The best ski resorts in Russia in 2020

For those who love winter holidays, it's time to think about choosing a ski resort. There are a huge number of recreation centers in Russia. A review of the best ones will help you choose the best option. How to choose a place for a good rest with all the necessary services? - You can find out from the rating of the best ski resorts in Russia in 2020.

List of resorts

There are more than three hundred wonderful ski resorts in the country. They differ among themselves: location, services provided, cost, main characteristics, visitor reviews and much more. The selection criteria are multifaceted, and therefore, for convenience, it is proposed to consider the most popular ski centers according to customer reviews.

Resorts of the Caucasus

For those who love wildlife, the Caucasus region is a good place to visit, which delights with the beauty of its landscapes and helps to find harmony with the surrounding world. Ski resorts are equipped with all the necessary attributes for vacationers. The number of bases is small, but each of them has its own flavor and is in constant development, due to which, every year, the number of arrivals is growing.

Roza Hutor

The ski complex is located near the Black Sea and is part of the combined area of ​​Krasnaya Polyana. Thanks to the existing artificial snow spraying system, it allows you to extend the holiday season (beginning from December 28 to April).

Rosa Khutor is in constant development: it is planned to extend the total mileage of tracks to 100, which will allow it to take part in the world competitions in alpine skiing. In addition, for 5 years the recreation center has been holding World Cup stages for snowboarders and freestylers, and the resort has a modern freestyle center and a snowboard park.

In terms of scale, the resort ranks first in the Russian Federation - about 2 thousand hectares, occupying the mountain slope of Aibga. It is included in a small list of those who provide the opportunity to engage in active sports throughout the year.

Who is this resort for? The recreation center accepts anyone of any age, regardless of the degree of professionalism in skiing. Especially, this place has become a favorite of married couples, since there are children's tracks for children, there are playgrounds.

basic information
Length of trails (in km)	total - 77; red, blue (20 each) - 27 and 20, respectively; green (5 pcs.) - 10; black (15 pcs.) - 20.
Lifts (number):	drag lifts - 3, cabins - 6, chairlifts - 9.
Facilities on the territory of the resort:	ski school, SPA centers, night clubs, bars (restaurants), fitness rooms, a museum, shops.
Opportunities:	night skiing, swimming pool, walking, ice rink, cross-country skiing, sledding, paragliding, snow tubing, snow bike.
Accommodation:	hotels (16 pcs.) of which "5 *" - 1, "4 * *" - 4, "3 *" - 2; there is a housing complex.
Tours:	a ready-made program with accommodation, a special offer with a flight from Moscow, a test drive, the "Young Riders" school.
Ski pass prices	from 1700 rubles
Nearest points of departure (railway station) and departure	40 km
Telephone:	8-800-5000-555
Address: s. Estosadok, st. Olympic, 35, Krasnodar Territory, Sochi, Adler District.

• Developed infrastructure;
• For any category of people;
• Year-round reception;
• Good and varied tracks;
• Number of hotels;
• Holding regular promotions;
• Paragliding capability;
• Great snowboard trails;
• A huge number of positive reviews;
• Magnificent scenery.

• Far from exit points;
• Expensive.

"Dombay"

The recreation area is part of the Teberda State Reserve, located at the base of the Main ridge of the Caucasus Mountains, the center of which is three gorges. The highest point is 4046 meters.

The ski center is compact: hotels are located in close proximity to the ski lifts, the distance between settlements is small - about 20 minutes on foot. The duration of the season is December-May.

The peculiarity of the glade: winter - a ski resort, summer - mountaineering and tourist.

The ski complex accepts both novice athletes and professionals in their field.

Most slopes have a moderate slope, smooth terrain and few bumps, thus ensuring comfortable skiing. Caution and vigilance should be increased at the end of the congress: beginners and children ride. For experienced participants, there are 10 tracks with varying degrees of steepness, difficulty and speed.

International competitions are held on the territory of the glade: World Freestyle Cup; All-Russian slalom (including giant); snowboarding and paragliding.

On New Year's Eve, streets and buildings are decorated with decorative lighting, a Christmas tree is decorated and celebrations are held, accompanied by Santa Claus and fireworks. For those who do not save, a New Year's banquet is offered for a fee.

Detailed information
Area	85 hectares
Height (meters)	1650 above sea level
Hotels (number):	total - 64; with stars - 7 (1 *), 42 (2 *), 18 (3 *).
Types:	guest houses, sanatoriums, boarding houses, recreation centers, hotels.
Length of tracks	up to 20 km
Main descent point	ridge "Mussa-Achitara" 3012 m high
The resort has:	cable cars (maximum height - 3168 m), lifts; sledding, skiing, skating and snowboarding; horse and snowmobile rides; baths, saunas and swimming pools; excursions; cafes, bars and restaurants; training service with an instructor.
Nearest town	Teberda at a distance of 22 km
Ski pass prices	from 1600 rubles
Contact phone:	+7 (8652) 20-52-94.
Address: Dombay settlement, Karachay-Cherkess Republic.

• Compact organization of complex structures;
• Accepts a large number of people;
• Lots of entertainment;
• Nature;
• High mountains;
• Excellent tracks;
• Kind local people;
• There are practically no queues;
• Convenient transfer;
• Air.

• Not for all;
• Prices;
• Difficult to get to;
• "Weak service";
• "There is little information in the Internet sources how to get there";
• "Dangerous road to the base."

"Prielbrusye"

The ski resort, located in the pearl of the Caucasus Mountains at the foot of Elbrus, is the largest center for mountaineering and tourism. All the main infrastructure is located in the Azau glade. The duration of the winter season, sometimes lasts until the month of June.

For lovers of active sports, there is an opportunity to go skiing or snowboarding, go in for extreme skiing or heli-skiing. Elbrus and Cheget are the main areas of the resort. Mount Cheget is famous for the complexity of the slopes and attracts professionals in their field.

As for the New Year celebrations, the cost of the banquet is included in the purchase of the voucher. Entertainment programs are held in the main hall of the hotel.

Basic information:
Length	all trails - 35 km: on the slopes of Elbrus - 8, drops - 2280-3800 m, length 11 km; on Cheget - 15 pcs. with drops of 2100-3550 m.
Number of lifts	9
Types of roads:	chairlift, chairlift, towing, gondola, pendulum.
Where to live:	in the meadow there are about 50 hotels and inns, 7 sanatoriums and boarding houses, 2 recreation centers and 5 mini-hotels.
Hotel categories (in number):	1* – 13, 2* – 30, 3* – 18, 4* – 3.
Institutions:	bank, pharmacies, shops, hotels, baths, saunas, cafes, restaurants, disco bar, hookah bar, grill bar, karaoke, sightseeing tours.
Price for a ski pass	800 rubles, 500 rubles - one-time
Additionally:	there are various discounts, mainly for the children's category, promotions are held.
Contacts:	phone - +7 928 720 6000, website - http://prielbrusie-ski.ru

• Variety of tracks;
• Modern lifts;
• Low cost for a ski pass;
• Highest drop;
• Handsomely;
• High quality tracks;
• Professional teachers work;
• Low prices;
• Fresh air;
• Quite good slopes;
• Few people.

• Transfer;
• Weather (unpredictable);
• Infrastructure;
• The main contingent is skiers and snowboarders.

Khibiny Resorts

The most famous and popular ski resort is located in Kirovsk, Murmansk region. It attracts tourists with its snow cover (it lasts 12 months). The explanation for this phenomenon is simple: the city is located beyond the Arctic Circle.

"Khibiny"

The Khibiny mountain landscape is intended for both beginners (children, amateurs) and experienced athletes (professionals).

The glade is in constant development: infrastructure, price list of services, etc.

The season starts in October and ends in June. You can ride in the hollows all year round, since the sun's rays practically do not penetrate there in the summer, and during the winter period, a sufficient snow layer accumulates.

The main structure of the region is concentrated on the shore of Lake Bolshoy Vudyavr. The city is surrounded on 3 sides by mountain ranges and passes, the length of which goes to the West, North and East.

Different steepness and length of slopes, allows you to create tracks for any age category (from 5 to 60 years old). For beginners, the slopes are marked on the map. There are various jumps in the ski area. There is also an avalanche zone, it is marked on the diagram.

Weather: it is unpredictable and can change several times a day. Its stability falls in the months of March and May. On New Year's Eve you can admire the beauty of the northern lights.

Basic information about the base:
Ski areas (separate areas):	4 things.
Snow park	1 PC.
Lifts	7 of which: 1 chairlift and 6 pieces of drag.
Trails of varying difficulty	30 km, for the terrain - 1.5-2 km with rapids 450-600 m; equipped slopes - 28.
Stingray color:	green for beginners - 3; blue and red - amateurs and pros - 10 each; black - high difficulty - 1.
The mileage of the path fluctuates	from 650-1260 meters
The height of the Aykuavenchorr mountain	1010 m
Entertainment:	skiing, snowboarding, helicopter and hang gliding, ice skating and snowmobiling
Building:	bars, cafes, restaurants, club, entertainment center: billiards, bowling, dance hall, sauna, swimming pool, cinema, market, shops, theater, museum.
Accommodation:	hotels, private sector.
Nearest town	Apatity 16 km
Price of a ski pass for 1 day	1000 rubles

• Universal tracks;
• Ski area for children and beginners;
• Duration of the season;
• Plenty of space;
• The height of the mountains; excellent tracks;
• Not crowded;
• Number of routes;
• Polite staff;
• Neighborhood with two other ski resorts;
• Entertainment;
• Opportunities.

• Cost;
• Far from Moscow;
• Hydrogen sulfide hot water with a pungent odor;
• Frosty weather;
• Poorly developed city;
• They do not return money in case of bad weather.

"Kukisvumchorr"

The mountain resort, which is part of the Kirovsk sports complex, is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, on weekends - until 20:00. The name of the meadow and the village in which it is located are identical. The recreation center starts work in November and ends at the end of April.

Most of all this area is suitable for freeriding (about 5 km allotted). Beginners will not be interested in the resort: there is only one short track for them, there are no markings.

Main characteristics
Contact phone:	8(921)154-64-64
Lifts:	type - drag, number - 3, ascent up (in meters) - 650 (2 pcs.) and 1000.
Indicators in meters:	descent length - 2700; starting point - 890; drop - 520, total length - 10 km.
Types of rays by color:	blue, red and even
Orientation:	giant slalom, extreme skiing, freeride.
Items:	cafe-bar, first-aid post, school of instructors, hire, lifeguards.
Additionally:	evening skiing, ski runs
The cost of a ski pass for one day	1200 rubles
How to get there:	on Apatitovo highway, buses - 1; 128 and 135.

• Beautiful views;
• Freeride opportunities;
• There are no queues;
• Wide space;
• Convenient location of cafes;
• Spiritual workers.

• Not for all;
• "It is inconvenient and scary to climb because of the steepness";
• Buses rarely run;
• Lack of pointers;
• Difficult mountain;
• Convergence of avalanches is possible;
• Retro lift;
• There are many bottlenecks and hills.

"Aykuivenchorr"

On the Northwest side, this complex is considered the most modern and alpine skiing complex. Thanks to the certification of the quality of the paved tracks, the resort hosts competitive events of the international level.

The base accepts both beginners and pros in alpine skiing. On the territory there are the following opportunities: areas for freeride, a park for snowboarding, the opportunity to test yourself in slalom, skiing or snowmobiling.

Due to the artificial illumination of some routes, it is possible to conquer the mountain range at night. In order to visit the entertainment center, you will have to go to Kirovsk (12 km). On the other hand, there is a fishing tackle rental on the territory.

Specifications
Quantitative indicators (in meters):	maximum length of the road - 3400, elevation difference - 540, highest point - 1060, low - 520, width of tracks - 30-50
Number of routes	12: 1 green, 5 blue, 4 red and 2 black
Bugels	4 things.
There are:	children's tracks, a snow park, snowmobiling, slope lighting, equipment rental and repair, guides (instructors), restaurants and cafes, a museum.
Day ski pass cost	1300 rubles
Contact:	(815-31) 3-46-14
The address where the resort is located:	st. Olympic, 91, Kirovsk, Murmansk region

• For any contingent;
• Variety of routes;
• Night skiing;
• Fishing;
• "Homeland of Freeride";
• Not far from the center;
• Children's ski areas.

• Price;
• There is practically nothing in terms of entertainment.

"KhibinySnowPark"

This is the place for beginners and teenagers to fully enjoy the ride. Although the infrastructure of the complex is poor: rental services, lighting and snowmaking.

Specifications
Season:	November-April
Number of tracks and lifts	by 2
Indicators (meter):	reference point and mountain races - 30, length - 200
Lift types:	drag, tubing (baby -) - lift
Skating:	on sleds, cheesecakes and tubing
Additional services:	rental of skis, snowboards, snow-scooters; there is a luggage room.
Lift pass for adults per day	1200 rubles
Address: st. Sov. Constitutions, Mount Aykuvenchorr

• Convenient location - the central part of Kirovsk;
• Uncomplicated tracks;
• Easy to get to;
• Low prices;
• Free access to the baby elevator if you rent equipment for children under 5 years old;
• For schoolchildren - a great option.

• Few skiing routes.

Ski areas in Central Russia and the Volga region

The survey offers the most popular glades for winter recreation. Each of them has its own characteristics, both in personal development and in the opportunities provided. An important fact is the price segment and the beginning of seasonal openings, as well as a bias towards the category of vacationers.

"Big Kuzminka"

Actual address. Bolshaya Kuzminka, st. Emerald, 12, Lipetsk region., Lipetsk district.

Working hours: Mon.-Tue. (16: 00-21: 00), Thurs. - 12: 00-21: 00, Fri. - 12: 00-22: 00, Sat. - 10: 00-23: 00, Sun. - 10: 00-22: 00.

Features: artificial creation of ski slopes, free ice rink, easy access, wide slopes.

Description: the tracks of the complex are of various difficulty levels, so it is suitable for any category of people. Changes in indicators on the slope are not high. Due to its width, a large number of tourists can be on the slope. For the pros, the red zone is recommended: difficult turns, open long sections. It is planned to increase the number of descents soon.

Specifications
Season start:	December-November
What is:	skiing and snowboarding, tubing, skating rink, 2 ski lifts, hotels and private rentals, cafes, instructors, rental, shop, car parking, cottage, sauna.
Trails:	total length - 1050 m, number - 3, drop sections - 40 m.
Recommended visit time	3 hours
Temperature fluctuations with a minus sign:	winter -10-15; March - 5
How to get there:	there is a direct bus number 108 from Lipetsk
Lift pass	900 rubles

• A nice place;
• Layout;
• Night mode;
• For all family and friends;
• Good tracks;
• Acceptable prices;
• Wonderful cafe;
• The proximity of the center;
• Discounts for children.

• Unsafe tubing;
• Huge queues;
• Lack of inventory;
• Terrible lifts: stop every minute;
• Strange rental system.

"Zhebrei"

Trails are available six days a week, closed on Mondays.

The resort is located on the banks of the Sylva River, Perm Territory. Therefore, in the summer, the recreation area continues to receive tourists and delight them with seasonal entertainment.

Specifications
Beginning and the end:	November-April
Slopes in km:	total length - 4.1; number - 5: red - 0.5; black - 0.6; blue (3 pcs.) - 3
Drag lifts:	2
Nearest departure point:	railway station and airport of Perm (30 km.)
Difference in height (meters)	from 35 to 145
Recreation:	SPA, bars and restaurants, fitness, ski school
Opportunities:	snow tubing, walking, night riding, skiing and sledding, snowboarding
Artificial snowmaking	there is
Snowpark:	number - 1, length - 300 m
Directionality of the rays:	north-east
Ski pass service	600-800 rubles
Address: Perm region and region, Zhebrei village, Russia

• Large parking lot;
• Service efficiency;
• Trails for every taste;
• Everything is near;
• Delicious pastries;
• Lack of queues;
• Quality service;
• The proximity of the city.

• Weekend pay for the lift;
• Short slides;
• Relatively expensive.

"Khabarskoe"

Address: d. Khabarskoe, st. Nagornaya, d. 1, Bogorodsky district, Nizhny Novgorod region

Contact by phone: 8 (831) 262-12-61.

The path for the car on the navigator: N 56.18144: E 43.43447.

Description: Tourists of all ages and abilities are welcome at the ski resort. It has a wonderful infrastructure. Leisure and activities for every taste. Special attention is paid to children's entertainment complexes.

For extreme lovers, the recommended slopes are more complicated, including hillocks and ski cross. Modern Austrian lifting systems "Doppelmayer". There is a snow park with various jumps and figures.

A dense layer of tracks is guaranteed by a snowmaking system with powerful snow groomers "PistenBully". Artificial lighting supports skating at night.There is also a tubing track and a children's track with a lift.

Quantitative characteristics and capabilities
When the season:	November-April
Nearby points:	from. Dudenevo - 4 km, Bogorodsk - 8 km and Nizhny Novgorod - 40 km
Numerical indicators (meters):	the longest track - 1000; points: high - 175, low - 55; drop - 120
Trace background and track count:	green - 2, blue - 6, red - 5.
Bugels	6
Temperature:	from -11 to -4
Overnight:	club house, motel, hotel
Food buildings:	restaurant, coffee, barbecue
Entertainment:	sauna with a swimming pool, stand shooting range, billiards, banana rides with a snowmobile
Additionally:	banquet hall, training school, children's playroom, rental center, parking, snowmobile parking.
Sports recreation:	children's playground, a slope with a lift for descending on cheesecakes, a separate one for snowboarders, an additional area for snow scooters and sledges, zorbing, buggy races, hang gliding and small airplane flights.
You can purchase a ski pass for	850-1200 rubles

• A place;
• Tracks and their construction;
• Entertainment;
• Sport games;
• Service;
• Polite staff;
• Few people.

• Lack of a chair lift;
• There is nowhere to dry things in the apartment;
• Lack of bath accessories;
• Equipment flaws;
• Prices;
• The city is far away.

Khvalynsky

The complex is located at the address: st. Rosrespubliki, Khvalynsk, Saratov region. It works every day, but until a certain time of the day, and on New Year's Eve - on specials. graphics. More detailed information can be studied on the website or call directly: +7 (84595) 2-26-678.

The ski base is part of the Khvalyn park. It spreads out on the right bank of the Volga River. The city of Khvalynsk is 4 kilometers away.

The uniqueness of the ski resort is the thermal baths (spa pool) with spring water in the open air. The liquid undergoes an ultra-modern degree of purification, based on copper and silver ions.

On the territory there is a camera that records the skiing of the exit on the slope online. You can watch the recording on the official website of the ski meadow. Thanks to artificial lighting, you can also watch the night congresses.

There are many trails on vacation, they are all different in their complexity. Therefore, tourists come with different levels of training. Due to the organization of children's leisure, couples like to visit the resort.

basic information
Season:	beginning - October-November, ending March-April
Where to stay:	hotel
For whom:	skiers, snowboarders
Children:	entertainment center, playgrounds; tours are organized for schoolchildren; children's room with a labyrinth and a dry pool, in the open air - a children's complex, animators.
Adults:	spa complex, craft brewery, Russian bath, bars, restaurants, billiards, table tennis, air hockey, ice rink.
Air temperature:	from -20 to -2.
The highest point of the terrain above sea level	379 m
Length of tracks (meters):	total - 3000, the longest - 1200, fluctuations in heights - 178; "Red" - 990 with troughs up to 180; "Green" - 550 with heights up to 58; blue - 1200 with drops of 178.
Number of descents	3
Lift:	double drag
Ski pass cost	1600 rubles

• Thermes;
• Infrastructure;
• Children's complex;
• Camcorder;
• Night arrivals;
• For any tourists;
• Nature;
• Service;
• Discounts, benefits;
• Location;
• Season opening.

• Number of descents;
• High prices;
• “I would like an indoor skating rink”;
• A small slide for children.

"Nechkino"

Location: the mountain ski base array, section 1, building 1, Sarapulsky district, Udmurt Republic

Working hours: Mon. - 14: 00-22: 00; Tue-Sun - 10: 00-22: 00.

Administration phone: +7 (3412) 55-99-22.

Features: small fluctuations in altitude and the short length of the slopes of the resort, has become an ideal destination for families and beginners. The trails are of varying degrees of difficulty, some of them are located in the forest.

At the base there is a children's playground with a wide range of entertainment, and thanks to the work of animators, parents can safely ride on the slopes, leaving their offspring to highly qualified specialists. There is a program for children for the New Year.

The ski resort holds promotions, including:

• "Black Friday";
• Weekday discounts;
• Tasting of dishes;
• Prize drawings;
• Free group lessons for beginners;
• Happy time, etc.

Characteristic
Seasonal framework:	from November to December the winter season begins, the end depends on weather conditions, usually the month of March
Check in:	hotel, rented accommodation, cottage
Nearby cities:	Sarapul (25 km), Izhevsk (45 km)
Air temperature (negative):	within 12-14 degrees
Cover layer	0.5 m
Recreation:	picnic area, winter gazebo, screen cafe, sauna, swimming pool, modern SPA center, concert hall, bars, shops.
Sport:	snow park, skiing
Trails:	number - 9, 2 types of each: green, blue, red; black 3
Lifts:	quantity - 4 pcs.; chairlift - 1, others drag
Maximum length of one of the tracks	1200 m
Points (in meters):	highest - 220, low - 105, drop - 115
Ski pass service	1000 rubles

• Exchange of outdated ski passes of owners for new ones;
• Programs, promotions;
• Organization of events;
• The instructor's service is included in the tariff;
• A luxurious place for a family vacation;
• Nice snow;
• Tubing;
• Steep but safe slides;
• Comfortable lift;
• Friendly and helpful staff;
• The weather is good;
• The tracks have been spent.

• Cheating prices on holidays to the point of impossibility;
• Long lines;
• Reservation service;
• The level of professionalism of skating teachers;
• The cost of the ski pass is the same, regardless of whether you take your equipment or rent it;
• Short descents;
• Slope classification does not correspond to reality.

Ural ski areas

This recreation area is one of the largest in Russia in terms of the number of ski resorts (over 50). Consider only the most famous recreation centers. They are different from the rest of the list in that they take part in the Championships and Cups of Russia in skiing and snowboarding competitions.

"Abzakovo"

Location: eastern slope of the southern Ural ridge "Krykty-Tau".

Address: s. Novoabzakovo, st. Alpine skiing, 101 Republic of Bashkortostan, Beloretsk district.

Nearby stations (distance in kilometers): the vicinity of Mount Shaitan; Magnitogorsk - 60; Novo-Abzakovo - 3, Beloretsk - 27.

Features: the longest skiing season, designed for any category of tourists, but it is popular among freeride fans. Slopes "for every taste and color."

Detailed description
Seasonal hour:	from mid-November to early May.
Recommended time for skiing	from late February to March at a negative temperature of 15 degrees
Sports area for skiing:	skating rink, biathlon, skiing, horse-drawn carriages, tubing and snowmobiles
Characteristics of the tracks:	types - for slalom, giant slalom, mogul, beginner skiers (snowboarders), snowmobiles and tubing. In terms of numbers - 13, degrees of difficulty: green, blue and red. Length - 18 km, drops - up to 320 m.
Accommodation:	private houses, apartments
Lift types:	baby lift - 1, chairlift - 1 and drag lift - 7 pcs.
Entertainment:	helicopter flights, bowling, billiards, swimming pool, tennis, fitness, zoo, entertainment complex with a cinema and concert hall, bars, cafes, restaurants, sauna.
Lift pass	1400 rubles

• Value for money;
• Smooth yoke;
• The quality of the tracks;
• Ski pass discounts;
• Warmer than the city;
• Developed infrastructure;
• Clean and fresh;
• The mountains are beautiful;
• Leisure.

• Sometimes the training of athletes interferes with skiing.
• Service.

"Bath"

Address: st. M. Shaimuratova, 1, Yakty-Kul, Abzelilovsky district, Republic of Bashkortostan.

Phone: 8-912-8056690

The uniqueness of the glade: the presence of a high-speed gondola-type lift, which is able to serve more than 2.8 thousand equipped skiers within an hour.

basic information
Check-in:	end of November, ending - mid-April
The recreation center accepts	all comers
Services:	lockers, ski equipment rental, repair shop, medical assistance, garage, training with an instructor.
Sports entertainment:	tubing, snow park, shooting (trap), snowmobiling
Other rest:	water park, zoo, bowling, casino, nightclubs, 24-hour restaurants, bars and cafes, wood-fired sauna, ice fishing, billiards, children's playroom
Numerical indicators:	launches - 13, lifts - 4
Parameters (in meters):	total length - 17 thousand, maximum drop - 450, half-pipe - 60
Lift types:	gondola and drag lifts, baby lift
Types of tracks:	all colors, snowpark, halfpipe, tubing, for children
Skipass	900 rubles

• High-speed lift;
• For everyone;
• Selection of slopes;
• Inexpensive;
• Landscape;
• Everything is functioning;
• Fresh renovation;
• Evening skiing;
• Super tracks;
• Staff;
• Guarded parking;
• There is everything you need for children.

• Shortcomings in the vacation system;
• The descents for night trips are not always followed;
• A lot of people.

"Sunny Valley"

Address: Miass, pos. Syrostan

Description: this resort is called a weekend recreation center, since at this time there is a large influx of skiers, the main audience (about 70 percent) comes from Chelyabinsk. This is due to the fact that the city is approximately 130 km away. Polyana welcomes guests of different sports training, the smallest - from 4 years old. There is a school for children, which is regularly recruited. Every year the ski resort pleases tourists with the launch of new slopes, improves the existing jumps and counter slopes.

Reservations are made both online and by phone: 8 (351) 778 54 26.

Detailed information
Season:	opening in November
Where to stay:	hotels, private sector, hotel
Where to eat:	restaurants, cafe-bars, canteen
Entertainment (adults):	saunas, barbecue areas, games "Laser tag" and "Airsoft"
Children:	club, track with figures and gates, tubing, ice town, playground, children's room
Sport:	skis (cross-country and mountain), snowboards, skates, tubing, alpine sledges.
Additionally:	shops, medical assistance, rentals, parking, ski patrol
Trails:	number - 14, of which 12 are ski, tubing and cross country for skis
Classification:	for beginners, low difficulty, medium difficulty, children
Parameters (in meters):	length (total) - 8000, maximum drop - 230, snowpark - 420, children - 100, zero - 1100, halfpipe - about 7, for tubing - 200
Lifts:	number -10, types: chairlift, drag
Ski pass cost	from 1900 rubles

• Service at the highest level;
• Opportunities;
• Services;
• Comfortable stay;
• Perfectly prepared tracks;
• The location of the lifts;
• A great place to stay with your family;
• Electric train;
• Night skiing;
• Cable car;
• Entertainment programs;
• Rehabilitation program for children with disabilities;
• One lift is free according to the old ski pass;
• Nature and air.

• Lift prices;
• Paid parking.

Ski areas of Siberia

Skiers from all over the country flock here, as there are huge opportunities for freeride and heli-skiing. Due to the wide range of slopes, the area is visited by tourists of different levels of training. The number of glades in the region reaches 20. The most popular zones are worth mentioning separately.

"Sheregesh"

Location: southern side of the Kuzbass basin, Zelenaya mountain (Mountain Shoria), western Siberia, Kemerovo region.

Detail of the resort
Riding time:	November-May
What to have:	freeride, snow park, skiing and snowboarding, snowmobiles and snowshoes, evening skiing, day nursery (skiing training), paragliding
Leisure:	shops, entertainment centers, baths and saunas, clubs, cafes, canteens and restaurants
Additional features:	parking, equipment rental, training with an instructor, webcams, transfer
The technical side of the tracks (meters):	length - 700-3000, slopes in width - 50-200, and height - 150-600, steepness - up to 20 degrees, maximum point - 1270 above sea level
Amount:	slopes –18, gondola roads - 3, drag and chair lifts
Ski-pass	1400 rubles.

• Lots of positive reviews;
• There is everything you need;
• Weather;
• Instructors of any qualification;
• Infrastructure;
• Equipment;
• For all;
• Forest slopes;
• A lot of powder;
• Discounts and benefits;
• Additional features;
• Local beauties.

• Sometimes the weather fails.

"Tanay"

Description: The relatively young resort has become a favorite of newcomers and couples. It is located in the Kemerovo region and has a good reputation throughout its existence. The infrastructure of the ski area is located on the northern side of Slizun Mountain.

Detailing the recreation center
Reception:	December-April
What is available:	snow park, playroom (for children), equipment rental and repair, parking, hotels, chalets, park hotel, private accommodation, sanatorium, cafes, restaurants, bars, shops, instruction, park
Things to do:	descents on tubing, snowmobiles, skis, snowboards and cheesecakes; you can go to the skating rink; plunge into a mountain font
What's next:	from. Vaganovo - 3 km to the K19R highway, Novosibirsk - 165 km.
Slopes (meters):	10 pcs., Length - 100-1600, drops - up to 480, total length - 9000, incline on black - 47 percent, low point - 250
Average temperature (minus)	15 to 12 degrees
Types of slopes:	green - 2, blue - 3, red - 3, black - 1
Lifts:	chairlift for 4 seats - 1, drag - 3
Ski-pass prices:	1100 rubles

• Acceptable prices;
• A variety of sports and leisure activities;
• Children's complex;
• Font;
• Buffet;
• Location;
• Friendly and helpful staff;
• Territory.

• Only one track is illuminated;
• “No alcohol is sold on the territory”;
• Booking problems.

"Korel-Inya"

Feature: not just a recreation center, but a ski school.

Location: Klyuch-Kamyshensky plateau (southern slope), Novosibirsk, Oktyabrsky district, near the Inya river.

The main slope is skiing, but there is also a slope for snowboard lovers.

Detail of the resort
Season:	November-March
Temperature:	from -17 to -14
Sports types of skiing:	skis, cheesecakes, snowboard, skates
Purpose of tracks:	for snowboarding, snow tubing, simple skiing (green, blue)
Lifts:	baby lift, drag lifts - 2.
Quantitative characteristics (in meters):	number of descents - 5; drops - 50-100; length - from 200 to 700
What is:	training hall, gazebos with barbecue, cafe, banquet hall, sauna, swimming pool, hotels, guest houses, club, skating rink, sports school
Skipass	from 800 rubles

• Slope lighting;
• Convenient location;
• Developed infrastructure;
• Service level;
• For newbies;
• Quality descents;
• A lot of snow;
• Large base;
• Entertainment places;
• A good place.

• High slide for children under 7 years old;
• Old drag bars;
• Cash only;
• Short descents.

Altai ski resorts

The peculiarity of the Altai ski resorts is their location on several mountains, the distance between which is great, each of them has a small number of slopes and lifts.

The amazing beauty of mountain Altai is often compared to Switzerland. There are about a dozen ski fields, the most popular of them are described below.

"Grace"

Location: slope of Mount Tserkovka, region - "Belokurikha", Smolensk District, Altai Territory.

Description: the base is aimed at a narrow specialization - skiing and snowboarding, however there are slopes of various categories. They are held on the territory of competitions of different levels.

Detailing the main characteristics
Riding time:	December-March
Seasonal temperature:	from -25 to -12 degrees
Trails:	6 pcs., Green - 2, red - 1, blue - 3; the longest - 2500 m, elevation difference - 554 m, points (in meters): highest - 794, lowest - 240
Lifts:	chairlift - 1 and 5 drag
Lifts:	baby lift, drag lifts - 2.
What is:	3 illuminated slopes, hotel, restaurant, webcam, rental, cafe, parking, sanatoriums, ski school
What's next:	Biysk - 65 km, Gorno-Altaysk - 115 km
Lift pass	1000 rubles

• Fascinating views;
• Excellent tracks;
• Night skiing;
• Service level;
• Wellness complexes;
• Price for a ski pass;
• For newbies;
• Variety of slopes.

• Underdeveloped infrastructure;
• For a couple of visits.

"Manzherok"

Location: Zarechnaya st., S. Ozernoe. The complex is located between Malaya Sinyukha (mountain) and Manzherokskoye Lake.

The peculiarity of the resort: the longest cable car is located here, which is used all year round to explore the local beauty.

Ski base characteristics
Opening (closing):	December-March
Numerical indicators (in meters):	longest slope - 1200, maximum point - 533, minimum - 366, variation in altitude - 167, types of slopes - green and blue, training red, for snow tubing
Lifting mechanisms:	chairlifts - 4 and 2 drag lifts, baby-lift, tubing-rope
Sport:	skating rink on the river, snowmobiles, traditional - skiing and snowboarding, climbing wall, sauna complex, sports ground, dog sledding and snowmobiling
Institutions:	restaurants, cafes, spa and fitness centers, excursions
For a children's audience:	playground, trampolines, attractions
You can settle:	in a hotel, hotel, there are recreation centers and chalets, rent from private owners
Beside:	Gorno-Altaysk - 30 km, the nearest railway station in Biysk - 140 km
Ski-pass prices:	1000 rubles

• Versatility;
• Healthy climatic and natural conditions;
• Great service;
• Prices;
• Variety of tracks;
• Children's organization;
• Entertainment programs;
• Many positive reviews;
• Comfortable and cozy rooms;
• Discounts;
• Amazing views;
• Easy to breathe;
• Tasty food;
• Routes;
• Wi-Fi.

• Organization.

"Smooth"

Location - Khakassia, distance to Sayanogorsk - 30 km.

Features: certified tracks run through the Western Sayan region. National championships are held at the base, slopes are designed for all types of skiing.

Characteristic:
Season duration:	November-March
Ski slopes:	5 pcs., Types: any type of difficulty, FIS, there is a track for cross-country skiing
As for the lifts:	3 chairlifts and one drag
Zones:	upper - difficult for the pros, lower - educational, flat
The main contingent:	free traders
Parameters (in meters):	duration of descent - 3500, width - 150, variation in heights - 830
What to eat:	guest houses, hotel, sanatorium and the private sector in the city
Entertainment:	carnival salom, travel to protected areas, lobby bar, restaurant, conference hall, SPA, children's room, animators for children
Ski pass service:	from 600 rubles

• Prices;
• Super location;
• Remoteness from the bustle of the city;
• Staff;
• Local species;
• Clean tracks;
• A great place for a family vacation.

• Service.

"Ergaki"

This is another resort located in the Western Sayan zone. You can get there along the highway M 54 (605 km), the reference point is Lake Oyskoye.

Specifications
Arrival:	October-April
Slopes (indicators in meters):	maximum duration - 1200, the highest mark - 1760, the smallest - 1510, drops - 250
Types of tracks by color and their number:	green - 3, blue - 1, red - 1.
Lifting mechanism	1 (drag)
Average temperature:	from -19 to -17.
Nearest airport:	Abakan - 180 km
Station (railway) nearest:	Minusinsk - 175 km
Overnight:	hotel, houses
What is:	slopes for riding on cheesecakes, snowmobiles and cross-country skiing; cafes, gazebos, baths, children's room; tracks for free traders.
The cost of the ski pass service	from 700 rubles

• Clean tracks;
• For all;
• Low prices;
• There is everything you need;
• Nature.

• It's hard to get there.

Ski resorts in the Far East

There are about 25 ski slopes in this region (and not only). Each resort is good in its own way. Let's take a look at the best ones.

"Edelweiss"

Location: Petrovskaya Sopka, northwestern slope, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Feature of the resort: specializes in training professional snowboarders and skiers. For this, a sports school of the Olympic reserve for youth was created. Skills are mastered on the following slopes: training, sports, training, specialized (lard, giant lard and super-giant). In the absence of training, the tracks are open to tourists.

Characteristic
Ski season:	December-April
Sopka:	height - 400 m
Trails	7, of which: green and blue, 2 each, the other 3 red.
Descent parameters (in meters):	the longest - 1230, the highest point - 380, the lowest - 40, altitude fluctuations - 340, slope - 10-25 degrees
Lifts	3 (drag)
Opportunities:	heli-skiing and ski-touring
What is:	rental, cafe, 800 area illuminators

• Night skiing;
• There is a place for lunch;
• Choice of tracks;
• Easy to get to;
• Slopes for children;
• Guides and instructors;
• View: city, ocean and volcanoes;
• For all.

• Narrow specialization.
• Infrastructure is not developed.

"Mountain Frost"

The base is located between the mountains Moroznaya and Sedlo, Kamchatka Territory.

Features: views of active volcanoes, the Russian national team is training, infrastructure is developed, the meadow is constantly developing. Tracks for beginners and pros.

Technical description
Length of slopes (in meters):	blue - 300, red - 455, black 700, the longest - 2100, drop - 774, slope - 10-30 degrees
Numerical parameters:	slopes - 5, lifts - 3
Leisure:	paragliding and helicopter flights, horseback riding and dog sledding
Accommodation:	apartments, hotels 3 *
What is:	medical assistance, barbecue, cafe-bar, disco
Additionally:	forest trails, artificial snowmaking, freeride opportunities, heliskiing, snowboard-friendly resort
Lift pass	1600 rubles

• Children's track;
• A lot of snow;
• Landscapes of Kamchatka;
• Parking;
• Service;
• Leisure;
• Opportunities;
• Close to the wellness center;
• Entertainment.

• The cost of the lift.

"Comet"

Start of the season: November.

Description: the resort is located near Vladivostok (30 km). Thanks to the developed infrastructure and the level of service, it was repeatedly called the best among the ski resorts in the Far East.

The number of tracks is small, but all of them are artificially highlighted, which allows you to ski at night.

Basic information
Temperature fluctuations:	from -13 to -10
Trails:	3 pieces, classification: for beginners, mass skating, sports
Numerical indicators (meters):	maximum in length - 750; points: highest - 240, minimum - 100; fluctuation in heights - 140.
Lifts	3 (yoke)
What is:	halfpipe, snow park, equipment rental, medical assistance, ski school, instructors
Activities at the resort:	visiting the ice rink, cafes, restaurants, picnic areas, heated gazebos, barbecue places, various events
Accommodation at the base:	hotel and houses on several floors. There is a recreation center nearby
Addition:	there are snow cannons, slope lighting, children's track
Ski pass service	1600 rubles

• Not a bad place to stay;
• Good location;
• Night skiing;
• Children's track;
• Lots of entertainment;
• Fast-paced;
• Landscapes;
• Tourists of any training can attend;
• Parking and other amenities.

• High prices;
• A lot of people.

"Krasnaya Sopka"

Description: the ski resort is one of the links included in the sports school of the Olympic reserve "Edelweiss". It is designed only for well-trained people.

Resort characteristics
Season opening:	December, closing - March
Air temperature	up to - 10 degrees
Slopes (meters):	3 pieces, color: blue - 1; red - 2. Maximum duration - 1350, points: 418 and 110, drops - 308
Lifting mechanisms:	one chairlift and 2 drag lifts
Accommodation:	mini-hotels, hotels
Opportunities:	skiing and snowboarding only, ice rink
Nutrition	cafes, restaurants
Addition:	children's room, equipment rental, nannies for young tourists, halfpipe, instructors, lifeguards, tubing park, snow park
Ski pass service	will cost 1,300 rubles.

• Local beauties;
• Night skiing;
• There is a room for children;
• Babysitting service;
• There is everything you need;
• Close to the city center;
• Acceptable prices.

• For pros only;
• Few trails.

Output

From a wide range of ski resorts in Russia, the most popular ones for 2020 were presented. For perception, the review of recreation centers was divided into main regions. Comparison of all ski fields is shown in the table (by main indicators). The current scheme: name - season - for whom - prices for a ski pass (in rubles):

Name	Season	For whom	Lift pass in rubles
Roza Hutor	December-April	all	1700
"Dombay"	December-May	beginners, professionals	1600
"Prielbrusye"	December-June	everything, bias on the pros	800
"Khibiny"	october-june	all	1000
"Kukisvumchorr"	November-April	freeriders	1200
"Aykuivenchorr"	-	all	1300
"KhibinySnowPark"	November-April	beginners, teens	1200
"Big Kuzminka"	beginning November-December	all	900
"Zhebrei"	November-April	beginners and teenagers	800
"Khabarskoe"	November-April	all	1200
Khvalynsky	(October-November) - (March-April)	all	1600
"Nechkino"	(November-December) -March	beginners and families	1000
"Abzakovo"	mid-November-May	all	1400
"Bath"	late November-mid-April	all	900
"Sunny Valley"	opening: November	all	1900
"Sheregesh"	November-May	beginners and pros	1400
"Tanay"	December-April	families and beginners	1000
"Korel-Inya"	November-March	all	800
"Grace"	December-March	beginner level and pros	1000
"Manzherok"	December-March	all	1000
"Smooth"	November-March	all, slope - freeriders	600
"Ergaki"	October-April	all	700
"Edelweiss"	December-April	all
"Mountain Frost"	-	entry level and professionals	1600
"Comet"	-	all	1600
"Krasnaya Sopka"	December-March	well trained people	1300