Inexpensive ski resorts. The most budget ski resorts next winter
In order to ski well, it is not at all necessary to go abroad and pay fabulous money. From this issue you will learn about 13 ski resorts in Russia that are affordable for the average tourist.
Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Gorno-Altaisk - 16,000 rubles (round-trip), accommodation in a 2-3 star hotel - from 1,900 rubles per day, ski pass for a day - 500 rubles.
Why exactly here: Belokurikha is called “Siberian Switzerland” for a reason. In terms of the picturesque mountain landscapes and the healing qualities of the Altai air, the resort is almost as good as the citadel of the Alpine peaks. Here, as on the Swiss slopes, there are no sudden changes in temperature, winters - windless and snowy - allow skiing from December to March, and the sun shines longer and more intensely (about 260 days a year) than in the resorts of the Caucasus and Crimea. Belokurikha has seven comfortable and safe pistes of varying difficulty with a total length of more than 25 kilometers, three of them (Katun, Altai-West, Severny) are equipped with night illumination. There is a ski school on the territory of the resort, in which almost all instructors are candidates for the master of sports in alpine skiing or an international class master.
Pros: well-groomed tracks equipped with artificial snow systems, developed infrastructure with a network of shops, restaurants, equipment rentals, own extreme park with a launch pad, two plastic-coated boxes, a quarter-pipe, jibing rails and several jumps of varying difficulty for snowboarders and advanced skiers. There is also a "baby lift" - a lift for children and beginners.
The price of the issue: a bus ticket Moscow - Yaroslavl - from 1400 rubles round-trip, a standard double room in a hotel - from 1150 rubles, a ski pass for six hours - 400 rubles.
Why here: two gentle and easy Shakshi pistes with a vertical drop of 43 meters are suitable for family vacation and those who are just starting to ski. It also has a good infrastructure designed for kids and teenagers: a baby lift, a tubing track, a children's ski area, sports equipment rental and special training courses for young skiers. Evening skiing is provided by lighting, and on days with little snow, an artificial snowmaking system is turned on. For advanced skiers, there is an additional slope dotted with hillocks and ravines, which is located outside the complex. The length of the slope is 180 meters, the angle of inclination is 24 degrees.
Pros: strong snowboard school, inexpensive coaching services (1000 rubles/hour), 50% discount on equipment and a ski pass for children.
The price of the issue: a Sapsan train ticket - from 1400 rubles, an air ticket Moscow - St. Petersburg - from 4000 rubles, a standard double room in a hotel - 2500 rubles per day, a ski pass for the day - 1100 rubles.
Why here: this ski resort cannot boast of picturesque mountain landscapes, but it has a wide variety of tracks for skiers and snowboarders of various levels of training. In total, the resort has 10 ski slopes with a total length of more than 6 km: three red and four black, the Mogul track - with artificial mounds and jumps, as well as two tracks for beginners. The resort has RedLake Exteme Park with an extreme track and a snowboard park, a ski acrobatics stadium, cross-country skiing and cheesecake tracks. All slopes are equipped with night lighting and an artificial snow system. You can safely come here with small children. Due to the presence of gentle slopes, a baby lift and a strong coaching staff, it is very easy to put a child on skis or a snowboard.
Pros: organization of children's leisure, which includes a children's ski school, a playground and a club, a single ski pass for all lifts, smooth and well-groomed slopes, a strong coaching staff.
How to get there: by bus number K898 from the metro station "Parnas", or by train from the Finlyandsky railway station to Sosnovo. Then - by bus number 645, 646.
The price of the issue: air ticket Moscow - Yekaterinburg - from 10,000 rubles round-trip, a standard double room in a hotel - from 3610 rubles per day, a ski pass for five hours - 800 rubles.
Why here: Belaya Mountain is considered one of the most beautiful in the Middle Urals. It got its name not by chance: for nine months of the year its slopes are covered with snow-white fluffy snow. There are five different trails (two red, two blue, one green) with evening lighting, which are suitable for both beginners and advanced riders. You can stay right in the hotel complex, located on the territory of the ski center. After riding on skiing ah people play paintball, ride snowmobiles and skate.
Pros: the mountain slopes are well lit, the tracks work both in the morning and in the evening; good infrastructure, inexpensive group lessons with trainers.
Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Arkhangelsk - from 9500 rubles, a standard double room in a hotel - from 1500 rubles per day, ski pass for the day - 1300 rubles.
Why exactly here: not only beginners and families with children, but also advanced lovers of skiing and snowboarding are increasingly coming to ride on the slopes of the Malinovka ski complex. There are several reasons for this. First, thanks to northern location the center on its slopes is always stable snow cover, and the season lasts until the end of April. Secondly, prices in Malinovka are significantly lower than in other resorts. Although the skiing area has only two slopes with a total length of 480-520 meters and a height difference of 76-96 meters, for the pros there is a rather interesting red run and a snowboard park with steep peaks - three jumps and figures for jibbing.
Pluses: evening illumination of the slopes, training slope, free cross-country trails in the forest with illumination, tubing park. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Malinovka offers a wide range of active entertainment: ice rink, roller ski competitions, snowmobile rides, outdoor hockey.
Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Ufa - from 6,000 rubles (round trip), a hotel room - from 1,000 rubles per day, a ski pass for six hours - 600 rubles.
Why here: Zavyalikha is located on Southern Urals, near the village of Trekhgorny, Chelyabinsk region, and includes 10 well-prepared trails of varying difficulty (three have FIS certificates and lighting) with elevation changes of 150-430 meters and a length of 2200-2980 meters. On the territory of the complex there is an extreme snow park for desperate skiers and snowboarders, there is a BOARD-cross track and five lifts, including the only six-seater chair lift in Russia. There are also children's and educational tracks and a cross-country ski track with a total length of 15 km. Once a year, Zavyalikha becomes the venue for competitions for the Russian Cup in snowboarding.
Pros: convenient lifts that have a high throughput, which eliminates queues, a ski school, infrastructure for kids, including a "baby lift", ski courses and a children's track.
Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Petrozavodsk - 10,000 rubles (round-trip), hotel in Petrozavodsk - from 1200 rubles per day, renting a house in the village of Pinguba, which is located as close as possible to the ski slopes - from 3500 rubles per day, ski pass for 4 hours - 500 rubles.
Why here: the Karelian resort of Yalgora, opened in 2013, is not yet very popular among Russian skiers. For this reason, there are practically no crowds here, housing is cheaper, and the tracks are smooth and free. Another attractive feature of Yalgora, located on the coast Lake Onega, - a unique terrain, which is often compared with Kamchatka. The resort has three slopes of varying difficulty with a height difference of up to 100 meters, red and black slopes, a training slope for beginners and children, a ski slope, chair and belt (for beginners) lifts, a rental office, a ski and children's sports school.
Pros: the ability to combine skiing with visiting attractions such as the island of Suisari and Kizhi, the Kivach waterfall, the abandoned village of Pegrema. Other important advantages of Yalgora are a long skiing season (from November to April), long pistes and gentle slopes that are ideal for skiers and snowboarders of any skill level, and a strong coaching staff.
Issue price: a double room in a hotel - from 2000 rubles per day, ski pass for the day - 700 rubles.
Why here: Yakhroma - popular ski resort in the suburbs, which is located 46 kilometers from the capital. There are four slopes that allow comfortable skiing not only for beginners, but also for experienced skiers. For children and beginner skiers, a training track is suitable, and those who are confident on skis or a board will like tracks 3A and 3B with a fairly strong drop in the upper part of the slope and a smooth roll-out. These tracks host slalom competitions, including the Russian Cup. Off-piste skiing here is also quite interesting: track 4B (“Forest”) is suitable for skiers and snowboarders with a high level of training.
Pros: pistes are illuminated at night, a good ski school for children and adults, many pistes oriented to any level of training, developed entertainment and sports infrastructure.
How to get there: by car along Dmitrovsky highway, by train - from Savelovsky railway station to Yakhroma station, then by minibus.
Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Mineral water- from 6000 rubles (round trip), standard double room - from 1500 rubles per day, ski pass for the day - 1400 rubles.
Why here: 12 tracks of Dombai (five of them are the main ones) with a total length of 25 kilometers are suitable for skiers and snowboarders of any level of training. The upper part of the southwestern slope of Mount Mussa-Achitara is good for beginners and lovers of calm skiing. Pros should choose the lower part of the slope, where there are several red and black runs with sharp drops and uneven terrain. Fans of virgin skiing will appreciate several off-piste routes on the northern slope with a trip to the Gonachkhir gorge or the Teberda-Dombai track and a heli-ski service. The resort has a ski school for adults (children's ski courses are provided) and a rental shop.
Pros: clean mountain air, an extensive excursion program in the vicinity of Dombai Polyana, well-prepared and planned trails, developed infrastructure.
Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Sochi - from 5500 rubles round-trip, hotel room - from 1500 rubles per day, ski pass for the day - 1800 rubles. For those who prefer to travel by train, Russian Railways offers a special New Year's Skier fare, which includes free transportation luggage and any winter equipment. Prices start from 4999 rubles for a compartment ticket on the Moscow-Adler route.
Why here: this is one of the best ski resorts in Russia. People come here to look at the Olympic legacy and try out a variety of well-prepared tracks. It should be understood that Krasnaya Polyana is a collective resort. It consists of three ski resorts (Gornaya Karusel, GTZ Gazprom and Rosa Khutor), each of which has its own audience. The most respectable is the year-round resort "Rosa Khutor" with developed infrastructure, chain hotels and a large selection of trails aimed at both beginners and experienced riders. Another nice feature of Rosa Khutor is the extreme park, where the stages of the World and European Cups in snowboarding and freestyle were held. A single ski pass allows you to ski at any of the three resorts.
Pros: modern ski slopes different levels of difficulty, new ski lifts, hotels and hotel complexes for every taste, a large selection of après-ski entertainment, the children's club "Egorka", ski schools of international level with instructors from Russia, France, Austria, Switzerland.
Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Ufa - from 8,000 rubles (round trip), a standard double room in a hotel - from 1,500 rubles, a ski pass for three hours - 600-750 rubles.
Why here: today Abzakovo is one of the most well-equipped ski resorts not only in the Urals, but also in Russia. There are 15 pistes of varying difficulty - red, green and blue - with a total length of more than 18 kilometers. And there is also a children's slope with a minimum slope, a snowpark with a half-pipe and four tracks for slalom and giant slalom, which are certified by the international organization FIS. All trails are equipped with night lighting and artificial snow systems.
Pros: inexpensive service and accommodation, a number of easier trails that are suitable for families, the longest ski season in the Urals - from November to May, developed infrastructure, additional cross-country skiing trails, a large selection of après-ski entertainment.
Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Murmansk - 7000 rubles, renting an apartment - from 1500 rubles per day, ski pass for the day - 1100 rubles.
Why come here: Khibiny is one of the oldest ski resorts with the most picturesque and interesting slopes in Russia. It consists of four ski areas (Northern Slope, Kukisvumchorr, Big Wood, Kolasportland) and a snow park. Most of them are designed for advanced skiers and freeride enthusiasts. However, there are also green trails and training slopes in the Khibiny. There is also a mogul slope, freestyle jumps, 70m and 90m jump jumps, an ice rink, a 14km flat track and a ski stadium. An important advantage of the Khibiny is the long ski season, which lasts until the end of spring. On some slopes, snow lies all year round.
Pros: amazing nature Kola Peninsula, the opportunity to see the Northern Lights (if you go in December), trails for various categories of skiers, the duration and abundance of snow cover, reasonable prices for housing and services.
Issue price: air ticket Moscow - Novokuznetsk - from 15,000 rubles (round-trip), a standard double room in a hotel - from 1,000 rubles per day, a ski pass for a day - from 500 rubles.
Why here: the ski complex has 14 pistes (two green, four blue, six red and two black) with a total length of 3900 meters. All tracks comply with the international FIS standard. Various competitions are regularly held here - for example, a stage of the Russian championship in alpine skiing and snowboarding. In Sheregesh there are slopes of any degree of difficulty - from training to high-speed ones. Usually, pros conquer the upper part of the slope of Mount Zelenaya, where there are black and red slopes, and beginners run around the slopes of Medvezhonok Mountain. For children in Sheregesh there is a ski school and ski nursery "Tumbler".
In addition, Sheregesh is a great place for freeride lovers. Active off-piste skiing is facilitated by dry, “flying” snow, abundant snow cover, the thickness of which reaches 120 cm, and a very long ski season - from November to May. For freeriders, the resort offers heli-skiing and heli-boarding services: transfers to the starting point by snowmobiles, helicopter or on foot. The only drawback for fans of off-piste skiing is the lack of a general ski pass for the lifts, so you will either have to choose or buy single lifts.
Pros: a large selection of trails (some have night lighting), guaranteed snow cover, highly qualified instructors. The complex is suitable for those who want to ski for the first time. This is facilitated by convenient training trails, gentle slopes and drag lifts. Skiing can be diluted with a visit to the spa, ice rink, restaurants and karaoke bar.
We do not blame you for wanting to save money. Alpine skiing is not cheap anyway, and with the current exchange rate, it is cheaper to buy a nine than a new top snowboard. Well, if you still bought a snowboard, you want to run it in the mountains, and not in the park behind the house.
Let's see where you spend the least money on beer, ski lifts and lodging. We will compare prices for the high season (end of December - mid-March). And for fans of a more serious freebie, we advise you to go in April.
Accommodation : From €169 per person. This is seven nights in a 4-bed room, including breakfast, transfer from the airport to the ski lifts and some evening entertainment.
Ski pass for 6 days: €199
A full meal costs less than €10, and Slovaks take food seriously. A night in a hostel with breakfast costs around £20.
Fresh powder, official freeride area, €1.20 beer, what else do you want?
Accommodation :From 1000 rubles per night without meals
Ski pass for 6 days:7600 rubles (8,000 rupees)
Few consider India as a ski resort, but in vain. Gulmarg is one of the best backcountry resorts for the least money. But be prepared for real heights and mountain sickness, it's still the Himalayas. Lifts raise higher than 4000 meters.
But tickets to Singapore cost a lot, but this is compensated by the pleasant prices for a ski pass, accommodation and food.
Accommodation:from £10 per night + breakfast
Ski pass for 6 days: 10000 rubles
Bulgaria is one of the largest and cheapest resorts in Europe. The season here starts and ends a little later, so you can pick up inexpensive spring deals.
Over the past few years, a lot of money has been invested here, and Bansko has acquired dozens of kilometers of slopes, shared hotels and ski lifts.
This is a great place for beginners, but there are also places for off-piste skiers to roam.
Accommodation: From £17 per night + breakfast
Ski pass for 5 days:£160
The UK may not be on the list of the best must-visit destinations in the world, but this option is worth considering. It can be quite windy here, but there are about 30 kilometers of slopes, 11 lifts and an endless backcountry area.
For several days you will definitely have something to roll out, especially if fresh plump fell out. But we would not recommend going here for more than a week.
Accommodation: from €25 per night + breakfast and lunch
Ski pass for 6 days: €84
The resort is located 10 kilometers from the city and is one of the cheapest in the world.
The maximum height of 2,030 meters and about 30 kilometers of slopes may not be very much, but there is a very serious amount of snow during the winter months.
Well, beer in the region of 1 euro as a nice addition.
Accommodation: from $25 per night without meals
Ski pass for 6 days: $324
Extensive ski area, lots of snow and no queues. That's what the Bridger Bowl is. At an altitude of 2,650 meters, the chances of a heavy snowfall are very good.
Tickets, of course, are expensive, but, compared to Aspen and other American resorts, the prices here are ridiculous.
Accommodation: Apartment on Airbnb from £65\night for three
Ski pass for 6 days: €194.50
If you want to ride in the European Alps without overpaying, then you are here.
The resort is located in a wide valley, near the Swiss border, and European lovers of savings have long chosen it.
For several years off-piste skiing was prohibited here, now, thank the snow god, this is in the past, and now heliskiing is flourishing here at very competitive prices.
The Livigno ski pass gives you a 50% discount on a one-day ski pass to St. Moritz, if you ever want to see what the famous Swiss resort is all about.
Accommodation: From €20\night
Ski pass for 6 days: €168
Few people outside of Germany have heard of this place, but many world champions in skiing are from here.
Approximately 34 kilometers of slopes and 16 ski lifts are only an hour away from Munich.
The prices here are very reasonable compared to other European resorts. A seasonal ski pass, for example, costs €400, not €900. There are fewer queues on weekends, and in general it is somehow calmer here.
Accommodation : from £13 per night
Ski pass for 6 days: €139
Perched high above beautiful Lake Bohil, this Eastern European resort is a real gem.
They have been riding here since 1964. Vogel is 22 kilometers of pistes, excellent value for money, delicious homemade food and rivers of schnapps with stunning views of the Alps. Well suited for beginners who do not need a whole web of lifts.
Accommodation: from £15 per night without meals
Ski pass for 6 days: €69
Popova Shapka is the main ski resort in Macedonia, just 35 kilometers from the capital - Skopje. The village has 200-300 chalets available for rent and a couple of restaurants.
On the slopes there is something to do for both beginners and connoisseurs of plump.
For the second one, you can contact the Eskimo Freeride company, they have the cheapest guides in Europe.
We have not yet considered domestic resorts, we will talk about them separately.
Probably, every person once in childhood tried to get on skis and even advanced several meters on them. For many, a childhood hobby has grown into a favorite pastime in adulthood. They can't imagine life without a winter walk through the forest on skis.
Skiing is a completely different matter. Not everyone will decide on such an active holiday. This is a special category of people who strive to conquer the snowy slopes. Here, special equipment is needed, and the place is suitable. That is why the question often arises: “Where to go skiing in Europe?”
Experienced skiers already have their own resorts, where they gather annually with a company of like-minded people. It is on the basis of their feedback that the article presents a description of the best European ski resorts.
The most elite and prestigious resorts
Rest in such resorts can not afford everyone. Here are the best tracks, magnificent nature and unsurpassed service. Most of the resorts are close to cute European cities, where you can go on an excursion or another sale. Only the traveler who has been to both can appreciate the difference between budget and fashionable resorts.
Introducing the five most expensive and prestigious ski resorts. If a ski lover has significant financial savings, he will be able to afford their snow-white snow and excellent slopes.
France, Courchevel
There are a large number of wealthy citizens in Russia, so Russian tourists, as well as residents of the CIS, are regular customers of this resort. The very name of the resort is associated with undisguised luxury and wealth. In addition to the main occupation - skiing, visitors can walk through the elite boutiques, of which there are a great many.
The cost of a weekly tour to Courchevel for one person is from 60 thousand rubles. Subject to accommodation in a three-star hotel.
France, Megeve
If the first resort is a gathering place Russian oligarchs, then the French and respectable Europeans prefer to come to Megeve. The popularity of the resort is due to the presence of trails of varying difficulty. For experienced skiers there are slopes, the duration of which is more than 2.5 thousand meters. Coniferous forests are located at an altitude of about 2 kilometers, which make the area even more beautiful. And the mountain air filled with their aroma becomes simply intoxicating.
Megeve is the best place for family holidays. It is very quiet and calm here.
The minimum prices for holidays are similar to Courchevel.
France, Chamonix
Create the feeling that everything best resorts collected in France. This is partly true. Chamonix has a special charm. This resort is the oldest in France and the most famous. Special historical fact– The 1924 Olympic Games were held here.
There are special ski slopes, because they are located on Mount Blanc, whose height is a little more than 4 thousand meters. Therefore, Chamonix has the longest ski slopes in the world (more than 20 kilometers). This is a particularly difficult 3000 meter downhill, it is located almost vertically and requires a fair amount of dexterity and skill to overcome it.
Video about the slopes in Chamonix:
This is the most popular ski resort in the world. About 5 million tourists come here every year. A distinctive feature of the resort is a consistently even snow cover. As well as the presence of trails of varying degrees of difficulty. You can go here with children who have never skied before. And you can visit experienced athletes who have seen more than one difficult track in their lives. Chamonix will find something to surprise them with. After all, thanks to the special geographic location, vacationers can conquer slopes located not only in France, but also in Switzerland and Italy.
Like everyone else French resorts, the season at this elite resort starts in December and wraps up in April.
Most cheap tour costs about 55 thousand rubles for 7 nights.
Switzerland, St. Moritz
This ski resort is considered the king of the Alps. Vacationers come up with various synonyms for it - chic, aristocratic, fashionable and luxurious. This is a special place where representatives of royal dynasties, show business stars and people with millions of dollars come together.
Alpine skiing championships are held here from time to time, which indicates the excellent condition of the slopes. All trails are natural and are re-formed every year.
The sun always shines here. Cloudy days can be counted on fingers. And such snow-white and dry snow is hard to find anywhere else. For experienced skiers, the best slopes are located on the peak of Piz Noir.
It is difficult to find such a variety of trails and slopes anywhere else. The resort has 350 kilometers of ski slopes, which can be reached by 55 types of different lifts.
The most famous restaurant in Europe, La Marmite, is located on the territory of the resort.
Sweden, Are
This resort was included in the ranking of the most popular and prestigious European resorts not so long ago - in 2008. This was facilitated by excellent tracks, developed infrastructure, nature incredible beauty, well equipped slopes and impeccable service. This resort is suitable for families with children, as it creates a special homely atmosphere of comfort.
Young people will find here a lot interesting entertainment- Riding in reindeer sleds, entertainment in round-the-clock nightclubs, bars and restaurants.
Here you can ski not only during the day, but also at night, as many tracks have additional lighting. The snow cover of the slopes is usually natural. But if the cover is not good enough, it will be “renewed” with the help of snow cannons.
The season here starts in November and ends in May. For the special convenience of tourists, the ski lifts are located next to the residential apartments. And the lifts themselves are combined into a common system that allows you to easily get to any desired point.
More budget, but no less wonderful ski resorts in Europe
True connoisseurs of skiing choose the slopes first of all. There are many wonderful places in Europe with excellent slopes and no less wonderful service. Here are five of the best. The list is based on the reviews of people who have been there more than once.
Switzerland, Zermatt
All mining ski resorts located in the Alps are appreciated by vacationers. There is always wonderful snow, mild climate and slopes of different difficulty levels. Excellent infrastructure, steep slopes, excellent Swiss cuisine, combined with a stunning alpine landscape, attract a large number of tourists every year.
A special advantage of this resort over others is the longest pistes with year-round access. The longest is at an altitude of 3800 meters. You can reach any point on a convenient lift.
Austria, Solden
This resort is more suitable for young people. The resort has a wide variety of entertainment venues. Resort operates all year round because the snow cover never melts. This is facilitated by the proximity of two glaciers.
Sölden is popular due to the presence of slopes for both beginners and professional skiers. A special bonus of the resort is thermal springs, which allow you to combine outdoor activities with treatment.
Although the resort is open all year round, the best time for skiing is from November to April.
Switzerland, Davos
Here you can perfectly go skiing and treat lung diseases. The air here is incredibly clean. Vacationers appreciate the resort for convenient lifts, developed infrastructure and a variety of trails.
There is space not only for lovers of skiing, but also for snowboarders.
Bulgaria, Bansko
This resort has a lot of fans. The inimitable Bulgarian nature, interesting architecture of the city make the resort attractive. The skiing season usually starts in December and ends in April.
But the resort operates all year round. When skiers leave, fans of mountain biking come here - mountain bikes. All bases are located on the territory of the Bulgarian Pirin Park. Therefore, part of the trails runs through picturesque forests.
- a great place to relax with children. In addition to the fact that light trails are specially equipped for small skiers, gardens are also opened.
Bulgaria is a European state, but prices here are much lower than in Austria or Switzerland. However, the service is no better. And the delicacies of Bulgarian cuisine are even legendary. A daily ski pass costs about 1200 rubles. Lunch for one person, consisting of three courses - about 1000 rubles. The minimum cost in a room with good conditions is 2000 rubles.
Georgia, Gudauri
The most budgetary and at the same time a wonderful option for a holiday in a ski resort. This type of recreation has recently begun to operate in Georgia, so the tracks are not yet used, and the hotels meet the best requirements of European service. And if we add that specialists from Austria were engaged in equipping the bases, it becomes clear that there is everything you need for skiing and recreation.
The only drawback is the limited length of the tracks. Their total length is about 16 thousand meters. The highest descent is at an altitude of 3 thousand meters. But this disadvantage is more than compensated by the wonderful climate and nature. A special bonus is Georgian hospitality, which cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Equipment rental
Of course, it is better to have your own equipment, but if you do not have it, you can rent everything you need. Prices in Gudauri are the lowest in relation to other European ski resorts:
- Skis, ski boots, snowshoes - 700 rubles per item;
- Helmet and gloves - 1250 rubles;
- Telescopic ski poles - 375 rubles;
- Beeper - 1000 rubles;
- Slipboards - 1750 rubles.
The cost of lifts
As in all resorts in Gudauri, there is a fee for using the lift. The prices are as follows:
- The cost of one use is 175 rubles;
- Payment for three times at once - 450 rubles;
- Night rise - 250 rubles;
- Buying a ski pass that allows you to use the ski lift all day - 1000 rubles for an adult skier and 625 rubles for children from 6 to 16 years old;
- Weekly ski pass - 5800 rubles.
If the tourist has a multi-pass, you can use it.
What to bring to the ski resort
When forming luggage for a trip to a ski resort, it is worth remembering the weight restrictions that are provided for by air travel. Therefore, it is tedious to select only the most necessary. Professional skiers always carry equipment with them. Beginning athletes can use its rental. Such a service is provided at any recreation center.
Therefore, before collecting things, you need to make a list of everything you need:
- Clothing. It's not just about warm sweaters and special overalls. Don't hesitate to buy thermal underwear. It is important to have special waterproof gloves and boots. A warm scarf and hat will do. The rest of the things are up to you.
- First aid kit. We take everything that we use at home and supplement it with headache remedies, bandages, brilliant green and cold medicines.
- Equipment. Do not forget about the phone, video camera, camera. Adding chargers to the list.
- Cosmetics. The point is important not only for women, but also for men. Cold mountain air can choke any skin, so a protective cream will not hurt. All steel at your own discretion.
- Additional items. Be sure to pack your sunglasses. The mountain sun has a very strong effect on the eyes. A small thermos and a shoe dryer will not hurt.
These items are required in any ski resort. Form other items of baggage as needed. Put the most unnecessary at the end of the list. If it does not fit into the suitcase it will not be very offensive.
Simple rules or what you need to know when visiting a ski resort
These rules are acceptable for those travelers who are going to the ski base for the first time. The list is short and simple:
- Before you go to a ski resort, collect all the information about it. First of all, the complexity of the tracks. They must be different. If the camper is easily trained, then after a few days of driving on an easy track, he will become bored and want to find something harder.
- The minimum set of equipment. Do not immediately buy all the necessary equipment. After all, there is no guarantee that it will be needed next year. You may not like this holiday at all. All necessary equipment can be rented at the resort. In any case, it is cheaper than buying professional equipment.
- Boil contact lenses. If a beginner has poor eyesight and cannot do without glasses, then they should be replaced with contact lenses. It's less traumatic.
- You should not show your skills and abilities, especially if they are not. There is no need to be ashamed of the fact that a beginner is not good at skiing and cannot cope with an easy descent the first time. Skill is gained by long practice. But a thoughtless descent along a difficult track can quickly interrupt the rest.
- In everything, obey the instructor and not be surprised when he first begins to teach you to fall, and only then to stand on skis.
These simple rules will help make your vacation more enjoyable and completely safe. Not every person can immediately show Olympic performance, so first of all you need to think about personal safety, and not about the impression that you can make on others.
The article provides only a small list of ski resorts. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Usually one trip is enough to understand whether this place is suitable or not. And one successful downhill skiing is enough to fall in love with this extreme sport for life.
Many seek to relax and go skiing in Europe. And no wonder: is it bad to combine an active holiday with pleasant walks through the original European villages and famous cultural places. And it turns out that for this it is not necessary to visit expensive ski resorts. After all, countries like Bulgaria can also boast alpine peaks. At the same time, holidays in them are cheaper than in the most economical ski resorts in Austria and Germany. In addition, you can go skiing and snowboarding on a budget in Slovenia, Romania and the Czech Republic.
For most tourists, Bulgaria is associated with beach holiday. But nature rewarded her not only sea coasts, but also mountainous terrain, spreading its network of massifs and ridges over almost half of the country's territory. The Balkans, with a height not exceeding 3,000 meters, have created excellent conditions for the development of ski tourism in southwestern Bulgaria.
The most popular ski resorts in Bulgaria are and . The latter is the most prestigious and oldest Bulgarian ski resort.
| Bansko | Borovets | |
| Location | at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, 12 km from Bansko | northern slopes of the Rila Mountains, at the foot of Mount Musala, 72 km from the capital |
| Ski pass, adult/child | 3 days - 95/55 euros 6 days - 160/94 euros | 3 days - 100/75 euros 6 days - 160/94 euros |
| ski season | December - May | November-March |
| 16 tracks, over 70 km | 24 slopes, 58 km | |
| Difficulty of tracks | 4 green, 3 blue, 7 red, 2 black | 3 black, 18 red, 3 blue |
| Height difference | 1810 m | 1323-2540 m |
| Number of lifts | 24 | 14 |
| Services | ski schools, Kindergarten, parking, skating rink, spa | more than 200 instructors, the best schools, ice rink, cross-country skiing track, snowmobiles, sleds, helicopter rides, |
| Near the slopes - 70 euros, in the city center - 20-25 euros | 30-50 euros |
- If you love outdoor activities, but cannot live without big cities, then the Vitosha ski resort will be the best option for you. It is somewhat smaller than and Pamporovo, but is located only 10 km from the capital Sofia and is its pride.
- For those who love a very mild winter, the best option is. Here the average winter temperature is -3 degrees.
- For a trip to all Bulgarian resorts, it is better to choose February or March, since the rest of the time there are still problems with snow.
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Ski resorts in Romania: prices
Romania is an unspoiled European country, known throughout the world as the birthplace of the father of all vampires, Count Dracula. Despite this background, it is a very friendly country with beautiful nature which allowed organizing several ski resorts. The third part of the territory of Romania is occupied by the Carpathians. In total, there are almost 20 ski resorts in the country. Some of the most popular are such ski resorts in Romania as , Predial.
| Poiana Brasov | Predeal | |
| Location | at the foot of Mount Postevaru, 13 km from Brastov, 167 km from Bucharest | Prahova Valley, 147 km from Bucharest |
| Ski pass, adult/child | for 6 days - 68/39 euros | passes are issued for the number of lifts: 30 lifts -17/10 euros |
| ski season | December-mid-March | December-March |
| Number and length of trails | 12 slopes, 14 km | 10 runs, 8.5 km |
| Difficulty of tracks | 5 blue, 3 red, 4 black | 1 green, 3 blue, 4 red, 2 black |
| Height difference | 1020-1800 m | 1060-1500 m |
| Number of lifts | 10 | 10 |
| Services | mineral water, medical procedures, artificial skating rinks, riding centre, ski school and kindergarten, 2 ski jumps | riding centers and artificial ice rink, snow guns |
| Accommodation, average price per single room | 25-45 euros | 30-50 euros |
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- The special conditions of the Predeal resort allow skiing even in summer.
- From Poiana Brastov you can go on an excursion to the Castle of Count Dracula (Bran Castle).
- An attractive feature of the entire network of ski resorts in Romania is their location on the same line, which makes it easy to move from one resort to another.
- Also, all resorts have direct road and rail links with Bucharest.
Ski resorts in the Czech Republic: prices
In addition to sightseeing and wellness tours, the hospitable Czech Republic offers tourists the opportunity to actively winter holiday for reasonable money. Gentle slopes and fairly stable weather make holidays in the Czech Republic a pleasant pastime for lovers of not very extreme skiing and cross-country skiing and snowboarding and outdoor activities for the family.
The main ski resorts in the Czech Republic include Harrachov andRokytnice-over-Jizera.
| Rokytnice nad Jizerou | Harrachov | |
| Location | Valley mountain range Beskydy, at the foot of Bald Mountain | Valley of the river Mumlava, on the border with Poland |
| Ski pass, adult | 1 day - 19 euros 7 days - 110 euros | 1 day - 15 euros 6 days - 82 euros |
| ski season | December - end of February | December-April |
| Number and length of trails | 18 slopes, 18 km | 8 slopes, 9 km |
| Difficulty of tracks | 9 blue, 7 red, 1 black | 5 blue, 2 red, 1 black |
| Height difference | 540-1600 | 650-1020 |
| Number of lifts | 28 | 15 |
| Services | Trail lighting, instructors, children's trails, cross-country trails, snow cannons | Jumps, special ski simulators for beginners, ski school, evening lighting |
| Accommodation, average price per single room | 18-20 euros - hotels, apartments - from 20 euros euros | 20-50 euros per hotel room |
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- Near the famous Karlovy Vary is the ski resort Ore Mountains.
- Most of the resorts, including those described above, are located on the territory national park Krkonoše, which means that tourists can spend time in an ecologically clean area not only with pleasure, but also with health benefits.
- In Harrachov you can ski all year round.
Ski resorts in Slovenia: prices
Located in the Julian Alps, Slovenia has become one of the great options for skiers and snowboarders who want to save money, but enjoy skiing and service. The ski resorts of this country have recently begun to be in demand among Russian citizens. Among the leaders in popularity are such as Kranjska Gora and Maribor Pohorje.
| Kranjska Gora | Maribor Pohorje | |
| Location | Valley on the border with Italy and Austria, 65 km from Ljubljana Airport | 6 km from the city of Maribor, 147 km from the airport in Ljubljana |
| Ski pass, adult/child | 1 day - 28/18 euros 6 days - 147/94 euros | 6 days - 158/72 euros |
| ski season | December - mid-March | December-March |
| Number and length of trails | 21 tracks, 31 km | 23 slopes, 64 km |
| Difficulty of tracks | 13 blue, 6 red, 2 black | 20 blue, 35 red, 5 black |
| Height difference | 785-1623 m | 336-1347 m |
| Number of lifts | 23 | 20 |
| Services | illuminated trails, toboggan runs, ski schools, snow cannons, skating rink, horseback riding | thermal centre, toboggan run, artificial snow, kindergarten and ski school, 5 km illuminated trail |
| Accommodation, average price per single room | 35-55 euros | 50-130 euros |
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- In Kranjska Gorka, the ski pass for the low and high seasons is the same.
- Mariborg Pohorje is the largest resort and is also perfect for those who do not like to leave large cities for a long time.
- Closest to the airport is the resort of Krvavec. It is only 10 km from Ljubljana.
- The highest mountain is Bovec, on the territory of which there is the famous peak Kanin with a height of 2548 m.
Ski resorts in Serbia: prices
This small European country attracts tourists with its history and excursion program. And the southern part, occupied by mountain ranges, allows you to combine a cultural program with an active winter holiday in the ski resorts of Serbia.
The most popular ski resort in Serbia is Kopaonik.
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- Resting in Kopaonik, you can visit the ancient monasteries: Studenica, Zica, Sopocani.
- On the territory of Serbia is the highest city in Europe, Zabljak, which houses the resort of the same name for skiers and snowboarders.
- Today, the youngest ski resort in Serbia, Stara Planina, is rapidly developing, perfect even for extreme sports.
In conclusion, the following conclusions can be drawn:
- ski Europe does not always mean very high prices for holidays (a ski pass for 6 days does not reach 180 euros);
- almost all inexpensive ski resorts are located in Eastern Europe, which reduces the cost of the road to them;
- most of them are aimed at beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders, making them a great option for family vacations;
- rest at any of their resorts can be combined with an interesting cultural program;
- however, each resort provides difficult (black) runs for professionals.
Bulgarian ski resort Bansko, video:
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When choosing a ski resort, among European countries, the vast majority of tourists seek to find the cheapest option. This need is due to the fact that the cost of such vouchers usually does not include the price of accommodation at the place of stay.
In addition, vacationers are also forced to pay for meals separately throughout the entire period of stay at the winter resort. Properly organizing your luggage, as well as choosing the most a budget option travel destinations, the tourist will avoid unexpected expenses and save money without compromising the quality of their vacation.
Ski resorts in Europe inexpensive places are often not inferior in terms of the quality of services provided to more elite destinations) will be able to deliver maximum pleasure to the tourist only if he thinks through the details of the trip in advance.
Taking everything you need with you, the vacationer will save himself from the need to buy or rent things already on the spot. When organizing luggage, make sure you have skis or snowboards.
Wardrobe items that you may need for a winter holiday in Europe include:
- Ski suit. It should be created specifically for active sports in the cold season. A membrane suit (pants and jacket) made of breathable materials would be ideal. On the sleeve of a professional kit, there is usually a special pocket for storing a ski pass (ski pass).
- Ski boots. Depending on the sport that the tourist plans to practice, he needs to pre-purchase shoes of the appropriate size. Inappropriate boots will make skiing or snowboarding difficult.
- Thermal underwear. It is worn on a naked body under a ski suit in the first layer. It retains heat and provides moisture removal during active sweating.
- Fleece jacket and pants. The second layer is worn over thermal underwear under a membrane suit.
- Socks. It is advisable to buy them in a professional sports store. Socks for ski athletes are sewn from fine wool or mohair. They are high, which ensures that heat is retained in the lower body and avoids snow getting into the shoes.
- Scarf, hat and gloves. The scarf should be of the "snood" type. It will be better protected from the wind. Gloves must have special hard inserts that protect the athlete's hands from injury when falling. The hat is usually two-layered with windproof sections.
- protective mask. It is necessary to prevent snow and ice fragments from getting into the eyes of a tourist at the time of direct descent from the slope.
- Balaklava. A protective fabric covering most of the tourist's face is able to minimize the risk of frostbite of the skin during low temperatures or gusty cold winds.
Inexpensive hostels in European ski resorts or other places offered to tourists to stay usually have a minimum number of amenities.
To organize your own pastime and minimize unforeseen circumstances, when preparing for a winter vacation, you should not forget the things listed below.
Don't forget to grab:
It is advisable to pack all things compactly, dividing into 2 bags. One, with things that will be needed only on the "skiing" to hand over to luggage compartment; the second - take it with you (you can put a first-aid kit, money, documents and gadgets in it for entertainment on the road).
Rating of the best inexpensive ski resorts
Ski resorts in Europe (inexpensive options, despite a number of shortcomings, are more popular among vacationers than their elite counterparts), due to the variety of options, form the rating of top places for winter holidays.
| Resort name | Average cost for services |
| Bansko, southwestern part of Bulgaria |
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| Poiana Brasov, Romania |
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| Jasna, Slovakia |
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| Livigno, Italy |
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| Pal and Arinsal, Andorra |
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Best Budget Ski Resorts in Europe
Ski resorts in Europe, inexpensive and offering high quality services, meet all safety requirements. In case of injury by a tourist, he must be immediately provided with a qualified health care.
Such places that combine key advantages ( low price, developed infrastructure of the resort, high quality service, professional staff) are:
Austria
Resort Sölden, located in Austria. This is a lively place in the city of Tyrol, ideal for active adventurers, companies of young people, as well as professional skiers, skaters, snowboarders. 
The season here lasts from late October to early May. Among the main advantages: a large amount of a thick layer of snow, modern equipment, the opportunity to combine winter holidays with treatment on thermal springs located within the resort. The average cost of a weekly vacation in Sölden is from 620 euros per person.
Austrian resort Schladming located close to famous city Salzburg (about an hour by car). On the territory of the complex, you can most successfully ride from December to April.
The distinctive characteristics of this place are the safety of the slopes (well-prepared terrain), the latest equipment, as well as trained staff who keep order in the Schladming area.
For the convenience of tourists, a free bus runs between the slopes, capable of delivering the athlete both to the apartments he rented and to one of the 86 operating lifts. The price for a weekly holiday in Schladming varies from 120 to 250 euros.
France
worldwide famous resorts Courchevel, Megeve, Chamonix in France. The season here starts in December and ends in the second half of April. The advantage of these resorts is that for their guests they offer a wide range of options for accommodation and entertainment, from the cheapest to the elite. 
Depending on the preferences and interests of the vacationer, he can practice extreme sports, enjoy the picturesque nature, sitting in one of the bars under open sky or explore the range in antique shops.
These resorts are suitable for both professional athletes and amateurs who come there to simply change the situation in the first place. The price for a weekly lift pass, as well as equipment rental and individual training, is about the same - from 250 to 400 euros.
Finland
Luosto ski resort in Finland, operating from the end of November to April. Despite the short period of operation of the resort, the snow cover of its slopes annually attracts more and more tourists. This is perfect place for family holidays, professionals will be bored here.
Safe trails, comfortable living conditions, as well as the opportunity to ride reindeer or dog sledding- the reasons why this resort is mainly chosen by people vacationing with children. The cost of a weekly vacation here per person will be from 200 to 300 euros, depending on the age and availability of benefits for the tourist.
Italy
Italian resort for winter holidays Livigno, located near the Swiss border. Winds are extremely rare here, which makes staying on the territory of the complex as comfortable as possible. The season here runs from November to April.
Given the proximity of the location to Milan, tired of unity with nature, it will not be difficult for a tourist to go to the "capital of civilization" on a constantly running bus. The average cost of a weekly vacation here is 250 - 350 euros per person, excluding accommodation and meals.
Andorra
Two neighboring ski resorts in Andorra, Pal and Arinsal, are distinguished by their developed infrastructure and the presence of modern lifts, with a throughput of more than 50 people per hour. 
In addition to traditional courses for beginner skiers or snowboarders, there are many bars and even high-end restaurants with panoramic views of the snow-covered hills. From Pala and Arinsal to the nearest airport, a little more than 30 km, which makes it easy to transport tourists to their destination. 
The average price for a weekly pass (lift service and equipment rental) varies from 150 to 200 euros, depending on the age of the athlete.
Germany
Ski resorts in Germany, for example, Garmisch-Panterkirchen, have a large number of slopes and slopes, the total length of which exceeds 60 km. hallmark such places is the presence of cafes, bars, hostels and hotels, which are the embodiment of Bavarian traditions.
If you intend to spend 5-7 days in a German winter resort, a tourist will have to pay from 120 to 250 euros, excluding accommodation and meals.
Switzerland
The famous winter resorts of Switzerland - Davos, Zermatt and St. Moritz, are a kind of symbol of the country.
This is one of the first "skiing" that was open to guests from all over the world. The Olympic Games, World Economic Forums have been held here several times, and there are also five-star luxury hotels designed to accommodate VIP guests.
One of the most famous ski resorts in Europe: Swiss Davos If you want to relax economically, a tourist will have to pay from 250 to 300 euros for a weekly use of the lifts, as well as equipment rented.
Norway
Ski resorts in Norway, such as Lillehammer or Geilo, offer tourists not only to try their hand at extreme sports sports, but also ride in a reindeer sleigh, take part in ice fishing, visit cafes and atmospheric bars.
In each of the most famous Norwegian resorts, the Olympic Games have been held at least once, which explains the development of the infrastructure of these places. The total length of the tracks reaches 80 km. The average price for a weekly vacation for 1 person is 300 euros.
Sweden
Sweden is famous for its winter resort of Åre. There are quite reasonable prices for hotel accommodation (from 4,500 thousand per day). The territory of Ore includes 4 villages and 5 ski areas, between which a free bus runs constantly. 
The season here starts in November and ends in May. The total length of the tracks reaches 100 km, which is one of the highest in Europe. A weekly subscription here will cost a tourist 320 euros, excluding meals and accommodation.
Czech Republic
Ski resorts in Europe, inexpensive, but allowing the tourist to relax comfortably, include Spindleruv Mlyn and Janske Lazne in the Czech Republic. They are located near the European capital (Prague), a little over 110 km. People come here to ski from December to April.
The difference between these places is that in addition to traditional schools that teach resort guests to ski, skate and snowboard, there are Russian-speaking instructors here. They work not only with adults, but also with the youngest tourists. The average price for a vacation in these places is from 100 to 200 euros (accommodation and meals are paid separately).
Georgia
Georgian Gudauri is not only ready to accept tourists, but also those who wish to stay here for permanent residence. Apartments are sold here high price, however, "repay" the investment of its owner within 8-10 years of constant stay on the "ski" in the season.
At the resort, you can not only get skiing and snowboarding skills, but also play tennis, visit the Finnish bath, swimming pool and even fonts. The cost of a ski pass and equipment rental, valid for a week, reaches 200 euros per person.
Bulgaria
Bulgarian ski resorts (the most famous among them are Bansko, Pamporovo, Borovets) are one of the "youngest", but the most equipped winter pastime places for tourists. The season here lasts from mid-December to the second half of April.
Despite the small total length of the tracks, no more than 14 km in each of the resorts, their popularity among athletes is growing every year. The increased interest is due to the availability of housing and services provided locally. For example, the price for a lift for a week will not exceed 150 euros.
Romania
Romanian Poiana Brasov is considered an elite ski resort among the economy class. The total length of the slopes in this place is approximately 14 km. 
In addition to the presence of many tracks, there are chair lifts, artificially created skating rinks, swimming pools, saunas, gyms and so on. You can relax here for 300 euros, taking into account the lack of benefits and additional discounts.
Slovenia
Bohinj, geographically located in Slovenia, offers its guests not only to practice skiing, skating and snowboarding, but also to ride on the virgin lands or on the usual slope, but at night. The best time to visit here is from December to May.
Slovenian skiing is best for families with children who do not want to be in the center of social events (live concerts, sporting events, etc.) on vacation.
There are 2 ski areas in Bohinj, and a free shuttle bus helps you get between them. The average subscription fee (lift + equipment) will be up to 180 euros per week.
Poland
Zakopane in Poland is a small city (the number of inhabitants is more than 30 thousand people), on the territory of which one of the most famous ski resorts in Europe is located. World-class competitions are held here, as well as people from different parts of the Earth have a rest. 
Despite the fact that hotels in Zakopane are above average in price, the prices for services provided in the resort are among the lowest. For example, a week of renting equipment and daily hourly courses with an instructor will cost a tourist 180 - 250 euros Slovakia (Jasna)
Slovakia
In Slovakia, in order to relax in the winter season, tourists prefer to go to Jasna. This ski resort is considered one of the most versatile in Europe. It will be interesting here for both a professional athlete and a kid who came to this place with his parents. 
Jasna invites children and adults to visit the slopes, ride a snowmobile or visit local attractions. The capacity of the lifts here is extremely high - about 12,000 people per hour. The cost of only a weekly pass here varies from 100 to 200 euros.
Contrary to popular belief that it is not possible to have a cheap vacation in a ski resort in Europe, practice proves the opposite.
With the right approach to organizing a trip (collecting the necessary things and choosing a direction for travel), a tourist can not only relax as economically as possible, but also acquire new skills through individual lessons with experienced instructors, as well as get to know professional athletes for free.
Article formatting: Svetlana Ovsyanikova
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