When is the best time to go to Sheregesh? The ski season has officially opened in Sheregesh (photo) Sheregesh ski resort opening of the season.
Snow has fallen in Sheregesh, which means that lovers of active winter recreation can already prepare their skis and boots for the new season. The Kuzbass ski resort is one of the most popular in the country and one of the closest to the Altai Territory, so it would be a sin not to visit there at least once. But before you go to conquer Mount Green, it’s a good idea to find out what to do at this resort and how much it will cost.
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Where to live
The cost of renting an apartment in the village for one person is 1200−2000 rubles, for two - 1800−2500 , for three persons - 2500−3000 , for four or more - from 3500 rubles per day. The price depends primarily on the remoteness of the housing and its condition, as well as on the number of beds, the availability of furniture and household appliances. In March, the rental price usually increases by 500-1000 rubles, and on New Year's holidays it doubles. On weekends, prices rise by about 20-30%.
A hotel is safer and more convenient than an apartment, since everything is formalized, there are usually shops nearby, they serve breakfast almost everywhere and sometimes deliver to the mountain.
Economy double room costs from 2500 rubles in the low season, from 3,500 rubles in the high season, from 4,000 rubles during the New Year holidays.
A Comfort class room for two will cost from 3500 rubles in the low season, from 4,000 rubles in the high season, from 6,000 rubles during the New Year holidays.
"Lux" will cost for two from 5000 rubles in the low season, from 6,000 rubles in the high season, from 8,500 rubles during the New Year holidays.
It is much cheaper to live in hostels - in groups of 6-8 people. In this case, accommodation will cost from 600 rubles per person.
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What to eat
Usually the room rate includes breakfast, sometimes also dinner. You can eat in cafes and restaurants at hotels (there are in almost every one), or in a cafe on the mountainside. The average check is 300 rubles per person. Dinner at a restaurant will cost 1000−2000 rubles(no alcohol). Shish kebab costs within 150−250 rubles.
If you live in an apartment, you can go to the supermarket and cook your own food.
Rentals
There are a lot of rentals in Sheregesh where you can test new products, including for advanced riders. Renting a regular set of equipment for a day will cost approximately 600−800 rubles, for an hour - 200 rubles. The farther the rental is from the mountain, the more affordable the prices. If you come to the same rental on the second day, you will be given a discount.
Lifts and slopes
Each operator has several of its own lifts that serve certain slopes. For those who are ready to ski all day on the same slopes, you can buy a day ski pass, which will be valid for all lifts of one operator. The price of the ski pass is 700−1400 rubles per day.
If you want to ski on different slopes, you will have to get three cards, put money on them and spend them on one-time climbs. The cost of each depends on the type of lift (bar, chairlift or gondola), its length and the greed of the operator. Prices vary from 40 to 150 rubles for the rise.
Rollers
In Sheregesh there is an indoor skating rink with a plastic coating. Worth a ride on weekdays 100 rubles per hour, for a child 80 rubles. On weekends and holidays, an adult ticket will cost 150 rubles, children's - in 120 rubles per hour. Skate rental costs from 50 rubles per hour.
Excursions and tours
Snowmobile excursions cost from 500 rubles per person. Usually they take you to the Poklonny Cross on the top of Mount Kurgan (next to Zelena). You can take your equipment with you and they will drop you off at the top - go down on your own along the virgin soil or along the highway.
A number of hotels on the mountain run their own snowmobile tours and offer snowmobile driving lessons. It costs from 2000 rubles, it will last 1-2 hours, and you will not be given any official rights upon completion. The cost of snowmobile tours depends on their duration: from 500 rubles to 10,000 rubles for a long-distance trip for the whole day with visits to nearby attractions.
In some hotels you can rent ATVs and buggies - it will cost from 500 rubles per person.
A sleigh ride (a circle from the stables to the station and back, three seats) will cost 1000 rubles. You need to contact the “Medvezhonok” camp site.
Horseback riding will cost 1000 rub/hour. Horse riding lessons - 500 rubles for 40 minutes(the cost of renting a horse is paid additionally).
Baths and saunas
The sauna costs four 600−1200 rubles per hour, for each additional person a surcharge of 150 rubles is charged. For 1,200 rubles per hour you can rent a large chopped sauna for 15 people without any additional payments. Behind 3000 rubles per hour You can rent a large sauna with a swimming pool and hammam.
Many large hotels have spas with a swimming pool, sauna, bar, massage and beauty treatments. Entrance costs from 500 rubles. This price is valid on weekends and holidays; on weekdays you can count on a discount of up to 30%.
Taxi
A taxi in Sheregesh costs from 150 rubles during the day for a standard “village-mountain” direction. Prices are unlikely to rise above 200 rubles. You can save money and walk a few kilometers; in the evening there are a lot of such people.
If you get lost in Sheregesh
It turns out that this happens. Getting carried away by skiing from the mountain or when walking in heavy snow, people roll out to the left of the mountain slope into the forest in the area of the reservoir or to the right - into the valley of the Karasu River. In such a situation, it is best to retrace your steps, even if it is difficult. You definitely need to have a charged smartphone with you: you can use it to navigate by geolocation or pre-downloaded maps of the area.
If you were unable to get out on your own, call the rescue service 112 or directly to the Sheregesh rescuers - 8−903−985−9948 . They service the trails until 6 p.m. and go out searching only after this time. But they can help you find your way right over the phone.
There are no problems with communication in Sheregesh - Beeline, Megafon, MTS, Tele2 work.
How to get there
Bus and car transfers are organized to Sheregesh. For those who know how to use a search engine, finding them is not a problem. Also, don’t forget about such a useful thing as BlaBlaCar.
There is no direct flight from Barnaul. If you take public transport with a transfer in Novokuznetsk, you won’t be able to get to Sheregesh right away on the same day; you’ll have to spend the night somewhere. You can try to go through Belovo. The bus from Barnaul leaves at 21.50 and arrives at 2.55. From Belovo to Sheregesh you can buy a ticket for the Novosibirsk - Tashtagol bus, which leaves at 4.40 and arrives in Sheregesh at 9.46. And a very strange option is to go to Belovo on the same bus, then change to a bus to Novokuznetsk, and from there get on the morning flight at 6.40 to Sheregesh (the same Novosibirsk bus).
The easiest way to get there is by your own car. The distance along the highway is 460 km.
You can watch the Green Mountain in Sheregesh.
In preparing the material, information was used from the sites gesh.info,.
Festive events dedicated to the opening of the 2017-2018 ski season in Sheregesh began traditionally. Rescuers, firefighters and other municipal employees lined up on the approach to the rollout of sector A. Near the Finish cafe, the shamans lit a sacred fire and casually mentioned that clouds with snow could be summoned for inexpensively.
Aman Tuleyev missed the opening, but conveyed his greetings and best wishes to everyone. After the officials spoke, the snowmobiles suddenly started up, polluted the air with exhaust fumes, and sped off into the distance.
Against the backdrop of blue air and snowmobiles moving upward, tourists and all those present were presented with Shor creativity. The snow-hydrogen bomb “I love Sheregesh” flew to other competing ski resorts.
Of the expected new ski infrastructure facilities in Sheregesh, not a single facility is 100% ready. The lifts have been built, but have not yet been put into operation. And some of the new ones announced are not even completed. The Gubernskaya Hotel has opened its second building, but will only begin accepting guests closer to December 20th.
Unexpectedly, next to the water protection zone, employees of the Sheregesh tourist center ( ) foreigners were seen in the amount of at least 4 people. Staying alert to the threat, we interviewed the foreigners in broken English about their place of birth and purpose for being in Sheregesh.
It turned out that the residents of India and England do not pose any threat to the water protection facility and are learning to ride in Sheregesh.
One of the most prepared trails with a minimum set of stones and bushes today can be called the lower section of route No. 15 along the Bunochka lift.
And at the top, rescuers will be waiting for you, raising a pirate flag. What is it for?
The nature in Siberia is amazing and diverse. No wonder it attracts crowds of tourists every year. Here you can admire the snow-capped mountain peaks, breathe in the fresh frosty air, walk through clean coniferous forests and meet good people.
This welcoming atmosphere has a positive effect on the human body. That is why many are waiting for the local resort to start operating. Sheregesh. The opening of the 2017 season will take place in November and many fans of such a holiday are already looking forward to this moment.
The resort will be renovated
The head of the Tashtagol region, Vladimir Makuta, said that the village of Sheregesh will soon undergo a complete transformation. A master plan has already been developed, according to which new buildings will appear on the territory, allowing for recreation in these areas with even greater comfort. The new document indicates the boundaries of land plots and water protection zones, which welcomes the integrated development of the territory.
Very soon a bus station, recreation areas of various sizes, and parks will be built in Sheregesh. In addition, they intend to open a pantotherapy clinic in the town.
For the 2016-2017 winter season, a special skiing scheme has already been provided, which the owners of local slopes and ski lifts must adhere to. In those places on the route where there is danger, it is planned to install warning signs that will be visible during the descent. This year, construction begins on a two-level crossing that allows for easy crossing of towpaths.
The safety of vacationers on the ski lifts will be ensured by installed nets that have all the necessary quality certificates and meet all the necessary international safety standards. They intend to equip the traverse route with signal poles and cones, which will allow it to be separated from the road.
With the opening, parking attendants will begin working at the resort, who will be able to regulate the flow of traffic and ensure free passage for cars. In addition, within four years they want to replace the existing lifts with chairlifts for more comfortable movement. With the start of the season, there will be 2 ski lifts capable of accommodating up to 5 thousand people per hour, four hotel buildings with 278 rooms, parking for more than 3 thousand cars and two bathhouses.
What does Sheregesh offer tourists?
Tourists have a wide variety of trails at their disposal, varying in length and difficulty. There are 15 of them in total with a total length of 23 kilometers. The main feature of the resort is the variety of slopes. Here everyone can choose the ideal route for themselves, depending on their professionalism.
For example, beginner skiers prefer to ski on the slope near Mount Zelenaya. All the tracks that are located in Sheregesh can be divided into four categories:
- green - simple (for beginners);
- blue - medium in difficulty;
- red - difficult to pass;
- black ones are very complex.
There are the shortest and longest routes here. For example, the shortest is considered to be the one that lasts only 700 meters, and the longest stretches for 3900 meters. The average height difference reaches 300 meters, while its maximum level is 690 meters.
If this is your first time in such a place, then professional instructors will be at your disposal to tell and show you how to ride and introduce you to basic safety techniques.
In order to completely immerse yourself in this extreme atmosphere, it is not necessary to take all the accessories with you. There are equipment rental centers in Sheregesh that can provide a full set of items to suit any figure. In addition, mass rental of snow scooters is organized.
For those who are tired after long descents and hungry, there are small cafes near the slopes: Bullet, Yurta, Susanin, Springboard, Finish. The owners offer visitors aromatic dishes that can satisfy even severe hunger. You can dine sitting by the window and admiring the snowy mountain peaks. Food prices will fully satisfy the needs of a Russian with an average income.
From time to time, excursions along the snowy slopes on snow scooters are organized here. Such a pastime will not only immerse you in a magical fairy tale of winter forests, but will also give you an unforgettable adrenaline rush.
In addition to the trails, the city has a lot of restaurants, cafes and other entertainment venues. Any visitor will find the ideal way to spend their leisure time.
New Year's Eve
People come to these regions not only for the sake of skiing. Many tourists prefer to get away from the bustle of the city and come to Sheregesh to... This is not surprising, because the city administration organizes truly magnificent festivities on the occasion of this holiday.
The comprehensive New Year's program includes skiing, hotel accommodation, New Year's feast, snowboarding, helicopter flights, horse riding, visiting a local bathhouse and sauna, fun competitions and new acquaintances.
We recommend that all those who are interested in this type of vacation and dream of spending their entire New Year holidays in these parts book their rooms. With the beginning of winter, it is practically impossible to live here. Therefore, it is better to prepare a sleigh in winter, as the famous proverb says.
One of the main criteria for going on vacation is the availability of free time, but here everything is very individual.
We’ll tell you how the season in Sheregesh basically works, what the peculiarities of the climate and pricing policy in hotels are, so that you can plan your trip for yourself. Fortunately, Sheregesh hotels offer conditions for different categories of tourists, and the climate is consistently snowy from year to year.
October November
No one knows the exact opening date of the season at this time. But it happened more than once that people started skiing in Sheregesh at the end of October. The official opening is most often scheduled for the last or penultimate weekend of November.
So, by planning a trip in advance for the end of autumn, you can be sure to get some good powder. It is also better to book a room in advance, because as soon as the season officially opens, for all hotels it is the beginning of the high season, and prices rise.
December
There is already a lot of snow in Sheregesh in December. All trails, freeride and everything your heart desires in terms of skiing are available.
True, the end of November - December is high season. Riders hungry for snow from all over Russia come to Gornaya Shoria, and you can’t really count on discounts in hotels.
Also in December, quite severe frost is possible in Sheregesh. And although it is usually warmer on the mountain than in the village, you need to be prepared to insulate yourself.
New Year and New Year holidays
Peak days of the season, maximum partying and fun. By the way, on the 30th, 31st and 1st the mountain can be quite sparsely populated, but after that the real excitement begins.
The most expensive accommodation of the season occurs on these days.
Let us highlight these dates separately: the week before the New Year and the week after the New Year holidays are notable for the fact that there is a lull at the resort. People are either preparing for the holidays or getting involved in the work process after a holiday.
On these dates you can often find quite attractive offers from hotels. As for the climate, there will definitely be snow, but with the temperature anything is possible - cold weather may strike, after all, we live in Siberia.
January February
Low season in Sheregesh. You can count on relatively inexpensive accommodation. But you need to carefully monitor the weather. You can find excellent powder and warmth, or you can find no snow and frost.
End of February – March
It’s high again and also known as the “velvet” season in Sheregesh. The probability of powder is not so great, but the temperature is much more comfortable.
Accommodation prices are high, but despite this, at this time of the season there are a lot of tourists, the queues are long, many come with families.
End of March – April
The most mountain-beach time. Swimsuits, tanning, GrelkaFest and more.
It can easily rain in Sheregesh at this time. There is no longer any question of quality skating; freeride is either impossible or extremely dangerous.
So a holiday in April means a little skiing and a lot of partying. Prices are quite affordable, because mid-spring is, according to hotels, low season.
June July August
Summer for Sheregesh is also a low season, perhaps the lowest of the year. But it still can’t do without tourists.
This is the time for cycling, barbecues under the mountain and at the top of Zelenaya, celebrating weddings and corporate events.
The opening of the season in Sheregesh usually takes place November 19 and 20. This year will most likely be no exception. By the opening of the 2019-2020 season, we can expect a large influx of vacationers, despite.
Why do fans of active winter recreation most often choose Sheregesh?
Sheregesh is a beautiful corner of the earth in Siberia located at the very foot of the huge Green Mountain. The resort is known both in Russia and far beyond its borders. You can ski here from four mountains, but the most popular among vacationers is Mount Zelenaya.
The entire complex for active recreation and skiing on this mountain is divided into two large sectors. First sector A– this is the main part of the resort. Here you can choose any of nine tracks to suit your taste, with different lengths and widths. You can get to the very top of each slope using one of eight lifts. If the weather does not allow skiing on slopes with a natural snow surface, you can go down with artificial snow.
Vacationers can be transported to the very top of the mountain by chairlifts made from ropes. One of these roads is protected from snow and wind by special protective caps.
Children in this complex, under the strict guidance of experienced instructors, can learn to ski downhill. All necessary equipment can be purchased in special stores, which will begin operating when the 2020 season opens. There are hotels with all amenities, as well as cafes and various eateries.
After the opening of the season, traditional snowmobile rides will be held, as well. Young people can visit a disco or party. Those who love extreme sports can ride on an undeveloped slope or visit a snow park.
The health of vacationers will be taken care of at the local medical center, where a doctor is on duty during the day. The rescue service will protect you from various troubles.
Here you can rent a snowmobile for both adults and children at a reasonable price. You can also spend time at the horse yard.
When is the best time to go to Sheregesh?
There are many who like to ride in bitter cold, which is a normal occurrence in this area. But most vacationers try to get to these places in November or April, when weather conditions are milder. In November there is a celebration of the opening of the ski season, which in itself is a very interesting and entertaining event. If you vacation outside the high season, prices at this time are much lower.
How to get to Sheregesh faster in time for the opening of the ski season?
Mountain Shoria(this is where the Sheregesh resort is located) is a developed agricultural region, and transport links here are at a fairly high level. Despite all these advantages, getting here is not so easy.
One of the possible routes to Sheregesh is the railway. You need to go to the Condom stop. Then travel another eighteen kilometers by taxi.
As for motorists, there will be no inconvenience here, that is, you can get to the very final destination without any problems. You need to go first to Krasnoyarsk or Novosibirsk, and then stick to the route to Kemerovo.
There is another way - to get to Novosibirsk by plane or, and cover the remaining distance by taxi.
Many people, along with the question of when the season opens, are interested in where to stay. It should be noted that there are many hotels of different categories here. The cost of housing, first of all, is not related to living conditions, but to its remoteness from the mountain.
The opening of the 2019 season prepares Sheregesh guests for higher prices for all services. Otherwise, practically nothing has changed here: the same slopes, many skiers in this picturesque Siberian corner. It will be interesting for both a calm person and an extreme person. Everyone will find something to do and relaxation to their liking.
