From Moscow, Ulyanovsk, Naberezhnye Chelny, Yoshkar-Ola and, of course, Kazan, those who wish to ski on excellent European-level slopes, relax in nature and enjoy winter fun go to the Sviyaga ski resort.
Location
The Kazan ski and sports complex was opened in 2004 near the place where the Volga and Sviyaga rivers merge, but another name is more popular - the Sviyaga ski complex.
The complex is located 35 km from the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan in the Verkhneuslonsky district, near the village of Slavino on the high right bank of Sviyaga. The place is ideal for a ski resort - the multi-level slopes are oriented to the north and north-west, which allows you to start the ski season in late November and continue until April.
Weather
Great weather for skiing and snowboarding starts in late November - early December. Until the beginning of April, on the slopes of the Sviyaga ski complex, a layer of snow stays firmly, which does not melt due to the small amount of sun. Usually the snow cover is up to 40 cm. In winter, the air temperature drops to -25 0 , often a strong wind blows from the river.
Trails
Judging by the reviews, the Sviyaga ski resort (Kazan) is one of the best in the country, it is not without reason that high-level competitions are held here.
For athletes and lovers of winter entertainment , excellent conditions for high-quality skiing are created here:
- sufficient for interesting descents, the height difference at the slopes is 165 m;
- 5 wide tracks from 0.7 to 1.05 km of varying difficulty and steepness;
- the amount of snow is regulated by snow cannons, with the help of which an even dense surface is created, convenient for skiing;
- 2 tracks for snowtubing;
- 3 lifts.
The tracks of the Sviyaga ski resort are artificially raised and end on the river bank, all of them are professionally prepared and marked depending on the complexity:
- 3 red tracks are quite short: 730 m long with a difference of 130 m. However, sharp changes in the height of the track, sharp turns and sections through the forest require experience and excellent ability to ride.
- Green Its length is 1100 m. A gently sloping wide slope with a height difference of 165 m is great for beginners. You can go to the highway through the tunnel from the administrative building.
- Blue Its length is 1050 meters with a height difference of 155 m. Suitable for successfully skating. In cornering areas, a narrow track requires some skill.
A separate 4-chair lift Doppelmayr lifts skiers and snowboarders to each track. With a strong wind, the lifts do not work, athletes are taken to the start of the runs by bus. For those who are just mastering ski science, a training slope with a special yoke has been prepared.
In the “Sviyaga” you can ride on special tracks for snow tubing, equipped with long exits, brake dumps, fence nets. In the lower part of the ski complex there is a tubing park, where the tracks for riding on “cheesecakes” have a length of more than 300 m.
All tracks are carefully looked after:
- Already at -5 0 they are covered with artificial snow.
- Daily snow groomers smooth out the tracks to the “velvet” state.
- In the evening they are all brightly lit.
Children are never bored in the Sviyaga ski resort, because a children's camp works for them, which includes:
- high security track;
- elevator;
- Attractions
- rink.
Experienced instructors work in the children's town, who will teach you how to ride even the most timid kid.
Infrastructure
On the vast territory of the ski complex "Sviyaga" there is everything that is needed for outdoor activities:
- sports uniforms and equipment rental;
- the shops;
- equipment repair shop;
- parking;
- left-luggage offices;
- cafes and restaurants.
In the lower part of "Sviyaga" there is a spacious ice rink. Having settled in the hotel of the Sviyaga ski resort, you can go to the sauna or pool, play billiards and table tennis, and work out on fitness machines in the fitness room. The children will be looked after by an experienced teacher in the children's room, where there are game consoles, exercise machines and books.
A variety of cafes and restaurants are able to satisfy the most sophisticated tastes. In the Kunak cafe you can try Tatar cuisine, in the Eagle's Nest you can eat before punch or mulled wine, and in the By the Fireplace restaurant you can have a good evening.
Accommodation
For guests to have a rest with taste and not in a hurry to leave, several hotels work at the Sviyaga ski resort, they form the resort town Sviyazhsky Hills:
- Cascade Hotel is located at the lower station of the lift;
- "Station" is located in the center of the resort;
- “Deja vu” - near rental services;
- "Lighthouse" - near the ticket office;
- Alpine wooden cottages with saunas.
The cost of accommodation is from 1500 to 5500 rubles. Near the resort there are various recreation centers, motels, guest houses and hotels.
How to get there
The Sviyaga ski complex is not far from Kazan, but there is no direct bus service. There are several options for getting to the resting place as soon as possible if you don’t have your own car:
- By taxi or with a companion.
- A shuttle service to the ski resort departs regularly from the center of Kazan, however it is better to reserve places in advance.
- From the bus station on any bus that goes along the M-7 highway, to the turn to the ski resort. Then you have to walk 3-4 km.
- A bus leaves for the Kozlovka from the bus station. It can take you to the village of Vvedenskaya Sloboda, then again walk 2 km.
By private car from Kazan you need to go along the road to Ulyanovsk, then along the M-7 highway to the sign of the GSOK Kazan.