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For fans of snowboarding and alpine skiing favorite European towns skiing this winter may be less accessible than usual. But the crisis ZOZhu and recreation is not an obstacle: we have compiled for you a list of the best ski resorts in Russia, where there is something to do in the winter holidays.

1. Prielbruse

Caucasus mountains - it's incredibly beautiful scenery and exciting adventure for everyone who dare to go there. Elbrus in the summer - resort area in the North Caucasus - can endlessly walking in the mountains for hiking paths and mountain passes or mountaineering. A winter holiday begins for snowboarders and skiers.

Elbrus in two main ski areas - Mount Elbrus and Cheget. The latter, incidentally, is considered the most challenging ski area in Russia. On the slopes of Elbrus - six fully-equipped ski slopes with ski lifts and lighting, and on the slopes of Cheget slopes and even more - as many as 15.



Maximum height on Elbrus - 3550 m, and on Cheget - 3,800 m, so that in a single trip of pleasure more than enough. Tip for beginners: first ride on the slopes of Mount Elbrus, because Cheget - the mountain is really complicated. Pick up the experience - and to conquer it.

And for those and Cheget little, and generally boring ride on equipped and relatively safe routes, has heli-ski: a helicopter you can pick up to the saddle between the peaks of Mount Elbrus, and then - down the plump virgin snow, with no runs. < br />


You can stay in a hotel where the service is not worse than in Europe, but the prices are lower. After skiing, you can go bowling at a local club or dance at the disco. And can be reached by cable car to the field Azu - Elbrus top station, stunning views of the mountains.

2. Adzhigardak

Ski Adzhigardak located in the Chelyabinsk region. To reach it, the easiest to get first to the town of Asha, and there will be only 1, 5 km to the Adzhigardak. Already at the entrance to the resort, you will see something amazing - the Ural Mountains.



Adzhigardak - a paradise for skiers and snowboarders. There is always warm, winter temperatures rarely drop below -18 ° C, and it is rare: most often is the most comfortable for riding temperatures -10 ° C, when the snow is not covered with ice and it does not harden because of the cold.

But with the engineering infrastructure in the Adzhigardak not so good, despite the fact that it is one of the oldest ski resorts in the country. Aerial only platter, so it will be difficult for beginners, and experienced athletes is not easy to hold the yoke between the legs when lifting after two hours of riding. Prices "bite" - a day ticket can cost up to 1500 rubles on weekends.



But Adzhigardak - this is extremely interesting routes for this and go here. Truss ten: two of them are for beginners and three for real pros. There is a snow park with jumps and educational cross-country skiing. And yet here is very nice.

3. Abzakovo

Abzakovo - is another ski resort in the Ural Mountains. It is located on the slopes of Krykty Tau, 60 km from Magnitogorsk. Here, as many as 13 ski trails, and no! An interesting terrain, unexpected turns, but the great razrovnennye snowcat and safe as can ever be secure piste. Sorry, basically platter lifts, chair only one slope. In the four routes have coverage, so that they work late. A day ticket prices do not exceed 1300 rubles, even on weekends.

The snow on the slopes is mostly natural, but ten tracks installed snowmaking system, so that even in the warm weather, you can safely ride.



There are also disadvantages: a truly difficult routes as Elbrus or Adzhigardak, is not found. Of course, all 13 slopes found difficult sections, but professionals will not be too happy. But for the "middling" and especially newcomers - the most it.

In Abzakovo there are special tracks for slalom and giant slalom. Still there is a water park where you can go to, after, or even instead of skiing. Do you like to ride on a snowmobile - can rent it and go to the top of the mountain on a special track.

As for service, it is not inferior to European. About resort care, and each new visitor greeted as a dear guest. We immediately see that in Abzakovo value their reputation of excellent ski and do everything to avoid losing that reputation.

4. Sheregesh

Sheregesh - the best ski resort in western Siberia. Let the Green Mountain and not too high compared with the Urals and the Caucasus, only 1270 m, but in Sheregesh unique climate. Thick snow cover in these places lies more in November and does not melt until May. And in April or May start a special day: the temperature rises to 25 ° C, but the snow is not melting, so the slopes are filled with skiers and snowboarders in bathing suits. By the end of the day you will have the perfect chocolate tan.

The main road in Sheregesh six. All the tracks are long and very different. For example, the track "Red" - a steep descent to the middle of the mountains, and then a gentle slope to the bottom. Interestingly, the top to the middle of lead two different lifts, so a beginner can learn safe driving on a flat plot. But on other routes a lot of turns, man-made and natural kickers.



There is an opportunity to ride on the famous in the whole of Siberia "pow" - is airy and puffy snow in the woods outside the trails. Such slopes are particularly fond of experienced skiers and snowboarders: the forest is very dense and thick weaving among the tall pines, out falls to the maximum. The snow in these places is special - a soft, friable and some incredibly slippery in any season.

With regard to prices, as compared to European resorts everything is in vain. Subscription for the day will cost only 1,100 rubles, and if you go on the lift "Panorama", or even to 700. The same applies to rental. Keep in mind that in the village of rental equipment in two, and sometimes three times cheaper than directly next to the lifts.



Here you can live in peace even a month - the inhabitants of the village Sheregesh tourists rent apartments and cottages. For those who are on the extreme slopes is not enough, there is a bathhouse with an ice-hole.

And what types of ridges in the Kuznetsk open from the top of the Green Mountains and a clean clear air here!

The only negative - in Sheregesh always crowded, especially on weekends. The holidays are all lifts are huge queues. It is better to come here during the week, if possible - then will not have to stand in line and on track to be more free.

5. Dombay

Dombay is located in the Republic of Karachay-Cherkessia. In this part of the Caucasus mountains and thick dense layer of snow from mid-December to April, so that the ski season is long. But in Dombai extraordinarily beautiful - no joke, Caucasus Mountains!

Ski Resort is located in the valley of the river Kuban. In the distance is Mount Elbrus. And will ride the mountain Mussa-Achitara height of 3200 m. Trails are very long - the longest entire length of 5400 m. Newcomers better to ride in the south-western slopes of the mountains - they are relatively flat and smooth, but on the road there are no sharp turns. Most of the trails is right for a relaxing skiing, there's even a special track for children.



By the bottom of the trail becomes more difficult, steeper and shows hillocks and sharp turns - such slopes skiers is called "black" because of the complexity and particularly appreciate. In some peaks can be reached only by helicopter, but it will be difficult even for professionals: bumps, turns, steep drops, natural obstacles. There are trails for lovers freeride.

Day ticket to the new cable car will cost 1400 rubles. But you can go and cheaper, for example, lift "Yugoslav" is worth 400 rubles a day, but at the very top do not get on it. Prices in Dombai, by the way, changing several times during the season, but rarely below.



Please note that the system of artificial snow is not here, but the climate is rather unstable. Therefore, there are times when the slopes of "bald" - the snow seems to be there, but for skiing it is clearly not enough, because every stone on the way met - a scratch on a snowboard or skis precious. So before you go, carefully read the weather forecast, and the reviews of those who traveled to Donbay week ago.

6. Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi

Not to mention the famous Krasnaya Polyana was impossible: it was here that the Olympic Games were held in 2014, the year, according to these slopes skated the best snowboarders and skiers of the world.

In fact, Krasnaya Polyana - this is not a resort, but a few: Rose Farm, Gazprom and Alpika Service Mountain Carousel. Each mining complex is isolated and does not depend on the other - each has its own ski lifts, trails, Rentals and Hotels.

Most of the trails are suitable for a quiet ride. Where you can learn from children and beginners.



However, there are "black" trail that starts at the very top of the ridge. It is really difficult: the natural obstacles and surprises quite so bored in her will. A freeriders will certainly appreciate an interesting slope with varied terrain. The resort Rosa Khutor is also a male and female Olympic slopes - the longest and most challenging tracks.

And, of course, in the capital of the Winter Olympics excellent infrastructure: goodies, coffee shop, elevators, and other entertainment. Only here the price "bite" - Krasnaya Polyana ski resort among the most expensive in Russia.

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