vyazovaya Khodyad twice a day (No. 392U and No. 014E), and the journey takes 36 hours.
Via Ufa: By plane or train to Ufa (a huge number of flights and trains daily). Then, having familiarized yourself with the schedule, from the South Station of Ufa by bus 5 hours to Trekhgorny, which also runs daily. It is worth noting that due to the closed status of Trekhgorny, you will be dropped off at the entrance to the city, but there it is only a matter of minutes by taxi to Zavyalikha.
There is another option to get there through Chelyabinsk. There are also daily buses from the Northern Station to Trekhgorny.
Height:
The maximum skiing point is 860 m. The elevation difference is up to 430 meters.
Trails and lifts:
9 tracks of different color categories. Length from 660 to 3000 meters.
Slope map - Zavyalikha ski resort
Accommodation:
Unfortunately, the resort cannot boast of hotel infrastructure. You can stay here either at the “Stone Flower” hotel, 4 km from the resort, or in rented private cottages. For example, the portals nedoma.ru or zavyaliha.kvartirka.com will help you find such an option. In the neighboring town of Yuryuzan (12 km from the resort) you can rent an apartment or find an inexpensive hotel. For example, Sinegorye.
Besides the slopes:
You can go cross-country skiing along picturesque forest trails. Visit Museum of Local Lore Yuryuzan or to the South Ural Nature Reserve 30 km from Yuryuzan. As mentioned earlier, very close to the resort is the regime town of Trekhgorny. IN Soviet time atomic bombs were produced here, what they are producing now is a mystery.
Adzhigardak
Ski resort Adzhigardak
This ski resort is located in the Southern Urals near the town of Asha, Chelyabinsk region. By climatic conditions similar to Abzakovo. The mild climate and large amounts of snow are due to the favorable location of the Adzhigardak ridge of the same name, which is a barrier to cold weather. northern winds. Due to its popularity, the resort is constantly developing, offering tourists the best it has. For example, quite recently, at the beginning of 2015, a new red route was opened.
How to get there:
The key point of the route is the city of Asha, from which the resort is just a stone's throw away. The city of Asha can be directly reached by two daily trains from Moscow in 30 hours. If you don’t like this route, you can consider the option of flying to Ufa by plane, and then by taxi, car or electric train. The distance from Ufa to Asha is about 100 km. The distance from the town of Asha to the Adzhigardak ski resort is 1.5 km.
Height:
Mount Adzhigardak – 734 meters.
Trails and lifts:
In total, the resort has 10 tracks, most of which have backups. The layout of the slopes allows you to combine different routes into one descent. Thus, you can get a combo route up to 3500 meters long. There are also officially designated areas for freeride. For insatiable skiing enthusiasts, there are a couple of trails with evening lighting. The downside is the lack of chairlifts with such a variety of slopes.
Trail map - Adzhigardak ski resort
Ski pass for one day for an adult - from 1,500 rubles, check out other options on the resort’s website.
Accommodation:
Besides the slopes:
Baths, skating rink, tubing and cross-country skiing trails.
The video gives you an idea of how nice the forest at the resort is on a fluffy day:
Abzakovo
Ski resort Abzakovo ()
In the midst of the picturesque landscapes of the Urals, a real mini Switzerland has grown up with a large number of chalets and houses in the Alpine style. Skiing in Abzakovo is comfortable and easy, the trails are constantly prepared by snowcats and there are no extreme slopes. Abzakovo has a southern Ural climate with a predominance of clear sunny days and clean air.
How to get there:
First you need to get to Magnitogorsk: at least 2 flights and one train leave from Moscow every day. By plane you will arrive in just over 2 hours, and by train in 35 hours.
From the Magnitogorsk bus station you can get to Abzakovo by buses, which, according to the schedule, depart every 15 minutes. The drive is only 60 km.
Height:
Krykty-Tau mountain range, Shaitan - 819 meters.
Trails and lifts:
15 trails with a height difference of 311 m, including three “green”, five “blue” and only two “red”. The longest route is 3.3 km, marked in green and leads directly to the Abzakovo holiday home. Night skiing takes place here twice a week.
Route map - Abzakovo ski resort
You can get acquainted with the prices of ski passes for the current season. For example, a day of skiing for an adult will cost 1,000 rubles on weekdays and 1,350 rubles on weekends.
Accommodation:
Besides the slopes:
Swimming pools, saunas, spa center, casino. On the territory of the Abzakovo holiday home there is a water park, a zoo, horseback riding and a rally track.
If you are interested, you can see additional photos of the resort on this resource.
Ski resort Gubakha
The resort is located in the Perm region on the slopes of Mount Krestovaya in the Northern Urals. It is the largest in the region. The prices here are not high, which makes the resort very popular not only for local residents, but also guests from other regions.
How to get there:
To get to the resort, you must first get to the city of Perm. There are many daily trains from Moscow going here. The journey will take about a day. There are also several flights a day to Perm. Once in Perm, you then need to take a bus from the central bus station to the city of Gubakha. The distance from Perm is 210 km, which the bus will cover in more than 4 hours.
Height:
Mount Krestovaya – 471 m.
Trails and lifts:
17 tracks various categories with a height difference of up to 310 meters. The longest route is 2600 meters. The trails are varied, with long, gentle slopes for beginners and short but steep ones for advanced riders. All 5 lifts at the resort are rope tows. Here you have the opportunity to leave the highway and ride on uncompacted snow among the sparse forest on the slopes.
The cost of the lifts is posted on the resort website.
Accommodation:
Unfortunately, the resort cannot boast of a rich hotel infrastructure. There are only a few hotels here. But due to the location of the resort almost close to the city, it is possible to rent private apartments or cottages for reasonable prices. In this case, you can get to the resort by taxi or bus.
Besides the slopes:
Large ski resort with very picturesque slopes, ice skating rink, sauna.
Answer to the question about the availability of off-piste skiing:
Mount Sobolinaya
The ski resort “Mount Sobolinaya” is located near the city of Baikalsk. One of the largest ski resorts in Siberia. The slopes and lifts offer impressive views of Lake Baikal.
How to get there:
The cost of a ski pass for an adult for one day is 1,000 rubles on weekdays and 1,850 on weekends. Other ski pass options.
Accommodation:
Besides the slopes:
Baikal and everything connected with it. Here you will be offered interesting sightseeing tours. It’s worth visiting the panoramic cafe - right from the tables you can see a magnificent view of the most famous Lake in the world.
Smooth
Ski resort Gladenkaya
Siberian Switzerland is also the name of that part of the Republic of Khakassia, in the picturesque landscapes of which the resort on Mount Gladenkaya is located. The final of the Russian alpine skiing championship was held in this place more than once.
How to get there:
First of all, the tourist needs to get to the capital of Khakassia - the city of Abakan. A daily train runs here from Moscow and takes 3 days to travel. Abakan is also connected to our capital by several 4-hour daily flights.
The next point on the route is the city of Sayanogorsk, to which buses run from Abakan (schedule).
You have to get to Gladenkaya from Sayanogorsk by taxi.
Height:
Mount Gladenkaya – 1810 meters.
Trails and lifts:
3 main routes, the longest of them is 4200 meters. 3 lifts: two chair lifts and one rope tow. The height difference here is also impressive: it is as much as 930 meters! The small number of routes should not be confusing: the slopes combine various sections, both steep and gentle, so you won’t be bored!
Trail map - Gladenkaya ski resort
The cost of a ski pass for one adult per day is from 600 rubles, read more on the resort’s website.
Besides the slopes:
Hit entertainment program V local park attractions - the longest in Europe "Rodelbahn" - rail track with special sleighs controlled manually using levers.
Belokurikha
Ski resort Belokurikha - Blagodat
Belokurikha – resort area, on the territory of which the GLC “Grace” is located. There is an opportunity to relax here all year round, but with the fall of stable snow cover, all the resort's sanatoriums begin to happily welcome ski lovers.
.Height:
Mount Tserkovka – 801 meters.
Trails and lifts:
There is a separate lift for each of the 6 routes - it’s difficult to get confused. A single chairlift will take you to the top of the mountain to descend along the longest route (2600 meters). The maximum height difference here will be 550 meters.
Scheme of slopes of the Belokurikha ski resort
The cost of an “adult” ski pass for a day is 500 rubles on weekdays and 700 rubles on weekends. In order not to languish in line, you can buy a VIP ticket for 1,000 rubles. The full price list for resort services is available here.
Besides the slopes:
Ice skating rinks, healing procedures in sanatoriums, including swimming pools with mineral water. You can visit local attractions, for example, holy springs with the purest drinking water.
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