On the territory of Russia is a largethe number of nature reserves, uncharted corners and diverse landscapes. Here you can see the fields and deserts, dense forests and steppes, mountain peaks and lowlands. All this diversity is more or less mastered by man. And no wonder our country is considered one of the most interesting around the world. An unimaginable number of hidden places and parts of untouched nature is hidden on its territory.
Alpine skiing in Russia
The development of alpine skiing in Russia beganmuch later, compared to other countries. Despite the large amount of snow and the harsh climate with a long winter, development was hindered by the lack of infrastructure. Among a large number of places for skiing, however, recreation areas began to appear, which currently attract not only residents of the country, but also foreign tourists.
Major resorts
So which mountains are the most famousski resort? Russia is known to the whole world by the Caucasus Mountains, which represent a unique combination of natural wealth and beauty. It is among all this magnificence that Elbrus is located - the highest peak in Europe. On the slopes of this giant, not one ski track has been created; here, athletes have the opportunity to hone their skills and observe the surrounding landscapes. The level and equipment of the slopes at this resort are quite high. People with experience ride there, but there are also small tracks for beginners. There is a whole series of hotels and cafes in the Azau Valley, and the slopes themselves are equipped with modern cable cars.
Caucasus Mountains sheltered another skiresort. Russia is also famous for them in the amateur and professional winter sports circles. The Dombay Valley is a unique place where alpine meadows coexist with mountain lakes and mighty pines and firs. Here, at an altitude of 2500 meters, is located all the infrastructure that is necessary for travelers - hotels, cafes, restaurants, equipment rental and comfortable cable cars. The maximum lifting height here is 3800 meters. The difficulty level of the tracks varies between medium and high.
In the north of the country, residents also have the opportunityvisit a ski resort. Russia in those places stretches across the northern hills, among which are the mountains Khibiny. This place is considered the most famous and popular in the region. Khibiny - ski resort (Russia), where you can meet athletes from around the world. The slopes here are gentle and long, which allows people to feel comfortable with any level of skiing.
