Where to go not skiing. Weekend ski resort: Kavgolovo Toksovo ski track how to get there

UTTS Kavgolovo is sports complex near the railway platform Kavgolovo, owned by the National State University of Physical Culture, Sports and Health named after PF Lesgaft. However, not only students train here. Now there are all the conditions for the successful year-round training of athletes of the highest level - including members of the Russian national team in winter sports: cross-country skiing, biathlon, mogul, ski acrobatics.
For more successful training, a system of artificial snowmaking of an asphalt roller ski track and an infrastructure for sportsmen's recreation were built, which includes a hotel, a dining room, changing rooms with showers, a sauna, ski preparation rooms and more. So far, any mortal can feel like an athlete who has a desire and 250 rubles in his pocket per day of skiing for 2016.
In general, the track consists of a circle, in which one part is at a height, and the other at a low, that is, half of the circle you climb a mountain, and the other half is exited. The difference in height is significant, so the track is ideal for strength training. There is a ski and biathlon stadium.
The cost of the visit includes a dressing room and a shower, the key can be taken when paying from the hotel administrator. The parking is spacious enough.
In addition to the land ski-roller track, which turns into a ski-run track in winter, an indoor kilometer-long tunnel was built on the territory of the complex with year-round artificial snowmaking and maintaining the temperature in the range from -2 to -5, regardless of external conditions and temperature.

You can visit the tunnel at any time of the year and practice, adding the same amount to 250 rubles (prices in 2016). In the dining room, you can have a very inexpensive lunch with hot dishes, salads, fit into 250 rubles.

Kavgolovo is a resort close to the northern Russian capital. This is a tourist-proven multifunctional vacation spot. It combines scenic landscapes with versatile sporting opportunities.

In the snowy season, skis, snowboards, sledges reign here, and in warm weather golfers, tennis players, rowers come to Kavgolovo ...

Resort location

Kavgolovo lies in the reserve zone, 20 kilometers north of St. Petersburg. The resort is based in the village "Toksovo" - an old place, rich in history and ancient sights.

The ski base is formed on the vastness of the Northern slope, at the foot of which there is a hotel-complex of the same name.

Acquaintance with the resort

In the village of Toksovo, events and competitions of a sporting nature are often held, among which are international competitions. Therefore, tourists not only enjoy good tracks, but can also receive an award for this by participating in tournaments.

The ski base has a modernized, renewed infrastructure system. Several lakes nearby expand the range of recreational opportunities.

Characteristics of the sports facilities of the resort

Despite the fact that the Kavgolovo base is run by the National state university physical education, health and sports, not only student athletes are allowed to the slopes.

The recent modernization has turned the center into an innovative, modern sports resort.

These conditions allow training all year round, which is used even by the athletes of the Russian National Team. winter species sports.

Possibilities ski base

1. Number of slopes - 3;
2. The longest ski slope is 450 m;
3. The presence of a toboggan and jogging track,
4. The presence of lighting on the tracks;
5. The number of lifts - 10;
6. Snow supply and ramming system;
7. Equipment rental, service, repair and storage;
8. Availability of quarter pipes, springboards, snowboarding facilities;
9. Training Instructor Service;
10. Medical Center;
11. Parking.

The sports area for skiing Kavgolovo is represented by several zones.

Complex "North Slope"

Here the slopes "Balletny" (artificially formed according to the standards of a ballet gentle slope) and "North" (consists of 2 parallel slopes) are used.

The length of the Ballet slope is 300 m with a drop of 20 °.

The length of the tracks on the "Northern" slope is about 220 m.

The GC "Kavgolovo" is proud of a three-kilometer ski-roller track with night lighting.

For tourist skiers, this area is of greater importance. It includes 3 tracks. Their length is on average 250 m, and the drop is 50 m.

The slopes have sections of different difficulty, so it is interesting to ride here for everyone.

There are also ski jumps, a freestyle area, a toboggan run and a quadpipe that attracts snowboarders.

The snowmaking system and snow-compacting equipment ensure high-quality and safe snow cover on the tracks.

Sports Park "Eagle Mountain"

The slope "Eagle Mountain" is also good, where the length of the slopes is 200 m. Thanks to the excellent snow cannons, you can ride here even in a thaw - the thickness of the cover is about 1 meter.

There are rental and service services, there is an opportunity to contact a coach.

The area is fully illuminated in the evening. The children's descent is also highlighted separately.

"Slope VTsPS".

Directly in the village of Toksovo, the "Slope of the VTsPS" was formed. It is aimed at athletes of all skill levels. The slope is about 200 meters long. However, there is no maintenance of the tracks here.

"Andreevsky slope".

For training and accumulation of skills, "Andreevskie" trails are ideal. The slope is not long (100 m), it has 2 slopes.

The first is completely smooth, straight and with minimal slope.

The second one is a little more difficult and has slight irregularities in the landscape. However, there is no snowmaking system here.

Other zones.

The slopes "Impulse" and "Polygon" are prepared for mass skiing, but even here the slopes are not looked after and give free rein to nature.

Young people and groups of tourists or families are more common on the Semeyka slope. And on "Toksovo Tramplin" energetic extremals rule.

Lifts

Most ski areas have several lifts.

1. On the "North Slope" - 2 lifts;
2. "Eagle Mountain" offers 2 mechanisms for the main runs and 1 child for the corresponding descent;
3. There are 4 lifts at the VTsPS, including 1 for children (its length is 30 m);
4. In Toksovo Tramplin there is 1 lift - the Tatrapoma tow bar.

The purchase of ski passes for lifts is carried out in several ways:

• for 1 weekday (only on weekdays);
• for 1 day (applicable on weekdays and weekends);
• 5-day subscription;
• for 10 days;
• for 20 days.

About equipment and service

In Kavgolovo, you can rent or buy complete skiing equipment. Here everything is rented and sold in sports shops everything necessary for a tourist who comes to a ski resort.

Poles, skis, boots, tracksuits and protective helmets, snowboard and equipment for it, skates, cheesecakes, sledges, sets.

Instructors and trainers train beginners and children in the safest areas of the tracks. You can learn to ski and snowboard.

You can also get a master class to improve skills in trampoline and extreme sports.

Apres ski

Establishments that provide additional needs of tourists in Kavgolovo are foreseen and are being developed thoroughly.

Apres ski represented by the following services:

On a note! In "Kavgolovo" corporate services are provided for organizing, holding conferences, master classes, meetings for company employees and guests.

sights

The solid impressive history of the place explains the presence of interesting objects here that a tourist needs to see:

1. Lutheran Church;
2. Cathedral of the Holy Archangel of God Michael;
3. Forest Museum;
4. Zoo and ecotourism park "Zubrovnik";
5. Quest festivities according to old Russian traditions, which are organized by residents.

Leisure

What to do in Kavgolovo besides skiing? There are many exciting entertainments for those who do not live by unique skis: toboggan and cheesecake skiing trails are a priority for family companies, a skating rink, fishing on a nearby lake, trails and hiking trails, gazebos with stoves and barbecues are rented.

There are frequent competitions, which are interesting to watch or to be a participant in.

Accommodation

Hotels, hotels and cottages have been built to accommodate guests.

Near the "North" slope is the largest hotel here "Kavgolovo", which provides, in addition to accommodation, a number of other tourist services clients.

You should also pay attention to multifunctional recreation centers, for example, "Rainbow" or "Green hills".

The level of comfort in Kavgolovskiy hotels is generally high, with a different range of prices and rooms.

We go to Kavgolovo

If you go by your own transport, then the road is simple: we leave St. Petersburg through the village "Novoye Devyatkino", and then a direct road to "Toksovo" and then "Kavgolovo".

As public transport minibuses are convenient. They follow from the metro station "Prospect Prosvescheniya" (minibus No. 205) and "Devyatkino" (No. 295 and 621).

The final stop is called Fantastico. From it to the ski center 10 minutes walk.

Another option is the electric train. She goes either to the station "Kavgolovo" - from the Finlyandsky railway station, or to "Toksovo" - from where again on foot.

Kavgolovo is not just a hotel complex, but a countryside recreation center with good infrastructure. For lovers active rest there is something to do here all year round: in winter - boarding and alpine skiing, sleighs and cheesecakes, in the summer - mini golf, boats, tennis. At the same time, which is especially convenient, the complex is located just twenty kilometers north of St. Petersburg - at the foot of the Northern Slope.

Accommodation. The hotel room capacity consists of two, three and five-bed rooms with private facilities (shower and toilet). The furnishings, however, are not far from the Soviet one (simple single beds, a minimum of inexpensive furniture), and household appliances (TVs and refrigerators) are available only in rooms with additional conveniences. But on the other hand, prices are an order of magnitude lower than at more modern recreation centers and country hotels.

Restaurant complex. The hotel dining room has 150 seats. The prices are quite pleasant: complex (breakfast, lunch and dinner) - 400 rubles, breakfast - from 100 rubles, lunch - from 180 rubles, dinner - from 120 rubles. The meals are very satisfying, the menu is varied. In addition, the complex has a cafe-bar with snacks and alcohol.

Nature. The area around Toskovo is one of the most beautiful places in the Leningrad region (see photo): century-old pines, hills, lakes ... Nearby is the famous Toskovsky reserve of bison - the northernmost point of Europe, where these unique animals live.

Sports and outdoor activities. The possibilities for active recreation in Kavgolovo are practically unlimited. Let's start with winter sports. For lovers of downhill skiing and boarding, the North Slope is equipped for skiing; there are four lifts, including a drag lift. If you don’t know how to ski downhill, but you still want adrenaline, the Wild Cheesecake track is for you: no less scary and fun, but you don’t need any special skills. For those who prefer active rest without extreme - cross-country skiing.

In the spring and summer in Kavgolovo they play mini-football, basketball and volleyball - for this, there are also equipped grounds on the territory of the complex. In addition, there are table tennis tables, a shooting range, bicycles and boats. It is often not necessary to carry equipment for either winter or summer sports - there are rental points (exceptions - boards and alpine skis).

Finally, there is a paintball court on the territory of the complex - you can use it at any time of the year.

Entertainment. If during the day in Kavgolovo everything is adapted for outdoor activities, then in the evening you want more quiet entertainment. In this case, in hotel complex there is a sauna with a relaxation room, billiards, barbecue areas (barbecues can be rented here).

Skis

Everyone who buys skis always wonders where to go. In our city there are parks and squares where you can walk on the ski track in winter. However, if the soul asks for more, for example, a good prepared cross-country track, not far from St. Petersburg? I must say right away that we have very few such tracks, they can literally be counted on one hand. I'll tell you about some of them and hope that the list will continue to grow.

1. VIFK- Military Institute of Physical Culture.

The track is located in the northwest of Lake Khepojärvi. Start / finish on the territory of the VIFK camp, which is on the section of the road Toksovo - Nov. Toksovo, on the right, around the bend 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 is 5, under the classics and the skate, very hilly. As a rule, 10 more are rolled out for both types. From there, you can run around Khepojärvi along the flat 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 (springs) in Khepojarvi, but this is not a crime, mainly in the area where it connects with Lake Tea. There is no rental or changing room. 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.

It is necessary to turn right in front of the Kavgolovsky trampoline, the 1st fork to the left, the 2nd, on the descent, to the right and before entering the "Northern Slope" to the left until it stops. You can follow the sign to "Severny" and when you exit the road to it, turn right, that is, on the opposite side from "Snezhny". There "live" 5-ka, skate + classic, very hilly. There are exits to ski tracks around Lake Khepojärvi (see item 1) and to the “ring” between holiday village"Victoria", and the lake. School.

3. Eagle mountain

To the east of Maly Kavgolovskoye Lake, Start / Finish begins right next to the parking lot of the Eagle Mountain resort, where in the summer an asphalt skier jumps out onto a sandy volleyball field. 5, more amateur than sports. The hilly area is average. Closer VIFK to the train (station Kavgolovo, 20 min.). On the "Mountain" there are changing rooms, cafes, toilets.

4. Surf

Ski base "Priboy" in Zelenogorsk, 1 km from the railway station on the road to Ilyichevo, on the right. Leave the cars on the side of the road or at the cemetery, which is further along the road for another 1 km and in front of the white brick house to the right into the forest. The base has a ski rental, changing room, toilets. The track is "live" - ​​competitions are held regularly. There is absolutely even 2, and also marked 3, 5, 10, 15. All distances are prepared for the classics and the skate. Every kilometer there is a signpost of the distance traveled, and from the middle of the remaining one, it is at 15-ke. The track is moderately hilly. You can jump out along the ski tracks to Lake Shchuchye (beyond the 5 km mark, the fork is to the right) and Bol. Simagino (straight ahead at the 6 km mark). There is often an ice-hole on Shchuchye. From there you can go to the railway station. Komarovo past the Komarovsky (writers') cemetery.

5. LMZ

1 km south of the railway station Lembolovo, west of the railway. Distances 3, 5 and 10 km, flat near the Start / Finish and relief in the middle of the 10-ki.

6. Mozhaisk

Duderhof Heights - 1 km south of the railway station. Mozhaiskaya and to the left up the hill (mountain "Nut" 175 m) there is a children's ski school. At the top of the mountain, there are 5 very relief and beautiful winds, with gorgeous views of St. Petersburg in clear weather. There are no changing rooms, toilets and other things, but sometimes an uncle comes up - the owner of the mountain and asks for fifty kopecks (for the whole season) This is the coach of this school and takes money for fuel for a snowmobile in order 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. metro Prospekt Enlightenment. The route runs along the picturesque copses of the southern end of the Shuvalov forest park. A simple, in general, track with a maximum elevation difference of only 15 m, is 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 wind protection. The total climb on a 3-kilometer circle is 90 m or, on average, 18 m per kilometer. There are practically no difficult ascents and descents, the track is well suited for training children and beginner skiers. The distance from any point on the track to the starting town does not exceed 500-600 meters.

Travel by buses and minibuses in the direction of Pargolovo / Sertolovo. From st. metro Ozerki, etc. Enlightenment is available a large number of routes providing a 5-10 minute interval of movement, both on weekends and on weekdays.

Travel time is 10 minutes. The stop is opposite Lenta on Vyborgskoe highway (not far from the turn to Kamenka). Poklonnaya mountain in the same 10 minutes.

8. Blue cottage

The ski track of the MOO STC "Monolit", known among skiers as "Golubaya Dacha", is located in the vicinity of the village of Suoranda, 6 km from the western outskirts of the city, the Rzhevka-Porokhovyh region. The main part of the trail runs on a forested slope adjacent to an open hilly area.

The track, in general, has a "playful" character with an alternation of relatively gentle ascents and descents, and in the area from the sixth to the eleventh kilometers, there are rather heavy long ascents with a climb of up to 30-40 meters. The start and finish sections pass through an open area, practically unprotected from the wind. The rest of the route is sheltered from the wind by a forest. The total length of the track is 15 km, the presence of sidetracks allows races to be held at almost any distance. The total climb is 255 meters, that is, about 17 meters per kilometer, which allows the track to be classified as medium difficulty.

In the area of ​​the track there are walking trails, one of which connects the area with the Okhta forest park in Porokhovy, which allows you to ski 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 track is located ...

9. Dynamo ski track pos. Toksovo, pos. Kavgolovo

Ski track "Dynamo" passes through the territory of the Kavgolovsky forest park in the immediate vicinity of the square. Kavgolovo. The trail runs in a park forest and is reliably sheltered from wind and snowfall by century-old spruce trees. A relatively simple 5-kilometer distance with a total climb of 120 m (average 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 track 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 resting after training.

In the area of ​​mass skiing there are a large number of walking trails, and on weekends you will meet skiers-tourists and outdoor enthusiasts on the trail.

The easiest way to get to l / w "Dynamo" is by electric train from Finland Station to Kavgolovo square (direction Sosnovo / Priozersk, interval 30 - 40 minutes on weekends, travel time 45 - 50 minutes). You can also take buses and by route taxis from st. metro station Grazhdansky pr. and etc. Enlightenment to the stop "Toksovo, center" or "Tramplin".

Electric trains from Finland 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 as through the railway crossing at pl. Murino, and along the route of Kultury ave. - Bugry - Kuzmolovo - Toksovo, following the signs 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 via ski resort"Eagle Mountain" and the training base of the RGAFK im. Lesgaft, and further along a low-quality road past pl. Kavgolovo through the l / w "Stroitel", which will add about 4 km.

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