Winter came into its own. And this means that it is the most favorite time of the year for snowboarders and skiers. One of their favorite outdoor centers in Central Russia is Puzhalova Gora. If you are still not familiar with this ski center (ski center), then we hasten to introduce it to you.
Acquaintance with the Puzhalova Mountain
First of all, we note that this ski resort is considered to be excellent not only by reviews and rumors. Puzhalova Gora is:
- The first certified ski resort.
- In 2009, recognized as the best place for family vacations.
- In 2007, he became the best GLC in Central Russia by the decision of the International Congress of the ski industry.
The center is located in a park area near the ancient city of Gorokhovets, on the border of the Vladimir and Nizhny Novgorod regions. The infrastructure of the Puzhalova Mountain is extremely rich - interesting leisure is possible here both in winter and in summer. For guests of the center work:
- 16 ski slopes treated with snowcat.
- Hire the necessary sports equipment.
- Automated cash registers.
- Experienced instructors.
- Game room for children.
- Repair of ski and snowboard equipment.
- Hotel.
- Secure parking.
- Left-luggage offices.
Trails and lifts
Let's see what tracks are available in the ski complex "Puzhalova Gora":
- The main slope. A towing Austrian hoist-plate works here. The length of the tracks is 0.5 km, the vertical drop is 70 m, the width is 40-50 m. The tracks are as follows:
- Two blue ones.
- Two are green.
- Track for biathletes.
- "Camel".
- Sports slope. Serves the towing Austrian non-support lift. The length of the tracks is up to 250 m, the vertical drop is 60 m, the width is up to 40 m. The tracks themselves are as follows:
- One is black.
- Two red ones.
- Training slope. There is also a rope hoist of Austrian production. The length of the ski slopes is up to 100 m, the height difference is 15 m, the width is 20 m.
- Children's slope. A belt lift is operating. The length of the tracks is up to 120 m, the height difference is up to 15 m, the width is 10 m.
- Track for riding on the tubing "Virage". Length - 150 m, vertical drop 15 m, width - 10 m.
- A snowboard park for tricks on the board with 5 jibbing figures is also open. The length of the route is 200 m, the width is 50 m.
- 600-meter sledging track.
- 5 km cross country ski track.
- 500-meter ski biathlon track.
Musical accompaniment works. The tracks are processed by snowcat, evening skiing is provided. The necessary equipment can be borrowed at the rental point. A passport is left as collateral. To minimize queues, 6 automated ticket offices work.
For those who want to understand the basics of skiing on the slopes, instructors work. All specialists were trained at the Training Center of the Russian Snowboard and Alpine Skiing Federation, have a category corresponding to experience.
Prices and schedule
Let's get acquainted with the cost of rest in the ski complex "Puzhalova Gora" for the season 2017-2018.
| Day of the week | Name of service | Children under 12 years, rub. | Pupils, students, senior citizens, rub. | Adults, rubles |
| Weekdays | One climb to the slope | 20 | | 40 |
| 3 hours climb | 350 | 500 | 700 |
| Unlimited skiing from 12:00 to 18:00 | 500 | 800 | 1000 |
| Weekends and Holidays | One climb to the slope | 40 | | 80 |
| 1 hour climb | 250 | | 500 |
| 3 hours climb | 450 | | 900 |
| Unlimited skiing from 9:00 to 12:00 | 375 | 600 | 750 |
| Unlimited skiing from 12:00 to 18:00 | 600 | 1000 | 1200 |
| Unlimited skiing from 18:00 to 22:00 | 450 | 700 | 900 |
| Unlimited skiing from 20:00 to 22:00 | 350 | 500 | 700 |
Recall that buying a ski pass will cost you 200 rubles here, a pledge card - 500 rubles.
Leisure
We will also tell you what you can do with yourself on Puzhalova Gora near Gorokhovets:
- In winter: snowboarding, cross-country and alpine skiing, sledding and tubing, snowmobiling. Skating rink and track for ski biathlon.
- In the summer: kayaking and rafting on Klyazma and Luha. Monorail skiing in the "summer sled". Trampolines. Summer cheesecakes. Mountain biking, roller skating, skateboarding. Shooting gallery
There is a restaurant, a children's and sports cafe, bars. In the game room, vacationers are waiting for Russian billiards, an American pool, darts, table football, poker, snooker. There is a children's room. You can also book a tour of the ancient city of Gorokhovets.
How to get there
Geographically, Puzhalova Gora is located 80 km from Nizhny Novgorod, 150 km from Vladimir, 330 km from Moscow. The route Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod - Kazan (M7) passes through Gorokhovets. It is followed by personal transport from the capital. From N. Novgorod and Vladimir - along the Moscow highway.
The situation with public transport is as follows:
- From the railway station of Gorokhovets there is a bus to the GLTs. From the bus station there is a shuttle bus number 2.
- From N. Novgorod and Vladimir you can get to Gorokhovets by intercity bus.
- From Moscow - a bus to Gorokhovets.
According to reviews, Puzhalova Gora is one of the most remarkable GLCs in Central Russia. Different routes of varying difficulty are presented here, drag lifts work, opportunities for a comprehensive active winter and summer holiday are presented.