Where to ski?

The most traditional and interesting winter activity in our area is cross-country skiing. Why?

Available. Cross-country skiing is the most accessible sport for everyone. To start skiing you don’t need special training, expensive equipment, or instructors.
Relief. There are no mountains or foothills in the Moscow region, and the relative elevation changes, frankly speaking, are not suitable for alpine skiing enthusiasts.
Journey. When snowboarding or alpine skiing, you are like a squirrel in a wheel, rolling down the same slope. It's boring. And every ski trip is a short journey with its own discoveries and findings.

We present to your attention an overview of ski slopes in the Moscow region.

We invite readers to add to the list of places for cross-country skiing. We will be grateful if you share your favorite places, photos, descriptions and tracks. Write to us, we are sure you know a lot of interesting things!

Where to ride?

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Trekhgorka: 55.704870, 37.338238

Romashkovo: 55.739288, 37.362099

Krasnogorsk ski track: 55.842820, 37.311716

55.699792 , 37.254767

Troitsk: 55.489207, 37.287791

Ramenskoye: 55.597553, 38.229675

55.667904 , 37.396345

55.584833 , 37.543674

: 55.447480 , 37.477756

Ski track in Gorensky forest: 55.812857, 37.905579

Bitsevsky forest

The ski slope in the Bitsevsky forest should be to the taste of winter sports lovers who feel confident on skis. Lots of gentle slopes. Mixed forest with an abundance of spruce trees. Excellent infrastructure created by the Alfa-Bitsa sports club and excellent transport accessibility. Professionals will enjoy the variety and length of the routes. The minimum route is 5 kilometers, perfect for children and ski lovers. The maximum is 24 kilometers, passing through the top of Mount Vysokaya.

Gorensky forest

The route in the Gorensky Forest will be easiest to reach for residents of the east of Moscow, Balashikha, Reutov and nearby places.

The ski track in the forest near Balashikha is a great place for lovers of a healthy lifestyle. There is a prepared trail of 5 kilometers, a high and gentle slope, and many routes through the Gorensky forest (10 kilometers or more). All family members will find something to their liking here. Skis, slides and skates are at your service. Good infrastructure, ski and skate rentals, and a cafe with Wi-Fi will make your stay comfortable.

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In the article you will find detailed information about the ski track, travel, parking, infrastructure, and the history of Lake Mazurin.

Dubrovitsy

The route in Dubrovitsy will be of interest, first of all, to residents of the southern regions of Moscow and the Moscow region, Podolsk, Troitsk. The route is not very difficult, but has excellent terrain (the highest descent is 20 meters). The ski track is located in a very beautiful place, between the Pakhra and Desna rivers. There is no such developed infrastructure as with the highways located in the immediate vicinity of the Moscow Ring Road, but the beautiful nature and many attractions around completely compensate for this shortcoming.

The route is marked, distances from 1 to 5 kilometers. There is parking. The track is being prepared for skating and classics. We recommend this route to all skiers from amateurs to professionals.

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In the article you will find detailed information about the ski track, travel and parking.

Krasnogorsk ski track

In Krasnogorsk there is a ski stadium where various competitions are regularly held. Immediately behind the stadium there begins a forest where there is a ski track suitable for both skating and classic skiing. The length of the ski track is 9 kilometers. There are no sudden changes in elevation - smooth descents and ascents. Ski rentals and changing rooms are available, and a mobile coffee shop comes on weekends.

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In the article you will find detailed information about the ski track, travel, parking, and infrastructure.

One of the best and most famous in the Moscow region. Passes near the Northern bypass of Odintsovo. Official name: Roller ski track named after Lazutina. It is named after one of the most famous skiers in the world, five-time Olympic champion, eleven-time world champion and resident of the city of Odintsovo - Larisa Lazutina.

The route passes through the territory of the Podushkinsky forest. It is characterized by an abundance of fairly steep slides and good infrastructure. Opened in September 2002. In summer people enjoy roller skating, roller skiing and cycling. And in winter - only skis and nothing but skis.

The ski track in Meshchersky Park is not very well known among ski lovers. It runs along almost flat terrain without steep ascents and descents, making it a good place to learn skiing. The ski track is well-rolled and suitable for lovers of classic skiing and skating. The distances are not large, from 1 to 5 kilometers.

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In the article you will find detailed information about the route, travel, parking, and infrastructure.

Ramenskoye

Near the town of Ramenskoye, there is a large forest in which every year amateurs and local sports clubs trample down good quality forest ski tracks. The length of the route is about 30 kilometers. A wonderful place for lovers of skiing in the south-east of the Moscow region.

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In the article you will find detailed information about the route, travel and parking.

Romashkovo

The ski slope in Romashkovo is inferior in pathos and complexity to Lazutinka, but pleases with an abundance of different routes suitable for skiers of all skill levels. There is good infrastructure here. The track is being prepared by the Romashkovo sports club. Various competitions are held there throughout the winter. Skiers are offered several laps ranging in length from one and a half to 17 kilometers.

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In the article you will find detailed information about the route, travel, parking, and infrastructure.

Trekhgorka

The ski track in Trekhgorka is the most straightforward of all those presented in the article. But it has two significant advantages: evening lighting and proximity to the Moscow Ring Road. The route is well suited for those who want to combine skiing with a winter picnic. It's a good way to teach children cross-country skiing.

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In the article you will find detailed information about the ski track, travel, parking, and infrastructure.

Troitsk

The ski slope in Troitsk is located quite far from “old” Moscow. Its condition is not as good as that of the luxurious Lazutinskaya track in Odintsovo or the ski track in Romashkovo. There are no steep hills on the Troitskaya ski track. But the route has a significant advantage - you can ride here at night. The three-kilometer ski track is illuminated. Among other advantages, we note the variety of circles: 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 kilometers; ski and tubing rental; a large ice slide for children.

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In the article you will find detailed information about the ski track, travel, parking, and infrastructure.

Before you go out for a ride on rough terrain (with hills and elevation changes), you need to master the basic techniques for safe descent and braking. We have digitized excerpts from the book “On the Ski Track near Moscow” dedicated to these issues:

Don't waste your money. Don't buy expensive equipment. Even the cheapest modern skis are fine to start with. Ride them for a season, and then you’ll understand whether you need it or whether your skis will just sit in the closet. Ski rentals are available near some slopes.
Exists two riding styles: classic and skating. The skating style looks more impressive, but requires better physical preparation. Start with classic skis. Although it is more difficult to skate correctly with “classics” than with “skate”, it will be easier to start with “classics”.
Lubrication. For skis to ride well, you need to rub them with glide wax. To prevent skis from sliding down when lifting, the area under the boot should be rubbed with grip wax. Each type of ointment is designed for different temperatures. Read more about ointments. If you don’t want to bother with grip ointment, buy skis with notches.
Do not strive for “steep” routes. Start riding on easy trails. When you feel confident on skis, move on to difficult skis.
Thermos and sandwiches. Any extra item that you take with you will interfere with you. Therefore, it is better to leave food in the car.