9 best ski resorts in Russia

Russian ski resorts are not much inferior to European territories for outdoor activities and winter sports. Our experts evaluated the quality of the tracks, the prices of hotels and ski passes, and found out where the best places for tourists in the mountainous areas are located.

The rating participants were selected according to the following parameters:

1. infrastructure development;
2. convenience of location;
3. types of tracks;
4. price level;
5. reviews of tourists;
6. opening period.

The most popular ski resorts are located in Sochi. They were built for the 2014 Olympics. Many people want to relax in Krasnaya Polyana. It should be noted that budget spending time here will not work.

To save money, we recommend booking hotels in advance. Tours to Siberia and the Urals are more profitable to purchase through agencies.

Rating of the best ski resorts in Russia

Nomination	a place	Name of product	rating
The best expensive ski resorts in Russia	1	Elbrus region, Kabardino-Balkaria	5.0
	2	Rosa Khutor, Krasnaya Polyana	4.9
	3	Sheregesh, Kemerovo region	4.8
	4	Abazkovo, Bashkiria	4.7
	5	Khibiny, Kirovsk, Murmansk region	4.6
The best ski resorts in Russia of medium price segment	1	Dombay, Karachay-Cherkessia	5.0
	2	Zavyaliha, Chelyabinsk region	4.9
	3	Beaver log, Krasnoyarsk	4.8
	4	Belokurikha, Altai	4.7

The best expensive ski resorts in Russia

The first nomination includes ski resorts, the average price for which starts from 20 thousand rubles (1 day).

Elbrus region, Kabardino-Balkaria

Rating: 5.0

Opens rating resort with unique beauty places. Imagination strikes incredible nature and majestic mountains. Tourists come here every year to enjoy the beauty of the views and the freshness of the air. Get here by plane to the airport in Mineralnye Vody.

Guests of the complex celebrate many cafes with national dishes. The hotel is advised to book in advance, in the peak season all hotels are occupied. By minor drawbacks, we attributed the lack of entertainment at night. Shops do not work after 10pm. However, this defect is almost entirely covered by free narzan, the availability of spas and swimming pools. Rest day will cost the tourist about 25-30 thousand rubles.

Rosa Khutor, Krasnaya Polyana

Rating: 4.9

The Krasnaya Polyana complex rightfully ranks second among the rest of the ski resorts. The place has a unique climate that creates optimal conditions for freeride. You can always go down to the sea and palm trees to enjoy the warm spring air. Pleases plenty of options for hotels. If you wish, you can move into a 5 star apartment. At Rosa Khutor there are 20 lifts of various types. There are 35 routes with a length of 77 km.

It is easily accessible by plane on the flight Moscow-Sochi. Open resort from January to April. Ski pass costs about 7-10 thousand rubles for 5 days, and a set of alpine skis - 1400-1900 rubles for 1 day. Due to high housing prices, vacation for tourists will cost about 38-39 thousand per day. This factor did not allow us to put the resort in the first place of the rating.

Sheregesh, Kemerovo region

Rating: 4.8

Sheregesh complex was opened in 1981. The number of tourists per year is about 980 thousand people. Trails are on Mount Green. At its foot are more than 50 hotels and a hotel. 19 lifts of different types work. Tourists choose the resort for a large amount of snow and the possibility of skiing off-piste.

Judging by the reviews, this place has an elegant panorama, there is all the necessary infrastructure. This is a great option for outdoor activities. At 3 hours drive from the complex is Spichenkovo ​​airport in Novokuznetsk. During the day you will have to pay about 25-26 thousand rubles.

Abazkovo, Bashkiria

Rating: 4.7

Next in the ranking is one of the most visited places, which is located 60 km from Magnitogorsk. The modern ski resort is open from December to April. It offers guests 13 routes with a total length of 18 km, snowmobiling and skating rink.

Tourists choose a resort for having a professional biathlon track, a winter fan park, a good location and an affordable ski pass. We also noted the developed infrastructure of the complex, a water park, a zoo and a bowling alley. In Abazokovo just will not be bored. On the downside, guests include a small car park and slow chairlifts. Rest day at the resort will cost about 22-24 thousand rubles.

Khibiny, Kirovsk, Murmansk region

Rating: 4.6

The next position of the rating belongs to the resort, located on the Kola Peninsula. Snow never melts here, so the season starts in the fall and ends in the summer. Tourists consider the period from March to May to be the most comfortable time. In December, you can observe the polar night, when the mountain slopes are lit up with a magical glow.

To come to Kirovk, you first need to fly to Murmansk. Of the advantages worth noting the illuminated routes, the possibility of renting a helicopter, the presence of bars, cafes, swimming pools, baths. During the day will have about 20 thousand rubles.

The best ski resorts in Russia of medium price segment

In the second category, we included complexes, the average price per day in which is less than 20,000 rubles.

Dombay, Karachay-Cherkessia

Rating: 4.9

A distinctive feature of the resort in its location. It is located on the territory of the reserve and impresses with its majestic nature. It is not necessary to take mountain skis with you, you can rent them cheap. There are 14 different tracks in the complex. The season starts in mid-November. Ski rental costs 500 rubles, a cable car ride costs 200 rubles.

Judging by the reviews, there are no queues at the ski lifts. The houses have all the necessary amenities and modern renovation. Local cuisine deserves special praise. You can get to the mountain area by plane from Moscow to Mineralnye Vody in just 2 hours. One of the most affordable ski resorts costs about 13-15 thousand per day.

Zavyaliha, Chelyabinsk region

Rating: 4.8

Every year, the slopes of Zavilikha are literally heaps of fluffy snow. 10 ski slopes are located on the border of Europe and Asia. They differ in types and levels of difficulty. The season starts from mid-November and is open until April. Nearby is a natural park, where they ride horses, take walks and go climbing. The cost of ski pass for an adult is 200-300 rubles per hour.

Beginners can use the services of experienced masters. 1 hour of individual lessons costs 170 rubles (in a group). They get here by plane to Ufa, then by train to Vyazova station and by regular bus. Judging by the reviews, there are a lot of people on holidays.

Beaver log, Krasnoyarsk

Rating: 4.7

Next in the ranking is a large ski resort with 14 slopes and a training slope. Eight of them are certified by FIS technical experts. On the mountain peaks guests deliver cable-chairlifts. The path takes 5-7 minutes. For all those doing open centers for learning to snowboarding and skiing.

For visitors there is a rental of ski equipment, equipment. Pleases the opportunity to purchase a subscription at a reduced price. The SPA complex "Well" with a sauna, a bath, a rest room and a hydromassage works. On the territory there are bars, cafes and a restaurant complex.

Belokurikha, Altai

Rating: 4.6

In the Smolensk district of the Altai Territory there is a complex that combines a ski resort and a medical balneological center. It is more convenient to reach him through Barnaul. The season is open from November to April. Tourists choose this place for sunny and calm weather, fresh air, sanatoriums with high service. There are often competitions in alpine skiing. At the same time about 5,000 people rest in the complex.

There are reviews of poor slope preparation, a slow lift, the lack of infrastructure around the mountains. Prices in Belokurikha moderate. Snowboard rental costs 250 rubles per hour, a subscription to all the lifts is the same.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.