In the winter months, you can rest not only in warm countries, where the rainy season has not yet begun. Active and sporty rest, full of impressions and pleasures, can be obtained at ski resorts: mountains, snow and sun will give you a healthy glow and good spirits.
Necessary
- - international passport;
- - Schengen visa.
Instructions
Step 1
An abundance of ski resorts is found in the Alps. The slopes of these mountains have been chosen by all the countries through which they pass. The most popular in the world today are the resorts of the French Alps. Built for the Olympiads, they are quite young. Their characteristic difference from others is the height of their location, most of them are located at an altitude of 1400-2300 meters above sea level. It is difficult to get to them, but skiing starts practically from the doors of hotels. Huge ski areas provide trails of all difficulty levels.
Step 2
Another alpine country, Austria is famous for its traditions and hospitality. Most of the resorts are alpine villages with their own flavor and originality. The large ski resorts of Mayrhofen, Sölden, Kitzbühel, Zell am See stand out in scale. There are also small villages, which also have places for recreation and skiing. Austria is a country for family vacations, there are activities for everyone. Many resorts have water parks, interesting excursions are offered.
Step 3
The longest stretch of the Alps in Italy. The Dolomites and the Aosta region are of the greatest interest for skiers. The length of the slopes is comparable to the French, the beauty of these slopes is delightful. The resorts have a very developed infrastructure. Rest can be chosen for every taste: from general skiing to VIP-zones.
Step 4
The most expensive, but at the same time the most comfortable tracks with the best service are in the Swiss Alps. The railway network allows you to move easily between the resorts. The most famous of them are Zermatt, Verbier, St. Moritz, Davos. Also ski resorts exist in Finland, Norway, Poland, Italy, Andorra, Sweden.
Step 5
Develops ski tourism and Bulgaria. The mountains here are not so high, but there are trails for every taste. The construction of new hotels and cable cars continues. A relaxing holiday is suitable for couples with children. A distinctive feature of these resorts is the absence of a language barrier, everyone knows the Russian language, besides, rest in Bulgaria will be one of the most economical. The main resorts are Pamporovo, Borovets, Bansko.
Step 6
You can fly away skiing to another continent. The USA and Canada measure ski areas not in kilometers, but in acres. High skiing heights guarantee very dry snow. In Australia or New Zealand, as well as in Chile, there are also places for active skiing.
Step 7
But there are ski resorts in Russia. Perhaps not all of them are as developed as in Europe, but there are suitable tracks for skiing. The most developed resort is now Krasnaya Polyana in Sochi. But a suitable rest can be found on almost 90 equipped ski slopes in the Moscow and Leningrad regions, Krasnoyarsk Territory, the Urals and the Far East.
