Winter gives adults and children a lot of interesting and fun activities that are in no way inferior to summer activities. Skating and skiing, hockey and sledges are only a small part of the fun pastime in the cold season. After all, even sculpting a snowman and throwing snowballs cheer up and energize for the whole year. Many people, not sparing money, go to special recreation centers, where the whole range of winter services is presented. For example, the ski resorts of the Leningrad Region will delight you with high-speed slopes, freestyle and bobsleigh tracks, large ice rinks and other entertainment.
Okhta Park
One of the most popular recreation centers in the Leningrad region. It is located near the Okhta River in a beautiful pine forest just 10 kilometers from St. Petersburg. The place will be appreciated by both young people and couples, because there is entertainment for people of all ages.
The ski resort "Okhta-Park" has at its disposal 6 tracks, each of which has a different level of difficulty. The length of the routes is 350 m, the height difference is about 60 m. The drag lifts transport 5 thousand ski lovers per hour, which is a very good indicator. The snow surface, as noted in the reviews, is always in good condition from December to April due to artificial snow and frequent watering of the routes with retracs.
There is also an excellent open-air skating rink with a length of one and a half kilometers. It is located in a pine forest and is the highlight of these places. The ski resort "Okhta-Park" offers a Burton snowpark with jumps and cushions for tricks. Playrooms and attractions will please the little ones, and cozy restaurants will delight their gourmet parents. A ski pass for the whole day costs 1,000 rubles for adults and 800 rubles for adults. for children under 12.
Kavgolovo
Located in the village of Toksovo, 20 kilometers from St. Petersburg. In Kavgolovo, there are beautiful illuminated ski and snowboard trails that allow you to ski even at night. A skating rink is open for skaters, there is a popular route "Wild Cheesecakes".
Ski resorts of the Leningrad Region offer their visitors accommodation in hotel rooms or in cabins. In "Kavgolovo", for example, there is a five-story hotel, in the rooms of which 250 tourists can live at the same time. There are practiced arrivals of entire groups of tourists, for whom three meals a day are organized for a fee.
All equipment is rented so you don't have to bring your skates orhuge snowboard. The cost of cross-country skis and cheesecakes per person is 150 rubles. You can order a sauna - 600 rubles per hour. Billiards, table tennis, shooting range and paintball are also at your service. If you come here in the summer, you will not be bored either, because you can ride bicycles and have a great time on the playgrounds.
Red Lake
Located in the Leningrad region (in Korobitsino) 100 kilometers from St. Petersburg. Those wishing to have a good and quality rest can be accommodated both in a small hotel and in houses, the capacity of which ranges from 2 to 11 people. You will have a great ride on fifteen tracks of varying difficulty, the length of which is from 300 to 1000 meters. All equipment is offered for rent. Experienced instructors will help you learn the basics of skiing if you are new to this business.
The ski resort "Red Lake" offers you comfortable cottages. For example, the price of a standard double house without food, but with a sauna is 3,600 rubles. In the reviews of travelers it is noted that you can cook on your own, for this a cozy kitchen is equipped. If you want to take a break from cooking, then delicious lunches and dinners are offered by the hotel staff or local cafes and bars.
The ski resort "Red Lake" is not only skiing with a breeze, here you can also improve your he alth and rejuvenate. In a special clinic on the territory of the recreation center, it is recommended to visit a massage parlor, conduct various SPA treatments and sessionstherapy.
Snowy
Besides the Red Lake, there is another popular ski resort in the above-described surroundings. Korobitsyno presents at your service the recreation center "Snezhny". Seven slopes, a cross-country ski run and a small slope for the little ones - all this you can try if you come here for the weekend. The resort also features a spacious outdoor ice skating rink, a cheesecake slide and play activities for children.
The length of the ski routes is 750-900 m. The height difference is good - 120 m. There are various lifts, including those specially equipped for children. There is a ski school for kids, where the instructor will teach your child this sport. And on weekends, the kids club will entertain the youngest visitors to the recreation center.
"Snezhny" is a ski resort (Korobitsyno), which has all the equipment you might need. Therefore, it is more profitable to rent skis than to bring them with you. For those who wish, there is the "High-rise City" - a rope park where you can have fun and get a lot of positive emotions (rave reviews from people who have been there are a vivid confirmation of this).
Pukhtolova Mountain
This recreation center is spread among fluffy fir trees and snowy slopes. Just 10 minutes drive from Zelenogorsk, and you are already here, in the bosom of fabulous winter nature. A variety of trails are suitable for both beginner skiers and experienced skiers. There are specialslopes for children, as well as everyone's favorite attraction "Vatrushki". At night, the slopes are lit up, so the entertainment can continue until the early hours.
Ski resorts in the Leningrad region, such as Pukhtolova Gora, offer holidays at affordable prices. Many tourists even believe that this base is one of the cheapest in the region. Various holidays are often held on its territory, folk festivals are organized. Vacationers can also try themselves as figure skaters on a vast ice rink. Another fun activity is jeep riding. The route passes through the forest. A test drive will diversify the winter program and bring a lot of fun.
Orekhovo
This is a cozy recreation center 50 kilometers from St. Petersburg. Qualitatively equipped slopes were known among athletes 20 years ago. In those days, people got here by the Ski Arrow train, which was launched specifically for this purpose. Then the route was abolished, and the ski base was forgotten. But in our time, the train again began to plow the expanses of the region, and skiers soon appeared on the peaks of Orekhovo.
Nine slopes of different length and difficulty will surprise you with good snow cover. The longest track is 300 m, the height difference is 55 m. But the slopes here are extremely difficult, "wild", so various bumps can complicate the task for beginners. As for advanced skiers, they will definitely like such obstacles. Work at the resortthree ski lifts. Prices for all services are affordable. Accommodation - from 1200 rubles per day. for two people (half the price on weekdays).
Like other ski resorts in the Leningrad region, Orekhovo will delight you with fabulous landscapes.
Igora
Another great place to relax with the whole family. It won't take long to get here: "Igora" is located 50 kilometers from St. Petersburg. Numerous entertainments are presented for every taste and open up all the benefits of an active holiday. For those who come here by their own car, it is better to stay in a cottage, near which there is a parking lot. The houses provide everything for a comfortable stay: Wi-Fi, sauna, large fireplace.
The resort has 10 ski slopes, 7 lifts. Equipment is available for rent. You can spend time on the ice rink and sit in a cozy bar with a cup of mulled wine.
In summer, new opportunities open up for vacationers: a beach on the lake, sports games, catamaran rides, fishing, water zorbs, aquasliders and jumpers. For those who want to improve their he alth and achieve inner harmony, there is a SPA center.
In a word, the ski resort "Igora", the prices for services in which are above average (accommodation - from 3700 rubles per day, swimming pool - 600 rubles for two hours, ski lift - 1390 rubles per day), provides its customers with all the necessary amenities and a wide range of entertainment.
Golden Valley
Ski resortsThe Leningrad region is, first of all, snow and mountains. And Golden Valley is no exception. Both novice skiers and snowboarders and experienced athletes will feel comfortable here. A real extreme is also provided for thrill-seekers - there are very difficult tracks with difficult drops, jumps and obstacles.
After spending all day in the fresh frosty air, you will undoubtedly want to warm up. Russian bath, Finnish sauna, heated pool - all this is in the "Golden Valley". After a pleasant pastime in the atmosphere of hot steam and birch brooms, herbal tea or a glass of ice-cold beer is provided - whatever you like.
In this ski complex you can not only relax, but also work. Spacious and bright conference rooms are suitable for seminars, business negotiations, lectures, exhibitions and other events. Also in the "Golden Valley" you can organize a corporate party or a wedding. In any case, you will get a lot of pleasant impressions and will not regret coming to such a wonderful place.
