The location characterized by the ski resort of Abzakovo is the eastern slopes of one of the most picturesque southern Ural ranges, namely Krykty-Tau. This place is located near the Shaitan Mountain, whose height reaches 820 m, 60 km from the city of Magnitogorsk, as well as 3 km from the Novo-Abzakovo station. For many years, the resort of Abzakovo has been a favorite place for residents of Magnitogorsk to relax, but in recent years it has become so popular that it can be considered a resort of the all-Russian level. Such popularity is caused not least by the appearance in the resort of a modern ski complex, called “Metallurg-Magnitogorsk”. The eastern slopes of Yaman-Kai Mountain, the height of which reaches 943 meters, are selected as the site for the construction of the complex - this is the area of Lake Bannoy, 25 km from Abzakovo, and only 40 km from Magnitogorsk. This resort is characterized by sufficient potential to become the highest level ski resort. These places attract guests who prefer active winter vacations. In addition, professional athletes are training in this place. Every year in Abzakovo, rehabilitation and training sports are held at the training camps of Russian teams that participate in world biathlon and ski races. In addition, the resort is the venue for the stages of the Cup of Russia, as well as numerous sporting events and festivals. The reviews distributed by Abzakovo of tourists who visited the resort confirm the absence of problems with accommodation. The hotels located in Abzakovo offer services of various levels - from inexpensive options to VIP class accommodation.
The resort of Abzakovo is characterized by a temperate climate, the average temperature in January is from -14 to -18 ° C. Snow cover is most stable from mid-November to April. The best period for skiing is the time from the end of February to the end of March - at this time the daytime temperature does not fall below -15 ° C. It is worth remembering that at the end of January there are severe frosts in Abzakovo, although they are not very felt due to the lack of wind and the generally dry climate.
As for the tracks for skiing, there are 13 in Abzakovo. The total length reaches 18 km, and this is at a height difference of 320 m. There are 4 FIS-tracks designed for slalom. The complexity of the traces is varied - from “green” and “blue” to “red”. Each track is prepared by snowcat, almost all of them received snow cannons. Extreme severity of sensations is characterized by night skiing, organized in Abzakovo twice a week. There are trails designed for beginner skiers. Due to the fact that most routes have several options - both lighter and more complex, the resort is a good choice for a family vacation. In addition to skiing, lovers of diversity are offered biathlon classes, horse-drawn carts, an ice rink and much more.
Diversify your stay in Abzakovo will help the Metallurg-Magnitogorsk SEC, which is perfect for both beginners and professionals, as well as those who prefer extreme skiing. Here, seven routes are presented to tourists, the total length of which is 5 km. The stability of the snow cover on the slopes is guaranteed by a system of snow cannons. Experienced skiers can pay attention to the slopes covered with difficult trails with a large difference in elevation, which can reach up to 450 m with a length of trails of up to 3200 m. All tracks are equipped with artificial lighting and snowing systems.
In general, the Abzakovo resort allows you to get the full range of services that are supposed to be at a high-level resort, and its proximity and accessibility allow every resident of our country to actively relax at a ski resort.