Ski slopes in Toksovo and Kavgolovo. Where to go non-alpine skiing. "Dynamo" in Kavgolovsky forest park
For more than 30 years, the SKA LenVO Sports Complex has been a base for year-round training of representatives of winter sports and an arena for competitions of various ranks and scales. The Kavgolov Games, famous in the 70s and 80s of the 20th century, stages of the World Cup in cross-country skiing and Nordic combined, international, all-Russian and city competitions of skiers, biathletes and combined athletes took place here.
Here the national teams of Russia, St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region in winter sports held and continue to conduct training camps, orienteers and rowers, cyclists and climbers tested and test their strength. In recent years, mass sporting events have also been held here, attracting hundreds of participants and becoming famous throughout Russia - such as the Toksov Marathon and the Hepojärvi Tour, which combines competitions in cross-country skiing, cross-country, cycling and roller skiing. Gunde Svan, Per Elofson, Bjorn Daly, Thomas Alsgaard, Mika Myllula, Vladimir Smirnov and many others performed on the SKA tracks. Here Yulia Chepalova won her first victory at the World Cup stage, becoming an Olympic champion a month later.
The SKA Sports Complex, located on the shore of Lake Khepojärvi, included:
Sports base with a stadium, rowing center, hall, hotels, boiler room and canteen;
- Biathlon shooting range;
- A ski track certified at one time by the International Ski Federation (FIS) (for certification, the track was laid, profiled and cleared of vegetation in accordance with the FIS certification requirements);
- The only rollerskiing and cross-country trails in the vicinity of St. Petersburg
The combination of the necessary terrain, favorable microclimate, infrastructure prepared for development and transport accessibility make the SKA Sports Complex a truly unique base for training athletes of all levels and holding competitions in various sports. A similar complex within a radius of 250 km from St. Petersburg No . Unfortunately, the listed advantages also interested people with other interests. As a result, last summer and this fall the threat of destruction loomed over the complex.
Over the past few months, active and large-scale work has been carried out directly on the ski and biathlon track of the SKA sports base in the village of Toksovo in the area of Lake Khepojärvi and the biathlon shooting range, related to deforestation and soil movement and marking of construction sites (photos attached). The work is being carried out on the famous “Samurai” climb, which, due to its complexity, has been awarded the honor of having a proper name. Judging by the ongoing excavation work and the posted markings, the lift itself as part of the ski and biathlon routes should be destroyed.
Many children's sections, national teams of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region and amateur athletes involved in various sports: biathlon, cross-country skiing, Nordic combined, orienteering, mountaineering, cycling, etc. They use this complex not only for competitions, but also as a training base. On the tracks laid along the Toksovo hills, athletes who became the pride of Soviet and Russian sports grew and polished their skills: Evdokia Mekshilo and Nina Gavrylyuk, Lyubov Egorova and Evgeny Belyaev, Nikolai Puzanov and Rinat Safin, Anatoly Alyabyev and Dmitry Vasiliev, Vladimir Drachev and other legendary representatives Leningrad and St. Petersburg.
Transfer for development and subsequent the inevitable exclusion of the use of the famous Samurai climb as part of the route, directly on which the forest is being cut down and marking signs are installed, will make it FUNDAMENTALLY IMPOSSIBLE to use not only this section, but also the ENTIRE sports complex for holding official All-Russian and international competitions . This is due to the fact that in the vicinity of the SKA shooting range there are no other climbs that have the height difference and profile required for certification.
The current situation and the threat looming over the ski and biathlon complex cause extreme concern among the sports community, active athletes and sports organizations in our region, however, appeals to the administration of the village of Toksovo and the leaders of the Leningrad Army Sports Club did not bring any clarity. Rather, on the contrary, from the responses of the administration representatives, it became clear that either the leadership of the Army Sports Club does not control what is happening on the territory under its jurisdiction, or deliberately does not provide information about the development to representatives of sports federations, government bodies and the public interested in using the Complex for its intended purpose.
Vladimir Zhitenev
Kavgolovo is not just a hotel complex, but a country recreation center with good infrastructure. Fans of active recreation have something to do here all year round: in winter - boarding and alpine skiing, sledding and cheesecake, in summer - mini golf, boats, tennis. Moreover, what is especially convenient is that the complex is located just twenty kilometers north of St. Petersburg - at the foot of the Northern Slope.
Accommodation. The hotel's room capacity consists of two-, three- and five-bed rooms with private facilities (shower and toilet). The decor, however, is not far from the Soviet one (simple single beds, a minimum of inexpensive furniture), and household appliances (TVs and refrigerators) are only available in rooms with additional amenities. But the prices are an order of magnitude lower than at more modern recreation centers and country hotels.
Restaurant complex. The hotel dining room has a capacity of 150 seats. The prices are quite reasonable: set (breakfast, lunch and dinner) - 400 rubles, breakfast - from 100 rubles, lunch - from 180 rubles, dinner - from 120 rubles. The meals are very satisfying, the menu is varied. In addition, there is a café-bar on site with snacks and alcohol.
Nature. The surroundings of Toskovo are one of the most beautiful places in the Leningrad region (see photo): centuries-old pine trees, hills, lakes... Nearby is the famous Toskovsky bison reserve - the northernmost point of Europe, where these unique animals live.
Sports and active recreation. The opportunities for active recreation in Kavgolovo are almost unlimited. Let's start with winter sports. For lovers of alpine skiing and boarding, the Northern slope is equipped for skiing; There are four lifts, including a rope tow. If you don’t know how to ski, but still want adrenaline, the “Wild Cheesecakes” trail is for you: no less scary and fun, but no special skills are required. For those who prefer active recreation without extreme sports - cross-country skiing.
In spring and summer, mini-football, basketball and volleyball are played in Kavgolovo - there are also equipped grounds for this on the territory of the complex. In addition, there are table tennis tables, a shooting range, bicycles and boats. Most often it is not necessary to bring equipment with you for either winter or summer sports - there are rental points (exceptions are boards and alpine skis).
Finally, there is a paintball court on the territory of the complex - it can be used at any time of the year.
Entertainment. If during the day everything in Kavgolovo is suitable for active recreation, then in the evening you want more relaxing entertainment. For this occasion, the hotel complex has a sauna with a relaxation room, billiards, and barbecue areas (barbecues can be rented here).
ABOUT THE CENTER
The Kavgolovo educational and training center is the official training base of the Lesgaft University of Physical Education and Sports. After reconstruction and modernization, various services became available to athletes and amateurs.
The hotel complex allows you to receive guests for training camps and competitions. Spa services, gym, games room and conference room. Anyone can take advantage of all this.
A roller ski track in summer and a 5 km long ski track in winter allows athletes of any level to fully train. The track is illuminated and is constantly maintained and prepared for training.
The complex is guarded and there is a fee for renting the track in the amount of 250 rubles for the whole day. This price includes the rental of a locker in the locker room, where you can comfortably change clothes and take a shower. You can eat in the cafe at an attractive price.
The location of the complex is amazing. A step away from you will be the delight of the magnificent Kavgolovskoe Lake; nearby there is a forest for running and simulation training on moderately rugged terrain.
You can get to the Kavgolovo training center by car or by train. Address: Toksovo village, Leningrad region, st. Lesgafta 35 k1. By electric train: from the Finlyandsky station to the Kavgolovo station, from the car to the left, in the direction of the springboard. It is also possible to take a minibus from the Devyatkino metro station to Toksovo (Shkolnaya St.).
TRAINING AT THE SKI ACADEMY
At the Kavgolovo Training Center we conduct training both in winter and summer. Our Ski Academy trains amateurs from beginners to professional levels.
We offer to master the skills of cross-country skiing and roller skiing for beginners, and improve results for athletes thanks to our well-coordinated team.
The Academy includes trainers and methodologists of the highest category, Masters of Sports and certified specialists, graduates of sports universities and participants in seminars, trainings and educational courses in various areas of sports and fitness.
Signing up for a training session is very simple, just leave your details and we will call you back. You can study both in a group and individually. For children we have a children's school
Training Center Kavgolovo is a sports complex near the Kavgolovo railway platform, owned by the National State University of Physical Culture, Sports and Health. P. F. Lesgaft. However, it is not only students who train here. Now there are all the conditions for successful year-round training of athletes of the highest level - including members of the Russian National Winter Sports Team: cross-country skiing, biathlon, moguls, ski acrobatics.
For more successful training, an artificial snowmaking system for an asphalt roller ski track and an infrastructure for athletes’ recreation have been built, which includes a hotel, a canteen, locker rooms with showers, a sauna, ski preparation rooms, etc. For now, any mortal who has the desire and has 250 rubles in his pocket for a day of skating for 2016 can feel like an athlete.
In general, the track consists of a circle, in which one part is at a height and the second is at a low point, that is, for half of the circle you climb the mountain, and for the other half you slide down. The height difference is significant, so the route is ideal for strength training. There is a ski and biathlon stadium.
The cost of visiting includes a changing room and shower; the key can be obtained upon payment from the hotel administrator. The parking lot is quite spacious.
In addition to the ground ski-roller track, which turns into a cross-country ski track in winter, an indoor kilometer-long tunnel with year-round artificial snowmaking and temperature maintenance in the range from -2 to -5, regardless of external conditions and temperature, was built on the territory of the complex.
You can visit the tunnel at any time of the year and practice, adding the same amount to 250 rubles (2016 prices). In the dining room you can have a very inexpensive lunch with hot dishes and salads, costing 250 rubles.
Of all the variety of ski slopes in the city and the Leningrad region, only a few places should be highlighted where the level of infrastructure and the preparation of the slope itself are of high quality. Each of you who has ever ridden on a track prepared by a retrack will tell you what a pleasure it is.
There are basic, significant factors when choosing a place for active recreation and training. Firstly, the location and how you can get to the track in different ways. Secondly, the availability of parking, changing rooms and a cafe. If a cafe, buffet, restaurant is not such an important component, then parking and changing rooms play a very important role. Third - piste preparation, lighting, equipment rental and ski service.
Undoubtedly, for all these factors, the training center “Kavgolovo”, near the village of Toksovo, occupies a leading position. From the very beginning of winter, snow cannons are already starting to work to prepare the tracks for training. There is lighting throughout the entire route. The complex building has everything necessary for preparing skis, any service and rental. Ample parking. The cafe-dining room is designed for 150 people. Changing rooms and showers contribute to a comfortable stay at the complex.
Training center "Kavgolovo" is located at st. Lesgafta 35 building 1. 17 km from Devyatkino metro station. You can also get there by train from the Finnish station to Kavgolovo station (46 minutes) and from Devyatkino station (20 minutes) also to Kavgolovo station.