Where to ride in the mountains. How to cross-country ski. Sledging. Grindelwald, Switzerland
I decided to prepare a list of resorts where you can go skiing or snowboarding so as not to be left with empty pockets.
Poiana Brasov, Romania (Mount Postarvaru)
The Romanian resort Poiana Brasov translates as “sunny meadow”.
The resort is considered international level and is located 13 kilometers from ancient city Brasov. From Bucharest airport it is 165 kilometers.
When does the season start in Poiana Brasov?
Poiana Brasov is located at an altitude of 1030 meters above sea level, it has snow cannons, which guarantees good snow cover, and the northern slopes of the Carpathians themselves contribute to this. The ski season here lasts 4 months - from December to March, the average temperature is -3°C.
How many tracks
The average snow depth is 50 centimeters. The total length of the trails is 14 kilometers, highest point– 1770 meters. The slopes are equipped with 10 lifts, there are ski, bobsleigh and toboggan tracks, as well as jumps. The resort is ideal for beginner snowboarders. For beginners, the resort has 3 blue pistes, for more experienced ones - 2 red and 4 black pistes.
What are the prices at the resort?
As for prices, six-day lift passes will cost $56 for adults and $41 for children. Equipment rental for six days will cost adults $43, children $32.
For those who want to learn with an instructor, there is a ski school in Poiana Brasov. For six days of classes you will need to pay $39.
How much does the tour cost?
A week-long tour to a Romanian resort with flights and accommodation will cost about 50,000 rubles.
At independent organization travel, a plane ticket will cost about 11,000 rubles. You will need to fly to Bucharest airport, and then you will need a transfer to Poiana Brasov itself. The transfer can be ordered at the hotel when booking a room. There are quite a lot of hotels in Poiana Brasov, the best a budget option will cost you about three thousand rubles per day.
Bansko, Bulgaria (Pirin Mountains)
The ski resort of Bansko is located in Bulgaria at an altitude of 936 meters above sea level in the territory of the Pirin Park, which is part of the world natural heritage.
When does the season start in Bansko?
In addition to the fact that Bansko is considered one of the best mining ski resorts V Eastern Europe, it also has the longest season in Bulgaria, which lasts from December to mid-April.
How many tracks
The resort is located at the foot of the Pirin Mountains and combines all the charm of an ancient town, chic new hotels, beautiful nature, an abundance of trails for every taste and the presence of modern ski lifts. There is a unique ski track here, the length of which is 16 kilometers. Almost all tracks in Bansko are equipped with snow cannons, and all mountain slopes are constantly processed by twelve snow groomers.
This mountain resort has gentle slopes, steep and even sheer slopes, so it is suitable for both beginner skiers and snowboarders, and true professionals. The height of the tracks varies from 1,100 to 2,560 meters, their total length is 65 kilometers.
For those who have just started riding alpine skiing, Bansko fits perfectly. All routes are thought out literally down to the smallest detail, and for those who want to learn from professionals, there are Russian-speaking instructors. If you are not a beginner, then for confident skiers there are 7 red and 2 black slopes. The most extreme of them is the Tomba route.
All tracks are also ideal for beginner snowboarders, and the most experienced ones can go down the virgin snow, off the marked tracks.
What are the prices at the resort?
The cost of ski passes for adults at the Bansko resort is $36 per day and $202 for six days. The price of the ski pass includes an unlimited number of ascents on all lifts ski resort, as well as ascent and descent by funicular.
How much does the tour cost?
The cost of a seven-day tour with flights and accommodation starts from 20,000 rubles.
Cost of an independent trip
A flight to Sofia, the airport closest to Bansko, will cost about 16,000 rubles in both directions. Then you will need to order a transfer to Pirin Mountain. You will have to travel 150 kilometers, which will be about three hours. Hotel accommodation will cost you on average another three thousand per day.
Bukovel, Ukraine (Carpathians)
The Bukovel ski resort is the most modern in Ukraine; it is located in the Transcarpathian region in the village of Polyanytsya at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level.
When does the season start in Bukovel?
There are almost no severe frosts or winds in Bukovel, so the climate here is very comfortable. The ski season lasts from December to May, but the resort is open year-round.
How many tracks
The resort has 42 trails with a total length of over 50 kilometers. Beginners in winter sports can take advantage of the blue trails; there are 7 of them in Bukovel. More experienced lovers of alpine skiing and snowboarding will be pleased with the large selection of trails of medium difficulty - there are 28 of them. For real professionals, there are 7 black trails of increased difficulty.
What are the prices at the resort?
The cost of ski passes at this mountain resort for six days will be approximately $120. For an individual lesson with an instructor you will need to pay $12 per hour.
Cost of a trip to the Bukovel ski resort
There are two ways to get to Bukovel: by train or plane.
If you go by train, you will need to take a ticket to Lviv, and then order a transfer to Bukovel, which is 250 kilometers. Travel by train will cost a little over 4,000 rubles, transfer - approximately 2,500 rubles.
You can also take the train to Ivano-Frankivsk. The ticket price will be higher - 4,600 rubles, but the distance to Bukovel itself will be halved and will be 110 kilometers.
A plane ticket from Moscow to the city of Ivano-Frankovsk will cost about 20,000 rubles. Next, again, a transfer is required to the foot of Mount Bukovel.
As for hotels, many, in order to save money, try to book rooms not in Bukovel itself, but in nearby villages, for example, in Vorokhta. For a hotel in Bukovel you will have to pay from 900 hryvnia (3,200 rubles), in Vorokhta - from 400 hryvnia (1,420 rubles).
Bovec, Slovenia (Mount Kanin)
Bovec is considered the highest mountain resort in Slovenia, and it is the only ski resort, the tracks of which are at around 2,000 meters. It is located 140 kilometers from Ljubljana, practically on the border of three countries - Slovenia itself, Austria and Italy.
The relative height of the resort area reaches 485 meters from sea level and is located at the foot of Kanin Peak (its height is 2,620 m).
For beginners, there is its own ski school and ski rental equipment.
When does the season start in Bovec?
The skiing season begins in December and closes at the end of April - beginning of May.
How many tracks
The resort has 15 trails with a total length of 15 kilometers:
black – 4 pcs;
red – 5 pcs;
blue – 6 pcs.
In general, the trails are quite varied both in length and difficulty. The slopes are perfect for both professionals and those just starting out on skis or snowboarding.
What are the prices at the resort?
Ski pass prices:
One day (adults) – $27;
One day (children under 14 years old) – 20 dollars;
6 days (adults) – $116;
6 days (children under 14 years old) - $67.
How much does the tour cost?
The cost of a week-long tour is about 50,000 rubles.
Cost of an independent trip
A flight from Moscow to Ljubljana will cost 18,000 rubles. Next, you will need a transfer to the resort itself; from Ljubljana to Bovec you will need to travel 140 kilometers.
The optimal price for a hotel room will be about 4,000 rubles per night.
If winter seems to be an exceptionally unpleasant and dreary season, it means you have never been to the mountains, just looking at the snow-capped peaks of which naturally takes your breath away - no, not because of the frost, but because incredible beauty. Admiring the mountain landscapes actually goes well with skiing and snowboarding, whichever is nicer. The choice of ski resorts today is so rich that there is an ideal option for everyone, regardless of budget, skills and ideas about comfort. Another thing is that the exchange rate of the ruble does not allow most of us to organize a grand vacation and spontaneously go to our favorite European resort. Fortunately, there are places to ride in Russia, and snow remains at many domestic bases until late spring. We asked experienced riders to tell us about their favorite ski resorts in Russia and neighboring countries - from Kamchatka to the Caucasus.
Shymbulak
ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN
Height difference - 900 m
The total length of the tracks is 3620 m
Asel Suleeva
freelance journalist
Shymbulak is actually correct, but not everyone had time to adapt from the Russified spelling that arose in the USSR. Almost nothing else from Sovk’s heritage has been preserved here, only some touching elements of it: figures of mountain sheep and bears and bus stops with tiled mosaics. For the 2011 Asian Games, Medeu and Chimbulak were completely renovated, pouring a trainload of money into this business. It takes a ridiculous 40 minutes by car to Chimbulak from the center of Almaty. It will take a little longer by bus: there are three of them - 6th, 2nd and 12th - run from the Kazakhstan Hotel and take you to the Medeu skating rink, from there further on the cable car. A ski pass for a day will cost 3850 tenge (850 rubles) on weekdays and 6400 tenge on weekends. The lift runs until late, and a night ride costs 4,500 tenge. Rental in the city is cheaper than local rental. There are eight tracks in total, and snowcats operate on them very zealously. There is a park for freestyle, but for freeride you should climb above Chimbulak - there are more opportunities for it.
I also highly recommend just taking a walk up. Behind Chimbulak there is the Mynzhilki plateau, it’s possible to get there even in sneakers - it took me an hour and a half. It’s pointless to climb higher on the Tuyuksu glacier without proper trekking boots. If you have shoes, the journey will take about three hours. I’m not an expert on rental housing in Almaty, but I can recommend the only hotel in which I had the opportunity to stay with a clear conscience. Called Salem, it is a chain of five conveniently located small hotels.
It’s easy to navigate the area of “eating and drinking” in the center: on Abylay Khan there is a coffee shop within a coffee shop, and there are plenty of cafes and bars on the neighboring streets. The best solution is to despise all these similar establishments and go eat manti and kebabs. In this regard, the champion of popular love is “Saule”, the most laborious restaurant in Almaty. It is located at the entrance to the Almarasan gorge, which is inhabited by places with shish kebab and beshbarmak, but it makes sense to go to others only if there are no places in “Saul” (which is quite likely). If you still want a familiar set, I would recommend Noodles and Del Papa.
In addition to Chimbulak, you can have time to ride Akbulak. There are two ways to get there from Almaty - cheap and reasonable. There is a bus from the Sayakhat bus station to the Talgar bus station, and private buses from Talgar. Considering the driving style of rural drivers, it is better not to split hairs and order a transfer from Almaty. In addition to the Akbulak Hotel, there is a guesthouse called Alma-Akbulak, which is located several kilometers lower, but the room there is several thousand tenge cheaper.
Snegorka
Height difference - 55 m
The longest route is 400 m
Nastya Dujardin
community manager
Almost everyone skis in Magadan - there is snow in the city most of the year. From the beginning of October, snow falls on the hills in the region and the unofficial season begins. On the slopes, the season usually begins in mid-to-late October. They stop skiing only when the snow has completely melted. This does not happen until May.
In Magadan there are two slopes equipped with lifts: state and private. Both are located within the city, and getting to them takes no more than 15–20 minutes. There are almost no traffic jams in Magadan. On the RGS - the state slope - things are not very good. There are two rope tows there, which were made back in Yugoslavia. One works constantly, the second is switched on only when the queue for the first one exceeds the number of people in Bratislava. One lift costs 78 rubles. Equipment for
There is slope maintenance, but they don’t know how to work with it. For example, ice is often inflated instead of snow. The slope itself is very long, but only a fourth of it is illuminated. So it won't be possible to ride in the evening. There are two ski schools - skiing and snowboarding - but they mostly work only on weekends, although there are a lot of people interested.
On Snegorka, a private slope, things are no better. There are two baby lifts, one of which is turned on only at the end of the season. Here you pay not for lifts, but for time - 350 rubles per hour, regardless of whether it is a day off or a weekday. The slope is well lit and covered with snow, but it is almost four times shorter than the state slope. “Snegorka” focuses primarily on vacationers, so there are more children on tubes and lovers of winter barbecues. Now an organization has appeared in the city that is engaged in the popularization of snowboarding: they are trying to build parks, hold competitions, propose some improvements - but in the management of both slopes there are people who do not understand at all what this is for, and all this goes nowhere beyond ideas moves.
Those who ride professionally love to go out of town and ride off-piste. There you can, for example, build “kickers” and jump. The most popular places are Marchekanskaya Sopka and Armansky Pass. But many have their own secret places. In this regard, the nature in Magadan is ideal - the entire city is surrounded by hills, on which snow often lies all year round. In addition, the hills are not as steep as mountains, which eliminates the possibility of getting caught in an avalanche or falling into a snow crevasse. On the other hand, there are no steep slopes to be found either. Off-piste skiing is also good because you can see nature. Actually, this is the only thing worth going to Magadan for if you don’t have relatives there.
Contrary to popular belief, Magadan is not a very cold city. Usually the temperature does not drop below 20–25 degrees below zero. However, if you leave the city, twenty kilometers away, you can feel the real harsh Kolyma winter. This, by the way, is what you need to prepare for if you come to Magadan for the first time. The airport is located 50 kilometers from the city, and the difference with the temperature in Magadan itself can reach 15–20 degrees. It is better to come to the city at the end of winter or spring, then tickets are cheaper. Ticket prices are the only thing that stops a large number of tourists. Not in Magadan railway, so the plane is the only way to get here. In summer and winter, during the holidays, the cost of a round-trip air ticket can increase to 50–60 thousand rubles. In the spring you can buy tickets for 26-35 thousand.
Sheregesh
Novokuznetsk, Kemerovo region
Height difference - 600 m
The longest route - 3900 m
Sergey Parfenov
PR manager
I came to Sheregesh for the first time in 2006. Then snowboarding suddenly became very fashionable in Siberia, several of my friends became interested in it, and I decided to try it too. Since then, I started going to Sheregesh two or three times a season. IN last years, however, it worked out much less often. But now I seem to have been rehabilitated and have already gone twice.
I like the diversity in Sheregesh. There you can ride on prepared trails (if they are prepared, of course), and freeride. There are several “wild” peaks where you can go on snowmobiles or snowcats. From some of them the descent can take several hours if you stop and stare at the surrounding beauty. It's very beautiful there. In Sheregesh there are generally good clubs and bars, bathhouses and all sorts of other opportunities to diversify the evenings after skiing. Instead of skiing, you can fly a hang glider, ride a snowmobile... It seems to me that for residents of Siberia this is an excellent weekend route: from Tomsk, for example, to Sheregesh is no more than 700 kilometers, you can ask for time off on Friday, take a bus or car on Thursday evening, be in place already at night, ride quietly for three days, and be at work on Monday. By the way, I have never been to Sheregesh again three days, and for some reason it seems to me that there is nothing more to do there. Although my friends can stay there for a week and they really like it. I recently met guys from Tolyatti on the mountain; they came to Sheregesh as the capital of freeride. We were as happy as elephants.
In Sheregesh, the tracks are divided into two sectors: A and E. In sector A, it seems to me, the tracks are more varied: there are both red and, it seems, black sections. There is a descent and a special lift to the middle of the mountain for beginners. Sector E, in my opinion, is more suitable for relaxed riding or for beginners or inexperienced riders. There is also a completely bald slope at the top.
Siberians can get to Sheregesh by bus - there are tours from all of them major cities, most often they are designed for three days. From the capital - by plane to the airport of Novokuznetsk, from there - by bus to Tashtagol or directly to Sheregesh (from Novokuznetsk to Sheregesh is about 200 kilometers). At the foot of the Green Mountain in sector A there are a lot of hotels for every taste and color: there are good cheap hostels, there are hotels with stars, some of them offer their guests serious discounts on ski passes. There are also bars and clubs, parking lots, and souvenir shops. You can also live in the village: locals rent out apartments inexpensively (on average about 2,000 rubles per day), for a large group you can rent a cottage (here prices range from 4 to 30 thousand rubles and more). A taxi from the village to the mountain costs 100–200 rubles.
In recent years, many new ski lifts have been built here. There are old open double chairs, there are drag lifts. New ones are usually four-seater with a plastic protective screen or even eight-seater cabins. On the old chairs in sector A at the top the wind blows strongly, however, this is not very scary. I’m not a very picky traveler, so I can’t say that Sheregesh is really missing something. It seems to have everything you need to have a great time.
You can go to Sheregesh with any experience. In the end, you can hire an instructor at the rental car who will quickly teach you everything on special tracks. Plus, as I already said, there is sector E, where there are practically no serious slopes and it’s not at all scary for beginners to ride. Pros for beginners: firstly, here you can quickly and easily learn to ride, and if you are tired or cranky, there is something to do besides skating. For experienced people there are certainly good opportunities for freeriding. True, it is better to go for powder not at the beginning of winter, but later. We do this, for example, at the end of February.
As for snow, there used to be much more of it in Sheregesh. Locals say that at the beginning of the 2000s they even dug a special trench in the snow for the lift, because the chairs got stuck in the snow. Now there is enough snow for comfortable skiing, but riding in the forest is not very interesting: it’s hard, everything is rolled out. In my opinion, it is best to go here in February or early March. The main thing is not on holidays: neither New Year's, nor February 23, nor March 8. You can stand in line for the lifts all day - what kind of skiing is this?
Kirovsk
Apatity or Kirovsk, Murmansk region
Height difference - 550 m
Length of tracks - 1500–2000 m
Olga Miloradova
psychotherapist
For me personally, a good motivation to go to the Khibiny Mountains was the fact that the snow lies calmly there right up to May holidays, and not some melted something, but decent snowdrifts reaching the roofs of cars. At the same time, compared to winter skiing (which, however, I didn’t have to try there myself), polar night ended, and the daylight hours are longer than the work of the lifts. The lifts here are a different story.
There are two main slopes in Kirovsk. The first is the urban one, also known as the northern slope of the mountain with the almost unpronounceable name Aykuaivenchorr, on which there are chairlifts from Soviet times (if they have not been replaced). The second is the southern one, also known as Bolshoi Vudyavr, it has rope tow lifts, but nevertheless it is more well-maintained, efficient and pleasant to use. But it is also flatter at the same time. However, if your skills make you bored on the southern slope, it is better to do freeride on it, leaving the track, because on the northern slope there are beautiful canopies, which are characterized by avalanche danger from April. There is also a slope at the 25th kilometer, in the village of Kukisvumchorr, to which a very gloomy rope tow leads. This slope is not for the faint of heart, especially if you move to the left - in my purely personal opinion, the slope at the very top reached almost 90 degrees. But fear has big eyes.
As for all kinds of entertainment, there are either very few of them here or very difficult to find. There are several cafes, bowling alleys and other things, designed primarily for local population, so there is a chance to meet the residents of the surrounding area and take part in fun in the spirit of “who can do more push-ups” or “who can drink more vodka.” In the neighboring city of Apatity, anti-fascism previously flourished and one could attend a local themed concert.
It is best to go to Khibiny in a large crowd. Here a good choice rented apartments at any distance from the slope (and sometimes almost on it), and the optimal transport to get to the place is a plane to Murmansk plus a transfer from there, which cannot be done alone. However, there is also a train to the city and the Apatity station of the same name, which takes about 1.5 days, and from Apatity to Kirovsk you can easily and quickly (in half an hour) by minibus. Back in May, Kirovsk traditionally hosts a snowpark and all sorts of accompanying competitions and entertainment, which is ideal for those who like to jump.
Elbrus Azau
Nalchik or mineral waters
Elevation difference – 1400 m
Maximum track length - 2000 m
Asel Suleeva
freelance journalist
Having gone to Elbrus last year, I screwed up almost everything. I bought my ticket four days before departure and neglected to look for accommodation in advance. It turned out that spontaneity has nowhere to develop in Terskol - the village is very small, in contrast to the demand for housing in it. There are also the villages of Tegenekli and Neutrino, but they are even smaller. With the help of taxi drivers, the only option was found, and it was uncompromisingly bad. The only consolation was that if he had not been found, he would have had to sleep on the sofa in the lobby of the Ministry of Defense camp site, populated by military personnel who had come for training. If you agree on housing in advance, the most tramp-like housing options for locals cost from 500 rubles per person, for a thousand you can already get settled in some decent house. A good example of this is the Sapira cottage, which is also the only almost gingerbread house in the generally shabby Terskol.
Immediately multiply by two on the spot. As for hotels, in the spring, by booking in advance, you could live in the Azau clearing itself for 2,000 rubles. Accommodation, transfer from the airport (Nalchik, by the way, is closer to Elbrus than Minvody) and, if necessary, an instructor can easily be found on VKontakte. Taxi drivers at the Minvod airport charge a thousand per nose, but they may not be enough for everyone, the instructors directly in Azau are hired, there are one and a half of them and they do not deserve recommendations. There is also a problem with rentals in the clearing - the range was clearly replenished under Tsar Pea. It’s better to go to the 7 Peaks Hotel rental. Another problem is the toilets. If in the clearing they are simply terrible, which is quite in line with the general inferiority of the service, then at the Krugozor station the toilet may simply be locked with a barn lock. Lifts cost 1,300 rubles on weekdays for a new one, 600 for an old one, that is, a slow one. At the ticket office, those who have already skied sometimes sell their ski passes at half price. The cable cars run until 17:00, later only the slope in the clearing and a bunch of cafes are available.
I would give the title of best public catering to the cafe of the Meridian Hotel; almost the most famous Terskol public catering establishment, Kupol, turned out to be tasteless, and the most pleasant atmosphere was in Bayramuk. There is nowhere to go for some tangible fun in the evening in Terskol - they say that the whole party is playing tricks in Cheget, for example, in the “Deep Purple” bar. However, I did not get to Cheget.
Cheget
Nalchik or mineral waters
Height difference - 900 m
Maximum track length - 1600 m
Evgeniya Makhina
copywriter
You either love Cheget madly, with its antediluvian ski lifts and barbecue smoke at dusk, or you don’t even understand why people come here voluntarily. There is essentially only one route here. Steep, difficult, officially red, a height difference of 900 meters and giant snow mounds that do not know the snowcat. Everything else is freeride.
Here I will climb onto the armored car and say: freeride on Cheget - only with guides. The avalanche situation here is very difficult, and you shouldn’t even venture into nearby couloirs without avalanche equipment and someone who knows exactly how this couloir will end and what the avalanche service has given for today. There have already been deaths this year, so really take care of yourself. It’s better to agree with the guides in advance so that you can definitely rent beepers and avalanche shovels (if you don’t have them). Because most of freeride area is very close to the border with Georgia, you will need passes to the border zone. The guides can also arrange them for you; all you have to do is pick up the pass on the way from the airport.
The season lasts from December to April, best time- February March. The lifts on Cheget are well-deserved, they creak touchingly, like an old swing: two chairlifts on the first stage, up to the cafe “Ai” with a legendary view of Elbrus (the food is not so legendary). Next is another chair (it's terribly drafty) and a rope rope, also of retirement age. The views are incredible: in one direction - Elbrus in all its glory, in the other - Mount Donguz-Orun with the Semerka glacier. In general, for the million-dollar views, it’s worth taking a walk along the path leading along the ridge from the upper cable car station: half an hour or an hour - and you feel like you’re on the roof of the world. If you decide that there is nothing to do in Cheget today, you jump into a taxi spewing Caucasian folk songs, and in ten minutes you find yourself at the Elbrus ski lifts.
Get to Cheget by taxi from the airport in Mineralnye Vody four o'clock. You can stay in one of the many small hotels surrounding Chegetskaya Polyana, and if there are many of you, it is better to rent an apartment in Terskol and walk to the ski lift through a fabulous snowy forest along the Baksan River. The apartment will be hung with lush carpets and stuffed with the owner’s belongings, but you can run the house and cook giant scrambled eggs for everyone in the morning. There are no problems with “where to eat”, the entire Cheget meadow consists of cafes: lagman, kebabs, khychin, herbal tea and, ah, local soda in glass bottles - why it is so tasty is beyond comprehension. At the local bazaar (right there in the clearing) you need to buy jurabs for everyone as a gift - thick, bright patterned socks (300 rubles), churchkhela and sour fruit marshmallow - such flat sheets from which you can tear off a piece, put it behind your cheek and feel like a happy person .
Snow Valley
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Total elevation difference - 15,000 m (standard heliski program)
Length of the ski track - 5000 m
Andrey Pirumov
editor-in-chief of Doskimag.ru
I love Kamchatka and have been skiing there every year for ten years in a row. The skiing season in Kamchatka starts in early January and ends only at the end of May. January and February are good in terms of snow, but quite cold. In March it becomes much warmer and more sunny days, so I usually choose the end of March and all of April for skiing.
The problem with Kamchatka is the lack of infrastructure and lifts. All skiing here takes place with the help of snowmobiles or helicopters. The best place in Kamchatka is the sports base “Snow Valley”, located two hours from the airport at the foot of the Vilyuchinsky volcano. There are all conditions for quality living here. Plus, the guys have a large fleet of snowmobiles and a good snowmobile school. There are snowboard and ski rentals available, and there are many guides who can organize great skiing for you. If you wish, you can also book heli-skiing there.
Skiing in Kamchatka is suitable primarily for experienced skiers and snowboarders, but do not be afraid, Kamchatka is much closer and more accessible than it might seem. Be sure to bask in the warm springs - they are right at the base - and try the local fish and seafood.
Gudauri
Tbilisi, Georgia
Height difference - 1250 m
The longest route - 7000 m
Olga Efimova
legal adviser
I can name several good reasons to go to Gudauri: the hospitality of the locals, an excellent level of service at low prices, amazing food, no visa requirements, breathtaking mountain views and skiing opportunities. The slopes are always prepared, the Doppelmayer and Poma lifts are working (there are chairs and gondolas), and very (very!) delicious Georgian food awaits you every evening. Three years ago, a week’s skiing in Gudauri and a couple of days of rest in Tbilisi cost me 30 thousand rubles, including flights. Now it is unlikely that it will be possible to meet this amount, although the lari has grown less than the dollar and the euro, so a trip to Georgia is still cheaper than European rides.
Gudauri is good for skiers and snowboarders, both for beginners and experienced riders. There are traditionally more skiers, especially among local residents. There is a school of SnowLab instructors who will help you get on your board or skis, and for those who have seen almost everything, there is great options for freeride and heliskiing. You can even go paragliding.
The easiest way to get to Gudauri is by transfer from Tbilisi (about $100), or you can take a chance and, saving on airfare, get to Vladikavkaz and drive from there along the Georgian Military Road. But in this case, you risk staying on the other side of the Cross Pass, which is often covered with snow. I prefer to live in the lower or central part of Gudauri: most of the cafes and shops are concentrated there. Accommodation and transfer can be booked on one of two websites: GudauriTravel or Gudauri, where you can also monitor weather forecasts and ski pass prices. By the way, the cost of insurance is included in the ski pass, so there will be no additional expenses (although, hopefully, you won’t need insurance).
The most favorite restaurant of the resort is “Hreki”, where you must try ojakhuri and khachapuri on a spit. There is a hotel on the second floor of the restaurant, so you can not only eat there, but also live. Although I prefer to stay in the apartments of local residents and enjoy Georgian hospitality.
Krasnaya Polyana
Height difference - 1745 m
The total length of the tracks is 72,000 m
Sofia Klusova
editorial manager
According to my personal impressions, Krasnaya Polyana is getting better every year, although the price level for skiing and accommodation is higher than at other Russian resorts. This is exactly why you need to plan your trip as far in advance as possible and go with a large group while you still have a chance to snatch it chip flights and a large selection of accommodation. Check the dates of the competitions on the resorts' websites, otherwise you may come but end up not skiing. There are two ways to get to Krasnaya Polyana. By plane to Sochi or Adler, and then by Lastochka, taxi or bus. Lastochka is usually the most interesting, but it’s worth checking its schedule in advance. Also runs from Moscow to Sochi double decker train, but it is not very convenient to carry equipment in cases.
On the spot you can choose which resort to go skiing at, each has its own advantages: Rosa Khutor has the eco-snowboard park The Stash, Gorki Gorod has night skiing, and Gazprom, in addition to the opportunity to ski at night, also has the cheapest ski pass . Unfortunately, there is no single ski pass for all resorts, but there are slopes for different skill levels and modern lifts are installed.
There are no problems with infrastructure and food either; in recent years, a lot of things have appeared for recreation - from spas and cinemas to a water park. Cards are accepted almost everywhere and there are ATMs. It is better to choose housing nearby so that you do not have to travel two hours to the ski lift, for example in Krasnaya Polyana, Gorki Gorod or the village of Esto-Sadok.
There is usually a lot of snow in February and March. At the same time, the temperature in March in Sochi and Adler is around +10...+15 degrees, and on the mountain it is only –3...–5. What I remember most is riding after a snowfall on fresh, not yet rolled snow. In contrast to the warm Adler, the mountains are incredibly beautiful and snowy. A trip to Krasnaya Polyana should be combined with walks around Sochi; in Adler, be sure to stop by the market for tea, spices and mimosas. Or you can even continue your vacation in Abkhazia after skiing.
The best holiday destination for winter fans is ski resorts. This is where you can enjoy fluffy snowdrifts, white caps on trees and houses, and popular methods of warming up due to weather conditions - sauna and mulled wine. However, traveling to such places requires certain sports skills. What about those who love snow, but don’t know how to ski? Playing snowballs in the yard? Not at all! Feel free to go to the snow-capped mountains, because without skis you can have just as much fun there.
1. Snowshoeing. Val Gardena, Italy
The most ancient device for moving on snow, snowshoes, is experiencing a rebirth. In recent years, they have become wildly popular among residents of the mountainous regions of Europe. Snowshoeing is promoted as one of the least traumatic sports and the best ways health promotion. Indeed, moderate physical activity combined with the purest mountain air and magnificent scenery is a cure for aversion to physical education.
European travel agencies already offer organized tours on snowshoes accompanied by guides. The route is planned in such a way that it is not only safe, but also educational. During the walk, tourists can see representatives of the local fauna or learn legends and traditions, of which there are plenty in any mountain region.
The main thing you need to take care of when going to such walking tour, - the right choice of clothing. Walking in deep snow, even in snowshoes, still requires some effort; accordingly, you need to dress so that it is comfortable to move, but at the same time not to freeze in the mountains, where it is always much colder and windier than on the plain. For example, a windproof ski suit is ideal.
Participation price: excursion depending on the route and duration of the walk
snowshoeing costs from 30 to 55 euros (including equipment rental).
2. Tubing. Twin Bridges, USA
In principle, tubing is the same sled, only more comfortable. Inflatable rubber tubes that look like giant bagels have been increasingly visible on snow-white slopes lately. Many European ski resorts now even organize special areas for tubing or simply organize events during which people ski on regular ski slopes.
There is only one requirement for the descents - they should not be too steep, since it is impossible to control the tubing: when you try to slow down with your hands, it begins to rotate, therefore, high speed is very dangerous. For this reason, choosing a place for such fun is not easy. Finding a suitable slide so that it is not only flat enough, but also interesting, is not at all easy.
Americans manage to combine all the criteria for ideal tubing better than others, which is not surprising, because in the USA this entertainment has been popular for decades. Here in many states they even set up special tubing parks in winter. An example is Blizzard Mountain in the Sierra ski area, near Lake Tahoe (three hours from San Francisco and one and a half hours from Sacramento). Local slopes boast several turns, protected by semicircular sides, thanks to which the skiing cannot be called boring. And there is no need to “carry the sled” up the hill here - a lift belt delivers the skiers along with their bulky equipment to the beginning of the descent.
Ticket price: $30 for two hours (tubing rental included).
3. Swimming. Loferer-Almbahnen, Austria
Many ski resorts in Austria are famous thermal springs. Indeed, what could be more pleasant than a warm, relaxing mineral bath after a whole day of skiing. However, the town of Loferer-Almbanen, not far from Salzburg, has gone much further in its love for spa treatments than others, because riders going up the mountain with skis or snowboards are offered to save time and immediately buy a ticket to thermal complex. Or rather, the ticket is a general one - for visiting both the slopes and the baths, but the associative series is built up instantly. You can follow your associations and, having descended from the mountain, immediately go to the baths.
Skiing and spa pleasures do not have to be combined on the same day - the pass to the baths will be valid until the end of the winter season. The ski-bath-pass costs only 39 euros, which is about 10 euros cheaper than when purchasing separate passes.
The Rupertus Therme complex, included with the slopes and lifts, deserves attention in itself. There is a sauna, massage rooms, thermal pools and a jacuzzi on outdoors with magnificent views of the peaks of the snow-capped Alps.
Ticket price: to the thermal baths - 16 euros for four hours and 19 euros for the whole day;
with a visit to the sauna, 21 and 24 euros, respectively.
4. Contemplation of landscapes. Three Valleys, France
Courchevel TourismeFor romantically minded individuals, a wonderful and, most importantly, easy way to have fun at a ski resort is to admire the views of snow-capped Alpine peaks. And this is best done while sitting in a lift chair. Many now feature heated seats and a bubble canopy to keep out the wind, so you can brave the cold on your way to the top. But if someone nevertheless gets cold, you can warm up in one of the restaurants located near the cable car stations. A cup of hot soup or mulled wine by the window with the same magnificent view will bring anyone back to life.
From the restaurant, by the way, it’s worth grabbing a bottle of champagne and drinking it on the way back, especially since the return will require more courage, because when moving down you can see pine trees in white caps, the heads and backs of skiers, tiny lights and the roofs of chalets in the valley - one in a word, stunning landscapes. If someone doesn’t want to walk on the mountain, you can not leave the lift at all and return down, sitting in the same chair - it moves in a circle, almost like a carousel.
Ticket price: it is impossible to buy a ticket for the lift only, so you will have to purchase a full ski-pass,
its cost, depending on the valley, is 40–45 euros.
5. Diving. La Molina, Catalonia
Don't be surprised, this is not a mistake. In La Molina, one of Catalonia's leading ski resorts, you can now truly experience the thrill of diving in a scuba suit under the ice of a mountain lake.
La Molina is the only Spanish resort offering this type of entertainment. There are four lakes in total, located at an altitude of 1700 to 2300 meters. Dives are arranged when bodies of water are covered with a thick crust of ice - individually or in small groups. The depth of diving depends on the level of preparedness of the diver. The session lasts a maximum of 50 minutes.
What can you see when you are under a layer of cold water? Yes, practically nothing - you are unlikely to meet strange representatives of the lake fauna here, but this does not mean that it will not be interesting. The sensations from such an immersion are very strong. Just imagine that you find yourself in an ice bag filled with water, a white “ceiling” above your head, and not a soul around, only a silent cold blue that seems to have no end. An adrenaline rush is guaranteed!
Participation price: 67 euros - the price includes the rental of the necessary equipment and the issuance of a DSD certificate (Discover Scuba Diving),
which is given to participants after their first dive in their lives.
6. Zorbing. Yekaterinburg, Russia
“The skis are standing by the stove, the sunset is fading behind the mountain...” So let the skis remain by the stove, the modern Dombay waltz is a whirling of heaven and earth, observed from a huge transparent ball, a zorb. Zorb is a relatively recent invention. It was created specifically for descending from the mountains. It consists of two spheres, external and internal, fastened with special cables. A man (in this case his name is a zorbonaut) sits in a small ball, as if suspended in a large one, and fastens himself with seat belts. And then this giant inflatable ball is simply pushed down the mountain, and it, of course, rolls down, rapidly gaining momentum and joyfully bouncing on potholes (the air gap between the spheres absorbs impacts during the descent).
They came up with an attraction in New Zealand. It was there that mass production of huge balls was launched in the 90s of the twentieth century. And the very first model appeared in the mid-70s. Initially, Zorb was only summer fun- it was used for descending on grass or earth. However, the new fun quickly gained popularity, and now there are spheres for walking on water and snowboards, which do not mind snow and frost. You can ride in such a ball in the village of Kashino, which is a 40-minute drive from Yekaterinburg, on the territory of an amusement park.
Price: 300 rubles for one descent.
7. Sledding. Grindelwald, Switzerland
swiss-image.ch Swiss ski resorts are famous all over the world. Many people come here to ski. But about my beloved winter fun The inhabitants of the country know practically nothing to foreigners. We're talking about sledding. If in Russia this is just child's play, then in Switzerland it is at least a significant event. After all, the descent down in this mountainous snowy country can take a mind-bogglingly long time.
To go sledding, at almost any Swiss ski resort you just need to ask at the reception where such a slide is located. As a rule, they are located away from the ski areas. There are many suitable slopes in the Jungfrau region, each several kilometers long. On Mount First, it takes more than three hours to sled down from the third gondola lift station to the first. True, you still have to walk about an hour from the cable car to the start. But the result lives up to all expectations. The Swiss claim that this is the longest toboggan run in the world. It is very difficult to control a sled at high speed; during the descent, the famous poem about one’s native village, home and sledding with an invariable finish in a snowdrift is repeatedly recalled.
Ticket price: per day for an adult 40 francs.
Sleigh rental - 15 francs per day (deposit 100 francs).
Tourism and Leisure No. 4
Hello reader! I often destroy the stereotypes that vacation is very expensive. Believe me, there are many options for the budget traveler. Today we will look at some of the cheapest ski resorts in Europe. I also chirkana about a couple more expensive ones. The weather in spring is so changeable, it is likely that you will still have the opportunity to go riding this year.
Mountains, freezing air, a sea of adrenaline. What could be better than spending the last days of winter outdoors! I have compiled my subjective rating of the best and affordable European ski resorts, where you can ski inexpensively, grab some mulled wine and just look at the beautiful mountains.
Before you start looking at inexpensive ski resorts in Europe, I advise you to look into Decathlon store. They are currently updating their range of equipment; they have good models of equipment at reasonable prices. I recently bought a backpack there and I recommend it to everyone.
Inexpensive ski resorts in Europe - budget and not so
Bansko in Bulgaria
Bansko is not such a popular and promoted resort, but it has long managed to win over all lovers of alpine skiing from all over the world. Do you know where it is on the map or maybe you’ve been there? Be sure to write in the comments.
In Bansko you can find one of the most beautiful mountain ranges Pyrenees mountains. In addition, this region is not considered only a ski resort. It's also beautiful old City with many attractions.
You can come here on vacation from mid-December to mid-April. During this period, there is stable snow cover, the thickness of which sometimes exceeds two meters. The town is different good service and diverse infrastructure. Here you will find more than six trails, the length of which exceeds 14 kilometers. They are located at an altitude of 2.5 km above sea level.
In Bansko it is easy to book a cozy cheap hotel or expensive apartments. You can also purchase a ski lift ticket, for 7 days you will have to pay 150 euros per adult and 85 euros for a child under 12 years old. Some people prefer to purchase the entire ski package for the same period (it includes: rental, ski pass and training with an instructor), its cost does not exceed 250 euros for an adult and 148 euros for a child. I think if you buy passes in advance you can save a lot.
Where to look for housing in Bansko? Of course, on Booking.com
You will find Bansko 160 km from the capital of Bulgaria. From the capital's airport you can take a taxi to the bus station, and from there, for little money, take a bus to the ski resort. Travel time is up to three hours.
Zakopane in Poland
Rent a house in Zakopane — look at the selection on Booking.
Poiana Brasov in Romania
According to vacationers, the resort is surrounded by a coniferous forest, and the ancient city of Brasov is located nearby. Here you will find 12 tracks with a total length of 14 km, dozens of jumps and modern chairlifts. You will like the town with its excellent ecology, nature, clean mountain air and wonderful landscapes. There is a place for both professionals and beginners to ride here.
When I was in Brasov, I made a short video about Count Dracula's castle, which is located nearby. In general, in Romania everything is fine with cool castles - there are a lot of them, and if you are by car, then in addition to skiing there is always something to see. And Brasov itself is not a city, but a fairy tale. I’m still kicking myself for not writing a blog article about this city.
For active rest There are a few artificial skating rinks, riding centers, sports grounds, swimming pools and saunas. In addition, the resort's infrastructure is complemented by restaurants and cafes, where you can enjoy national Romanian cuisine and watch vibrant shows of musicians and dancers.
The resort offers vacationers to stay in budget hotels , but remember that the higher the season, the more expensive it is. A holiday with a classic set of standard services will cost you three hundred euros. For a ski pass (week) you will have to pay 60 euros per adult and 39 euros per child.
Reviews: France or Romania?
Many of my friends have vacationed in France before, but I can say right away that the resorts of this country are significantly more expensive than Romanian ones. Despite the fact that the latter are absolutely not inferior in quality to the slopes and lifts. Of course, I won’t judge places where I haven’t been, but still, I recommend you visit Poiana Brasov to form your own impression of this ski resort.
Budget options for Jasna, Slovakia
This ski resort is one of the most advanced resorts in Eastern Europe. There are tracks for children, tracks for motor sleigh rides and boarding. It is better to come to Jasna between the 12th and the end of the 3rd month. On the territory of Jasna, there are 13 lifts, the total capacity is more than 11 thousand people per hour, while the ski slopes surprise with their diversity and beautiful horizons. You can go on 3 of the most difficult ski slopes, 8 of medium difficulty. Don't worry, there are trails for beginners too.
Almost all hotels are located a few steps from the ski lifts, and small houses are built a little lower. From them to the ski lifts you can quickly get by bus.
The price of a one-day pass for an adult is 28 euros, for a child (6-18 years old) - two dozen euros; for 6 days for an adult - 138 euros, for a child - up to one hundred euros.
Find accommodation in Jasna - Booking offers good options
Official website of the Jasna resort in Slovakia - jasna.sk
Spindleruv Mlyn in the Czech Republic
This resort is considered to be the most popular and visited ski resort in the Czech Republic. You can find it a hundred kilometers from the capital near Krkonoše National Park. During the winter months this picturesque mountain region turns into a real paradise for connoisseurs of ski and flat slopes. You can come to ski between December and April.
The resort combines several villages (skiing centers), where you can go not only skiing, but also boarding. The resort has a ski school where Russian-speaking instructors work. There is also aquapark, which is very pleasing after an active ride during the day.
Lift pass per day: adult – up to three tens of euros, child – from ten to twenty euros. Price for a 6-day subscription: adults - from 100 - 80 euros, children - 50-70 euros. Prague Airport is located nearby. If you have ever been here, be sure to write in the comments, because I want to see Spindleruv Mlyn with my own eyes soon.
Accommodation in Spindleruv Mlyn - where to live and how much does it cost to rent a house?
Livigno in Italy
Livigno is considered one of the largest and most budget ski resorts Italian resorts. It is located 30 minutes' drive from Bormio, close to the Swiss border.
Excellent here weather, the snow cover reaches several meters. At the same time, there is almost no wind, which gives significant advantages to this place compared to others. The season lasts from 11 to 04 months.
A lift pass for an adult for a day will cost more than 40 euros, for a child - 35 euros. A week of skiing at the resort will cost 200 euros for an adult, 135 euros for children.
After Livigno you can go to Milan (more than 200 km) by local bus. You can get from the airport to the resort by bus for three dozen euros. The journey takes up to 4 hours.
Inexpensive housing in Livigna can be viewed right here.
Schladming in Austria
The city is located at an altitude of about 700 meters above sea level, one hundred kilometers from Salzburg. It is rightfully included in the ranking of the best resorts in the world. Schladming stands out for its excellent and professional pistes and predictable terrain. Austria is one of the most expensive resorts Europe in terms of skiing and snowboarding.
You can use 86 ski lifts and free buses that will take you anywhere in the region. Visit ski area Austria needs from 12 to 04 months. It is then that there is snow on all the tracks.
A daily subscription for an adult will cost 45 euros, for a child under 15 years old - two dozen euros, for a teenager under 19 years old - 35 euros. A weekly subscription will cost 220 euros, 112 and 118 euros respectively.
You can get to the resort by bus from Salzburg in just 40 minutes.
Find accommodation in Schladming possible on Booking, there are interesting options there.
Bohinj in Slovenia
This resort is located in the Alps, on the coast beautiful lake Bohinj, height - 520 m above sea level.
view of Lake Bohinj
The entertainment area combines many ski centers where you can learn skiing, sledding or boarding. You will also have the opportunity to ride through virgin lands. There is a night skiing service.
In addition, the resort has a ski school and a cross-country ski school. Holidays in Slovenia are most often chosen by married couples with children and skiers, regardless of skill and professionalism. Thanks to its excellent geographical location, snow remains until the end of spring.
The resort has several ski areas: Vogel and Kobla. They are located at a distance of more than ten kilometers from each other. The two zones can be reached by local buses to the funicular railways.
The price of ski passes will cost 25 euros for an adult, 15 euros for a child (under 14 years old); for 6 days for an adult – 150 euros, for a child – 90 euros. Bohinj can be found an hour's drive from Ljubljana. Buses leave from there hourly.
Look for accommodation in Bohinj - more than 50 different options.
Pal and Arinsal in Andorra
The peculiarity of these neighboring towns is good snow cover and ideal infrastructure. Ski resorts combine modern lifts that can lift up to 500 people per hour.
For beginner skiers or snowboarders, it's worth going to Pal, and here Arinsal Should only be visited by professionals.
At Arinsal Palais you will love the combination amazing views and the nature of the mountains, modern ski slopes and restaurants, cafes and bars with delicious food. There are also schools that teach skiing.
The price of a ski lift ticket will cost you 40 euros (adults), 30 euros (youth 12-17 years old), 27 euros for children (6-11 years old). For five days the prices will be: 160 euros for adults, 140 for youth and 120 euros for children. There are a number of discounts for older people. Children under six years old can ride for free. The resorts are located a few km from Andorra la Vella and Escaldes.
Formigal in Spain
This resort is considered one of the most visited resorts in the Spanish Pyrenees. It can be found near the town of Sallien de Gallego, just 5 km from the French border. This resort is the most affordable in Spain.
Here you will find more than a hundred km of trails with a maximum altitude of 2.2 km. The ski season here lasts from December to March.
This resort is ideal for families. Wide pistes will appeal to both beginner skiers and advanced skiers. high level preparation. Prices rental property in Formigal may bite in high season. It is worth taking this into account when planning your trip.
Ukraine: Bukovel and Dragobrat
This country is also famous for its ski resorts. If everything in Bukovel is relatively expensive, budget tourists opt for.
This resort is considered the highest and, according to the Ukrainians themselves, the most beautiful. You can find it at an altitude of 1400 m, on the border of the forest belt. The resort will delight you with long-lasting and stable, natural snow cover, and tourists ski here much longer than in – from November to mid-May. According to statistics, over the past 30 years local residents and tourists did not complain about the lack of snow.
Therefore, you won't find best place for boarding if you went to Ukraine. Bukovel is a very good European-level resort, definitely worth a visit.
What about housing? You can always view on Booking, rejoice good prices and book a suitable option for yourself.
Krasnaya Polyana in Sochi / Russia
Surely, if you think about where to go skiing in Russia, many will immediately have the idea of booking the nearest ticket to Sochi.
And not surprisingly, Rosa Khutor is a fairly advertised complex, although it can hardly be called budget. A suitable option for a budget traveler. Here you can ride good tracks and also look at the Olympic heritage. Two in one. Anyone who has been to these parts, be sure to write in the comments. And if, in your opinion, Sheregesh should have been included in this article, please also indicate in the comments)
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Every year ski tourism becomes more and more popular. We will tell you about best resorts Europe, where you can relax inexpensively and go skiing and snowboarding.
Austria - ski paradise in the center of the Alps. Prices here are much lower than in neighboring Switzerland, and the number of ski resorts is twice as large (about 500). Most of them are located in Tyrol (on the map) and Vorarlberg (on the map). The cheapest ski resorts in Austria - Mayrhofen, Söhl And Schladming. Mayrhofen attracts young people with parties and families with children's ski schools highest quality. Soel - the largest zone ski slopes in the country with the most interesting slopes. In Schladming - the most low prices for food and drinks.
Weekly prices:
Ski pass: adults - 282 euros, teenagers - 226 euros, children - 127 euros.
Ski/snowboard rental (+ poles, boots, helmet): 140 euros for adults and 70 euros for children.
Hotel (6 nights):
Season: October to April
Websites of ski resorts: mayrhofen.at, skiwelt.at, schladming-dachstein.at
Most of Spain's ski resorts are located in the Pyrenees and the southern Sierra Nevada (map). The best of them are considered to be resorts in the north of Catalonia with peaks 2700 meters high. This is where the largest resort on the Iberian Peninsula is located: Baqueira Beret (on the map), with 86 slopes of all types, including extreme Encornacrabes, snowboarding, half-pipe, flat skis and dog sleds. The biggest and cheap resort in the Pyrenees - Formigal(on the map), with 137 kilometers of slopes and a maximum altitude of 2250 meters. Formigal positions itself as a resort for family vacation with wide trails and children's schools.
Weekly prices:
Ski pass: 243 euros for adults and 194 euros for children.
Ski/snowboard rental (+helmet, poles, boots): 126 euros for adults and 84 euros for children.
Hotel (6 nights):
Season: late November to early April
Ski resort website: formigal-panticosa.com
Most of the territory of Slovakia is mountains: High Tatras, Low Tatras, Carpathian Arc. Ski resorts in Slovakia are some of the best and cheapest in Eastern Europe. Best ski resort - Jasna V Low Tatras(on the map), with 14 trails, of which 3 are of high difficulty, 8 are medium and 3 are easy. There are also tracks for children, tracks for freeride, snowboards and snowmobiles. Jasna is an international tourist center of the first category, where international slalom competitions are held.
Ski pass: 139 euros for adults, 111 euros for teenagers and 97 euros for children.
Skis/snowboard (+helmet, boots, poles): adults - 110 euros, teenagers - 85 euros, children - 60 euros.
Hotel (6 nights):
Season: December to April
Ski resort website: jasna.sk
Most of the German ski resorts are concentrated in the south of the country, in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The largest and most popular resort - Garmisch-Pertenkirchen(on the map) on the slope of the Zugspitze (2964 m), the most high mountain Germany. The length of the trails is 62 kilometers, half of which are difficult-level trails. There are tracks for snowboards, cross-country skiing, as well as 110 kilometers of hiking routes, for which a network of cable cars has been created.
Weekly prices:
Ski pass: 268 euros for an adult, 246 euros for a teenager and 134 euros for a child.
Skis/snowboard (+helmet, poles, boots): adult -100-120 euros, child - 60 euros.
Hotel (6 nights):
Season: December to April
Ski resort website: www.zugspitze.de
Most of the Czech Republic is surrounded by mountains, the highest of which is Snezka (1600 m). Most Popular mountain resorts The countries are located in the regions of Jeseniky, Krkonosze, Šumava and the Jezer Mountains. In Krkonoše national reserve located Špindlerův Mlýn(on the map) - the most famous resort in the Czech Republic. It consists of two large slopes - St. Peter and Medvedin. St. Peter has 12 tracks, one of which is for snowboarders, and next to the descent there are cross-country ski tracks. The second descent is Medvedin, with 7 tracks with a length of 11 kilometers. The resort hosts the Slalom World Cup and the European Freestyle Ski Cup every year.
Prices for 6 days (for how many days the maximum ski pass is sold):
Ski pass: 178 euros for adults, 143 euros for teenagers and 125 euros for children.
Skis/snowboard (+helmet, boots, poles): adults - 80 euros, children and teenagers - 60 euros.
Hotel (6 nights):
Season: December to April