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Skis. It is here that Sarenne is located - the longest ski slope in the world with a length of 16 km, on which both beginners and professionals can ski day and night.
Children. Alpe d'Huez is perfectly prepared for family vacation. There are 2 heated swimming pools here, outdoor skating rink, a museum, a library, 2 cinemas and the Palace of Sports and Congresses, where having a VISALP card you can spend your time for free and profitably...
Not forget. The VISALP card provides unique discounts on more than 30 types of entertainment.
Les Deux Alpes(1600 m) - a once high mountain pasture that has become worldwide famous resort(4th place in the ranking of ski resorts in France).
Skis. The Les Deux Alpes ski area is located vertically between 3600 m and 1300 m. It is one of the largest European ski areas, with more than 225 km of equipped ski slopes. At the same time, there are ski areas for both beginners and experts.
Children. Les Deux Alpes has the state quality mark “Family Mountain Holidays”. That means entertainment programs for all ages, from the smallest to the largest, living together or separately, medical care, services of professional educators.
Not forget. About a 2-kilometer street with shops and cozy cafes where you can sit and relax after skiing. And also about 60 restaurants, 30 bars and discos.
Chamonix, at the foot of the famous Mont Blanc, is a place of pilgrimage for skiers, surfers, freeriders and cross-country skiers. 4 ski areas are about 400 km of equipped trails, 90% of which are located at an altitude of more than 2000 m.
Skis. The legendary descent of Valais Blanche: the largest descent in Europe, located on a glacier. The ski area in Grand Mont is ideal for those who prefer off-piste slopes and uncompacted ski tracks.
Children. Special offer for family holidays: You only pay for 2 adults and 1 child, the rest of the family travels for free.
Not forget. Museums, exhibitions, tennis, swimming pool, skating rink, squash, climbing wall, shops, cafes, restaurants, spas, night life. Chamonix has all this.
Courchevel located in the Three Valleys area on the border with the Vanoise National Park. Known for the world's largest ski area - 311 slopes from green to black for any level, as well as the highest level of service.
Skis. Absolutely everyone can ride in Courchevel, and in complete safety. There are special areas for beginners to learn the art of skiing (ZEN areas). And those who practice “free” can test themselves in the rail park, on boardercross, as well as on off-piste descents.
Children. Courchevel became the first ski resort in the world where the Magestick system was introduced on the lifts - children are given special magnetized vests that allow them to safely use the lifts and protect the child’s back from injury while skiing.
Not forget. 7 Courchevel restaurants are included in the Michelin Guide 2010 and have a total of 11 stars. An incredible figure for a ski resort.
La Clusaz— this resort has a unique ski area, about 132 km long, located at 5 mountain ranges. The slopes are suitable for both families and ski professionals.
Skis. Championships, world cups, international events... it all happens in La Clusaz. La Clusaz has plenty of opportunities for off-piste skiing (accompanied by a professional who monitors safety).
Children. Privileges for the youngest riders during the ski season: illuminated slopes, special areas in snow parks, the opportunity to have a snack, etc. During Christmas week there will be performances featuring Père Noël/Father Frost.
Not forget. About the 5-star hotel “Au Coeur du Village” opening in December. 50 suites, a spa area with 5 treatment rooms, a swimming pool, massage and relaxation baths, 2 hammams and a sauna, gourmet cuisine from chef Mark Weir...
Le Grand Bornand. The ski resort is located on two different levels - at an altitude of 1000 m the village itself with ancient chalets and a cross-country ski area and Chinayon at 1300 m with direct access to the slopes
Skis. Snowparkgb offers skiing on an area of 10,000 m², with skiing levels for both beginners and professionals
Children. An entertaining children's club (4-12 years old) will give unforgettable experience from outdoor rides, snowball fights and lessons in ski school designed for half a day, or skiing for the whole day, for those who are older. While the children are busy, parents can breathe a little more freely.
Not forget. Taste Reblochon cheese. 50 farmers in the region produce this specialty, preserving the traditions of its production and taste. The same as in the 13th century.
Le Get- a resort that has managed to preserve the atmosphere of a true Savoyard village, as well as its historical and cultural heritage.
Skis. Variety and quality ski slopes The whole family will certainly appreciate it. Here you can ski everywhere and get lost in the snow-covered forest on the way to 650 km of slopes at the Gate of the Sun.
Children. They will be delighted to visit a real Indian village with wigwams, hunting huts and an “Indian make-up” saloon. Every week throughout the season there is a treasure hunt, as well as games and entertainment for children.
Not forget. Visit Spa Sereni Cimes - a cozy alpine chalet built from old wood and stone from Mont Blanc, converted into a spa, covering an area of 750 m2. There is everything for relaxation after skiing - a sauna, hammam, swimming pool, as well as many sensual treatments for body and soul.
Les Menuires- a Savoyard resort located at an altitude of 1850 m in the center of the largest ski area in the world in the Three Valleys, characterized by exceptional natural advantages.
Skis. The varied ski area ranges from gentle and wide slopes ideal for beginner skiers to more technical slopes for experienced skiers. Les Menuires offers a wide range of possibilities while ensuring safe skiing.
Children. The 4 km long Roc’n’Bob toboggan run, divided into 4 zones, with 22 turns along the entire length of the descent, will provide an unforgettable experience for both adults and children. Just remember to wear a helmet!
Not forget. Menuires is the first station to offer tourists advance reservations on a “the earlier, the cheaper” principle. Special prices for holidays in December and January, if booked before November 1, and for March and April, if booked before February 1.
Morzine, located in the heart of Portes du Soleil, is a resort in a pine valley. Here you will feel the warmth of Savoyard hospitality and unity with nature.
Skis. New 6-seater TV lifts will provide quick access to all major slopes and will reveal amazing views of the virgin nature with 360° panoramic views. And the new season's “4-hour ski pass” will delight many who like to start the day later, freedom of action is guaranteed!
Children. Morzine is a resort that has received a Famille+ certificate, which means it is one of the ski resorts suitable for families with children of any age.
Not forget. Night walks in the mountains, accompanied by a guide, include tastings of fondue, tartiflette and other Savoyard dishes. And if necessary, stop at the restaurant la Chaudanne, famous for its rich Morzine table and wine cellar.
Val d'Isere, a resort known all over the world for its snow quality, is the only mountain village at an altitude of 1850 m, where the pristine beauty, the atmosphere of the mountains and the bell tower are preserved - a historical monument of the 11th century.
Skis. The length of the slopes is more than 300 km, the height, modern equipment, 90 lifts, the opportunity to ski down through different peaks, depending on the position of the sun.
Children. Val d'Isere has the "Famille Plus Montagne" label. This - beautiful place For unforgettable holiday the whole family. Proof of this is the new Oxygen aqua sports center, which includes: a swimming pool, a play pool, a climbing, fitness, squash room, as well as a sauna, hammam, spa center, cold wellness baths, hydromassage...
Not forget. In the evening, take a helicopter to the mountains and visit an igloo. With a glass of champagne in one hand and a fork of fondue in the other, admire the sun setting over Mont Blanc... They are beautiful. And fondue, and champagne, and sunset.
Val Thorens located at an altitude of 2300 m and being the highest point of the “Three Valleys”, it includes 600 km of ski slopes.
Skis. The 70,000 m² snow park in Val Thorens awaits beginners and experienced freestylers. The cable car leading to the top of Caron, from where a magnificent panorama of the mountain ranges opens, is the main one in Val Thorens.
Children. The Skipass for a family holiday in Val Thorens is suitable for children up to 20 years of age(!) For families of 4 people, two adults and two children under 20 years of age, 6 days of skiing are offered for 569.50 €! Day of skiing for 125€! By the way, For children from 6 to 12 years old - a 25% discount, and for those under 6 years old - everything is free.
Not forget. Visit a Mongolian yurt , installed at an altitude of 2500 m on the blue route de Dal. In this cozy and spacious traditional home, you can dine on Mongolian cuisine 3 times a week (stew, pancakes, tea with salted milk, etc... Exotic in every sense.
Les Arcs– one of the most modern ski resorts in France. Here you will find: new products in the field of sliding, magnificent views of the surrounding nature, 425 km of ski slopes, 10 off-piste slopes, as well as a special atmosphere of coziness and comfort.
Skis. It was here that snowboarding appeared in the 80s, then speed skiing... Today speed riding is practiced here - overcoming mountain slopes on skis with a parachute on your back. You can take such a walk with a coach from a special school, The Speed Riding School.
Children. Skijoering - moving along a special track behind a horse that pulls a skier - can be tried by children as young as 7 years old. It's as exciting as riding a sleigh or driving a dog sled.
Not forget. For those who don’t have enough time to ski all day, the “Opérations First Tracks” ski slopes open at dawn. The first descent is made in small groups or with an instructor (by prior reservation).
If previously all roads led only to Rome, now all roads (at least ski roads) lead to Chamonix - after all, it is there that the longest ski slope in Europe is located - the White Valley.
Fans of skiing and snowboarding rightfully consider Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to be the ski capital: almost all the slopes are located at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level, and therefore, not only in winter, but also in summer, the mountain slopes are covered with a decent layer of snow.
The total number of tracks and their length are 100 and 170 km, respectively. But this is not a united area - you need to get to the ski areas by bus (a ski pass is valid). The most popular are Flègere, Le Tours, Grand Montet, Les Houches, Brevin.
Beginners, under the guidance of experienced instructors (for a very affordable fee), take their “first ski steps” on “green” slopes - there are 13 of them: wonderful safe terrain, slight frost and sun, and the days here are always wonderful... Falling and getting up again, laughing and jokingly, a group of beginner skiers, having finally mastered the art of skiing, will long remember their fun holiday in Chamonix.
Those tourists who are confident on skis and fly like birds on the slopes love the “blue” and “red” slopes - there are 34 and 32 of them, respectively. Well-equipped and well-lit, these ski areas deservedly enjoy international fame. Children and adults of all ages and nationalities enjoy not only shared skiing “activities”, but also the fabulous beauty of the regal mountain peaks covered with blinding snow.
Professional skiers also come to this resort - it’s not for nothing that the first Winter Olympic Games were held here back in 1924. The zone of real climbers is the “black” slopes, of which there are a total of 21. Superbly equipped, they provide the opportunity to both relax and prepare for serious competitions for many eminent athletes.
However, there are places where it is better not to go alone, without a guide: we're talking about exactly about it, the longest in the world, 22 km, damn dangerous route White Valley (Vallee Blanche). Descent down steep slopes will, of course, give intense adrenaline sensations, but only to well-trained skiers. In addition to steep sections, skiers face more serious dangers, such as cracks in the glacier, which are often covered with snow on top. It is possible to get to the White Valley from both the French and Italian sides. The beginning of the route is at the top of the Aiguille du Midi - “Afternoon Peak” (Aiguille du Midi). The mountain is so called because when viewed from the town at noon, the sun appears to be directly above the peak.
This is what Chamonix attracts: from extreme athletes to beginners and even small children - there is a perfectly prepared track for everyone, everyone will experience the joy of rapid gliding on fast skis.
Where: Moscow region, Dmitrovsky district.
How to get there: the park is located 60 kilometers from Moscow along Dmitrovskoye Highway and includes two ski resort: the same name “Volen” and the “Stepanovo” complex. By car, you reach the sign with the sign “Volen”, turn left from Dmitrovskoye Highway, go to the first fork, then turn left again, drive another 1 km, and then follow the sign either right to “Volen”, or straight ahead, without turning anywhere , in "Stepanovo".
What is: Volen has 17 trails with an average length of 300-350 meters and a slight difference in elevation. There are only 6 tracks in Stepanovo, but they are the longest in the Moscow region - 700-900 meters.
How much: from 20 rubles for a lift in “Volena” and from 50 rubles - in “Stepanovo”.
What besides: Last year, the Quiksilver company set up a snow park in Volen with high jumps and various railings for jibbing.
2. “Mount Sobolinaya”
Where: Irkutsk region, Slyudyansky district, Baikalsk.
How to get there: by plane or train to Irkutsk, and from there by minibus to Baikalsk.
What is: There are 12 trails with a total length of 15 kilometers, the longest of which is 2 kilometers.
How much: An hourly subscription costs from 250 rubles.
What besides: After an exhausting ride, you can recuperate in the treatment center located on the territory of the resort, where vacationers are offered to take a bath with herbs or steam in an aromatherapy barrel. However, no one will stop you from healing yourself with a glass of dark, unfiltered beer at a local bar.
3. "Rosa Khutor"
Where: Krasnodar region, Sochi, Adler district, Estosadok village.
How to get there: by plane to Sochi, directly from the airport you can take bus No. 105, which will take you to the resort.
What is: snow park and 34 slopes, the length of the longest slope is 4.1 kilometers.
How much: A “ski pass” for 4 hours will cost you at least 1,350 rubles.
What besides: The main feature of the resort is the opportunity to ride along the slopes on which Olympians will compete, and at the same time raise self-esteem by conquering the slope called “Men's Olympic Descent above 1600”. In addition, here you can support the institution of family and marriage: the resort offers lovers to register their relationship right on one of the mountain peaks.
4. “Mountain air”
Where: Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Mount Bolshevik.
How to get there: by plane to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, minibuses depart regularly from the airport to the mountain.
What is: 10 slopes up to 2 kilometers long. The total length of the trails is 15 km.
How much: from 50 rubles per lift.
What besides: On the territory of the resort there is a paragliding club, giving you the chance to see Sakhalin Island from a bird's eye view.
5. Dombay
Where: Karachay-Cherkess Republic, Dombay village, Mussa-Achitara mountain.
How to get there: by plane or train you get to Mineralnye Vody, and then transfer to a taxi or regular bus to Dombay.
What is: 12 trails with a total length of about 20 km and varying levels of difficulty. Both beginners and advanced riders will find their slope here.
How much: from 100 rubles per lift.
What besides: If you are a professional skier/snowboarder and are not afraid of avalanches, then in Dombai try yourself in heli-skiing - a type of freeride when you are dropped off from a helicopter onto an unprepared track.
6. Sheregesh
Where: Tashtagol district Kemerovo region, Sheregesh village, Mustag and Green mountains.
How to get there: by plane or train to Novosibirsk, then by bus to Sheregesh. Be prepared for the fact that you will spend at least 8 hours on the bus: there are 530 kilometers between Novosibirsk and Sheregesh.
What is: snow park from Quiksilver and 10 slopes up to 4 kilometers long.
How much: from 400 rubles for a 4-hour subscription.
What besides: From December 28 to January 4, the annual Snowpro school for snowboarding and alpine skiing will operate in Sheregesh.
7. “Big Woodyavr”
Where: Murmansk region, Kirovsk, Mount Aykuaivenchorr.
How to get there: by plane to the city of Apatity. From there by minibus or bus to Kirovsk.
What is: 13 trails, including a training slope, their average length is 1-1.5 kilometers.
How much: from 700 rubles for a ski pass for 4 hours.
What besides: lovers of soulful songs after rides will be able to perform Lords of the boards in karaoke, and discerning connoisseurs will be able to do the same thing but in VIP karaoke. For some reason, the resort management shares these services.
8. Okhta Park
Where: Leningrad region, Vsevolozhsk district, Syargi village.
How to get there: to St. Petersburg on the "Red Arrow" or "Sapsan". Then take the metro to the Devyatkino station. From there, minibuses No. 627 and 679 go to the resort.
What is: 5 slopes up to 350 meters long and a height difference of up to 60 meters, the snow park from Burton is one of the most cool companies producing snowboards and equipment
How much: from 400 rubles per hour of using the lifts.
What besides: For an additional fee you can shoot with a crossbow and ride a snowmobile.
9. "Abzakovo"
Where: Republic of Bashkortostan, Beloretsky district, Novoabzakovo village.
How to get there: by train Moscow-Magnitogorsk to Novo-Abzakovo station.
What is: 13 slopes with an average length of 1.2 kilometers, including 4 slopes for slalom and giant slalom.
How much: from 300 rubles per hour subscription.
What besides: you can go to a water park or zoo. In addition to ski slopes, Abzakovo also has 10 km of cross-country skiing and biathlon trails with shooting ranges.
10. Elbrus region (Cheget/Elbrus)
Where: Kabardino-Balkaria, Elbrus district, Terskol village.
How to get there: by plane or train to Nalchik or Mineralnye Vody, and then by taxi or regular bus to the village of Terskol.
What is: there are 11 routes on Cheget and Elbrus. Cheget has steep slopes, so Elbrus is more suitable for beginners, where you can find slopes of any complexity.
How much: from 400 rubles per lift.
What besides: The range of entertainment is quite standard - baths and saunas, nightclubs and bowling. Just like in Dombay, here you will be offered heli-skiing.
Not only Russians come here, but also guests from distant foreign countries.
The resort has a whole network of lifts ranging from 200 to 600 meters in length - chairlifts, pendulum, gondola and rope tows. The ski area is located at an altitude of 1600-3200 meters, the total length of the resort's ski slopes with various levels of difficulty is more than 20 km, the elevation difference is about 500 meters. Highest point descent - Mount Mussa-Achitara with a height of 3002 m.
The slopes have 3 levels of difficulty, but on local maps the tracks are not marked, but only highlight ski areas - easy (green), medium (blue) and difficult level (red). For children and beginners there are special trails called “paddling pools”.
There are several routes for freeriders, they start from top station 5 stages of the chair lift. The main part of these routes passes on the northern slope of Mount Mussa-Achitara with subsequent access to the Teberda-Dombay highway or to the Gonachkhir gorge. A ski pass for 1 full day costs 1,400 rubles.
The season in Dombay lasts from December to March. Dombay has a mild and warm climate. average temperature in winter it does not fall below −5 degrees, sometimes even rises to + 10 or +15.
A large skiing region, ski slopes and lifts are concentrated on the slopes of two mountains - Elbrus and Cheget. Elevation difference up to 2000 meters, total length of trails 35 km, natural snow, long “season”.
Cheget (3,700 m)
The elevation difference on Cheget is 1,000 m. Cable and chair lifts. The slopes of Cheget are steep. Ski areas are medium to difficult.
The famous Cheget hillocks - The best way check how well you speak alpine skiing. For snowboarders, the slopes on the south side are recommended - wide and steep fields; on the north, the slopes are more suitable for extreme sports enthusiasts and freeriders. However, it is not recommended to travel to dangerous areas without minimal avalanche equipment.
Elbrus (5,642 m)
The height difference on Elbrus is up to 2,000 m. There are 3 lines of lifts on the mountain - pendulum-rope and chairlift. For beginners there is a rope tow at the foot.
The slopes of Elbrus are much less demanding on the level of skiing than Cheget; here you can find tracks of any complexity.
Snowboarders will be interested in the slopes under the second stage of the lift. And for freeride and backcountry lovers there is the opportunity to join groups with guides.
A 1-Day subscription to the Elbrus Region GC costs 900 rubles. IN new year holidays- 1000 rubles.
The season on Cheget is from December to April. On most of the Elbrus routes, the season is from October to May. At an altitude of more than 3800 meters the season lasts all year round, but these areas can only be reached by snowcats.
Kirovsk
The ski season is considered to be from December until almost the end of May. A large influx of skiers and snowboarders is also observed in the first week of the New Year.
During the polar night, from November to January, when there is only 2 hours of daylight, there is a discount on lifts of up to 50%.
The length of the trails is about 30 km. The main advantage is accessibility, from the center to the ski lifts it takes about 20 minutes on foot, the variety of terrain, 4 drag lifts and one chairlift. During the polar night, two routes have evening lighting. There is a slope for beginners, trails of varying degrees of difficulty.
Two springboards 50 and 70 meters. Mogul track for fans of extreme skiing.
Season from November to June.
The oldest ski complex in Krasnaya Polyana.
It consists of four stages of an open-type cable car.
On this moment"Alpika-service" has the highest point for descent: 2238 m above sea level. Therefore, Alpika-Service today is the main platform for freeride. For beginners, there is a rope tow on the third stage.
Mountain carousel
Skiing takes place on the Psekhako plateau at an altitude of 1435 m.
Work 6 cable cars- high-speed gondola lift, chairlifts and rope tows.
GLK Gazprom is considered a place for calm and lazy skiing. Perfect for beginners. At the same time, there are two good black pistes, but they are often closed.
The only complex in Krasnaya Polyana that offers evening skiing on illuminated slopes.
This is where the 2014 Winter Olympics took place.
Ski slopes with a total length of about 100 km are available for skiing. This is the largest ski area in Russia. A variety of trails in terms of difficulty allows you to choose a skiing option in accordance with your training. 13 km of trails are certified International Federation skiing for international competitions of the highest level.
The maximum lifting height is 2320 meters, the elevation difference is 1745 meters.
A modern system of artificial snowmaking on the slopes, which allows the ski season to last up to 140 days a year, depending on the altitude.
The capacity of the complex is 10,500 people/day.
There are 19 modern lifts - 3 gondola, 3 chairlifts, 1 rope tow, 3 “magic” carpets).