Ski bases in the Leningrad region - and snow, and mountains, and European service

St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region attract tourists mainly in the summer, especially in the white nights, but in the winter the region has something to offer tourists and locals, especially those who like skiing or want to get up on them for the first time.

There are many well-equipped slopes of European level. Many ski resorts in the Leningrad region offer conditions not only for skiing, but also for sledging, snowmobiling, skating, recreation with the family or for corporate events.

"Tuutari Park"

The park is located in the Lomonosov district in the village of Retsel. There are all conditions for active winter sports - 5 illuminated ski slopes with elevations of up to 80 meters. The longest route stretches for 600 meters. You can also ride on cross-country skiing and snowboarding. There are trails for children. It is possible to rent equipment and instructor's services.

In addition to skis, Tuutari Park offers skating, cheesecakes, snowmobiles. There are cafes and restaurants on site.

The cost of using the lift is 500 rubles per hour for adults and 300 for children, but it is more profitable to buy a ticket at once for several hours. So, the lift for 4 hours for adults and children will cost 900 and 600 rubles, respectively. You can buy a non-hour tariff, and the number of lifts (one rise costs 150 rubles for adults and 70 for children).

You can buy skis on the day off for 300 rubles per hour (on weekdays - for 250 rubles), and the whole set of skis, boots and sticks can be taken for 650 rubles (on weekdays - for 500 rubles). For the same money, a set of snowboard and boots is rented.

For 1500 rubles you can hire an instructor for 1 hour on a weekday, and in the day off his services will cost 2000 rubles.

"The Golden Valley"

In the village of Korobitsyno, Leningrad region, there is a ski resort of the highest class. Thanks to one of the highest in the mountains, the difference here reaches 105 meters. On these slopes there are 11 trails with illumination in the evening. For beginners, there is a separate circuit with a free lift. Also there are slopes for snowboarders and Fan Park.

The cost of the main lifts is 150 rubles per 1 rise, or 400 rubles per hour from adults and 350 from children (this is on weekdays, on weekends - 700 and 500 rubles respectively).

You can rent a ski or snowboard for an hour or several hours, or you can for the whole day. An hour of rental of skis or snowboards costs from 350 rubles, and all day - from 650. In addition, you can take shoes, sticks, helmet and even a jacket and pants. The rental park is updated every year, so all equipment is new.

In addition to skiing, the complex offers to relax and relax in the bosom of nature in the sauna or sauna, as well as in the restaurant "Shishka". If you want, you can not leave the complex at all and rent a cottage, for example, on weekends.

"Red Lake"

Not far from the "Golden Valley" are other ski resorts in the Leningrad region, such as the ski resort "Red Lake". The complex is suitable for both professionals and those who are just learning. For them, the resort offers 9 illuminated trails with a maximum length of more than a kilometer and a slope height of up to 120 meters.

The cost of lifts - from 150 rubles per pass and from 400 rubles per hour for an adult. A subscription for a day costs 1300 rubles. The cost of renting a ski or snowboard set starts from 500 rubles per day. One can only take skis or snowboards for 350 and 450 rubles per hour, respectively. In addition, rented cheesecake (from 150 rubles per hour) and skates (250 rubles per hour). The quality of the inventory and its excellent technical condition is always guaranteed by the ski resort "Red Lake".

Reviews about the resort are positive, visited there always note the local nature - from the slope there is a magnificent panorama of the Red Lake. Here you can not only go skiing, but also to live, resting from the city bustle, or come here on the weekend. It is possible to stay in a hotel or in one of 33 cozy and comfortable cottages.

"Igor"

The European level of preparation of the slopes and the ideal winter rest in the Leningrad region is offered by the resort "Igora". To get into it, go to the 54th kilometer of the Priozersk Highway. By the way, the complex was the first in the region, which began to work year-round. The total number of trails is 7, and they can boast maximum in the area of length and height - 1200 and 120 meters respectively. There are separate routes for beginners, for children and for riding on cheesecakes.

Also at the guests' disposal are several ski lifts, including a high-speed quadruple and even a baby's baby-lift.

In addition to skis and snowboards, guests of the complex can skate on the ice arena, swim in the indoor pool. Also in the resort is well-developed infrastructure - there is a restaurant, a bistro, and a sushi bar. You can stay for a night or longer in one of the hotel rooms or in the cottage.

"Ohta"

This park is very popular due to one advantage that other ski bases in the Leningrad region do not have. It is only a few kilometers away from the city, that is, you can reach it in 15 minutes by private car, by train or minibus. Lighted at night, trails allow you to come here at any time, for example, on a weekday after work.

6 routes of different levels of complexity, a cross-country skiing track and for tubing are offered to Okhta Park guests.The prices for rental of sports equipment start from 250 rubles per hour, depending on the type, rent for a day (from 1000 rubles) and per day (From 1500 rubles) The cost of the instructor's work is estimated at 1200 per hour from one person.

After skiing, you can relax in a restaurant or cafe, and then - skate on a unique rink, 1.5 km of ice tracks laid in a picturesque forest.

Mount of Crows

This mountain-skiing park can not boast of the presence of illuminated trails, modern lifts and hire with the newest models of equipment, like other ski bases in the Leningrad region. But Crow's Mountain is highly valued by amateurs and professionals of alpine skiing since Soviet times. There are several trails in the park, one of which (high complexity) with an interesting relief and beautiful views, it is laid through the forest.

It is always pleasant to go for a drive with family or in the company of friends and stay in silence and harmony with nature.