Ski resorts near Moscow

Inhabitants of megacities often lack fresh air and physical activity, so for the weekend they want to go to the suburbs. In the suburbs for this ski resorts are excellent, which are several dozen here.

In this article we will tell you about the most popular ski resorts of the Moscow region and try to figure out which one is the best.

Mountain-skiing bases of Moscow region

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The popular resort "Volen" is located on 64 km of Dmitrievskoe highway. It provides its guests with 13 descents, with a height difference of up to 70 m. The lift is made by 7 drag lifts and 4 baby-lifts. There is additional lighting on the slopes, so they work up to 24 hours. "Volen" is perfect for families with children. For them there is a ski school, playgrounds and other entertainment.

Just 4 km from it there is a resort "Stepanovo". The trails here are smaller, only 4, but the height difference is more (110 m). Here come already experienced skiers and lovers of extreme sports. Despite the proximity to each resort, you need to buy a separate ski pass.

Paramonovo

Also located on Dmitrovskoe highway (40 km). It offers for skiing 6 routes of different levels of difficulty (Stove, Trail, Dubki, Friendship, Pioneer and Komsomolka), the height difference here is up to 40 m. Also there is a springboard for snowboarders. Trails are served by 7 drag lifts. Stay for the night can only be with local residents or in the neighboring resort "Fairy Tale".

Fairy tale

For skating on this base only 1 slope with a height difference of 70 m. But due to the fact that it is covered with forest, the snow cover on it stays much longer than at neighboring ski resorts. On the territory there is a rental of ski equipment and skates. To accommodate guests, there are two buildings with different levels of comfort. A feature of "Fairy Tale" is a Russian bath with an ice font and the Iksha Reservoir.

Sorochan

Another resort, designed for professional skiers and snowboarders. For them, there are 4 black tracks length of about 860 m with a good height difference (90 m). For beginners only, there is a separate descent and an opportunity to work with an instructor.

Sergiev Posad (the Vine)

It is located on the Yaroslavl highway 60 km from Moscow. For skating there are 8 trails for 200-250 m. Separately there is a slope for snowboarders. This resort is considered one of the best, thanks to the high quality of the snow cover, the variety of trails, good service, affordable prices and hospitality of local residents.

Yakhroma Park

They come here not only for skiing. After all, there is a very large number of unsportsmanlike entertainments: a bath complex, an attraction "Crazy toboggan", helicopter tours, evening dances, walks on quadracycles, horses, snowmobiles. But not only amusement comes to Yakhroma Park. On its territory is a real ski school. It is here that the child can grow a real champion.

Ski club of Leonid Tyagachev "Shukolovo"

The oldest resort near Moscow. Only here international competitions are held, since the trails are always maintained in excellent condition, and all the rest of the service is here at the European level.

At this resort it will be interesting both for beginners and for professionals, since for each of them there are separate routes. Ride here for longer than at other resorts - until 2 am, which is very convenient for guests who do not want to stay overnight.

Do not compare the ski slopes of the Moscow region with the Alpine or Caucasian natural resorts, but due to their accessibility, high quality of trails and services, they have gained popularity among residents of the capital and its environs.