Mountain Altai is the pearl of Siberia, the land of majestic ranges. Altai ski resorts known to the world community are scattered among powerful peaks, picturesque valleys with stormy rivers and vast hollows.
For a century, scientists and pilgrims, artists and photographers, climbers, athletes and tourists have flocked to stunningly beautiful and at the same time harsh Altai peaks. Foreign travelers, adherents of mountain tourism, call the Altai Territory Russian Tibet or the Siberian Alps. For indigenous people, it is nothing but the Golden Mountains.
What are good Altai ski resorts
The ski season in the resorts of Altai lasts from November to mid-April. The temperate continental climate does not allow frost to clear up. Winters are mild, there are practically no too cold periods in the mountainous region.
The ski slopes cut through the picturesque landscapes of plains and steppes, interspersed with forests. They cut the slopes of the majestic peaks. All ski resorts of Altai are comfortable and safe. The tracks, varying in length and difficulty level (red and blue), are equipped here in accordance with European standards.
Here, both novice athletes and professionals can easily choose a descent, dizzy riding on which will bring positive emotions, it will be a pleasure. In the mountains of Altai there are resorts with magnificent trails. Competitions of international scale are held here annually.
From the reviews of tourists it follows that the ski resorts of Altai are gaining popularity from year to year. According to vacationers, not in all such complexes in the world you will find such well-groomed tracks. Tourists coming to Altai for the first time are surprised at the quality of the preparation of the tracks. They are struck by the steepness of the slopes, the duration of occurrence of amazing snow cover (up to seven months). In addition, many tourists like the opportunity to combine a ski vacation with treatment in resorts and sightseeing.
Ski resort "Turquoise Katun"
The Turquoise Katun complex is a popular ski center in the Altai Territory. In this place on the slopes equipped with tracks of varying difficulty. The difference in elevation on the tracks with a width of 100 to 400 m and a total length of 4600 m varies in the range of 260-300 m. By the beginning of the descent, adults climb the yoke and children climb the baby elevator.
Description of the ski slopes
After a short lesson with an instructor, beginners of alpine skiing confidently ride on a training track of one and a half thousand meters. Amateur athletes prefer to ride on a medium difficulty track with a length of 1000 meters. Professional skiers climb the 900-meter black track with a very difficult terrain.
Fans of outdoor activities do not ignore the track with a chubby 1200 meters long, despite the fact that it is not spent. A special track has been made for snowboarding. Freerides that cannot imagine life without extreme sports rush along slopes devoid of knurled tracks.
The snow cover on the slopes can be maintained in excellent condition thanks to the processing of snow groomers. Some of the slopes that have expired the vastness of the ski resort are illuminated. This allows athletes to ride even after dusk has descended.
Complex infrastructure
"Turquoise Katun" is a ski resort where instructors help beginners to master the technique of skiing, and in the rental service they provide the necessary equipment. In addition to skiing, snowboards and snowboards are for rent. For tourists arriving by car, a car parking has been built.
One kilometer from the ski slopes is a cozy cafe, the Turquoise Katun hotel complex and the Sarzhevskys estate. In the cafe, visitors are served barbecue, pancakes and fruit drinks. The hotel complex is formed by a hotel with comfortable rooms, a hunter's house and a bathhouse. At the Sarzhevsky estate, guests are accommodated in cozy cedar cottages.
Leisure at the GKL "Turquoise Katun"
“Turquoise Katun” is a ski resort on the territory of which the “Rest Zone” is located, covering an area of 1000 hectares. Red deer live in the conservation area. Tourists are allowed to observe the life of animals in their natural environment. Horses are kept here. After learning horse riding, guests go horseback riding.
An artificial lake with turquoise water and an ice rink was created on the territory of the complex. Guests spend time in an extreme amusement park, visiting the expositions and sights of the Crossroads of the Worlds open-air museum. In addition, they organize sightseeing tours to the Tavdinsky caves.
Features of the ski complex "Avalman"
In the vicinity of Barnaul is an excellent resort. "Avalman" is a ski resort that stretches along the mountain slopes, stretching along the coast of the Ob River. It is a network of tracks interconnected with each other.
Ski slopes in the GKL Avalman
The degree of difficulty of the tracks is different. Here, trails for beginners, well-trained and professional athletes are laid, slopes for all kinds of sleds are created, a snowboard park is built and a slope for children is equipped.
On the track illuminated in the evening, artificial snow is periodically produced. The slopes are prepared for skiing, snowboarding and turntables. Snow cover is processed using snow groomers. Therefore, the tracks are in excellent condition all season. The descent for adults is equipped with three ski lifts. Children are brought to the tracks by the baby lift.
This ski resort has a staff of instructors and trainers. Instructors help beginners learn the basics of skiing. Coaches train athletes at the Olympic Reserve School. In the school "Alpine skiing" accept children who have reached the age of 4 years.
Infrastructure GKL "Avalman"
Alpine-style hotel Avalman was built on the territory of the ski center with economy class and luxury apartments. Each room has free Wi-Fi access. In the basement of the hotel there is a left-luggage office, rental service and Avalman cafe. Like other ski resorts in Altai, GKL Avalman is equipped with an ice rink. On its territory there are gazebos for a picnic with a view of the Ob.
Various equipment is rented here. Tourists get skiing and snowboarding sets, snow tubing and sleigh rides, helmets and goggles, skis and skates. Resort guests have access to the sky service. Specialists help to fix fixtures, process edgings and sliding surfaces using branded paraffin, and repair equipment.
Ski resort "Grace" in Belokurikha
In the resort town of Belokurikha a wonderful ski complex "Grace" was built. He was given the status of a center for ski tourism and sports in Altai. The complex was created in the resort area. Its infrastructure is well developed. People come here to relax, get treatment, go in for sports and conquer tourist routes.
Ski resort "Grace" is the place where Russia holds significant competitions. The Altai Territory in the Dunyushkino log area, on the southern side of the Tserkovka Mountain, is marked with the longest ski run. Spartakiad of Siberia, All-Russian children's competitions and competitions for the Cup of Russia are held here. On the slope, to the starting point, you can climb only thanks to the chair lift.
GKL "Grace" is formed by a network of interconnected routes with five ski lifts and a chairlift. Each hillside included in the complex is given a unique name.
Slope "Church"
Traditionally, Altai ski resorts are equipped with restaurants and cafes at the foot of the slopes. Slope "Church" with a length of 2600 meters was the exception to this rule. A cozy cafe was attached to the top of the mountain. From its windows and chair lift, picturesque landscapes of local surroundings shining with snow-white cover open.
The track here has an incredible elevation of 550 meters. Such a significant difference made it possible to rank it in the category of red (complex) routes designed for professionals.
Slope Grace
The most popular track with a height difference of 330 meters cut the slope "Grace", which captured the bottom of Mount Tserkovka and stretched 1350 meters into the distance. This track is considered red. However, she obeys many beginner skiers. The track is adjacent to two parking lots, the Grace Hotel, the eponymous restaurant and cafe-bar Chadyr.
Slope "Katun"
One of the slopes of Belokurikha is called Katun. Here the natural relief was leveled, the slope width was increased to 35 meters, a pair of tow rope was mounted and a trial artificial snowmaking was carried out. After a successful experiment, the ski resort, more precisely, its slopes are regularly snowed. The vertical drop on the 850-meter blue track is only 185 meters. It is suitable for skating for those who seek to avoid excessive slope steepness.
Slope "Altai-West"
The length of the route on a fairly gentle slope of Altai-West reached 830 meters. Here the smallest elevation difference is only 146 meters. The track is simple, illuminated. She is considered a child. Near the slope operates the eponymous sanatorium.
Slope "North"
The north side of the Church is equipped with illuminated 900-meter ski slopes. They lie next to the boarding houses "Sun Hill" and "Northern Lights". Ride here on standard tracks and puff. The elevation difference in this place is 175 meters. At the foot of the slope is a cafe.