Ski resorts in Belarus: photos, reviews. Alpine skiing in Belarus
Ski resorts in Belarus
Despite the absence of grandiose mountain ranges, Belarus boasts high hills, the steep slopes of which are quite suitable for those who like to sweep with the breeze. Of course, its resorts are unlikely to be able to interest pros and extreme lovers, but for beginners, intermediate skiers and very confident boarders, there are all opportunities to have a great time here. So in recent years, the flow of Russian tourists wishing to master the ski resorts of Belarus has become much fuller..
In addition to wonderfully equipped snowparks, reasonable prices and a widespread understanding of Russian and speaking Russian citizens, Belarus can offer clean air, beautiful views and excellent food with comfortable living. The average price for renting a snowboard or ski kit in the resorts of Belarus is $ 7 per hour. If you rent equipment for 12 hours, the cost of the service will not exceed $ 25.
Silichi resort
Opened in 2005, Silichi center is only half an hour's drive from the capital and is the most popular in the country. There are four very decent tracks with a length of up to 900 meters. And one of them is for blackboard users. The lift is a chairlift, and a yoke delivers beginners to a small training track.
A distinctive feature of the resort, small by European standards, is the decent condition of the tracks, which cannons help to maintain. In the evenings, all tracks are illuminated, which allows Minskers to ride even on weekdays. Ski equipment rental is excellent, prices are very pleasant.
Paddlers can arrange skiing at the local snow park, which is equipped with jumps and various figures. The halfpipe nearby is worthy of all praise and is highly appreciated even by advanced boarders..
You can stay in Silichi in a local hotel, which is very well equipped with average prices for a double room of about $ 50 per day. In addition to the hotel in the resort, you can rent a two- or four-bed cottage.
Logoisk resort
The very first ski complex in the country Logoisk is located only 30 km from Minsk, and therefore is very popular both among young people and among families with children. In accordance with the strictest European standards, Logoisk offers fans of active winter pastime five tracks, with a total length of just over 3.5 km, which are served by a four-seat cable car and a tow bar.
The snow cannon helps to maintain quite decent coverage on the slopes of Logoisk, and the professional trainers of the local training center give a start to the skiing life for beginners. Unfortunately, there is no special entertainment for boarders at the resort, but they willingly leave their snowboard for a local attraction. «Cheerful cheesecake», the meaning of which is to ride downhill on a large inflatable wheel.
You can stay in the Logoisk ski center both in a hotel and in individual houses made in the manner of alpine chalets with a Belarusian flavor and a pleasant price..
Yakutsk mountains resort
This ski center got its name not in honor of the northeastern Russian region, but in the name of the village of Yakut, 40 km from the Belarusian capital. It is here, in a small area, that there are two slopes for skiing or boarding and one for tubing..
The slopes are serviced by a drag lift, and beginners are served by professional trainers from the local ski school. Equipment can be rented inexpensively, and in your free time from the mountain you can shoot at the shooting range or drive snowmobiles.
Mozyr resort
This ski center is the most remote from the capital and is located 220 km from the main city of Belarus. The resort is nestled in ... a deep ravine, like the city of Mozyr itself. Here nature itself ordered to engage in mountain skiing, because even on the Mozyr streets, the height difference is up to 30 meters.
The drag lift takes fans of winter active entertainment to the only slope here, which is only 35 meters high. But not too experienced athletes feel at home in Mozyr. Among other things, they are helped by teachers at the ski school and equipment rental..
Extremals at the Mozyr resort have nothing to do, except to go for a ride on a toboggan sled. These sleds without runners came to Belarus from the Indians of North America themselves. The entertainment is as exciting as it is dangerous, because on a steep bend you can easily fly overboard.
The traditional entertainment of the guests of the resort includes snowmobiling, tasting Belarusian cuisine and walking along the territory of the largest river port in the country..