No other place on Earth can compare with the Altai Mountains in beauty. No wonder it is considered the pearl of Siberia. The fabulous splendor of this region, created by nature, attracts a huge number of tourists to these places. There are also snowy ones here Mountain peaks, and spreading valleys, and deep rivers, picturesque waterfalls, crystal clean water lakes, lush vegetation and amazing animal world. However, the Altai Territory is famous not only for its natural resources. There are also monuments of ancient architecture.
Mountain Altai amazes with its diversity and diversity. You can enjoy a wonderful holiday here all year round.
Recreation centers Gorny Altai in winter they provide Better conditions for an impressive time.
Tourist base "Zolotorudnaya"
Not all tourist complexes in Gorny Altai can boast such a variety of services that Zolotorudnaya provides its guests. The base is located at the very foot of the mountain. There is no highway noise here, only the tranquility of picturesque nature. Therefore, the camp site is especially popular among those who prefer privacy or relaxing holiday with children, who appreciates every minute spent in harmony with nature, and whose heart is filled with happiness among mountain ranges, forest clearings and birch groves.
Features of the holiday
The Zolotorudnaya tourist complex occupies 2.5 hectares of land. There are no special buildings on the territory of the base. Everything is created so that people can be alone with nature. However, there is a beautifully landscaped area for a good rest, and even playgrounds for children.
The pearl of the Altai Mountains is the Katun River. “Zolotorudnaya” provides its guests with all the conditions to get acquainted with this majestic river. You can have a great time on its shores, especially since the base has its own access to its coast. It has everything you need: a picnic area and fishing opportunities.
Gorny Altai Russia in winter
Many Altai travel agencies offer their clients who prefer an active trip to the Altai Mountains. The village of Manzherok, located on the very banks of the Katun, is especially suitable for winter active recreation. On the territory of the village there is a real natural monument - a source of delicious mineral water.
The following tourist complexes are located in this area: “Katunskie Rapids”, “Manzherok”, “Oasis”, “Grand”, sports and recreation complex “Two Bears”.
Winter holidays in the Altai Mountains are unique in extreme sports and activity. In these areas there are many ski resorts. Since winter in the Altai Territory is early and lasts until April, winter resorts in these parts real paradise for those who are unable to visit Swiss Alps. Every year more and more ski resorts are built. But there are the most popular and beloved by tourists from all over the world.
Tourist complex "Manzherok"
The base is located near the picturesque Lake Mazherskoye. This is the largest recreational and tourist area in Russia. In winter, Manzherok offers its visitors excellent conditions for active recreation. Here you can ride alpine skiing, snowboards, cross-country skiing and snow tubing. The complex consists of three hotels accommodating 150 people. The rooms are equipped with all necessary amenities, and each of them has free internet access. You can combine active recreation with a visit to the Russian bathhouse. You can also order a wellness massage, take a dip in a herbal barrel or do a herbal wrap.
Recreation centers of Gorny Altai
In winter you can relax no worse than in summer. Gorny Altai is famous for its tourist centers that welcome guests all year round. Some of them deserve special attention. The Park hotel complex - Aya Hotel, located near the lake of the same name, combines a quiet, comfortable stay with various entertainment. In winter, you can go ice skating or roller coastering here. This is an ideal place for holding conferences and seminars. The restaurant can host banquets or buffets. A guarded parking lot is available all year round.
Unique tourist complex“Turquoise Katun” is also designed for year-round visits. On the vast territory of the base there are three modern slopes with a total length of 3500 m. Beginners can try their hand at the training slope. All slopes are equipped with lighting and lifts. The attraction of the camp site is its own artificial lake.
One of the newest tourist bases in the Altai Mountains is the Atlant base. The complex is located on the very bank of the Katun River. It provides its visitors with accommodation in a comfortable hotel, meals, use of a sauna and two bathhouses.
The tourist complex Zaimka Kamza is located in a picturesque location surrounded by forests and mountain slopes. The base is located on the banks of the Koksa River. The complex offers its visitors cozy rooms, the opportunity to choose their own menu, as well as wellness treatments.
Gorny Altai is a resort of complete diversity. There is extreme sports, comfort, tranquility and privacy. Altai is famous not only for skiing. Excursion routes are laid out here both in summer and winter. Altai tourist centers always welcome their guests.
Holidays in Altai have recently become more and more popular. Every year people are increasingly eager to touch untouched nature and this is commendable.
Picturesque landscapes of Altai
Every year this place is visited by hundreds of thousands of Russian and foreign tourists. Here you can choose a tour according to your preferences.
Having once visited Altai, many return here again to breathe the purest mountain air and enjoy the picturesque landscapes.
The mountain range located in the center of Asia contains unique natural resources: fast-moving rivers and lakes with clear water, dry steppes, jagged mountains, fabulous meadows and impenetrable taiga.
This piece of land has been attracting travelers for several thousand years; some kind of inexplicable magic is felt in these places.
But despite it would seem wildlife, there are all conditions for active winter holiday.
In the heart of the Altai Mountains is located Lost Land. The Ukok plateau, on which it is located, is included in the UNESCO List.
Translated “Ukok” means “Word of Heaven”; local residents believe that in this place the road to the higher spiritual world opens.
The plateau gained worldwide fame after the discovery of the body of a Scythian girl frozen in an ice lens.
Here you can also find petrolyglyphs, stones with images of spirits and animals, mounds with ancient warriors buried in them.
Nature
Unique nature, almost untouched by civilization, endless forests, high mountains, stormy rivers, natural and climatic features, a wealth of national and cultural traditions provide ample opportunities for all types of active recreation.
Tours to Altai are very diverse; picturesque rivers, roads and rugged trails are specially created for water, horseback, hiking, mountain, auto and bicycle trips of the most varied categories of complexity.
People of different ages and with any level of physical fitness will be able to find a suitable option for themselves.
Holidays in Altai allow you not only to admire nature, but also to test your physical capabilities, as well as increase your endurance.
Winter in Altai begins in mid-November and lasts until mid-March, and in the Belukha area until April-May.
There are many winter recreation centers in Gorny Altai; there is everything you need for winter species sports (skis, snowboards, sleds).
Winter in Altai is real, with blizzards, crisp snow, and accompanied by bitter frosts.
rest in winter time year is available to everyone, this is the optimal opportunity to escape from everyday life and relax. The location is perfect for fans ski holiday and extreme.
The most popular destination Alpine skiing is considered a winter holiday in Altai. Every year the number of ski resorts here increases.
A feature of winter holidays in this region is that tourists can choose between time-tested famous resorts And modern bases with developed infrastructure.
The ski resorts Manzherok and Quiksilver are considered to be in great demand among vacationers.
The Manzherok complex is located near the famous Manzherok Lake; it is rightfully considered the largest project in the field of recreation and tourism in Russia.
In winter you can ski, snowboard, and snow tube here. The complex includes three hotels with one hundred beds. The rooms have a modern design, a kitchen area and free internet.
Quiksilver Sheregesh Park is a small track with various jumping figures and spots.
These are mini-pyramids, kink boxing, rails, pillows, etc. Local contests and battles are held in the park area, and there are plans to organize a snowboard camp.
The city of Belokurikha is one of the main recreation centers in Altai in winter; its popularity is explained by its developed infrastructure and transport accessibility.
Professional sports competitions are often held on the slopes of the local ski resort.
High demands are placed on the preparation and layout of the tracks, as a result they meet all safety requirements.
The largest ski resorts in Belokurikha are:
- Yakovka;
- Grace.
The Blagodat complex connects four rope tows (“Blagodat”, “Altai-West”, “Katun”, “Severny”).
For renewal purposes ski season The artificial snowmaking method is used, which allows increasing the height of the snow cover to 2 meters.
Equipment and gear are sold in stores; skis can also be rented.
Winter holidays in the Altai Mountains are not only extreme sports; on excursions you can enjoy the picturesque landscape of the Altai mountains and breathe clean, fresh air.
The Katun River, Lake Teletskoye, Lake Aya and Mount Belukha are the highlights of this region.
These places attract tourists from all over the world; the main year-round bases of Altai are concentrated in this area.
Recreation centers
Park Hotel Aya — hotel, located near Lake Aya.
Comfort and relaxed relaxation are combined here with developed infrastructure. In winter, there is an ice skating rink, and you can also ride the slides.
The complex is actively used for holding seminars; there is a conference room and Internet access.
The restaurant hosts banquets and buffets; for the convenience of visitors, guarded parking is provided.
The tourist base Turyuzovaya Katun welcomes tourists all year round; its area is 3380 hectares; all conditions for excellent comfortable rest.
The artificial lake is the main attraction of the base; three modern tracks of varying difficulty levels have been built here, their total length is 3500 m.
All trails are equipped with lifts and illuminated; a training slope is provided for beginners.
The Altan tourist base is located on the banks of the Katun River, there are two baths and a sauna, and secure parking is provided.
The Zaimka Kamza complex is located on the banks of the Koksa River, the base provides a custom menu, rooms of different categories, antler baths with the addition of deer breeding products.
Additional comfort is created due to the unique location: the base is surrounded by mountain slopes, which hides the place from prying eyes and protects from strong winds.
Just like in, a huge number of rivers flow through the territory of the Altai Republic, about 17,000, and there are about 13,000 reservoirs with the purest, stagnant water.
The largest are considered to be Biya and Katun, at the confluence of which the Ob is formed.
The Chuya, Argut, Chulyshman, and Alei rivers are considered the most fishy.
The most fishy reservoirs are Lake Teletskoye and the Sorochiy Log reservoir.
People come here for grayling, taimen, trout; in winter, omul, Siberian vendace, and peled are well caught.
For overnight accommodation there are many tourist bases and campsites located along numerous rivers and lakes.
Several dozen of them provide organized fishing services, these are: Tsarskaya Okhota, Utkul, Zhukov Estate, Nikolskoye and many others.
Accommodation is provided in warm, cozy rooms with modern furnishings, some with a wood-burning Russian sauna.
Almost all bases provide organized fishing services; seven-day fishing tours are in high demand.
Some tourist complexes offer fishing tours by helicopter.
Fishing on the Ugul lakes is in great demand; trout are found here; it is impossible to get to this place on foot or by car in winter.
This is the highlight of winter holidays in Altai.
You can retire to nature in a calm environment, but nowadays it is becoming increasingly difficult to find such a place for winter recreation.
Where to relax in winter in Altai
5 (100%) 1 vote[s]Winter holidays in Altai are not particularly diverse. But fans of winter sports will definitely find something to keep them busy. Until recently, there were only two skiable mountains in the entire Altai, but three years ago this area began to actively develop.
Ski resorts
Base in Gorno-Altaisk
Located within the city limits. There are several barracks-type houses for accommodation (8-10 beds per room, kitchen, bathroom). We went there with classmates, so such conditions did not bother us. Moreover, the price is very affordable. The only negative is the huge number of people from local residents, which are activated during the New Year holidays and school holidays. There is no crowding on the slope. Moreover, it abuts the river bank. In general, only hardcore extreme sports enthusiasts skied; the rest preferred sleds and bagels. Skis and snowboards can be rented.
Mountain "Veselaya"
Located in the village of Aya. The slope is small, more suitable for beginners. The rope tow lift operates intermittently due to unstable electricity supply (but this is a problem for the entire Altai Mountains as a whole). On the territory of the base there are several large heated houses and a bathhouse. Cottages are rented out entirely or room by room. The first option applies more to the New Year holidays. If you don’t have enough space on the base itself, don’t despair. You can always rent a house or room from local residents nearby; such advertisements adorn every second fence. The place is very picturesque; from the top of the mountain there is a panoramic view of the valley of the lower Katun.
Village Manzherok
The ski resort in Manzherok began to be built quite a long time ago, but was inactive for a long time. A couple of years ago the owner changed, and the base began to operate at full capacity. Two slopes of varying degrees of difficulty, two lifts: rope tow and chairlift. Equipment rental is available. By the way, you can ride the chairlift just like that, without skis, and use it to return down. Stunning views of the surrounding area and the legendary Lake Manzherok, sung by Edita Piekha. You can also stay in the village with local residents. On the territory of the tourist complex there are three mini-hotels and one economy-class hotel, a cafe and restaurant, and a bathhouse. By the way, the chairlift is open to visitors all year round, although at the height of the season you will have to wait in a long line to admire the surroundings.
Seminsky pass
At one of the highest points of the Chuysky tract there is the Seminskaya Polyana tourist complex, which is also a training base for Olympic skiers. This place was not chosen by chance: in a high-mountain climate, snow does not melt for a very long time, and its quality is ideal for such training. The slopes are always cleared and prepared, there are various jumps and slalom tracks. But beginners won’t be bored either: there are places for beginners and slides for sledding and bagel riding. We stayed in a barracks-style hostel with bunk spring beds. This was an ideal option for our student group. Of course, there are separate cottages and a hotel there. There is also a cafe, a disco, and several bathhouses on site. Our company rested there for a week, during which time we decided to go on a ski trip to Mount Sarlyk ( highest point Seminsky pass). To do this, we rented regular cross-country skis, which, among other equipment, are available in abundance at the rental point. The base is open all year round, with ski slopes from November to the end of March (depending on the weather).
Year-round hotels and resorts
Belokurikha resort town
It is located on the territory of the Altai Territory, but in a mountainous area. There are several large sanatoriums here, which can only be reached with a voucher. But even mere mortals can improve their health there after consulting a doctor. Radon baths are the main source of healing in this area. You can also drink water, but in moderation. Each sanatorium hosts events and has animators. In the resort part of the city the atmosphere is very calm. Squirrels are jumping everywhere and begging for treats. There is a small chairlift from which you can admire the surroundings.
Park Hotel "Health Resort Aya"
A large tourist complex on the shore of the lake of the same name. In winter, only the hotel itself is open, in which, in addition to entertainment program you can undergo some wellness procedures: baths, saunas, herbal teas, etc. It is possible to consult a doctor. There are discos and entertainment activities. If you are an extreme sports enthusiast, the mountain is just a stone's throw away.
Also in Gorny Altai there are many bases and cottages that are launched only on new year holidays. But places in such houses should also be booked a month and a half before the arrival date, because... It's always a full house at this time.
Do you think that Altai is only suitable for summer holiday, so it's not like that. Altai in winter is a completely different universe. Winter in Altai is a special time - familiar places here change beyond recognition. The nature of Altai in winter becomes harsh, majestic, but beautiful: the revitalizing frosty air and bright sunny days suddenly give way to fabulous white snowfalls, followed by bitter frosts, after which everything is covered with snow by blizzards, but then the blinding sun appears again.
Gorny Altai in winter is amazing country, giving the opportunity to ski and snowboard, sled and bagel on huge snowy slopes - this is a real paradise for lovers of active recreation. Holidays in Altai in winter are useful for those who like to breathe clean air on a walk in the mountains, enjoy ice fishing, admire the landscape of the Altai Mountains on a car excursion. Real winter in Altai leaves vivid impressions and positive emotions.
What to see in Altai in winter
So, where to go and what to see in Altai in winter: here are the most popular attractions for winter holidays:
Altai wintering
The eventful holiday “Altai Wintering” opens the winter tourist season of the Altai Territory. Read more.
Swan Lake
Every year, whooper swans fly to the ice-free spring lakes of the Sovetsky district for the winter. Next, tourists gather at Swan Lake to look at the majestic birds, listen and feed them. In summer, local reservoirs are completely ordinary. Read more.
Bison nursery
Amazing animals imported from Belarus are bred in the Altai bison nursery. In the summer, bison graze in the surrounding forests, but in the winter, the huge giants are herded into a large feeding pen, and tourists are allowed to watch and photograph them. Read more.
Blue lakes of Katun
There is one on the Katun River winter place – blue Lakes“Eyes of the Katun” are channels that don’t freeze in winter with amazing clear turquoise water. IN summer time Due to the melting of glaciers, the river floods them.
Winter Teletskoye Lake
This is the largest, deepest, icy, mysterious lake in the Altai Mountains. U knowledgeable tourists Lake Teletskoye in winter is very popular.
In winter, the waterfalls still freeze and present a special spectacle - sort of streams of ice blocks. Among tourists there are big fans of going to see winter waterfalls.
Guest houses
Many hospitable rural estates welcome tourists even in winter, feed them real natural food and offer purely winter entertainment: sleigh rides pulled by a horse-drawn troika or dog sledding. Guests are especially impressed by the skiing and sailing.
Ski slopes
A good layer of snow covers the winter Altai Mountains and you can ski everywhere!
- The resort town of Belokurikha is rightfully considered the center of ski tourism and sports: there are slopes here for both beginners and professionals.
- The ski complex on the territory of the Biryuzovaya Katun ski resort has a rope tow and slopes of varying difficulty levels.
- Mining in Gorno-Altaisk ski slopes there is on Mount Tugaya and Mount Komsomolskaya.
- On the slope of Mount Vershina Tiyakhty there is the Seminsky Training Center, an educational complex for training Olympic champions.
- The Manzherok ski complex is located on Mount Malaya Sinyukha next to Lake Manzherok, equipped with a chair lift and ski slopes of varying difficulty levels.
- The Artybash ski complex is located on Mount Kokuya near Lake Teletskoye.
- Ski complex "DavEgor" in the village of Altaiskoye. Read more.
- Ski slopes in the maralnik in the village of Nikolskoye.
- Small ski resort on Mount Veselaya in the village of Aya.
You will definitely enjoy your ski holiday in the Altai Mountains in winter!
Mountain passes
And on the snow-covered winter passes, the Altai Mountains await motorists.
- The new serpentine pass to the Belokurikha 2 resort attracts many auto tourists with its winter beauty. Read more.
- On any, even short, winter trip along the Chuysky tract, autotourists are sure to go to the Seminsky Pass. Read more.
- However, real autotourists should also climb to the Chike-Taman pass - the most beautiful pass in the Altai Mountains, located at the 659th kilometer of the Chuya tract - it’s worth it! Read more.
It is not surprising that in winter in Altai the most popular attractions are those that are accessible only in winter.
And after a trip, out of the cold, it’s great to drink hot tea brewed with Altai herbs and Altai honey! The air, herbs and honey in Altai are very rich in useful substances, so holidays in Altai are not only exciting, but also therapeutic. And a hot Altai bathhouse with real birch or pine aromas is completely healing in a special way!
To the point
Holiday "Altai wintering" The symbol of the real Siberian winter holiday is swans flying to wintering grounds on ice-free lakes
Holidays in Altai in winter mean Siberian frost, a winter forest, a melted stove or a flickering fireplace in a cozy house, magnificent landscapes of the winter expanses of Altai! Coming to Altai in winter, you are immersed in a real fairy tale that you will definitely want to return to!
First of all, tourists are attracted to Altai in winter ski slopes , of which there is enough for everyone. Located in different regions of Altai, ski slopes and ski lifts become the center of attraction for Altai tourists in winter. Also, in winter there are snowboard trails.
This section presents all winter recreation centers in Gorny Altai and Altai Territory, and guest houses and estates for winter holidays in Altai. In winter, Altai sanatoriums and health centers are also ready to welcome you.
Holidays in Altai in winter with children- it's not only fun, but also very useful! Leisure The fresh air has an extremely beneficial effect on the child’s body.
By the way, in addition to comfortable accommodation, tourists are very interested in active winter tours to Altai. Will go to hiking Not everyone dares to ski! But take a trip to caves or lakes, visit most interesting places or go fishing, or, of course, skiing - such winter tours are suitable for most.
Below you will find a list of all kinds of winter recreation in Altai and a list of winter recreation centers in Altai. List active tours to Altai in winter.
