Abzakovo ski resort
Abzakovo ski resort is located in the Republic of Bashkortostan in the village of Novoabzakovo, 60 km from Magnitogorsk. Fans of active recreation in “Abzakovo” will be pleased with modern infrastructure, mesmerizing views of the Ural Mountains, clean air and delicious food. And those with health problems can get quality treatment here. The ski center is considered one of the best in the world, it is built according to European standards. The resort is open all year round.
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Contents- Highlights
- Sports and entertainment facilities
- Lifts: working hours and prices
- Services for athletes
- Entertainment in Abzakovo
- Treatment and recovery
- Cafes and restaurants
- Where to stay
Practical information - Parking
- How to get there
Highlights
“Abzakovo” is a whole complex of buildings, ski slopes, elevators, hotels, cafes. Tourists note the high level of service, reasonable prices and convenient location of all objects inside the recreation area. Visitors like the opportunity to choose in which of the buildings to rent a room, and the fact that sports equipment can be rented, because not everyone has expensive skis or snowboards.
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On the territory of the complex “Abzakovo” are:
- pistes, the total length of which exceeds 15 kilometers;
- ski-passes;
- chalet Basel;
- resort hotel “Vertical”;
- active-hotel “Gorki”;
- guest house “Na Gornolyzhnaya”;
- holiday house “Snezhny Bars”;
- 4 buildings with many rooms of different comfort level;
- a sports hotel (not to be confused with an active hotel);
- several log cabins for accommodation;
- a huge sanatorium complex “Assol.”
Before the trip it is better to consider the scheme of the territory of the resort in detail, in order to decide in advance where and how to rest.
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Sports and entertainment facilities
There are 13 pistes on the territory of the ski center “Abzakovo”.
.- The piste of medium complexity. Length – 1.73 km with a height difference of 311 m. .
- Pistes for professionals skating in the style of mogul. Length – 840 m, drop – 259 m. .
- Short downhill course for experienced athletes. Length – 365 m, drop – 146 m. .
- Long downhill course for experienced athletes. Length – 1.26 km, drop – 295 m. .
- Wide long track. Length – 1.61 km, drop – 297 m. .
- Long branch from the long, wide track. Length – 1.26 km, drop – 275 m. .
- Trail for beginners. Length – 120 m, drop – 20 m. .
- Sports branch. Length – 240 m, drop – 78 m. .
- Training track for beginners. Length – 170.5 m, drop – 34.2 m. .
- Gentle type track (ends near the recreation center). Length – 2.6 km, drop – 258 m. .
- Sports track of a complex type for professionals. Length – 877 m, drop – 215 m. .
- Gentle slope for standard skiing. Length – 2.78 km, drop – 255 meters. It is the longest piste of the resort.
- A difficult piste for experienced skiers. Length – 970 m, drop – 190 m. .
For visitors to Abzakovo it is important to know that in some seasons some slopes may be open and others closed. Information can be clarified in advance by calling the ski center.
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If a person does not know how to ski, in “Abzakovo” he will offer the help of instructors. This is not only interesting, but also allows you to quickly “get on the track”, that is, to get maximum pleasure from the sport with a minimum of bruises from falls.
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Lifts: opening hours and prices
To take advantage of convenient elevators, it’s important to know what hours they operate.
>Work schedules of elevators in “Abzakovo”:
.- No. 1: Monday-Wednesday from 09:00 to 19:00; Thursday from 13:00 to 19:00; Friday-Saturday from 09:00 to 20:00; Sunday from 09:00 to 18:00.
- #3: daily from 09:00 to 18:00 .
- #4: Monday-Thursday from 09:00 to 19:00; Friday and Saturday from 09:00 to 20:00; Sunday from 09:00 to 18:00. .
- No. 5: daily from 09:00 to 16:00. Monday, Tuesday – preventive maintenance of equipment.
- #7: daily from 10:00 to 17:00; Wednesday from 13:00 to 17:00.
Prices vary by rate, weekdays and weekends.
. Elevators Weekdays Weekends VIP-turnstiles 2 hours “Bannoe” 1400 р. 1600 р. 2 hours “Abzakovo” 1200 р. 1400 р. 4 hours “Single” 1700 р. 1900 р. 1 day “Single” 2400 р. 2700 р. 3600 р. 2 days “Single” 3700 р. 4100 р. 4700 р. 3 days “Single” 5000 р. 5800 р. 6300 р.On the territory of the ski resort “Abzakovo” is not used one-time payment or tickets. It is necessary to buy electronic cards-subscriptions, which are called ski passes. You can buy a ski pass at the ticket office at the entrance to the complex.
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Services for athletes
“Abzakovo” offers its guests a wide range of services. For example, tourists who do not know how to skate, can take lessons from instructors. This will avoid situations when the vacation turns into getting bruises and abrasions. It is most profitable to take training for 4 or more people, then the cost of the lesson will be 2300 p. per person. Professionals teach skiing not only on skis, but also on snowboards; equipment is provided. The service is available for adults and children.
.Beginners are taught styles such as slalom, parallel slalom, giant slalom, super-G, marathon, relay races. There is an escort on any tracks, even the most difficult. Suitable for any level of training.
.When skiing often happens so that the skis or snowboard get damaged. Postpone your vacation because of this will not have to: there is a workshop on the territory of “Abzakovo”. The following works are available:
.- dismantling or installation of bindings and boards;
- complete sealing of the hole from the old fasteners;
- adjusting fixtures “to the customer’s foot”;
- machine-adjusting 87-90 degree edges and sharpening them;
- grinding of the sliding surface of the ski or snowboard;
- wax cleaning and new spraying;
- manual edge preparation for sport angles of 86-87 degrees;
- sealing of damage with delaminations;
- replacement of hinges with new ones;
- replacing clips on bindings and boots when loose or deformed;
- replacing bolts if damaged or worn;
- filling in sliding surface scratches with subsequent polishing.
Prices change every season, it is better to check them on the spot.
.On the territory of the ski center there is a store where you can equip yourself to the full program. Among the goods there are models for amateur skiing, as well as for professionals skiing. The following items are available for purchase:
.- goggles;
- gloves;
- clothing;
- headgear;
- helmets, kneepads, elbow pads;
- various branded souvenirs from the Abzakovo Ski Center;
- miscellaneous small things for athletes.
All this at quite democratic prices.
.In “Abzakovo” works and rental equipment, which awaits all tourists who do not plan to buy. Here you can rent skis, snowboards, protection, poles, boots or all the set. You will have to leave a deposit of 15,000 rubles, or a driver’s license and technical passport of the car.
.Prices depend on the duration of the rental and the type of equipment. If the tourist plans to rent skis, he should remember that the poles are not included in the price. If you take something for a day, then the countdown begins not from the moment of arrival on the piste, but as soon as the person received the inventory in his hands.
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For children you can take tubing.
.Entertainment in “Abzakovo”
In addition to skiing on the slopes, “Abzakovo” offers everyone other entertainment.
Aquapark
Aquapark
First of all, it is worth going to the water park with the whole family. Prices vary in a European manner. Parents can visit the institution, paying 900 p. on weekdays or 1000 p. on weekends. It means staying at the water park for up to 2 hours. Ticket for children from 5 to 14 years old and height from 120 to 150 cm costs from 500 to 600 rubles. Visitors under 5 years old and below 120 cm are free. Parental accompaniment is always mandatory.
.The water park is open until 19.30. Inside there are safes, solarium, checkroom, cafe, sun beds, children’s water rides.
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The aqua zone includes:
.- large pool. Suitable for both adults and teenagers. Maximum depth – 1.8 meters;
- children’s pool with a depth of up to 1 meter;
- pool for the youngest visitors, its depth is only 25 cm; .
- toboggans – large and small slides;
- 2 jacuzzis, where adults can warm up and have a great rest;
- “warm room” – a room where vacationers warm themselves.
Inside the room air and water are always warmed to +30 °C, warm and cozy. The facility welcomes guests every day from 11:00 to 22:00.
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Biathlon Base
On the territory of the ski resort “Abzakovo” there is a biathlon base. It is worth noting that world-class competitions were also held here – this alone speaks of the quality of service and tracks! You can train on your own or use the services of coaches.
.For those who live on the territory of the center, the ski track is available for 250 p. per day. For those living outside the ski center, the amount increases to 600 p. A room for storing equipment can be rented for 300 p. per day. Shooting equipment is available for 200 p. For those who do not live in the rooms of the complex, prices can safely multiply by 2.
.Here skating and training all year round. On the territory there are sites for games in laser tag and paintball.
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Sports ground
“Abzakovo” provides and multifunctional sports ground. On it you can play soccer, basketball, volleyball and even tennis. Tourists note the excellent safe coating of polymer material.
. The playground is open every day throughout the year. In the summer there are workshops on shaping, gymnastics and other disciplines, which can be attended by anyone..Treatment and recovery
Not all tourists visit the GLTs solely for the sake of skiing or snowboarding. Given the nature, fresh air and excellent views, in sanatoriums “Abzakovo” you can improve your health well, while not denying yourself a vacation. On the territory of the resort there is a health resort complex, providing different treatment programs.
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- Therapeutic exercise. Classes are great for every person, especially those who prefer hiking. LFK allows you to quickly recover from injuries sustained during an active ski vacation. On the territory of the resort there are special gyms for classes. The course of treatment is prescribed by a professional physician.
- Kinesitherapy course. It helps to recover from injuries to the spine. It is important to note that many CIS doctors send their clients to rehabilitation exactly in “Abzakovo”. This is facilitated not only by a staff of highly qualified doctors, but also nature, fresh air, peaceful environment. .
- Respiratory gymnastics – focused on those who have problems with the bronchi and lungs.
- Nordic Walking – suitable for campers of age.
- Massages. There are many varieties of massage, from simple relaxing to therapeutic local massage.
. - Mud therapy. .
- Phytobar. .
It is possible to order a full examination by specialists who will prescribe a course of treatment. Prices depend on the selected program and course.
Cafes and restaurants
After physical training it is important to have a thorough refreshment. In “Abzakovo” there are many places where you can not only have a snack, but also order full breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Tourists note the affordable prices and a large selection of dishes.
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The restaurant “Non Stop” is located next to the rest house. Here is predominantly European cuisine. You can order takeaway dishes. Available to organize a buffet in nature. Cash and cashless payment, the capacity of the hall – 150 people. Breakfasts are served only according to the menu, which includes both salads and hot dishes. Desserts are prepared by professional chefs personally, not purchased from suppliers. Different kinds of coffee and tea with author’s recipe, non-alcoholic and alcoholic cocktails are presented. There is a special menu for children. You can reserve a table by making a deposit.
.Dining room of the GLTs – a democratic option for tourists who do not expect to spend a lot, but like to eat good and hearty food. Mode of operation:
.- breakfast: 9:00-11:00;
- lunch: 13:00-15:00; .
- dinner: 18:00-20:00; .
There is a standard menu with homemade food, as well as an alternative menu that will suit gourmets. In reviews, tourists note the pleasant environment and courteous staff.
“Mars 2” is a cafe that operates from November 1 to March 31. The institution opens at 9 am, and closes with the shutdown of the last elevator. All cuisine is homemade, there are no reservations for tables, payment is cash and non-cash. The capacity of the hall is 60 people, but there are seats almost always. Here is only self-service, there is a serving line running down the hall. It is very convenient, as there are no long queues, you can quickly refresh yourself and continue skating. For children, a separate menu is developed, small chairs are offered. For tourists who are afraid of getting sick, it will be nice to know that only disposable dishes in individual packaging are used here. In warm weather, you can eat al fresco on the terrace.
. Mars 3 is open from December 1 until March 31. The cafe offers full service with chefs, bartenders and waiters. Here you can order food to go, there is an opportunity to book a table and order a buffet, capacity – 60 people. The cuisine is exclusively Georgian, with an abundance of spicy and spicy dishes. Among popular items: khachapuri, kharcho, lulia kebab. Recently famous chefs have been invited to Mars 3 for holidays. Chefs hold spectacular master classes for guests. Mode of operation:.- Friday: from 11:00 to 20:00;
- Saturday: from 11:00 to 20:00;
- Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.;
- Holidays: from 11:00 a.m. to the end of elevator operations.
You can write in the suggestion book a dish that the tourist would like to see on the menu. The administration notes that this is always taken into account.
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There is a pharmacy in the same building.
Diner Apres-Ski, according to visitors, is the most suitable institution for the resort “Abzakovo”. Here tourists are met by a sociable bartender. A special pride – juicy kebab. By the way, here you can order meat and according to your own recipe. The cuisine is Uzbek, homemade, especially good pilaf, which is often noted in reviews. The menu includes lagman, manty, hot mulled wine and much more. For fans of a quick snack, a wide range of baked goods is offered.
.The snack bar is open from November 15 to April 15, daily from 10:00 until the last elevator closes. Apres-Ski accommodates 50 people.
.Cafe Vesta stands right at the top of the mountain. It is a cafe, not a restaurant, so here you should count only on a snack, but there are a lot of dishes for children. All dishes are disposable, you can order something to take away, there are no reservations. The facility works in self-service format. The menu includes: pastries, desserts, ice cream, snacks, drinks.
“Vesta” works all year round on the following schedule:
- From November 15 to April 15 (winter season): daily from 10:00 to the end of the elevators; .
- From April 15 to November 15 (summer season): Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until the end of the operation of PPKD 5.
The cafe is worth a visit if only for the sake of beautiful photos against the background of the GLTs “Abzakovo” from a height.
The snack bar “Pancake House” is aimed at tourists with children. Cafe accommodates only 20 people, seats are often not enough, as the snack bar is very popular. There are pizzas, pastries, pancakes with sweet and hearty fillings. In warm weather the terrace is open. Disposable dishes only, there are no reservations.
.The Pancake House is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00.
.Cafe “Altyn” specializes in Bashkir cuisine, but the menu includes not only beshbarmak, urama, manty, tukmas, but also the usual mashed potatoes with a cutlet, pasta with sausages, omelets. You can taste dishes from horse meat, mutton, beef and poultry. Pork is not on the menu. Guests dine not only in the hall, but also on the territory of the warm equipped terrace with beautiful views. Table reservation with deposit, cash and non-cash payment, take-out are available. Chic children’s menu will please little skiers.
.Cafe “Altyn” is open from 9:00 to 22:00.
.Cafe “Dolphin” is located on the territory of the water park. The institution is focused on children, because it is they like to splash in the water. While young tourists are swimming, adults can order coffee. From food available pizza, nuggets, cocktails, ice cream. There are various performances for children, shows with rosta dolls and master classes.
.The cafe is waiting for guests daily from 10:00 until the closing of the water park.
.Cafe “Summer Court” is the most capacious institution in “Abzakovo”, designed for 180 people. The menu includes barbecue dishes, classics of Georgian cuisine. Orders are prepared in 10-40 minutes depending on their complexity. Families with children often come here. For kids there is a separate menu and small chairs. Tourists praise hot khachapuri with thick cheese, juicy meat with spicy sauces, seasonal vegetables seasoned with fragrant spices. Everything is natural, hearty, cooked with care and homemade. Live music plays in the cafe.
.You can visit “Summer Court” from November 1 to May 1, from 11:00 until the last elevator closes.
.Where to stay
It is worth noting that for lovers of comfort in “Abzakovo” cottages are excellent. They are located along the alleys and in other picturesque places of the resort. Especially cozy and beautiful are small houses designed for two people. Inside are a kitchen, bathroom, there is a TV, internet, appliances for cooking.
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Large companies can rent cottages with several floors. They are equipped with all the necessary equipment, but differ in degree of comfort. For example, there are standard, luxury and premium cottages. On the basement floors there are saunas, where you can relax after an active vacation on the ski slopes. Some cottages are equipped with laundry rooms and storage for inventory.
.For those who prefer to rest in more modest conditions, but still likes company, “Abzakovo” provides spacious buildings. There are single and double rooms of categories “comfort” and “standard”. You can also check into a hostel to save money.
.On the territory of the ski complex, a sports hotel is open. Its highlight is that it is built next to the elevators, that is, you can immediately leave the building and arrive at any piste for skiing. You can check in 1-room 2-bed rooms of 1 category (comfort); 1-room 4-bed rooms of 1 category (attic type); 2-room 2-bed room “Apartment” with kitchen area.
.Log houses will suit tourists who love romance and coziness. Buildings are completely built of wood, they have everything you need for a comfortable stay.
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Also settlement offers sanatorium complex “Assol”. It is worth noting that in the ski center “Abzakovo” can come not only for the purpose of skiing. Many visitors note and excellent programs of sanatorium treatment. You can stay in one-room or two-room rooms of class “luxury” or “standard”.
.Practical information
The first thing that tourists have to pass in the Abzakovo Ski Center is a guarded checkpoint. On the way from the Beloretsk highway it is important to follow the main road straight ahead. Many are confused and turn left, where the health and education center “Rucheek” is located, but it does not belong to the recreation center, it is an independent object.
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After passing the checkpoint, it is important not to miss the parking lot, which is located on the left. Opposite it is based reception, there you can check in to a vacation home from the base. Prices are different, depending on which structure to choose. Payment is available in all ways, including cashless payment. Rooms and houses can be booked in advance on the official website of “Abzakovo”.
.Parking
If the tourist decided to get to “Abzakovo” by private car, he can leave the transport in one of the 4 parking lots. They are located on the north and south sides of the complex, two on each side.
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- Paid parking lot near the RC “Non Stop”, open 24 hours a day. It is located behind the recreation center “Abzakovo”. .
- Paid parking lot near the ticket office. Works 24 hours, is located right at the entrance to the territory of the ski resort. .
- Free parking accepts cars around the clock. Located in front of the hotel “Mezhgorie”.
- Paid parking lot near the ticket office.
- Paid parking lot near the zoo, operates 24 hours a day. .
Parking lots, there is always somewhere to put the car. In summer, entry to the parking lot costs 50 p., in winter – 200 p. Everywhere on duty guard, there is surveillance and other aspects of security.
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How to get there
Address of the ski center “Abzakovo”: Russia, Republic of Bashkortostan, Novoabzakovo village, Kizilskaya street, 36.
.The base is remote from the nearest settlements at the following distances:
.- Beloretsk – 27 km;
- Magnitogorsk – 60 km; .
- Verkhneuralsk – 78 km;
- Yuryuzan – 174 km; .
- Yuzhnouralsk – 260 km; .
- Troitsk – 365 km; .
- Chelyabinsk – 300 km; .
It is most convenient to get to the resort by car. You need to stick to highway 80K-076 to Beloretsk highway, and from it – turn east. The sign to Novoabzakovo will serve as a reference point.
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In 3 km from the ski complex is located railway station “Novoabzakovo.”
.From Magnitogorsk and Beloretsk there are direct buses to the resort, you can leave for 150 p. per person. For those who like comfort, you can order a transfer for 10,000 p. on a luxury car of luxury class. And if you call a cab, it will take you to the base for 1500 p.
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