Only 32 km from the capital of Belarus, Minsk is the Logoisk ski complex. Recently, winter sports connoisseurs and connoisseurs respectfully call them “Belarusian Switzerland”. Let's take a closer look at it.
Ski complex Logoisk - Belarusian miracle
The small town of Logoisk, picturesquely spread over low mountains, was the first ski resort in Bearusi, which opened in 2004.
The Logoisk ski complex is located on the banks of the Gayna River. Convenient location, proximity to the capital, developed infrastructure, friendliness and friendliness of the staff made the complex a popular holiday destination not only for Belarusians, but also for Russians who specially come to enjoy nature and winter entertainment.
Weather
The Logoisk ski complex is located north of Minsk and opens its season in late November or early December, with the establishment of stable cold weather. The time for active skiing at the end of March is ending.
At the ski resort in Logoisk there are no sharp temperature drops, strong winds and frosts. Winter here is usually mild, snowy. The snow cover is dense and durable, its thickness reaches 30-45 cm.
It’s nice to relax in Logoisk in the summer: dry, warm weather allows you to go hiking, fishing, sunbathing and riding horses and ATVs.
Trails
Logoisk ski resort will delight connoisseurs with excellent slopes that stretch over 3 678 m with different elevations. They are designed for a different level of preparedness, so 2 of them are labeled “blue” and 3 are “red”:
- Alpine biathlon - the descent is equipped with a shooting range of 13 targets;
- expressway, length 3,800 m with a vertical drop of up to 950 m and a number of gates 11-25;
- slalom 500 m long, level difference here is 200 m;
- 2 slalom slopes - gigantic and supergiant.
The tracks have different curvature of turns, some pass through the forest, so only experienced athletes go on them.
For beginners equipped with a training slope with a tow rope. The length of the training track is 120 m, the height difference is 11 m, so here, in safe conditions, instructors teach those who are just starting to ride, and children.
And in the center of Logoisk there is a ski-roller running track.
All 5 Logoisky trails are beautifully lit in the dark, which makes evening skiing especially fascinating and colorful. The tracks are cleaned daily by snow groomers. If weather conditions are not favorable enough, snow cannons work, thanks to which the slopes are covered with a dense layer of snow that is convenient for active skiing and jumping.
All tracks originate from the top of the hill, where fans of winter entertainment are delivered by a 4-chair lift, and optionally snowmobiles or a helicopter.
Infrastructure
The modern ski complex Logoisk allows you to have a good time both for athletes and families with children. In a small area of the resort, all conditions for a great vacation are created:
- there is parking for 300 cars;
- equipped car camping;
- equipment rental points;
- shops and repair services for sports equipment;
- arbors where braziers are installed;
- restaurants and cafes.
A family who has come with children of different ages will like the presence of a nursery, where, under the supervision of a caregiver, the baby will calmly wait for the parents. Older children can play in the children's town, where there are not only attractions, but also trampolines, swings, darts.
At any time of the year in Logoisk you can engage in a variety of outdoor sports:
- to ride bicycles and roller skates;
- play tennis on indoor courts;
- chasing the ball on the football field;
- Climb over obstacles in the rope town and at the climbing wall;
- compete in paintball and airsoft teams;
- play beach volleyball in the summer;
- ride horses and learn to ride a horse;
- having rented a boat or a catamaran, go fishing and swim.
The time spent in Logoisk can not only become a vacation, but also help to unite the work team, therefore corporate events are often held here. For business negotiations and lectures, the hotel has a conference room.
Accommodation
In the ski resort of Logoisk you can stay for the night in a hotel named after the town. This is the main building with double, quadruple rooms and 9 chalets.
The wooden hotel looks cozy and provides guests of the resort with comfortable rooms, which include:
- a bathroom with all amenities;
- hot water around the clock;
- satellite television;
- refrigerator;
- kettle, dishes.
Evenings are good to spend in a hotel cinema or a disco-bar. You can work out in the gym, play billiards and table tennis, or take a walk in the conservatory.
A well-equipped bath complex will warm those who are cold and tired on the snowy slopes. The complex includes:
- sauna;
- a “black” bathhouse with wood;
- bath with Russian and Finnish steam rooms;
- 2 fonts;
- massage room.
The houses also have everything that is needed on vacation:
- a bathroom;
- refrigerator, dishes;
- TV, telephone.
In addition, each house has its own summer terrace, which is good to spend long warm evenings.
Hotel and chalet rates vary on weekdays and weekends.
How to get there
Logoisk is located very close to Minsk, the resort and the capital are connected by well-established transport links:
- Buses depart from the central bus station of Minsk to Logoisk with an interval of 30-50 minutes.
- You can get there by taxi.
- And in your own car you should go from Minsk along the M-3 highway.