The main driving force for the development of skiing in Ukraine and the construction of new ski slopes is the ambitious desire of the country's government to participate (and, of course, to win) in the competition for the right to host the Winter Olympics-2022. That is, the Sochi Olympics-2014 may not be the only winter Olympics in the subtropics.
Mountain-skiing resorts in Ukraine are located in the Carpathian region, as well as in the Transcarpathian, Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv regions .In total in Ukraine there are 51 ski resorts .And, perhaps, this is a worthy alternative to similar resorts of far abroad .Equipping them is getting better and better, prices remain at an affordable level, and getting here is an order of magnitude simpler (and cheaper) .Moreover, nature has given Ukraine not only an attractive relief, but also beautiful landscapes in combination with the hospitality of local people and their colorful traditions, which leaves an unforgettable impression for everyone who has come here .
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Carpathian Mountains
The most favorable area of Ukraine for active winter recreation are the ski resorts of the Carpathians. Sufficient quantity and quality of the lifts, complexity and variety of descents, prices available to most holiday-makers, the magnificent nature of the Carpathian slopes makes winter holidays in Ukraine more popular, and the ski areas themselves are quite competitive even against the background of European ones. The most famous resorts of Ukraine in the Carpathian Mountains are Bukovel, Slavske, Dragobrat.
Bukovel is a favorite holiday destination of the Ukrainian beau monde, attracting more and more foreign tourists in recent years .It is located on three mountains - Bukovel, Chorna Klava and Dovga .There are more than 50 km of trails for every taste: for beginners, for advanced skiers and snowboarders, as well as for experienced athletes - 7 blue, 28 red and 7 black), 1 rope tow and 15 chair lifts .Its equipment is such that even in the case of abnormally warm winter and lack of natural snow, the snow cannon will give lovers of mountain skis a cover corresponding to the standards .Most of the trails are illuminated, which allows you to ride at night .Decent snow cover here is preserved from December to the end of April .
Slavske is one of the most popular resorts in Ukraine, and since the beginning of the last century: here the "Polish and Austro-Hungarian nobles" came to the waters .Founded in 1438, this village is located 140 km from Lviv and for many years was considered primarily a balneological resort .Today in Slavske often come to ride on the slope, and just have a rest at the weekend .In total Slavske 12 trails of all levels of complexity, except black, with a total length of about 22 km .Here the team of Ukraine trains, here is the "Valley of Dummies" - a small gentle slope, ideal for beginners .In addition to rental ski equipment and the availability of ski schools, there are discos, restaurants, bars, bowling center .In addition, it is worth mentioning separately the extraordinary mountain landscapes and mild climate .
Dragobrat is a highlight of the untouched nature of the Carpathians at the foot of Stog Mountain, where skiing is possible seven months a year .This is the most mountainous skiing base in the Carpathians, so the snow here lasts much longer than at other resorts - from November to May .There are convenient lifts, trails for skiers and snowboarders with any skill level: from training for beginners to extreme for professionals .A total of 16 routes of different levels (blue, red, black) with a length of 300 to 2000 meters, with a height difference of 500 m .On the slope there are restaurants, a Finnish sauna, an open cafe and other establishments that will help the resort guests relax after skiing .
Transcarpathian resorts also include ski resorts Izki, Pilipets, Sinyak, Upper Studeniy, Voevodino, Zhdenevo, Krasia, Mezhgorye, Podobovets, Rakhiv, Synevyr, Uzhok, Khust and Yasinya. On most of them the cost of the descent from 5 UAH.
Ivano-Frankivsk region
Next in the number of ski resorts in Ukraine - Ivano-Frankivsk region. Ivano-Frankivsk region is located in the depths of the highest mountain ranges of Ukraine. On the territory of the region there are such ski resorts as: Verkhovyna, Yablonitsa, Vorokhta, Vyshkov, Kosiv, Tudov, Sheshory, Yaremche.
Verkhovyna is more suitable for those who want to learn how to ski and not overpay for the name of the resort. The only route with an average difficulty level of 380 m is on Mount Pushkar. Snow on the slopes lies from December to March. Rest in this zone can be combined with the treatment procedures of nearby sanatoria.
Comfortable ski slopes and inexpensive accommodation attract tourists in Yablunytsya. There are 6 trails, 4 rope towers and 2 bowl lifts here.
Vorokhta is not only a ski resort, but also a climatic health resort. It attracts tourists with magnificent nature and pure mountain air. There is one medium-level route (500 m long) and a high-speed ski lift.
Tudov is located on the left bank of the Cheremosh River - it is perfect for a family holiday. The developed infrastructure, a good choice of entertainment for everyone, as well as convenient routes: for beginners (400 m), plus two main routes (600 m and 800 m). There is a lift (400 m) and a baby-elevator.
In Vyskov, one track is located on Mount Zalom (1000 m) - it is wide, has an average difficulty level, but ends with a small cliff, which is not recommended for skating novices. Another route is on the Cheremshina mountain (350 m), and also with an average difficulty level.
Kosov, Sheshory, Yaremche - ski resorts of different levels of complexity. The Kosovo route has a length of 1,200 m and is designed for already experienced skiers, in Sheshory three tracks with a height of 700-1500 m for different levels of training, in Yaremche there are two routes (200 and 300 m) for beginners.
Lviv region
Lviv region is located in the west of Ukraine, characterized by a variety of reliefs. There are such resorts as Dinamo-Trostyan (Trostyan Mountain), Playa (village of Plavye), Zakhar Berkut (Volosyanka village), Oryavchik, Rozluch and Tysovets.
The ski complex Dinamo-Trostyan in the village of Slavske allows you to ride from the mountain almost in any direction. The resort has 11 routes of different levels of complexity, including 6 international ski slopes for slalom, super-slalom and super-giant slalom. Also here is the longest chairlift in Ukraine with a length of 2700 m. Beginners can take lessons from an instructor who conducts classes in a specialized "valley of teapots" without interfering with riding the rest.
Play is one of the youngest resorts, which started work in 2007. It is located near the village of Plavje offers vacationers 6 routes of various levels of complexity (up to 1200 m).
The ski resort Zakhar Berkut built in 2005 is located in the village of Volosyanka at the foot of the Zvorets mountain. For holidaymakers, there are 9 trails on the mountains of Vysoky Verkh and Zvorec. The infrastructure is constantly developing here, the quality of service is improving. But the prices are slightly higher than in other resorts.
With the reserve "Skole Beskydy" there is a ski resort Oryavchik - it is considered the best place for beginners: convenient and well-prepared slopes, 5 slopes of different length and complexity, rope tows and multilift .Nearby is another resort - Tysovets, which distinguishes the presence of springboards on some routes .There are rope tows, chairlift, as well as a lift for snowtubs and a chairlift .And the resort Rozluch can be called a balneological resort with healing mud and springs, several sanatoria .As a ski resort, it is more suitable for beginners .
Chernivtsi region
This is the smallest region in Ukraine, in which, nevertheless, there are several ski resorts: Migovo, Gorbovo, Lopushna, Pereval Nemchich, Cecino and the Solnechnaya Dolina.
The most popular ski resort of the region is Migovo with well-developed infrastructure, 4 routes, one of which is allocated for beginners and one for snowboarders. Ski equipment can be rented at five rental locations.
Tourist complex Pereval Nemchich is located on the border of Putilsky and Vizhnitsky districts. From here you can see a picturesque view of the mountain valley, where the Cheremosh River flows. Pass Nemchich is ready to offer tourists a large number of winter types of entertainment (sledging, quad biking, skiing, snowmobiling, snowboarding, Hutsul gryzholy). There is a trail for beginners and children (150 m) and two tracks for skiers and snowboarders (400 and 800 m).
A small ski base is located in the village of Lopushna. This resort is best for beginners - there is only one 600m long track. Another good option for a family holiday is Gorbovo ski resort. There are two courses for beginners (350 m each) and a small training route (150 m).
The youngest in the region is the sports and recreation complex Cecino, located within the city of Chernivtsi. In 2009, the ski track was refurbished and separate routes for sledging and snowtubs were opened. There is one track, a length of 600 m. Also here you can ride a quad bike and go horseback riding.
In the same 2009 in the tourist complex Sunny Valley, which is between the villages Magala and Boyana, opened ski trails for beginners. In general, the plans include the opening of 4 more trails and ski lifts. Now there are three descents (500-800 m), a children's hill (100 m) and a separate track for sledging.
Other ski resorts in Ukraine
In addition, the ski runs are located in the Dnipropetrovsk region in the tourist complex Lavina, in Cherkassy - Vodyaniki, in Donetsk - Alaska Center and Svyatogorsk, in the Poltava region (Korczak, Skipens and Sorochin Yar), as well as near Kiev (Protasov Yar and Vyshgora) and Kharkiv (Alpine Valley, Angers, KhAI and Extreme-Style (Kharkov Switzerland)) .Most of them are located near big cities and are very convenient for those who stay (or live) in these cities and want to diversify everyday life and days off by skiing .There is even an Ai-Petri resort and the Angarsk Pass in the Crimea! However, these are not options for professionals, but already for those who love mountain skiing and want to hone their skills, riding not on the highly professional, but very picturesque slopes .
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