The best ski resorts in Russia in 2022

For those who love winter holidays, it's time to think about choosing a ski resort. In Russia, there are a huge number of recreation centers. An overview of the best of them 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 ranking of the best ski resorts in Russia in 2022.

List of resorts

On the territory of the country there are more than three hundred wonderful ski resorts. They differ from each other: 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 pleases with the beauties of landscapes and helps to find harmony with the outside 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 zest and is in constant development, due to which the number of arrivals is growing every year.

Rose Farm

The ski complex is located near the Black Sea and is part of the integrated region 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 slopes to 100, which will allow it to take part in 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 people of all ages, regardless of the degree of professionalism in skiing. Especially, this place has become a favorite for couples, as children's tracks are provided for children, there are playgrounds.

basic information
Length of trails (in km)	general - 77; red, blue (20 pieces each) - 27 and 20, respectively; green (5 pcs.) - 10; black (15 pcs.) - 20.
Lifts (number):	rope tows - 3, cabins - 6, chairlifts - 9.
Facilities in the resort:	ski school, SPA centers, nightclubs, bars (restaurants), fitness rooms, museum, shops.
Capabilities:	night skiing, swimming pool, walking, skating rink, cross-country skiing trails, sleigh rides, paragliding, snow tubing, snowbiking.
Housing:	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, a “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 region, Sochi, Adler district.

• Developed infrastructure;
• For any category of people;
• Year-round reception;
• Good and varied trails;
• Number of hotels;
• Carrying out regular promotions;
• Possibility of paragliding;
• Great snowboarding trails;
• A huge number of positive reviews;
• Magnificent scenery.

• Far from exit points;
• Expensive.

"Dombay"

The recreation area is part of the Teberdinsky State Reserve, located at the base of the Main Range 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 season duration is December-May.

The peculiarity of the glade: winter period - ski resort, summer - climbing and tourist.

The ski complex accepts both beginners and professionals in their field.

Most of the slopes have a moderate slope, smooth terrain and a small amount of hillocks, thus providing comfortable skiing. Caution and vigilance should be strengthened 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.

On the territory of the glade, international competitions are held: the World Cup in freestyle skiing; 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 dressed up and a celebration is 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
Square	85 hectares
Height (in meters)	1650 above sea level
Hotels (number):	general - 64; with stars - 7 (1*), 42 (2*), 18 (3*).
Types:	guest houses, sanatoriums, boarding houses, recreation centers, hotels.
Track length	up to 20 km
Main descent site	ridge "Mussa-Achitara" height 3012 m
The resort has:	cable cars (maximum height - 3168 m), lifts; sledding, skiing, skating and snowboarding; horse riding and snowmobiling; baths, saunas and pools; excursions; cafes, bars and restaurants; service of training with an instructor.
Nearest city	Teberda at a distance of 22 km
Ski pass prices	from 1600 rubles
Contact phone:	+7 (8652) 20-52-94.
Address: Dombay village, Karachay-Cherkess Republic.

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

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

Elbrus

The ski resort, located in the pearl of the Caucasus Mountains at the foot of Elbrus, is the largest center of mountaineering and tourism. The entire main infrastructure is located on 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 ski extreme or heli-ski. Elbrus and Cheget are the main areas of the resort. Mount Cheget is famous for the complexity of its slopes and attracts professionals in their field.

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

Basic information:
Length	all tracks - 35 km: on the slopes of Elbrus - 8 pcs., drops - 2280-3800 m, length 11 km; on Cheget - 15 pcs. with drops of 2100-3550 m.
Number of lifts	9
Road types:	double chairlift, chairlift, towing, gondola, pendulum.
Where to live:	there are about 50 hotels and inns, 7 sanatoriums and boarding houses, 2 recreation centers and 5 mini-hotels on the glade.
Categories of hotels (in quantity):	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.
Ski pass price	800 rubles, 500 rubles - one-time
Additionally:	there are various discounts that apply mainly to the children's category, promotions are held.
Contacts:	phone - +7 928 720 6000, website - http://prielbrusie-ski.ru

• Variety of tracks;
• Modern lifts;
• The cost is low for a ski pass;
• The highest drop;
• Handsomely;
• Quality tracks;
• Professional teachers work;
• Low prices;
• Fresh air;
• Good slopes;
• A few people.

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

Resorts in Khibiny

The most famous and popular ski resort is located in Kirovsk, Murmansk region. It attracts the attention of 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 designed for both beginners (children, amateurs) and experienced athletes (professionals).

Polyana 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 near the shore of the lake "Bolshoi 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 the slopes, allows you to create trails for any age category (from 5 to 60 years). For beginner skiers, the slopes are signed on the map. There are various ski jumps in the skiing area. There is also an avalanche zone, it is marked on the map.

Weather: It is unpredictable and can change several times a day. Its stability falls on the months of March-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 rope tows.
Trails of varying difficulty	30 km, for 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 - increased complexity - 1.
The mileage fluctuates	from 650-1260 meters
Aikuavenchorr mountain height	1010 m
Entertainment:	skiing, snowboarding, helicopter and hang gliding, ice skating and snowmobiling
Building:	bars, cafes, restaurants, a club, an entertainment center: billiards, bowling, a dance hall, a sauna, a swimming pool, a cinema, a market, shops, a theater, a museum.
Accommodation:	hotels, private sector.
Nearest city	Apatity 16 km
Ski pass price for 1 day	1000 rubles

• Universal routes;
• Ski area for children and beginners;
• Season length;
• Lots of space;
• The height of the mountains; excellent tracks;
• Not crowded;
• Number of routes;
• Polite staff;
• Neighborhood with two other ski resorts;
• Entertainment;
• Capabilities.

• Price;
• Far from Moscow;
• Hydrogen sulfide hot water with a pungent odor;
• Frosty weather;
• Weakly developed city;
• They do not refund 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 begins its work in November and ends at the end of April.

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

Main characteristics
Contact phone:	8(921)154-64-64
Lifts:	type - drag, number - 3, lift up (in meters) - 650 (2 pcs.) And 1000.
Indicators in meters:	descent length - 2700; initial mark - 890; drop - 520, total length - 10 km.
Types of slopes by color:	blue, red and even
Orientation:	giant slalom, extreme skiing, freeride.
Items:	cafe-bar, first-aid post, school of instructors, rental, lifeguards.
Additionally:	evening skiing, ski slopes
Ski pass price per day	1200 rubles
How to get there:	along the Apatitovo highway, buses - 1; 128 and 135.

• Beautiful views;
• Freeride opportunities;
• No queues;
• Wide space;
• Convenient location of cafes;
• Soul workers.

• Not for all;
• “It is inconvenient and scary to climb because of the steepness”;
• Buses rarely run;
• Lack of pointers;
• Difficult mountain;
• Possible convergence of avalanches;
• Retro lift;
• Lots of narrow places and hills.

"Aikuaivenchorr"

In the Northwest side, this complex is considered the most modern and high-mountainous for skiing enthusiasts. Thanks to the certification of the quality of the laid trails, the resort holds competitive events of international level.

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

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

Characteristics
Quantitative indicators (in meters):	the maximum length of the driving road is 3400, the height difference is 540, the highest point is 1060, the low point is 520, the track width is 30-50
Number of routes	12: 1 green, 5 blue, 4 red and 2 black
yokes	4 things.
Available:	children's trails, snow park, snowmobiles, slope lighting, equipment rental and repair, guides (instructors), restaurants and cafes, museum.
Day ski pass price	1300 rubles
Contact:	(815-31) 3-46-14
Resort address:	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;
• Practically, there is nothing in terms of entertainment.

KhibinySnowPark

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

Characteristics
Season:	November-April
Number of slopes and lifts	2 each
Indicators (meter):	starting point and mountain races - 30, length - 200
Types of lifts:	drag, tubing (baby-)-lift
Skating:	on sleds, cheesecakes and tubing
Additional services:	rental of skis, snowboard, snow scooter; there is a storage room.
Ski pass for adults for the day	1200 rubles
Address: st. Owls. Constitutions, Mount Aikuavenchorr

• Convenient location - the central part of Kirovsk;
• Easy trails;
• Easy to get to;
• Low prices;
• Free access to the baby lift, if you rent equipment for children under 5 years old;
• For students, it's a great option.

• Few trails to ride.

Ski areas of Central Russia and the Volga region

Obzor 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 the bias towards the category of vacationers.

"Big Kuzminka"

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

Opening hours: Mon.-Tue. (16:00-21:00), Thu. – 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 skating rink, easy access, wide slopes.

Description: the tracks of the complex are of different 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, they recommend the red zone: difficult turns, open long stretches. In the near future, it is planned to increase the number of descents.

Characteristics
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.
Tracks:	total length - 1050 m, number - 3, sections of drops - 40 m.
Recommended visiting time	3 hours
Temperature fluctuations with a minus sign:	winter -10-15; March - 5
How to get there:	from Lipetsk there is a direct bus number 108
Ski pass	900 rubles

• Beautiful place;
• layout;
• Night mode;
• For all family and friends;
• Good trails;
• Acceptable prices;
• Wonderful cafe;
• proximity to the center;
• Discounts for children.

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

"Gebrey"

Trails are available six days a week, the day off is Monday.

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.

Characteristics
Beginning and the end:	November-April
Descents in km.:	total length - 4.1; number - 5: red - 0.5; black - 0.6; blue (3 pcs.) - 3
Ski lift:	2
Nearest exit point:	railway station and airport of Perm (30 km.)
Height difference (meters)	from 35 to 145
Relaxation:	SPA, bars and restaurants, fitness, ski school
Capabilities:	snow tubing, walking, night skiing, skiing and sledding, snowboarding
artificial snow	available
Snowpark:	number - 1, length - 300 m
Direction of slopes:	northeastern
Skipass service	600-800 rubles
Address: Perm region and region, Zhebrei village, Russia

• Large parking lot;
• Efficiency of service;
• Trails for every taste;
• Everything is nearby;
• Delicious pastries;
• No queues;
• Quality service;
• The proximity of the city.

• Time-based payment for the lift on weekends;
• Short slides;
• Relatively expensive.

"Khabarskoye"

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 according to the navigator: N 56.18144: E 43.43447.

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

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

A dense layer of trails is guaranteed by a snowmaking system with powerful PistenBully snowcats. Artificial lighting supports night-time skiing. There is also a tubing and children's track with a lift.

Quantitative characteristics and opportunities
When is the season:	November-April
Nearby items:	With. Dudenevo - 4 km, Bogorodsk - 8 km and Nizhny Novgorod - 40 km
Numerical indicators (meters):	the longest track - 1000; points: high - 175, low - 55; difference - 120
The background of the tracks and their score:	green - 2, blue - 6, red - 5.
yokes	6
Temperature:	-11 to -4
Overnight:	clubhouse, motel, hotel
Food buildings:	restaurant, coffee, barbecue
Entertainment:	sauna with a swimming pool, shooting range, billiards, banana ride behind a snowmobile
Additionally:	banquet hall, training school, children's playroom, rental center, parking, snowmobile parking.
Sports recreation:	children's playground, slope with a ski lift, separate for snowboarders, additional area for snowmobiles and sleds, zorbing, buggy racing, hang-gliding and small plane flights.
Skipass can be purchased for	850-1200 rubles

• Place;
• Tracks and their construction;
• Entertainment;
• Sport games;
• Service;
• Polite staff;
• A few people.

• No chairlift;
• No place to dry things in the apartment;
• Lack of bath accessories;
• Equipment defects;
• Prices;
• The city is far away.

"Khvalynsky"

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

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

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

A camera is installed on the territory, filming skiing on the slope online. You can watch the recording on the official website of the ski field. Thanks to artificial lighting, you can also watch the night congresses.

There are many trails on vacation, all of them are 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:	start - October-November, end March-April
Where to stay:	hotel
For whom:	skiers, snowboarders
Children:	entertainment center, playgrounds; tours are organized for schoolchildren; a children's room with a labyrinth and a dry pool, in the fresh air - a children's complex, animators.
Adults:	spa complex, craft brewery, Russian bath, bars, restaurants, billiards, table tennis, air hockey, skating rink.
Air temperature:	from -20 to -2.
Highest point above sea level	379 m
Length of trails (meters):	total - 3000, the longest - 1200, height fluctuation - 178; "red" - 990 with depressions up to 180; "green" - 550 with heights up to 58; blue - 1200 with 178 drops.
Number of runs	3
Lift:	double rope tow
Ski pass price	1600 rubles

• Thermae;
• Infrastructure;
• Children's complex;
• Video camera;
• Night rides;
• For any tourists;
• Nature;
• Service;
• Discounts, benefits;
• Location;
• Season opening.

• Number of descents;
• High prices;
• “I would like an indoor skating rink”;
• Small slide for kids.

"Nechkino"

Location: Mountain Ski Base, section 1, building 1, Sarapulsky district, Udmurt Republic

Opening 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 place for families and beginner skiers to relax. There are trails of varying degrees of difficulty, some of them are located in the forest.

At the base there is a children's town 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;
• Food tasting;
• Prize draws;
• Free group lessons for beginners;
• Happy time, etc.

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

• Exchange of obsolete ski passes of owners for new ones;
• Programs, promotions;
• Organization of events;
• The instructor's service is included in the tariff;
• A chic place for a family vacation;
• Good snow;
• Tubing;
• Steep but safe slides;
• Comfortable lift;
• Friendly staff;
• Pleased with the weather;
• The routes have been cleared.

• Cheat prices on holidays to the point of impossibility;
• Long lines;
• Booking service;
• The level of training of professionalism of teachers in skating;
• The cost of a ski pass is the same whether you bring your own equipment or rent it;
• Short descents;
• The classification of slopes does not correspond to reality.

Ski areas of the Urals

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

"Abzakovo"

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

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

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

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

Detailed description
Seasonal hour:	mid-November to early May.
Suggested time for skiing	from the end of February to March at a negative temperature of 15 degrees
Sports area for skiing:	skating rink, biathlon, skiing, horse teams, tubing and snowmobiles
Trail characteristics:	types - for slalom, giant slalom, mogul, beginner skiers (snowboarders), snowmobiles and tubing. By number - 13, degrees of difficulty: green, blue and red. Length - 18 km, drops - up to 320 m.
Housing:	private houses, apartments
Types of lifts:	baby lift - 1, chairlifts - 1 and rope tows - 7 pcs.
Entertainment:	helicopter flights, bowling, billiards, swimming pool, tennis, fitness, zoo, entertainment complex with a cinema and concert hall, bars, cafes, restaurants, sauna.
Ski pass	1400 rubles

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

• Sometimes athletes' training interferes with skating.
• Service.

"Bath"

Address: st. M. Shaymuratova, 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 people.equipped skiers for an hour.

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

• Speed ​​lift;
• For everyone;
• The choice of slopes;
• Inexpensive;
• Landscape;
• Everything functions;
• Fresh renovation;
• Evening skiing;
• The tracks are super;
• Staff;
• Secure parking;
• There is everything necessary for children.

• Defects in the vacation system;
• Descents for night ramps are not always monitored;
• A lot of people.

"Sunny Valley"

Address: Miass, pos. Syrostan

Description: this resort is called a weekend recreation center, since it is at this time that a large influx of skiers, the main audience (about 70 percent) arrives from Chelyabinsk. This is due to the fact that the city is approximately 130 km. Polyana welcomes guests of different sports training, the youngest - from 4 years old. There is a school for the children, which is regularly enrolled. Every year, the ski resort pleases tourists with the launch of new tracks, improves the existing ski 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, laser tag and airsoft games
Children:	club, track with figures and gates, tubing, ice town, playground, children's room
Sport:	skis (cross-country and mountain), snowboards, skates, tubing, alpine sleds.
Additionally:	shops, medical assistance, rentals, parking, ski patrol
Tracks:	number - 14, of which 12 are skiing, tubing and cross-country skiing
Classification:	for beginners, easy, medium, 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, ski lift
Ski pass price	from 1900 rubles

• Service at the highest level;
• Capabilities;
• Services;
• Comfortable accommodation;
• Well-prepared trails;
• The location of the lifts;
• Great place to relax with family;
• Electric train;
• Night skiing;
• cable car;
• Entertainment programs;
• Program for the rehabilitation of 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 great 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 should be mentioned separately.

"Sheregesh"

Location: south side of the Kuzbass basin, Mount Zelyonaya (Gornaya Shoria), western Siberia, Kemerovo region.

Resort detail
Riding time:	November-May
What to have:	freeride, snowpark, skiing and snowboarding, snowmobiles and snowshoes, night skiing, nursery (training to ski), paragliding
Leisure:	shops, entertainment centers, baths and saunas, clubs, cafes, canteens and restaurants
Additional features:	parking, equipment rental, training with an instructor, webcams, transfer
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
Quantity:	slopes -18, gondola roads - 3, drag and chair lifts
Ski pass	1400 rubles.

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

• Sometimes the weather brings.

"Tanay"

Description: a relatively young resort has become a favorite of beginners 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 of 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, health resort, cafes, restaurants, bars, shops, instruction, park
Things to do:	descents on tubing, snowmobiles, skis, snowboards and cheesecakes; you can go to the skating rink; take a dip in a mountain pool
What's next:	With. Vaganovo - 3 km to the highway K19R, Novosibirsk - 165 km.
Descents (meters):	10 units, length - 100-1600, drops - up to 480, total length - 9000, slope on the black - 47 percent, low point - 250
Average temperature (minus)	15 to 12 degrees
Types of trails:	green - 2, blue - 3, red - 3, black - 1
Lifts:	chairlift for 4 places - 1, rope tows - 3
Ski pass prices:	1100 rubles

• Acceptable prices;
• A variety of sports and ordinary recreation;
• Children's complex;
• Fonts;
• Buffet;
• Location;
• Welcoming and friendly staff;
• Territory.

• Only one track is illuminated;
• “Alcohol is not sold on the territory”;
• Booking issues.

"Korel-Inya"

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

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

The main slope goes to skiing, but snowboarders also have their own slope.

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

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

• High slide for children under 7 years old;
• Old yokes;
• Payment only in cash;
• Short drops.

Ski resorts of Altai

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

The amazing beauty of the Altai Mountains is often compared with Switzerland. There are about a dozen ski glades, the description of the most popular of them is given 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, but there are slopes of various categories. They are held on the territory of competitions of different levels.

Detailing of the main characteristics
Time to ride:	December-March
Seasonal temperature:	from -25 to -12 degrees
Tracks:	6 pieces, green - 2, red - 1, blue - 3; the longest - 2500 m, elevation - 554 m, points (in meters): highest - 794, lowest - 240
Lifts:	chairlift - 1 and 5 rope tows
Lifts:	baby lift, ski lifts - 2.
What is:	3 illuminated slopes, hotel, restaurant, webcam, rental, cafe, parking, sanatoriums, ski school
What's next:	Biysk - 65 km, Gorno-Altaisk - 115 km
Ski pass	1000 rubles

• Fascinating views;
• Excellent tracks;
• Night skiing;
• Service level;
• Health complexes;
• The cost of the ski pass;
• For newbies;
• Variety of slopes.

• Underdeveloped infrastructure;
• For a couple of visits.

"Manzherok"

Location: Zarechnaya st., s. Lake. The complex is located between Malaya Sinyukha (mountain) and Manzherok lake.

Feature of the resort: here is the longest cable car, which is used all year round to explore the local beauties.

Ski base characteristics
Opening (closing):	December-March
Numerical indicators (in meters):	longest descent - 1200, maximum point - 533, minimum - 366, height fluctuation - 167, types of descents - green and blue, training red, for snow tubing
Lifting mechanisms:	chairlifts - 4 and 2 rope tows, baby lift, tubing cable
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 children's audience:	playground, trampolines, attractions
You can stay:	in the hotel, inn, there are recreation centers and chalets, rent from private owners
Beside:	Gorno-Altaisk - 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;
• Lots of positive reviews
• Comfortable and cozy rooms;
• discounts;
• Amazing views;
• Easy to breathe;
• Tasty food;
• Routes;
• WiFi.

• Organization.

"Smooth"

Location - Khakassia, distance to Sayanogorsk - 30 km.

Features: certified routes 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 lifts:	3 chairlifts and one rope tow
Zones:	the upper one is difficult for the pros, the lower one is educational, sloping
Main contingent:	free traders
Parameters (in meters):	descent duration - 3500, width - 150, elevation fluctuation - 830
What is there to stay:	guest houses, hotel, sanatorium and private sector in the city
Entertainment:	carnival salom, trip to protected areas, lobby bar, restaurant, conference room, SPA, children's room, animators for children
Ski pass service:	from 600 rubles

• Prices;
• Super place;
• Distance from the bustle of the city;
• Staff;
• local views;
• Clean tracks;
• For a family vacation - a great place.

• Service.

"Ergaki"

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

Characteristics
Arrival:	October-April
Descents (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 (rope)
Average temperature:	from -19 to -17.
Airport nearest:	Abakan – 180 km
Station (railway) nearest:	Minusinsk - 175 km
Overnight:	hotel, houses
What is:	slopes for skiing on cheesecakes, snowmobiles and cross-country skiing; cafes, gazebos, baths, children's room; trails for free traders.
Ski pass price	from 700 rubles

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

• Difficult to get to.

Ski resorts of the Far East

There are about 25 slopes for skiing (and more) in this region. Each resort is good in its own way. Let's consider the best of them.

"Edelweiss"

Location: Petrovskaya Sopka, northwestern slope, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Feature of the resort: it specializes in the training of professional snowboarders and skiers. For this purpose, a sports school of the Olympic reserve for young men was created. Skills are mastered on the following slopes: educational, 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
Trass	7, of which: green and blue 2 each, the remaining 3 are red.
Descent parameters (in meters):	the longest - 1230, the highest point - 380, the lowest - 40, altitude fluctuations - 340, slope - 10-25 degrees
Lifts	3 (rope)
Capabilities:	heli-skiing and ski-touring
What is:	rental, cafe, 800 illuminators

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

• Narrow specialization.
• The infrastructure is not developed.

"Frosty Mountain"

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

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

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

• Children's track;
• A lot of snow;
• Landscapes of Kamchatka;
• parking;
• Service;
• Leisure;
• Capabilities;
• Close to health center;
• Entertainment.

• Lift cost.

"Comet"

Season start: November.

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

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

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

• Good place to stay;
• Good location;
• Night skiing;
• Children's track;
• Heaps of entertainment;
• fast-paced;
• landscapes;
• Tourists of any background can visit;
• Parking and other amenities.

• High prices;
• A lot of people.

"Red Hill"

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 features
Season opening:	December, closing - March
Air temperature	up to - 10 degrees
Descents (meters):	3 pcs., color: blue - 1; red - 2. Maximum duration - 1350, points: 418 and 110, drops - 308
Lifting mechanisms:	one chairlift and 2 ski lifts
Accommodation:	mini-hotels, hotels
Capabilities:	only skiing and snowboarding, skating rink
Food	cafes, restaurants
Addition:	children's room, equipment rental, nannies for small tourists, halfpipe, instructors, lifeguards, tubing park, snow park
Ski pass service	will cost 1300 rubles.

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

• Only for pros;
• Few trails.

Conclusion

From a wide range of ski resorts in Russia, the most popular ones for 2022 were presented. For perception, the review of recreation centers was divided into main regions. Comparison of all ski fields is displayed in the table (according to the main indicators). The current scheme: name - season - for whom - ski pass prices (in rubles):

Name	Season	For whom	Ski pass in rubles
Rose Farm	December-April	all	1700
"Dombay"	December-May	beginners, professionals	1600
Elbrus	December-June	everything, bias on the pros	800
"Khibiny"	October-June	all	1000
"Kukisvumchorr"	November-April	freeriders	1200
"Aikuaivenchorr"	-	all	1300
KhibinySnowPark	November-April	beginners, teenagers	1200
"Big Kuzminka"	beginning November-December	all	900
"Gebrey"	November-April	beginners and teenagers	800
"Khabarskoye"	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	entry level and pro	1000
"Manzherok"	December-March	all	1000
"Smooth"	November-March	all, slope - freeriders	600
"Ergaki"	October-April	all	700
"Edelweiss"	December-April	all
"Frosty Mountain"	-	entry level and professionals	1600
"Comet"	-	all	1600
"Red Hill"	December-March	well trained people	1300