At a distance of 90 km from St. Petersburg is one of the most interesting ski resorts in the country - "Red Lake". Reviews of people who have vacationed here characterize this resort as an excellent place for independent and family holidays. The resort complex is located on the top of Zalesnaya Mountain, and offers skiing enthusiasts ski slopes for every taste, from gentle slopes, perfect for beginners, to steep slopes that can interest an experienced skier. Not far from the resort is the village of Korobitsyno.
Infrastructure
Excellent infrastructure is one of the advantages that the ski resort "Red Lake", Korobitsyno, can offer vacationers. During the season, several tracks are constantly working here, ready to takeextreme lovers. There is one chair lift and several ski lifts. There are no problems with snow cover on the Red Lake - high-quality equipment for artificial snowmaking is responsible for this. If you want to ride in the dark, the Red Lake (Korobitsyno) is perfect for this, because the local tracks are equipped with night lighting.
For lovers of cross-country skiing, there is a private cross-country track. Snowboarders are also not deprived of attention, the Ski & board cross track leaves them with the warmest impressions. Children can take a ride on the toboggan ride, which will definitely not leave young fans of winter recreation indifferent.
Entertainment
"Red Lake" offers a lot of entertainment not only for skiers, but also for the lazier vacationers. Cafes and restaurants are ready to treat visitors with delicious dishes and drinks. There are also bars and comfortable banquet halls where you can comfortably celebrate any holiday. To stay at the resort in Korobitsyno there is a small cozy hotel, as well as several cottages. The average capacity of each cottage is from 2 to 8 people.
Tourists claim that each cottage has its own kitchen, shower room, a set of quality dishes and even a sauna. On the territory of vacationers there is a children's playground, as well as a gazebo with a canopy and barbecue.
Summer vacation
You can come to rest to the "Red Lake" not onlyin winter but also in summer. On the shore there is a clean sandy beach with comfortable changing rooms and sunbeds. There is an opportunity to fish in the lake - experienced fishermen will be able to get hold of an excellent catch here. Even skiers and snowboarders will be able to find suitable entertainment in the summer. The newly built water jump will allow you to ride even on sunny summer days.
People who have already been here claim that you can rent a boat or a catamaran for boat trips on the lake. There is a decent tennis court, as well as everything you need to play paintball. All year round, "Red Lake" (Korobitsyno) pleases happy visitors with a wide variety of entertainment that can satisfy even the most sophisticated lovers of countryside recreation.
Ski-piste overview
In the ski resort Korobitsyno there are as many as 12 tracks for various types of skiing. There are three tow lifts and one chairlift for skiers. Krasnoye Ozero surpasses many ski resorts in the Leningrad region in terms of the choice of slopes, the prices here are also quite reasonable.
"Red Lake" offers trails with a height difference of 100 to 120 meters, and a length of up to 1100 meters. For those who prefer cross-country skiing, a circular track 3 km long has been created on the plain. Some slopes are long and gentle, ideal for those who are just starting to get into skiing. For experienced riders who might get bored on gentle slopes, there are several steeper slopes that can provideadrenaline lovers extreme. The quality of the slopes will pleasantly surprise those who come here to ride - all the tracks are well-rolled and always covered with a decent snow cover.
Duration of the season in Korobitsino
The ski season at the Red Lake resort starts somewhere in December and lasts until March, sometimes April. This is the standard duration of the winter season for the entire Leningrad region. Sometimes you have to ride in the rain, but the thaw does not interfere in any way, as the latest snow-making equipment is always ready to do its duty. As you already know, Krasnoye Ozero (Korobitsyno) provides its services all year round, so if you missed your winter vacation, don't be upset, because this resort is always at your service.
Kerosene Games
The opportunity to participate in an interesting and beautiful tradition is given to everyone who came to rest in Korobitsino. The ski resort "Red Lake" every year, following the traditions, arranges "Kerosene Games". Vacationers say that this unusual event begins with a torchlight procession, then to develop into a slalom competition. Athletes who dare to take part will have to drive along the track, lit only by kerosene burners. The best will participate in the downhill race, which will determine the strongest athletes among men and women.
How to get there? Prices
Every year more and more people seek to get to the "Red Lake". Korobitsyno attracts with beautiful natural landscapes and decentinfrastructure for skiing. Korobitsyno is located about a hundred kilometers from St. Petersburg. If you decide to get there by car, then the shortest way for you will be the highway to Vyborg or Novopriozerskoe highway. In this case, the journey will take about an hour and a half. For those who do not have their own transport, there are bus routes, but they will take a little longer than driving.
The cost of a ski pass for 2015 is acceptable: 3500 rubles. for an adult for the weekend and 2400 rubles. for children up to 12 years old. The same is worth as much as five weekdays of rest in this wonderful resort. You can also buy a seasonal ski pass, worth 7000 rubles. for weekdays and 19,000 rubles. for a full season ski pass.
Tourists say that an hour of classes with a professional instructor in Korobitsyno costs 1,500 rubles. per hour, but you can purchase a subscription for 3 classes for 4300 rubles. and for 6 classes for 8400 rubles. You can rent ski equipment, which will cost you 400 rubles. for a set on weekdays and 500 rubles. on the weekend. There is equipment for snowboarding, but its rent costs 100 rubles. more than a ski package.
Prices are democratic, which only adds to the popularity of the Red Lake ski resort. The Leningrad region is not too rich in such places, so the resort in Korobitsyno can be a real find for lovers of winter holidays from St. Petersburg.
