"Big Woodyavr" is also known as BigWood and is located in the Khibiny Mountains, above the Arctic Circle. Despite the distance, “Vudyavr” is quite popular among tourists and skiers. This may be due to several reasons. Firstly, the ski season here lasts for quite a long time - from November to May. Secondly, the high infrastructure of the resort area attracts many guests. Also a huge plus is the opportunity to see the northern lights here, really bright and amazing. In addition, one can note the resort’s slight distance from the urban area - the city center of Kirovsk is literally within walking distance.
Webcams of the ski resort "Bolshoi Vudyavr"
Assess the scale and scope ski resort“Big Woodyavr” can be watched online without leaving your home. It is for this purpose that the BigWood GLC has several webcams. In this way, you can look at the routes along which you will go down, and also simply monitor the work of the sports complex in the center.
Prices at the ski resort "Bolshoi Vudyavr"
At the BigWood ski resort, the ski pass is paid at two rates - for the low season and for the high season. Below is a list of prices for both tariffs in 2019:
High season visitors under 12 and over 60 years old:
- one-time lift - 250 rubles
- 2 hours - 600 rubles
- 4 hours - 800 rubles
- daily — 1300 rubles
visitors from 12 to 60 years old:
- one-time lift - 350 rubles
- 2 hours - 750 rubles
- 4 hours - 1100 rubles
- daily — 1600 rubles
- season pass - 27,000 rubles
Low season, visitors under 12 and over 60 years old:
- one-time lift - 200 rubles
- 2 hours - 500 rubles
- daily — 1150 rubles
visitors from 12 to 60 years old:
- one-time lift - 300 rubles
- 2 hours - 600 rubles
- daily — 1450 rubles
On holidays and weekends prices may vary. It is better to analyze them in advance before your trip on the official website of the ski resort. BigWood Resort also offers equipment rentals. Here you can rent the necessary equipment. Prices can be found at this link.
Sports entertainment
Gorno ski resort“Bolshoi Vudyavr” is especially famous for its trails - there are about 30 of them for visitors to choose from. The total length of the trails is 30 kilometers - there really is a lot to ride here.
The northern slope on “Bolshoi Vudyavr” is the closest to Kirovsk. Highest point from the northern side of the resort - 850 meters. Like many resorts, you can find green, blue, red and black runs here. Most of the resort's pistes are blue, which means they are suitable for both professionals and amateurs. Below is the entire list of slopes at the Bolshoy Vudyavr ski resort:
- Blue trails: No. 1 (1450 meters), 2 (1690 meters), 5 (1430 meters), 7 (1890 meters), 8 (1360 meters), 12 (540 meters), 17 (1860 meters), 18 (90 meters), 21 (750 meters)
- Red routes: No. 3 (1040 meters), 9 (1860 meters), 15 (1230 meters), 20 (650 meters), 22 (1200 meters), 23 (2500 meters)
- Black tracks: No. 4 (500 meters), 6 (1340 meters), 10 (600 meters), 14 (1300 meters), 16 (350 meters).
The slopes are also displayed on the map of the BigWood ski complex:
The total elevation difference on the routes is 550 meters. 15 of the 23 presented trails are equipped with lighting devices, so you can use them for skiing even in the dark. Also quite popular is the snow park of the Bolshoy Vudyavr ski complex. It is especially appreciated among fans of complex tricks and acrobatic elements while skating.
Ski resort“Big Woodyavr” is equipped with seven ski lifts that take visitors to the top of the mountain for the descent. Three of them are rope-towing (K1, K2, K5). There is also a chairlift track (K4), a gondola chairlift (K7) and a ribbon track (LST). The capacity of each of them is no more than 1,750 people per hour.
Entertainment infrastructure
In addition to first-class conditions for skiing and snowboarding, the Bolshoy Vudyavr ski complex offers a huge amount of winter entertainment. This list can include snowmobile tours through the picturesque northern expanses, ice fishing and sports activities.
Snowmobile walks are worth paying attention to - more than 10 routes of varying difficulty have been developed for them in advance. Before starting the walk, visitors undergo detailed instructions, and afterward they receive equipment and means of transportation. A snowmobile ride, according to visitors, is always an extraordinary drive, as well as a unique combination active recreation and excursion activities.
For those tourists who plan to spend a long time in “Bolshoi Vudyavr”, several accommodation options are offered here. You can choose either a comfortable hotel room or a cozy house at a recreation center. All rooms are equipped with the necessary elements for a comfortable stay. In addition, you can choose accommodation in the surrounding area of the BigWood ski resort - there are also several options nearby.
How to get there
The Bolshoy Vudyavr ski resort is located in the city of Kirovsk in the Murmansk region. You can get to Mount Aykuaivenchorr in literally 15 minutes from the city center, using a taxi or a personal car.
Being a resident of another region, you will have to use transport long distance or by intercity bus. From Khibiny Airport, located a 30-minute drive from the BigWood complex, you can take bus number 130. You can also get there from Murmansk using route No. 209.
Car route from Murmansk to “Bolshoi Vudyavr”
Ski resort "Big Woodyavr" on video
Ski resort "Bolshoi Vudyavr" on Google panorama
Despite the fame of foreign resorts, there are also many similar places in Russia that can delight you with space, service, excellent pistes and good prices. Among others is Bolshoy Vudyavr, which is considered one of the most modern and prestigious ski resorts, along with those located above the Arctic Circle. We will tell you in this article what a holiday in Bolshoi Vudyavr is like, routes, prices, entertainment and attractions.
Big Woodyavr is located on a mountain range Khibiny, in the very center, on the southern slope of the Aykuaivenchorr peak. The nearest settlements are Kirovsk, 9 km, and Apatity, 26 km.
The resort got its name from the lake of the same name, located in the Murmansk region, in the center Kola Peninsula. The lake is the largest among those located in the Khibiny tundra.
Vudyavr is translated from the Sami language as “mountain lake”.
The majesty and beauty of this area can make an indelible impression, and the lake itself, by the way, is located at the foot of the mountain and is very popular with locals and tourists. This reservoir became a source of fresh drinking water for both Kirovsk and nearby villages. The lake is a favorite place for fishermen who hunt for such a representative of the salmon family as brown trout.
Bolshoy Vudyavr on the map:
When to go
Due to the specific climate, ski season here lasts from the beginning of November and inclusive to May. In winter, a pleasant addition is the presence of the northern lights, which can be seen from everywhere. Spring is characterized by a special length of daylight hours, which allows for long walks and family outings, which can be done during the holidays in 2019.
How to get there
By plane
The closest airports to the resort are those located in Apatity and Murmansk. Apatit Khibiny Airport is a 30-minute drive from Kirovsk. By the way, this is where direct flights from the capital cities of Russia are organized during the winter season.
The ticket price depends on the distance, the maximum cost is 70 rubles.
You can also get from Apatit to Kirovsk by bus No. 102, departing from Sidorenko Avenue, travel time - 30 minutes.
The bus arrives at Olimpiyskaya Street, from where it is convenient to get to the Northern slope of the resort, which is 150 meters away. Landmark – sign to the ski resort.
You can find several ski lifts that are located on the slope on the city side, while from the ticket office to the city center a walk will take no more than 25 minutes. From this side you can easily purchase long-term passes for all lifts and a ski pass.
If it is more convenient for a traveler to travel through the Murmansk airport, then it is worth considering its distance from Kirovsk by more than 200 km. Therefore, the further journey to Kirovsk by bus will take at least 4 hours. Route No. 209 has been organized in this direction; by the way, it also passes through Apatity, so it can become an alternative to the above-mentioned bus No. 102.
By train
In Apatity there is railway station, which, for example, can be reached from by train No. 016 A, heading to Murmansk. Travel time is 1 day 7 hours, the cost depends on the type of carriage chosen, a reserved seat will cost from 2900 rubles.
The further journey to Kirovsk can be made by 102 or 209 buses.
By personal car
It will be more convenient to get to the Southern Slope by your own transport, which is 9 km from Kirovsk and 26 km from Apatit. In the direction of Kirovsk, at the 13th km of the route, there is a sign indicating the ski resort; there you should turn right if tourists are coming from the city of Apatity, or left if from the city of Kirovsk. Next you need to move about 4 km to the left turn sign to the Bolshoy Vudyavr complex.
Path to resort area You can also do it by taxi, then the price from Kirovsk will be at least 250 rubles.
Winter holidays in Bolshoi Vudyavr
The Bolshoi Vudyavr complex has 28 different routes, aimed at varying difficulty, with a total length of just over 35 km, with drops of up to 550 m, which will undoubtedly be appreciated by snowboarders and skiers.
There is a track for beginners, who will always be helped by numerous instructors. But for experts, there are several special trails with separate lifts, virgin couloirs and stunning slopes located on a wide track.
The central slope is in the video:
Extreme sports enthusiasts can try themselves on a separate track, the maximum slope of which is 40%. Elements of the pro series and a semblance of a fan zone are present on a separate track for new schoolers and freestylers.
Every day before opening, all trails are prepared using specialized equipment. With the onset of winter, all trails are subject to 24-hour artificial lighting. The complex is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, with opening hours increasing by an hour on weekends.
Separate tracks were built for athletes with the possibility of holding giant slalom and slalom races. This separate complex was once certified by the International Ski Federation and received all the necessary documentation. The minimum elevation for the start of existing routes is 1060 m.
For convenience, several lifts of different types were built, each with a capacity of at least 900 people per hour.
Ski pass
On the territory of the complex you can always purchase various subscriptions, differing in duration of use. Payment can be made either in cash or by bank transfer. On the territory of Bolshoy Vudyavr you can find terminals, which will allow you to cash out money as soon as necessary. Such trips will be free for people over 75 years of age and for children under 5 years of age.
The cost is affected by the chosen season for the trip. The period is considered high New Year holidays, as well as the period from 01.02 to 23.04.
During this period for an adult visitor, age 12-60 years:
- a single ticket will cost 350 rubles,
- hourly: 700 rubles – for 2 hours, 1050 – for 4 hours;
- a daily subscription can be issued for 1,2,3 days, the price is respectively: 1550/2500/3400 rubles.
There are other options for subscriptions, the most expensive of which is seasonal, costing 26,000 rubles.
In low season, as well as for other age categories, the cost will be lower.
Internal infrastructure
Inside the complex there is everything that a person could need for have a good rest. At any time you can ask for help from an instructor who will show you one of 8 routes for beginners located directly on the territory of the complex. The cost of such a one-time lesson will cost 1,200 rubles. Full maintenance of the existing service will cost 2,500 rubles.
For those arriving from afar, lockers are offered, the cost of renting each will be 200 rubles per day.
For children there is a children's room. By the way, a separate area on the slope has been allocated for children, where a children’s playground has been organized and a route suitable for young athletes has been marked.
There is always a parking space for car enthusiasts.
Regularly held various events and holidays are celebrated. The opening of the season and the subsequent theme party, accompanied by various culinary show programs, bowling and singing in karaoke bars, deserved the greatest popularity.
Where to stay
The most convenient will be two options - the Severnaya hotel, located in the center of the city of Kirovsk, or the Lesnaya recreation center, which is a 30-minute drive from the village.
- Hotel "Severnaya". This option is suitable for those who are accustomed to a certain level of comfort and, even on vacation, are not ready to deny themselves certain services, for example, the opportunity to visit the fitness room. This, as well as a beauty salon, laundry and special rooms for storing and drying sports equipment are available in this complex. The client can choose a room from 87 available in the hotel. Each of them has a private bathroom, TV, telephone connection, minibar, kettle, hairdryer. There is wi-fi. The cost of living is from 2700 per day.
- The Lesnaya base is surrounded by a pine forest, accommodation is in Finnish cottages, guests organize their own meals, for which each house has a kitchen; in addition, the cottage has an individual bathroom, shower or bathtub. There is a sauna on site. A great option for those who want to completely immerse themselves in nature Kola Peninsula, admire the frozen Lake Imandra, hand-feed the squirrels. There is also a restaurant, barbecue area, children's and sports grounds.
Where to eat
There are plenty of places to eat in Kirovsk. It will be more convenient for guests of the Severnaya Hotel to eat in the restaurant at the complex; it welcomes guests from 8:00 to 24:00. European cuisine is served here, and you can also try northern delicacies.
On weekdays, the restaurant organizes “business lunches”, the cost is 300 rubles.
What to do at the resort
Skiing and snowboarding are not the only entertainment in Bolshoi Vudyavr.
Guests can go on snowmobile tours. The proposed routes are different and are divided not only by length (from 40 to 720 km), by the number of days on the road (up to 4 days), but also by the degree of difficulty of the route.
This can be a tourist, training or extreme tour.
The price differs depending on various parameters. The cost can be calculated using a special calculator on the resort website https://bigwood.ru/snowmobile_tours/.
The minimum cost per person is from 4800 rubles.
Fishing
This type of entertainment can be done at almost any time of the year. In winter, it will be ice fishing, and in the warm season you can go for salmon on the Varzuga and Umba rivers. In the latter case, however, it is worth putting a considerable amount into the budget, because delivery to the fishing spot is carried out by helicopter.
What else you need to know about holidays in Bolshoi Vudyavr
A vacation trip to Bolshoi Vudyavr in 2019 will not leave indifferent even those for whom skiing is not the most important thing in leisure time. Clean air, picturesque nature and comfortable temperatures - all this contributes to have a great holiday tourists of all ages, including young guests.
In various regions, new ski resorts are being built and old ones are being modernized every year. Magnificent ski resorts are located in Dombay, in the Elbrus region, and the Murmansk region. Which resorts are better? Where is the best place to go to have a great vacation without overpaying?
Sparrow Mountain is located in Apatity - great place for skiing professionals and beginners. Also in Apatity is the ski center Krestovaya Gora - Spolokhi.
In the city of Kandalaksha there is the Lapland-Lapar Stan base, in Monchegorsk there is the Nord Star ski complex. In Murmansk itself, the Lights of Murmansk and the Kolasportland ski lifts are famous. Polar Zori is famous for its Khibiny Snow Park. In the Murmansk region there is the Kirovsk ski resort on the shore of Lake Bolshoi Vudyavr with a high level of service, slopes of varying difficulty levels and marvelous landscapes.
4 ski areas:
- On Mount Aykuaivenchorr there are blue and red trails, a wide surface, and sharp turns. The elevation difference is 300–1200 m, the length of the trails is more than 30 km.
- The Aykuay complex is dominated by red pistes. The height difference is up to 550 m, the length of the trails is 3 km.
- There are black and red trails on Mount Kukisvumchorr. The height difference is up to 900 m, the length is 2–2.5 km.
- On Mount Vorobyina in Apatity there are mostly green trails with a length of 500 m, and sports schools.
Resort "Big Woodyavr" or BigWood
Modern ski resort in the Khibiny Mountains "Big Woodyavr" or BigWood is tourist complex in the city of Kirovsk, Murmansk region, which offers a complete winter holiday. This wonderful ski resort is distinguished by an excellent level of service and quality of services. In Khibiny you can have a wonderful rest without long flights and registration of relevant documents.
“Bolshoy Woodyavr” is equipped with a full range of tourist services and offers comfortable accommodation in the “Severnaya” hotel in the center of Kirovsk with high service, special storage areas for ski equipment and a convenient free transfer to the “Bolshoy Woodyavr” ski center.
This ski resort in Kirovsk is considered the highest mountain resort in the entire North-West of Russia. The opening of the season in “Bolshoi Vudyavr” usually occurs in November. There is a track with artificial lighting - the longest in Russia. Thanks to the unique climate far north The ski season lasts until the end of May. Its main distinguishing feature is the perfectly prepared tracks with a total length of 30 km with an FIS certificate.
The climate here is ideal for skiing, the splendor of forests and mountains, developed infrastructure and an excellent level of service. Skiers are delighted with the modern lifts and well-groomed slopes, which is why the place is sold out during the peak season.
Resort characteristics (piste, heights, slopes, lifts)
The resort's varied mountain slopes provide the opportunity for skiing for beginners and professionals; there are springboards for freestyle skiers and jumpers, as well as trails for. The Bolshoy Vudyavr ski resort has chair lifts, gondola chairlifts, snow equipment, and powerful lighting for night skiing on a specialized slope. The ski season lasts from November to May, but under favorable conditions you can ski until August.
Ski complex "Bolshoi Vudyavr" provides:
- 8 ski routes of varying complexity;
- more than 16 km of trails;
- modern high-speed ski lifts Skado-Doppelmaer and Tatrapoma;
- 4 snow compactors;
- snow park with elements of the pro series and fan zone;
- illuminated routes;
- ski service;
- equipment rental;
- qualified instructors;
- free training slope;
- shop;
- cafes and fast food;
- storage room;
- mother and child room;
- children's room.
How to get to the ski resort "Bolshoi Woodyavr"
“Big Woodyavr” is located on the slope of Mount Aykuaivenchorr, 12 km from Kirovsk. Khibiny Airport is located half an hour from Kirovsk. Regular flights from St. Petersburg and Moscow are specially conveniently organized for lovers of active winter holiday. In the Arctic there is a fairly developed system transport communication- trains, buses, minibuses and private taxis run regularly.
You can get to the city of Apatity by plane, from where by bus or taxi to Kirovsk. There is also an airport in Murmansk, but then it takes 3 hours to get to Kirovsk by bus, since it is 200 km away. Apatity station can also be reached by railway, and from there you can take a taxi to Kirovsk in 20 minutes.
Services and prices at the Bolshoi Woodyavr resort
Rest in the heart of Khibiny tourist center“Big Woodyavr” is a European-level service at an affordable cost with a wide selection of travel services. You can relax in “Bolshoi Vudyavr” with your whole family, because this center has everything you need: a large cafe, equipment rental, spacious parking, a children’s area with playground, professional educators who monitor children, mother and child room.
The Bolshoi Vudyavr entertainment complex offers a whole list of various services for recreation and entertainment of guests of this ski center, which is located next to the Severnaya Hotel. Here you can have fun with your friends playing bowling, relax in a cozy lounge cafe or in a modern karaoke bar.
The entertainment center offers a wide menu, popular artists often perform, and there is a dance floor. This complex has access to wireless Wi-Fi connection. You can connect to the Internet absolutely free.
Beginner skiers and snowboarders can undergo training on a special training slope with experienced instructors. 4 hours of skiing costs 750 rubles, equipment rental for the same time will cost 800 rubles. The range of tariffs includes 2-hour ski passes for adults for 400 rubles and 320 for children. When passing through the turnstile, in order to avoid delays, you should only have one ski pass on hand.
For those who want to get acquainted with the resort in advance, there is an online webcam on the website of the Bolshoy Vudyavr ski complex.
Winter holidays in Bolshoi Vudyavr are rich in unforgettable impressions!
We invite you to familiarize yourself with some photos of the Bolshoy Vudyavr ski resort.
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Useful information about the Russian ski resort Bolshoi Vudyavr. Trails, subscription costs, opportunities for recreation and entertainment.
With the onset of winter, part of the population goes to the warm south, but not everyone does this. You can also spend your winter holiday skiing in the cold north. There is one wonderful place for this, which is located in the middle of the tundra - Bolshoy Vudyavr. In terms of infrastructure development and attendance, this ski center is one of the leaders in Russia.
Location and characteristics of the resort
Big Woodyavr is located on a mountain with the exotic name Aykuaivenchorr. Translated from the Sami language it is “mountain of the goddess”. When you get here for the first time, you immediately understand what the north is, in particular Murmansk region Russia, with its harsh but ski-friendly conditions. Vudyavr, by the way, is translated as “lake in the mountains.” It is located near the city of Kirovsk, which is convenient for vacationers. The mountains surrounding the city and resort are called Khibiny.
As for accommodation, visitors have the choice to settle in private sector Kirovsk, which is 12 kilometers from the ski complex, or stay at a hotel. The first option may be cheaper, but in a private home you can’t count on European-quality renovation and comfortable conditions everywhere. If service comes first, you should go to a hotel. The Severnaya Resort Hotel is also located in the city, but it provides a free shuttle to the ski slopes.
Another accommodation option is to stay in a cottage at the Lesnaya recreation center. The minimum cost will be 6–7 thousand rubles per day. Comfortable cottage costs 27,000 rubles per day. This option will suit sybarites for whom relaxation is primarily about comfort. A week's stay during the New Year's peak time at the Severnaya Hotel will cost 30 thousand for a single room.
The ski complex has an equipment rental point, instructors teach beginner skiers, there is a children's room and a large entertainment center. In it, tourists visit the bar in the evenings, sing karaoke and play bowling. Those who cannot imagine themselves without drive fly over the Khibiny Mountains in a paraglider. The ski center provides services for drying clothes, storing valuables in a storage room, and has a parking lot. Skating lovers visit the skating rink.
Trails
The routes here are very diverse, and the “black” routes are truly extreme. Some skiers reach them by ski lift, which starts right on the outskirts of the city and leads to the northern slope of the mountain. Here are the trails where you can ski local residents. From here you can go further and take the gondola chairlift to the slopes of the ski center itself. Trails high level difficulty and freeride routes are here. There are 6 lifts in total, but according to skiers, they often stop working, causing long queues.
The resort has more than 20 trails of varying difficulty, of which only one is for beginners. For those who like to perform acrobatic tricks, there is a snow park. The trails are not always properly maintained, and skiers often use the services of a repair shop. The elevation changes reach 500 meters, and on extreme routes they can reach 900 meters.
The advantage of Big Woodyavr can be called it evening skating, which you simply cannot do without in the Arctic Circle. Skiers ski under the northern lights shimmering overhead. Skiers also praise the resort for skiing on untouched snow (“powder”), which happens here quite often. Snow may remain on the slopes until the end of May. What could be more unusual than skiing down a mountain in honor of May Day? In cold years, snow remains here even in summer.
Ski pass cost
A one-time ski pass costs 300 rubles, for one day – 1200. A weekly ticket will cost 5500 rubles. Unfortunately, if the lift malfunctions, they do not even think about extending the operating time. A seasonal ski pass costs 25 thousand.
Where to eat
IN ski center There is a cafe and the hotel has its own restaurant. Prices in the bar are high, mulled wine costs 250 rubles. The cost of a good lunch in a restaurant is 700–2000 rubles. Those who live in the city save significantly on food by buying it in stores.
How to get there
There are airports in Murmansk (210 km) and Apatity (20 km), and railway station. Of these settlements you need to take a bus or call a taxi.
Flights to Kirovsk (closest to the resort)
There are a lot of hotels in Bolshaya Vudyavr to suit every taste; you can book rooms using the form below.
