In the Urals there are over 40 operating ski resorts and bases with equipped slopes. And this is not the limit, in recent years ski holiday the region is gaining momentum: new trails are being laid, lifts are gradually being updated, and new places are even appearing on the map of the Ural ski resorts.

The best ski resorts in the Urals

Abzakovo

Where is: Southern Urals, Bashkortostan, eastern slopes of the Krykty-Tau ridge;

Trails: 13 different levels, total length 15,992 meters, height difference - 320 meters;

Ski pass prices: from 600 rubles/2 hours.

GLK "Abzakovo" is consistently included in the Russian ski top, famous as the "Ural Switzerland" - vacationers especially like the winter landscapes of Abzakovo. The level is appropriate: the tracks are designed for 5,000 people per hour, the equipment for leveling and snowmaking the tracks is working, one of the largest competitions is the stages of the “Russian Cup”. Many hotels, cafes, water park, zoo, husky park, entertainment infrastructure.

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Metallurg-Magnitogorsk (Bannoe)

Where is: Southern Urals, Bashkortostan, shore of Lake Yakty-Kul (Bannoe);

Trails: 6 slopes from 300 to 2450 meters, snow park with an area of ​​20,000 sq. meters;

Ski pass prices: from 800 rubles/2 hours, excursion lift - 250 rubles.

From “Abzakovo” to the resort “Metallurg-Magnitogorsk” (but much more often it is called simply “Resort “Bannoe””) is only 25 km, and it is very convenient for lovers winter holiday— it is possible to test the slopes of two top resorts at once, even within one weekend. Moreover, the surrounding area around Bannoye is no less picturesque: the lake itself, the houses, the fluffy winter forest. More than 200,000 tourists come to Bannoy every year; the resort has enough hotels and cafes, additional entertainment— “Husky City” and the “Bear Cub” children’s club.

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Zavyalikha

Where is: Southern Urals, Chelyabinsk region, Trekhgorny, Mount Zavyalikha;

Trails: 10 tracks with a total length of 16.5 km, elevation difference - 500 meters;

Ski pass prices: from 450 rubles/2 hours.

A resort on the northeastern slopes of the mountain of the same name. Well, the resort runs professional and amateur competitions alpine skiing and snowboarding. The main problem is living only in the nearest settlements (5-12 km).

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Adzhigardak

Where is: Southern Urals, Chelyabinsk region, Ashinsky district;

Trails: 14 tracks from 400 to 1800 meters;

Ski pass prices: from 800 rubles/2 hours;

Adzhigardak is one of the snowiest ski resorts in the Urals and therefore a popular place for freeride, and there are pistes of different levels. Associated infrastructure: hotel complex, baths, skating rink, billiards, tavern.

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Uktus

Where is: Middle Urals, Sverdlovsk region, Ekaterinburg;

Trails: 5 tracks, including a snow park, length - from 400 to 1200 meters, elevation difference up to 100 meters;

Ski pass prices: from 500 rubles/2 hours.

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The Urals are famous for their the oldest mountains and the ski resorts located on them, of which there are already more than 50. Many of them are equipped and have service no worse than in Europe. The mountain slopes of the Urals will delight tourists of all ages, young and old, and provide excellent opportunities for athletes of any skill level.

Ski resorts of the Urals on the map

The most ski slopes in the Urals are in Bashkiria, V Chelyabinsk And Sverdlovsk regions. Here is a list of the main ski resorts with their location, climate and advantages:

  • Bashkiria:
    1. Abzakovo, 65 km from the city of Magnitogorsk. This resort is well equipped technically, has a large number of trails and a sufficient number of lifts. There are pistes for freeriders and many pistes for beginner skiers.

      2. Abzakovo is the best among Ural mountains skis on additional services, including for children, for example, has a small zoo and an indoor water park.

    2. Mratkino, Beloretsk, 40 km from Magnitogorsk. Enough major center with 8 tracks, is famous for its large elevation changes, and has tracks for slalom and giant slalom. It is believed that this ski was one of the first built in the Urals.

      3. Climate at the resorts continental with fairly cold winters. January temperatures are usually between -15 and -18 °C. Snow cover usually forms by the beginning.

    3. Chelyabinsk region:
      1. Sunny Valley, Miass. The most beautiful resort Ural. There is a unique track - a double track for the Olympic ski cross. Absolutely all trails are illuminated for evening skiing, their condition is always excellent, as they are processed by snowcats twice a day. The lifts have a ski pass system.
      2. Metallurg-Magnitogorsk(Resort "Bannoye"), 40 km from Magnitogorsk. The resort is the youngest and has excellent technical equipment, for example, it has gondola lifts. The complex offers extensive entertainment program, including paintball, karting, massage and much more. It has its own rescue service. There is a tubing track and a separate track for snowboarders with its own rope tow.
      3. Zavyalikha, Trekhgorny. An ideal ski resort for snowboarders. It has an unusual and interesting additional entertainment program, for example, paragliding or hang gliding.
      4. Adzhigardak, Asha, 300 km from Chelyabinsk. This resort has the largest number of slopes among all the ski slopes in the Urals, and there are all levels of difficulty from the simplest to the most difficult. The resort has a snowboard park and a trail for night skiing. The resort is suitable for families with children, there is children's entertainment and a games room with a nanny.

      The climate here is continental, winters are cold, frosty and usually snowy, the average January temperature is 19 °C. The snow cover forms by mid-November and remains for about 5 months.

    4. Sverdlovsk region:
      1. Flux, 40 km from the city. The largest ski complex in the Urals. Both beginners and super-professionals will enjoy skiing; the resort has more than 20 trails of all difficulty levels, 6 trails are illuminated in the evening. The center offers jumps, rails for snowboarders, and a snow park.
      2. Mount Voronin, Mikhailovsk. Once upon a time this resort was nicknamed the little Ural for beautiful views with spruce and fir forests and snow-capped hills. The ski resort has 10 slopes, which are well groomed by snowcat.

      Climate continental, winter is consistently frosty. The average January temperature is -19 -20 °C.

    5. Perm region:
      1. Gubakha, village Pervomaisky. The resort is second in the number of tracks in the Urals, first in the number of the most difficult “black” tracks (5 pieces). We love skiers for the variety of slopes and large amounts of natural snow.
      2. Tuckman, 5 km from the city of Chusovoy, 130 km from Perm. This resort is the most Eastern Europe. Due to its location, there are almost no strong winds here, which plagues tourists. The ski resort is quite large and has 10 slopes of all difficulty levels.

      The climate is temperate continental, winters are cold, long, and consistently snowy. The snow cover forms by the end of October and remains for almost 6 months. January temperatures, on average, range from -15 to -19 °C.

    6. Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug:

      Stone Cape, within the city of Surgut. The most famous and popular resort Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug. It is one of the ten largest ski resorts in the Urals, has 10 slopes and 6 rope tows. Its slopes are always maintained in excellent condition.

      Climate temperate continental, the winter is long, harsh, snow lies for a long time. The temperature in January is usually -19 -23°C.

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      Resort rating

      In world practice, to facilitate orientation at ski resorts, it is customary to divide the slopes into categories by color:

    • "Green"— the simplest route;
    • "Blue"- medium level of difficulty;
    • "Red"- high complexity;
    • "Black"- extra complex, for professionals.

    You can have a ski holiday in the Urals at the highest level by choosing the resort that suits you best.

    • 1st place – Abzakovo;
    • 2nd place – Adzhigardak;
    • 3rd place – Metallurg-Magnitogorsk(Bath);
    • 4th place – Zavyalikha;
    • 5th place – Sunny Valley;
    • 6th place – Flux;
    • 7th place – Gubakha.

    Abzakovo

    The resort is located on the eastern slopes of the South Ural Mountains. "Abzakovo" is considered the best ski resort in the Urals, it has all the conditions for a wonderful winter holiday with the whole family.

    Russian teams in cross-country skiing, biathlon and alpine skiing train here, stages of the Russian Cup are held, as well as sports events and festivals.

    Located 65 km from the city of Magnitogorsk. The resort is also interesting for beginners; there are separate trails for them.

    • How to get there: to the city of Magnitogorsk (you can from major cities), then by bus or minibus 60 km to Abzakovo.

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    • Riding season: from November to , there is artificial snow.
    • Trails: 13 pieces (3 “red”, 5 “blue”, 5 “green”), maximum length 3280 m, height difference 320 m.
    • Lifts: 6 rope tows and 1 chairlift.

    The resort offers many entertainment: small zoo, children's playgrounds, skating rink, indoor water park, spa complex, biathlon center, cross-country skiing, horse riding, trails for cheesecakes and snowmobiles. There are equipped picnic areas.

    Abzakovo has the widest choice in terms of placement and on its territory (with a total of more than 1000 places) and a few kilometers from it there are more than 20 options. Closest to the ski lifts "Sport Hotel", they are only 100 meters away. The hotel offers 2 categories of rooms: double and quadruple. The rooms are very comfortable and cozy, but one-room (even four-bed).

    Also on the territory of Abzakovo you can stay in one of the 5 dacha log houses(cottages) and in holiday home "Abzakovo"(2 km from the ski slope), then you will get to the top of the slope using a double chair lift (or by a special bus).

    Adzhigardak

    A very popular resort in the Urals, they plan to expand it to 22 more trails, although even now it has a sufficient number of trails of all types of difficulty. The resort has its own hotel; families with children can come.

    • How to get there: by train to the Asha station, then follow the signs to the ski resort, from nearby cities you can get there by bus.
    • Skiing season: November to April.
    • Trails: 4 (3 “black”, 4 “red”, 5 “blue”, 2 “green”), maximum length 3500 m, elevation difference 400 m.
    • Lifts: 9 rope tows.

    The resort offers recreation: a snowboard park, a track for night skiing, a children's sports school, a children's room with a nanny, snow tubing, an ice rink, snowmobiles, a sauna complex, barbecue gazebos, and billiards.

    The ski center has more than 10 cottages with different capacities. Or you can stay in hotels in the city of Asha.

    Metallurg-Magnitogorsk

    Enough young And perfectly equipped ski resort in the Southern Ural Mountains. This resort was the first in our country to be equipped with gondolas - high-speed lifts with eight-seater cabins. On its tracks there will be a place for beginners to ride and experienced athletes not to get bored; there is a half-pipe for extreme sports enthusiasts.

    Lifts are equipped ski pass(skipass is a small card with a microchip that allows access to the ski lifts). Beginners have a separate training track with their own lift and the opportunity to hire an instructor.

    • How to get there: first to Magnitogorsk, then by bus or minibus to Lake Bannoe. Or you can get to, and from there take a paid bus 2 times a week directly to the resort.
    • Riding season: from November to May, as artificial snowmaking systems are used.
    • Trails: 8 pieces (3 “red”, 3 “blue”, 2 “green”), maximum length 3000 m, height difference 450 m.
    • Lifts: 3 rope tows and 1 gondola.

    The resort has ski and snowboard rentals, 2 parking lots, a cafe, and the “Mountain Gorge” restaurant at the very top of the mountain.

    The resort offers extensive recreation program: paintball, karting, bicycle karts, rope course, cycling routes, Gym, massage room, discos, winter fishing, river rafting and even excursions to nature reserves.

    Accommodation here should not be a problem; in addition to hotels and hotels, there is a recreation center and a sanatorium.

    The closest accommodation to the ski resort is in bungalow on "Banny" (600 m to the GLC). There are two-room, three-room, four-room and six-room bungalows with a maximum capacity of 10 people.

    It will be much cheaper to stay in nearby sanatoriums and recreation centers. If they don't suit you, there's also a hotel "Europe", but she is already 40 kilometers from the resort.

    Zavyalikha

    The resort is located in the Chelyabinsk region in the city of Trekhgorny. Zavyalikha ideal for snowboarders, it is she who hosts international snowboarding competitions and where Russian teams train. "Zavyalikha" is good for family vacation. Each route has the name of semi-precious stones that are mined in the Urals.

    • How to get there: to Ufa or Chelyabinsk, then by train to the Vyazovaya station, then 20 km by taxi or by bus 113.
    • High season: from to March.
    • Trails: 12 pieces (1 “black”, 7 “red”, 1 “blue”, 5 “green”), maximum length 3100 m, height difference 430 m.
    • Lifts: 3 rope tows and 2 chairlifts.

    The resort offers interesting entertainment program: paintball, paragliding and hang gliding, horse riding, winter kiting, hiking to Mount Iremel, visiting the national natural park.

    There are rescuers and a medical aid station on site. The lifts are equipped with a ski pass.

    The resort does not have its own hotel, but you can choose "Stone Flower" 15 minutes drive from the ski resort (4 km), the Trekhgorny hotel, Yuryuzan, or the private sector.

    Sunny Valley

    This beautiful resort one of the most famous in the Urals. The Chelyabinsk Region Governor's Cup is taking place here.

    • How to get there: first to the city of Miass at any convenient vehicle, from there 10 km by bus or taxi.
    • Season: from November to April.
    • Trails: 11 pieces (4 “red”, 4 “blue”, 3 “green”), maximum length 1300 m, height difference 230 m.
    • Lifts: 6 rope tows and 1 chairlift.

    The resort offers: ice skating rink, alpine sled, tubing for children and adults, cross-country skiing, snowmobiles, ATVs.

    Tourists with children can visit ice town with slides, children's room, ski kindergarten.

    Eat rental services, work instructor school And rescue service.

    The resort has 3 own cottages. The resort is mainly busy on weekends; on weekdays it is quite free. If there are no places available, you can stay in private sector 4-8 kilometers from the resort.

    Flux

    This huge ski resort, with 24 tracks, several clubs operate on its territory. The HappyLife club is the most popular; its trainers teach the basics of skiing, there is ski equipment rental and a hot food station. Flux is only a ski resort, there are no other types of recreation there.

    In general, this is a fairly democratic place, there are not very many vacationers, everything is modest and inexpensive.

    • How to get there: there is no own bus, you can get there from Yekaterinburg by train in the directions “Druzhinino” or “Revda” to the “Flus” station, then you will need to walk a little less than a kilometer.
    • High season: from December to April, highly dependent on the weather, since there is no own snowmaking system.
    • Slopes: 24 pieces (3 “black”, 6 “red”, 8 “blue”, 7 “green”), maximum length 600 m, height difference 90 m.
    • Lifts: 11 rope tows.

    There is a free one guarded parking lot. There are no additional forms of leisure.

    Own no hotel, you will need to get to Pervouralsk.

    Gubakha

    This is a wonderful resort in the Perm region, it is interesting for beginners - there are flat and long routes, as well as for professionals, especially those who love freeride.

    • How to get there: to the city of Perm, then by train to the Gubakha station, then to the ski resort by taxi or other transport.
    • Riding season: from November to April.
    • Availability of trails: 17 pieces (5 “black”, 7 “red”, 2 “blue”, 3 “green”), maximum length 3280 m, height difference 320 m.
    • Lifts: 6 rope tows and 1 chairlift.

    The resort offers a bathhouse, various catering establishments, and a children's room. There is a snow park and tubing.

    The ski resort is equipped with its own hotel, where children under 7 years old can stay - for free. You can also choose any hotel in the city of Gubakha or stay in the private sector.

    Read about how to choose the right skis and poles for your height when going to a ski resort.

    Winter holiday in the mountains

    Of course, tourists come to ski resorts for impressions.

    Entertainment

    One of the favorite winter activities is skiing and snowboarding in the mountains. Both children and adults enjoy this kind of leisure time. You can go together, a large cheerful company or a friendly family.

    In the Urals there is a resort to suit everyone’s taste: with a large number of slopes, minimal service and affordable prices, or with excellent infrastructure and a varied entertainment program.

    What else can you do at a ski resort besides skiing on the slopes? Let's call most common types of recreation:

    1. Tubing– this safe, fun type of recreation is very popular with both children and adults;
    2. Ice rink;
    3. Cross-country skiing;
    4. Ice slides.

    Some centers are equipped with gazebos, sometimes even insulated, and next to them there are barbecues for self-cooking over a fire, which is also very popular with Russian tourists.

    The resort areas are always rich in a variety of cafes, restaurants, and kebab shops. Some even boast establishments located at the very top of the mountains, which offer a beautiful view.

    With kids

    Some resorts offer excellent recreational opportunities with kids: children's playrooms with a nanny and playgrounds, which helps parents out a lot.

    Vacation with children at home It is preferable to traveling abroad, because on a foreign trip a child may spend a long time or even get sick due to climate change. Ski resort a wonderful place for a celebration or event winter holidays with kids.

    Prices

    Ural offers resorts in different wallet: from budget to expensive. If you choose a center with reasonable prices, then a day of skiing will cost about 300 rubles, ski rental 200-300 rubles per hour, snowboard rental - 450 rubles per day.

    On expensive resorts the lift will cost starting from 500 rubles per day, ski and snowboard rental 400-500 rubles per hour. The price of a hotel depends on its category; it is better to book places in advance in order to stay as close and convenient as possible to the ski center.

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Ural is considered one of the most promising geographical areas in terms of the development of amateur skiing in. Natural wealth region, proximity to central regions countries and the financial viability of the region contribute to the promotion of the most daring sports projects, which, if implemented, can make it even more attractive.

Peculiarities

The main ski resorts of the Urals are concentrated in the Chelyabinsk, Perm and Yekaterinburg regions, as well as in the Republic of Bashkortostan. As in the vast majority of regions of Russia, with the exception of the Caucasus, there is no high mountain resorts with significant elevation changes, so the trails are mainly aimed at beginners and intermediate skiers. Most ski resorts are equipped with modern equipment and have good skiing conditions. Equipment rentals, hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues are available for vacationers. The stay program is often supplemented by numerous excursion routes, good interesting places there's a lot here.

general information

Time zone in the Urals UTC+5, local time ahead of Moscow by 2 hours.

Climate

The weather conditions of the Urals vary greatly depending on the location of a particular area. Within the same zone on the plains of the Cis-Urals and Trans-Urals there can be completely different climatic conditions. The explanation for this lies in the presence of a kind of climatic barrier, the role of which is played by the Ural Mountains. To the west, the climate is more humid and mild, while to the east, on the contrary, it is dry, with minimal precipitation. In general, the winter months at the resorts in the region are snowy and frosty, and the ski season usually lasts from December to April.

How to get there

All big cities Urals have international airports, and there are road, bus and train connections between the cities.

Major resorts

A significant share of the Ural ski resorts are located in the Yekaterinburg region. Among them is Mount Belaya, which belongs to Nizhny Tagil, Mount Ezhovaya near Kirovgrad, Mount Pilnaya in Pervouralsk, and Utkus, in Yekaterinburg. All these complexes are similar to each other. The elevation difference varies from 100 to 300 meters, the average length of the trails is about a kilometer, there are snowboard parks, as well as ski areas for tubing and freeriding. Beginners, including the youngest ski lovers, have the opportunity to master the basics on gentle slopes, and for greater confidence, use the services of a professional instructor.

The Chelyabinsk region is famous for the resorts Solnechnaya Dolina, Adzhigardak and Minyar. The first of them is located in the Miass area and is considered an elite ski center with slopes of varying degrees of difficulty, ski areas for snowboarders, a children's club, guest houses, a cafe and a Finnish sauna. Also, sledding, cheesecake riding and snowmobiling are possible here. This resort is recommended for family holidays, but it is worth considering that the prices here are quite steep. Adzhigardak has a dozen trails with a total length of 3.5 km and a height difference of up to 350 meters. A positive addition is the fact that they are illuminated at night. At the confluence of the Minyar and Sim rivers there is the Minyar ski resort, which experienced skiers and freeride fans love to visit.

In the Perm region, a patrimony for connoisseurs winter species sports centers such as Zavyalikha, Takman and Gubakha. The total length of the Zavyalikha trails is about 14 km, among which there are a couple of routes for experienced skiing specialists. The elevation difference is about 400 meters. An intriguing circumstance for boarders is the fact that the Russian snowboard team usually trains here. Gubakha is recommended for more advanced skiers, while Takman has wide, gentle slopes ideal for beginners. There is a snow park and a boardercross track.

In Bashkortostan, Abzakovo and Beloretsk have gained considerable popularity. The latter lies on the snow-white slopes of Mratkino Peak, within the city of the same name, and hospitably welcomes its guests from December to April, delighting them with pleasant sunny weather and plenty of snow. This resort has tracks for giant slalom with a height difference of up to 200 meters, a slope for children, a number of running routes, biathlon tracks and 4 stages of a cable car. The entertainment industry is also well developed here. In the immediate vicinity of the ski complex there are several bars and discos, and the Metallurg sports club with a swimming pool and gyms opens its doors to everyone.

The Abzakovo resort is located in the spurs of the Ural Mountains at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level. Like Beloretsk, it has a biathlon shooting range, giant slalom and cross-country ski tracks, and also offers guests an extensive entertainment program, including a dance floor and a cinema hall, located in the hotel complex. For lovers of alpine skiing, there are trails of varying degrees of difficulty, there are modern ski lifts, and some slopes are illuminated at night. A small water park, gym and sauna are always ready to welcome those who want to add variety to their leisure time.

On picturesque lake Yakty-Kul is home to another popular ski resort in Bashkiria - Bannoe, located 40 km from Magnitogorsk. The elevation difference here reaches 450 meters, and about a dozen trails designed for skiers of different categories welcome those wishing to ski throughout the season. The thickness of the snow cover can be adjusted if necessary using snow cannons. On the territory of the ski complex there are also ski areas for tubing enthusiasts and a freestyle snowboard school.

The region's ski resorts, the number of which has clearly increased in recent years, have become closer to the international level, although the number of slopes and quality of service are still far from ideal. However, many fans of alpine skiing go on vacation to the resorts of the region to get a complete picture of Russian skiing realities, as well as to experience the pleasure of skiing on the picturesque slopes of the Ural Mountains.