Winter holidays - it's time for a ski holiday. Many Russians have made it a rule to choose resorts abroad. This is not surprising, as there is no Russian in the ranking of the best resorts in the world. Nevertheless, it is always possible to find where to spend the winter time with benefit and pleasure.
Aspen in Colorado
One of the most expensive ski resorts in the world is located in Aspen, Colorado. Among the advantages of this place is called a developed infrastructure and a high level of service. Also, four mountain slopes descend into the city at once, allowing skiers with different levels of training to ride. The length of the tracks is 514 km. The skiing season starts from December 23 to March 24. In early December, the temperature is above zero, reaching 10 degrees. There is always a lot of snow here, and in the season it is guaranteed.
Despite the reputation of a prestigious expensive resort, guests with an average budget here can also feel comfortable.Reviews of tourists emit a number of advantages: perfectly prepared tracks and food abundance. Not far from the city, for those who want to temporarily change skis for other entertainment, there is a balneological resort on the hot springs, the White River forest reserve and the Glenwood Canyon, where you can enjoy the views and natural beauty.
As for prices, for $ 33 on Mount Assay, you can get an infinite amount of descents and rental tubing. Ski pass for children, depending on the duration (from 4 to 7 days) costs from 140 to 240 dollars; for teenagers and seniors 180-300 dollars; for adults 200 - 330 dollars. Aspin has more than a hundred restaurants, dozens of bars and cafes. You can also visit numerous cinemas, concert halls, art galleries. A hit among the excursions is dog sledding.
Cortina in Italy
In the Dolomites there is another prestigious and popular resort - Cortina. He is the only one in Italy that belongs to the Best of Alps. This large city leads a rather noisy life day and night. In addition to skiing, you can have a great time in art galleries, indoor ice palace, aqua center, antiques shops and numerous entertainment facilities.
For skiers, this is paradise. Here is one of the most popular routes in the world, where the World Cup is held downhill. The entire length of the tracks is 1200 km. The minimum ski pass for 1 day for an adult costs about 40 euros. If you pay 12 days, it will be released in 340 euros. If you buy a ski pass for any non-consecutive 12 days, it will cost € 250 for a child, and € 380 for an adult. However, it is recommended to pay insurance at 2.5 euros per day for an adult and 1 euro for a child. It is also possible to purchase a half-day ski pass.
The resort has about 2500 beds. Some of them are located in a single five-star hotel, 10 four-star hotels and 20 three-star ones. The rest are distributed to hotels below class, boarding houses and the private sector. After reviewing the proposals, you can find very profitable accommodation options.
Visitors to the resort among the advantages note the excellent climate and the picturesque nature of the city. The location high in the mountains gives a feeling of crystal fresh air. The ratio of food quality and price is justified. There are no downsides to the resort - every client finds a ticket suitable for the price and conditions.
Bansko in Bulgaria
Among the more affordable ski resorts worth noting Bulgaria. The most popular city of Bansko. Most reviews of guests of this town emphasize the accuracy and grooming of a small place. Bansko is surrounded by mountains from all sides. The resort specializes in creating conditions for family recreation: most hotels and pensions were built with the expectation of this category of tourists.
The city itself is located in the south-west of the country in the Pirin National Park. The long history of Bansko has left numerous ancient monuments and interesting traditions for tourists. These features have become an additional incentive to come to this place. There are also many purely Bulgarian restaurants in the city with an amazing assortment of local wines.
The season starts here in early December and lasts until May. 220 km from Plovdiv airport to the city, 160 km from Sofia. Directly at the airport, tourists are greeted by scheduled transport to the resort town. Getting around the city by car will cost 7-10 BGN.
Ski slopes are well equipped and as safe as possible. They stretched for about 70 km. The city is divided into three zones for skiing by categories of skiers. For lovers of snowboarding there is a well-equipped fan park.
Buying a ski pass, a skier ensures himself the opportunity for any number of ascents and descents. You can also buy a ticket for one lift-descent on the funicular. It is cheaper to buy a ski pass for the entire period of rest at the resort. One day will cost about 60 BGN, 13 days - 700 BGN. For pensioners, children and students discounts are possible.
Accommodation is provided by numerous hotels and apartments. You can choose a hotel with spa treatments that allow you to combine skiing with a general improvement of the body. In season, a double room costs 20-50 BGN per night. In the new part of the city, the price can reach 300 BGN.
Krasnaya Polyana in Sochi. Russia
The most respectable resort for skiers was Krasnaya Polyana. In a short period of time this place has acquired the status of an elite resort city. This was made possible thanks to the 2014 Olympics. For this event, safe tracks and comfortable lifts were equipped here. Now the city continues to get upset and flourish.
In addition to skiing and other winter sports activities, in Krasnaya Polyana you can try the most delicious honey, take a walk through the chestnut forest, get an incredible feeling of the view of the winter sea and make a mountain hike. In addition, there are many all kinds of places of entertainment and cultural centers in the city. The My Russia Cultural and Ethnographic Center, AJ Hackett Sochi Skypark and Sochi Park are worth a visit.
In Krasnaya Polyana can be reached with the help of most of the known modes of transport. Airplanes from 60 countries of the world arrive at Sochi airport. You can also use the train or brand train "Swallow". Tourists are taking a bus from Sochi to Krasnaya Polyana. The cost of the trip is 160 rubles. Taxi will cost 1600-2000 rubles.
Krasnaya Polyana offers its guests a variety of camp sites and complexes: Gornaya Karusel, GTZ Gazprom, Alpika-Service Mountain Amusement Park, Laura Ski and Biathlon Complex, Rosa Khutor. You can also stay in hotels. Carefully analyzing the proposals, you can find quite budget options. For a day such places to stay cost 1000-1500 rubles. A room in a five-star hotel can stand in a large amount from 9,000 to 25,000 rubles. Lovers of complete insulation are offered villas at a cost of up to 30,000 per night.
The climate here is favorable. The temperature does not fall below zero even at night. Only in the coldest months - January and February - at night the thermometer can show -2 degrees. A unique microclimate provides a high mountain range, providing protection to the city from the cold. Skiing can begin in mid-December. The season ends at the end of April.
Tour operators offer to choose ski resorts depending on the budget. But the most important thing is to go to rest in a good mood. Then any resort will become a bright place, able to give guests only wonderful impressions and memories.
