Шерегеш

Sheregesh is a ski resort in the Kemerovo region of Russia. It is famous for its unique crumbly snow, high level of pistes recognized by experts of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation, and enviable length of the skiing season.

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Video: Sheregesh, Sector E

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General Information

Mountain Shoria is called Siberian Switzerland for a reason: the slopes of Karitshala and Mustaga mountains are as good as their western competitors. Ski slopes of the Sheregesh sports and tourist complex attract both winter skiing enthusiasts and professional athletes to the Siberian region – everyone can find a suitable slope on the mountain.

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But not only skiers and snowboarders come to Sheregesh – picturesque mountain trails attract lovers of terrencourt and leisurely walks. Incredible beauty of the colorful Siberian nature and Altai peaks and ozone-rich air mesmerize and call to visit again and again. The breadth of the tourist area of Gornaya Shoria is impressive: from its southern point (Biyskaya Griva) to the northern (Tom River) – 170 km, and from the eastern (Abakanskiy Ridge) to the western (Salair Ridge) – 100 km!

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History of the resort

In the 70s of last century, no one could have guessed that 30 years later Sheregesh would become known even outside Russia. In the village lived workers from the mine, where iron ore was extracted. The deposit was discovered by the Sheregeshev brothers, after whose surname the settlement was named. And then the ski resort began to be named the same way. Regulars of the sports complex with the easy hand of locals call it Gesh.

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‘ Altai. The continental climate causes a significant difference in the average annual temperature, and the proximity to northern latitudes indicates a short summer season. The first snow falls in September, and by November a stable snow cover is formed, which can reach a height of 2-2.5 m (up to 4 m in some places) and lasts until the end of April – mid-May.

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Summer in Sheregesh is moderately warm, with an average temperature of +20 °C. But there are truly sultry days with thirty-degree heat. Winter is harsh – in January-February thermometers can fall below -25 °C, but the weather is sunny and windless, although on some days there may be snowstorms, and in March you can sunbathe on the slopes.

From March to April in Sheregesh comes the velvet season – this is the period of the greatest influx of tourists. In the sun the air temperature during the day can reach +15 °C.

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Interesting fact: experts say that the climatic conditions of Gornaya Shoria differ from the climate of the adjacent territories: only here falls unusually light snow – no other ski resort has such a thing.

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Ski slopes and elevators

Both advanced skiers and snowboarders and beginners go skiing in Sheregesh. There are prepared slopes with medium gradient and off-piste slopes for lovers of extreme and skiing on puffy snow. For tourists learning to ride there are gentle slopes where instructors work. Traditionally, the slopes are divided into “green” (for beginners), “blue” (for experienced), “red” and “black”, where the slope can reach 45° (for pros).

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Mountains with prepared slopes:

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  • Karitshal (Zelena) – 1.27 km above sea level;
  • Mustag – 1.57 kilometers;
  • Asyr – 1.235 kilometers.

The total length of the trails exceeds 35 km, width – from 50 to 200 meters. The altitude difference is from 300 to 680 meters.

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Freeriders prefer off-piste skiing on neighboring hills.

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In Sheregesh skiing areas are divided into sectors belonging to different owners, so each sector has its own elevators and ski-passes.

Roll-out zones from different sectors are located far from each other – you need to get there by car, so it is worth choosing one sector for skiing for 2-4 days and buying a ski pass for this time.

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‘ Sector E‘
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Sector F

‘ “Taigara” – hotel complex with geodomes, modular houses, panoramic barnhouses;
  • aparthotel “Freestyle” with budget rooms;
  • Hotel Malca – when paying for a room, unlimited ski pass as a gift.
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    In the private sector in the village of Sheregesh rent apartments and rooms. It is much cheaper than in hotels near the slopes, but you will have to get to the resort by cab or shuttle bus.

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    In the distance from the mountains there are hotels that provide shuttle service:

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    • Alpen Club – a hotel complex with chalet houses;
    • Gorny – eco-hotel with a spa center;
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    • Wow Aparts – modern apart-hotel;
    • Ays Club – specializes in renting out rooms to freeriders, including offering inexpensive hostel accommodations.

    Equipment rentals can be found at many hotels.

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