Ski slopes. Where to go non-alpine skiing Pargolovskaya ski track on the map

Epiphany frosts have arrived in St. Petersburg, which means that there is an excellent opportunity to spend your free time with health benefits. There are many places in the city and its environs where you can go on skis and leisurely ride, enjoying the views of the winter forest, or vice versa - zip down the slopes, blowing the frosty air on your face. The site has compiled a review of well-maintained places for cross-country skiing.

Ski slope "SKA"

Location: Toksovo

The oldest ski track in the city, about 10 kilometers long, has a rather complex shape. Here you can find steep climbs and high-speed descents that will require good skiing and good health. The total elevation gain is 400 meters.

In the past, the SKA ski slope was the scene of international and all-Union (then all-Russian) competitions; today it is a favorite place for many skiers.

Conditions: On the shore of Lake Khepojärvi there is a recreation complex “Northern Slope”, where there are changing rooms and ski rentals. You can get to the SKA ski slope by train, by shuttle bus from the Devyatkino metro station, and by private car.

Ski track "Dynamo"

Location: Toksovo - Kavgolovo, territory of the Kavgolovo forest park

The relatively easy trail with a distance of 5 kilometers is ideal for training. There are descents and ascents here that add variety to your winter walk.

Conditions: At the Dynamo ski base you can rent skis and cheesecakes, as well as change clothes and leave personal belongings.

Skiing does not require special long-term training and is accessible to everyone. Photo: AiF/Evgenia Savina

Ski track "Pargolovskaya ski track"

Location: st. metro station "Ozerki" - "Prospekt Prosveshcheniya"

The picturesque five-kilometer route is located in the southern part of Shuvalovsky Park. Every year the traditional race “Pargolovskaya Ski Track” takes place here, after which the track got its name.

Conditions: The ski slope is located within the city, a 5-10 minute drive from the Ozerki or Prospekt Prosveshcheniya metro stations.

Ski track "Murinsky Park"

Location: st. metro station "Grazhdansky Prospekt" - "Akademicheskaya"

Along Lunacharsky Avenue and Murinsky Stream there is a “wild” ski track, the length of which is 6 kilometers.

Currently, by order of the administration in Murinsky Park, a concept is being developed for the construction of a ski and biathlon track, which involves ski routes of different lengths, additional bridges and a biathlon shooting range for 15 athletes.

Conditions: There is no ski rental.

Ski slope "Elagin Island"

Location: st. metro station "Staraya Derevnya" - "Krestovsky Ostov", Central Park of Culture and Culture named after. CM. Kirov

You can go skiing and sledding on Elagin Island, a favorite vacation spot for many St. Petersburg residents. A skating rink will also appear here soon, the pouring of which has already begun on the Big Square.

Conditions: Rental of skis, Finnish sleds and very soon - skates.

Ski track LMZ

Location: Lembolovo

A wide ski track with a total length of 10 kilometers passes through picturesque pine forests. The ski track has a series of ascents and descents of varying difficulty. The steepest and most difficult climb is located around the sixth kilometer, and after the seventh, the route goes downhill and ends with a two-kilometer section on the plain. The total elevation gain is 200 meters.

Conditions: Ski rental, changing rooms, as well as the possibility of renting premises in the LMZ camp and other nearby camps.

You can rent skis on many slopes. Photo: www.russianlook.com

VIFK ski slope

Location: Toksovo - Kavgolovo

The VIFK ski track is one of the best: it is certified for ski racing on an all-Russian scale. The ski track starts at the stadium of the Military Institute of Physical Culture and runs through an area sheltered from the wind. Its length is 10 kilometers.

Conditions: The VIFK base can be reached on foot from the Kavgolovo platform in the direction of the Eagle Mountain ski complex.

Ski slope "Yuntolovo"

Location: st. metro station "Komendantsky Prospekt"

You can enjoy leisurely skiing in the Yuntolovsky Nature Reserve, which is not only a national but also an international natural heritage. Yuntolovo is the largest specially protected natural area in St. Petersburg. This is where the city ends and the forest begins.

Among the residents of the Primorsky district, the Yuntolovskaya Ski Run has been held here for 11 years.

Conditions: There are no ski or cheesecake rental points.

Ski track RGAFK im. Lesgafta

Location: Kavgolovo

The five-kilometer ski slope is located near the Eagle Mountain ski complex and the training base of the Russian State Academy of Physical Culture named after. Lesgafta. In 2003, the World Cup cross-country skiing competitions took place here, thanks to which the general condition of the track was improved.

Conditions: There is a paid access to the ski track through a checkpoint, there is a parking lot.

Active outdoor recreation in the winter forest gives amazing results. Photo: www.russianlook.com

Ski slope "Priboy"

Location: Zelenogorsk

Not far from the Priboy base there is a 17-kilometer-long ski trail. Its route passes through a picturesque coniferous forest and consists of a series of interesting ascents and descents. The total elevation gain is 425 meters, which allows us to classify it as a route of medium difficulty. At the end of the season, a 50-kilometer marathon race is traditionally held here.

Conditions: There is a storage room on the territory of the ski resort where you can leave personal belongings. In addition, you can rent skis and rent a relaxation room here.

The oldest track in the region.

The SKA route was built back in the fifties of the last century. Regional and all-Union competitions were constantly held here, for which the Kavgolovo sports complex was equipped with four hotels, a ski stadium and a judges' pavilion. SKA is one of the most difficult tracks. Its length is 10 kilometers, and the total height gain (in other words, the sum of the heights of all the slides that you have to climb) is 400 meters. It's ideal for pros, but for beginners it's best to practice on shorter running courses.

How to get there: by train from Finlyandsky station to Toksovo station, minibus 431 from the Prospekt Prosveshcheniya metro station to the Toksovo Center stop, from there it’s a kilometer walk. The journey will take 30 – 40 minutes.

"Dynamo" in the Kavgolovsky forest park

A small but convenient training track among centuries-old fir trees.

Unlike the nearby SKA, Dynamo is also suitable for those who are not very confident on skis. Its length is 5 kilometers, and the total height gain is only 120 meters. It is occasionally used for local competitions. The rest of the time, the wide road, protected from the wind by coniferous forest, is ideal for training.

How to get there: by train from Finlyandsky station to Kavgolovo or Toksovo stations, minibus 431 from the Prospekt Prosveshcheniya metro station to the Toksovo Center stop, from there it’s a kilometer walk, in addition, next to Dynamo there is the Eagle Mountain ski complex with a parking lot. The journey will take 40 minutes.

"Pargolovskaya ski track"

A winding and easy route on the northern outskirts of St. Petersburg.

The Pargolovskaya ski track runs through the southern part of the Shuvalovsky forest park. This is the most convenient route for skiers who do not have time to go to train at Eagle Mountain or Blue Dacha. In addition, it is very suitable for beginners: the height difference is only 15 meters, there are no slides, and the coach can observe the skier without practically moving from one place.

How to get there: by bus, minibus from the Ozerki or Prospekt Prosveshcheniya metro stations to the Doroga na Kamenka stop, from there - 500 meters on foot. The journey will take 10 – 20 minutes (depending on traffic jams on the Vyborg highway)

LMZ

A well-equipped and wide track in the picturesque Lembolovo forests.

An ideal road for those who are already bored in Pargolovo, but it’s too early to go to Toksovo. The total length of the ski track is 10 kilometers. It is paved by Buran snowmobiles, so the track is wide enough for both classic and free-running competitions. The total height difference is 200 meters, the section that is especially difficult for beginners and “intermediates” is right in the middle: there are many slides and sharp turns. The area around the LMZ ski track is indented with small walking trails, which are used by children and ordinary vacationers who occasionally go out of town with their skis. Among the amenities are a well-equipped racing start (with radio communication) and a recreation center with brick houses: relatively cozy, although without any special frills.

How to get there: by train from Finlyandsky station to Lembolovo station. The total travel time is a little over an hour.

"Blue Dacha"

A long and difficult route at the foot of the Koltush Upland.

The route of the MOO STC "Monolit" is located a few kilometers from the urban area of ​​Rzhevka-Porokhovye. This is one of the longest ski runs in the vicinity of St. Petersburg (about 15 kilometers). Part of it passes through open terrain, one section is replete with long and steep climbs (the total drop is 255 meters). Competitions there are held quite rarely. The main convenience is that you can get to it directly from the city on skis, since there is a special walking ski track from the forest park in Porokhov, along which it is direct to the track - only 7 kilometers on flat terrain.

How to get there: by buses and minibuses 426 – 430 from the Ladozhskaya metro station to the village of Suoranda. Travel time is only 30 - 40 minutes.

Skis

Anyone who has bought skis always wonders where they can go skiing. In our city there are parks and squares where you can go skiing in winter. However, if your soul asks for more, for example, a good prepared cross-country route, not far from St. Petersburg? I’ll say right away that we have very few such trails; you can literally count them on your fingers. I’ll tell you about some of them and hope that the list will grow.

1. VIFK- Military Institute of Physical Culture.

The route is located in the northwest of Lake Hepojärvi. Start/finish at the VIFK camp, on the Toksovo-Nov road section. Toksovo, on the right, around the turn to Eagle Mountain. The track is “live”, i.e. it is constantly being prepared and competitions are held on it. There is an illuminated section of 2 km, until 21.00, almost flat. The main distance of 5, for classics and skating, is quite hilly. As a rule, another 10 are rolled out for both types. From there you can run around Khepojärvi along the flat ski track to the SKA track and return back along the lake or vice versa. The circle turns out to be 15. An excellent route for all skill levels. Very often under the snow on the lake. There is water in Khepojärvi (springs), but this is not a crime, mainly in the area where it connects with Tea Lake. There are no rentals or changing rooms. From the railway station Kavgolovo 30-40 (~3 km) minutes on foot or by minibus to Eagle Mountain.

2.SKA

Located in the east of Toksovo.

You need to turn right before the Kavgolovsky jump, 1st fork to the left, 2nd, on the descent, to the right and before entering the “Northern Slope” to the left all the way. You can follow the sign for “Severny” and when you exit the road towards it, turn right, that is, on the opposite side from “Snezhny”. There is a “live” 5, skate + classic, very hilly. There are access to ski tracks around Lake Khepoyarvi (see point 1) and to the “ring” between the holiday village “Victoria” and lake. School.

3. Eagle Mountain

East of Small Kavgolovskoe Lake, Start/Finish begins right next to the Eagle Mountain resort parking lot where, in the summer, an asphalt ski track jumps out onto a sandy volleyball field. 5, more amateur than sports. The hilliness is average. VIFK is closer to the train (Kavgolovo station, 20 min.). On the “Mountain” there are changing rooms, cafes, and toilets.

4. Surf

Ski resort "Priboy" in Zelenogorsk, 1 km from the railway station on the road to Ilyichevo, on the right. Leave cars on the side of the road or at the cemetery, which is further down the road for another 1 km and in front of the white brick house turn right into the forest. The base has ski rental, locker rooms, and toilets. The track is “live” - competitions are held regularly. There is an absolutely flat 2, and also marked 3, 5,10, 15. All distances are prepared for classics and skating. Every kilometer there is a sign for the distance traveled, and from the middle of the remaining one, it’s at 15. The route is moderately hilly. You can jump along the ski tracks to lakes Shchuchye (beyond the 5 km mark, fork to the right) and Bol. Simagino (at the 6 km mark - straight ahead). There is often an ice hole on Shchuchye. From there you can go to the railway station. Komarovo past the Komarovskoye (writer's) cemetery.

5. LMZ

1 km south from the railway station. Lembolovo, west of the railway. Distances are 3, 5 and 10 km, flat near the Start/Finish and sloping in the middle of the 10s.

6. Mozhaiskoe

Duderhof Heights - 1 km south from the railway station. Mozhaiskaya and to the left up the hill (Mount “Orekhovaya” 175 m) there is a children’s ski school. At the top of the mountain there is a winding 5-way, very relief and beautiful, with gorgeous views of St. Petersburg in clear weather. There are no locker rooms, toilets, etc., but sometimes the guy - the owner of the mountain - comes up and asks for fifty dollars (for the whole season). This is the coach of this school and takes money for fuel for the snowmobile to “cut” the track.

7. Pargolovskaya ski track

A small three-kilometer track, located almost within the city limits, a five-minute drive from the station. Prospekt Prosveshcheniya metro station. The route passes through the picturesque copses of the southern end of the Shuvalovsky Forest Park. In general, the route is not difficult, with a maximum elevation difference of only 15 m, replete with a large number of turns and is very convenient for coaches who can watch skiers from one point 3-4 times on each lap.

About 50% of the route runs through open areas with little protection from the wind. The total elevation gain on the 3-kilometer circuit is 90 m or, on average, 18 m per kilometer. There are practically no difficult ascents and descents; the route is well suited for training children and beginner skiers. The distance from any point on the route to the starting town does not exceed 500-600 meters.

Travel by bus and minibus in the direction of Pargolovo/Sertolovo. From Art. Ozerki metro station, etc. Prosveshcheniya has a large number of routes providing a 5-10 minute interval, both on weekends and on weekdays.

Travel time is 10 minutes. Stop - opposite the Lenta on the Vyborg highway (not far from the turn to Kamenka). By private vehicle you will reach the highway area from Poklonnaya Gora in the same 10 minutes.

8. Blue Dacha

The ski slope of the MOO STC "Monolit", known among skiers as the "Blue Dacha", is located in the vicinity of the village of Suoranda, 6 km from the western outskirts of the city, the Rzhevka-Porokhov district. The main part of the route is on a forested slope adjacent to open hilly terrain.

The route, in general, has a “playful” character with alternating relatively gentle ascents and descents, and in the area from the sixth to the eleventh kilometer there are quite heavy, protracted ascents with a height gain of up to 30-40 meters. The start and finish sections pass through open areas, practically unprotected from the wind. The rest of the route is sheltered from the wind by forest. The total length of the route is 15 km, the presence of shortcuts allows racing to be held at almost any distance. The total elevation gain is 255 meters, that is, about 17 meters per kilometer, which allows us to classify the route as of medium difficulty.

In the area of ​​the route there are recreational ski tracks, one of which connects the area with the Okhtinsky forest park in Porokhovy, which allows you to start skiing right on the outskirts of the city and after 30 - 40 minutes (7-8 km) reach the foot of the Koltushskaya Upland, on the slope of which the route is located .

9. Ski slope Dynamo village Toksovo, village Kavgolovo

The Dynamo ski track runs through the territory of the Kavgolovsky forest park in close proximity to the square. Kavgolovo. The route runs through a park forest and is reliably sheltered from wind and snowfall by centuries-old spruce trees. A relatively easy 5-kilometer distance with a total elevation gain of 120 m (an average of 24 m per kilometer) is used only for small-scale competitions. However, due to its convenient location and good protection from adverse weather conditions, this route is very convenient for training.

A significant number of sports centers located in the area, as well as the proximity of the Eagle Mountain ski complex, create good conditions for changing clothes and relaxing after training.

In the public skiing area there are a large number of recreational ski tracks, and on weekends you will meet skiers-tourists and active recreation enthusiasts on the ski track.

The easiest way to get to the Dynamo train station is by electric train from Finlyandsky Station to Kavgolovo Square (direction Sosnovo/Priozersk, interval 30 - 40 minutes on weekends, travel time 45 - 50 minutes). You can also use buses and minibuses from the station. metro Grazhdansky Ave. and Prosveshcheniya Ave. to the stop “Toksovo, Center” or “Tramplin”.

Electric trains from Finlyandsky Station in the direction of Sosnovo/Priozersk run on weekends with an interval of 30 - 40 minutes. Vehicle owners can get to the village. Toksovo is like a railway crossing near the square. Murino, and along the route Kultury Ave. - Bugry - Kuzmolovo - Toksovo, following the sign boards in the direction of the Eagle Mountain ski complex. Here you can either park your car near the Tramplin bus stop, or drive directly to the starting town through the Eagle Mountain ski complex and the training base of the Russian State Academy of Physical Culture named after. Lesgafta, and further along the low-quality road past Sq. Kavgolovo via the Stroitel road, which will be an additional 4 km.

Team L-BIKE expresses gratitude to Anatoly Chaika and Vasily Madshus for the materials provided.