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• 3 tracks
• Max track length 300 m
• Height difference 55 m

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Orekhovo slopes for beginner snowboarders

50 kilometers from St. Petersburg is located ski resort Orekhovo, which consists of several unequipped slopes, which at the end of the last century were popular among ski lovers alpine skiing. Then visitors got to the slopes on a special electric train, the Ski Arrow. When the Ski Arrow route was abolished, the Orekhovo ski resort was practically forgotten. However, after the resumption of electric train traffic, skiers began to appear on its slopes again.

The Orekhovo ski resort has only 9 slopes. The slopes here have a short length and height difference. The longest route is about 300 meters with a height difference of 55 meters. However, one should take into account the fact that the slopes here are extremely “wild”, with natural unevenness and obstacles, which makes them quite difficult for beginners. Advanced skiers will undoubtedly be pleased.

Three rope tow lifts take visitors to the top, the cost of which is very affordable even in modern times.

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The sun is shining brighter.
We are still riding in Oselki, but this is the last time we have left.

I want to summarize my winter knowledge.
So, brief characteristics ski slopes in the north of St. Petersburg, along railway line on Sosnovo.
We take the train to Devyatkino and go, go north. What we see:

Toksovo. Raspberry slide.

Length- 5, 10 km.
Pros. A beautiful ski trail through the forest. Five kilometers of rough terrain. The slides are nice. Uuuh :)). Getting there is 15 minutes from the city.
Cons.
Ice. With our weather, sometimes the slides become frozen after a thaw or rain. And then the sliding is not entirely controlled.
Goats. The ski tracks are laid by enthusiasts. There are signs everywhere that this is a ski track and that snowmobiles are prohibited from entering.
However, from time to time there are amateurs who travel along the ski slopes. They take a ride once, and then the ski track takes weeks to level...
You can read about the condition of the track (and just about the track) before leaving here: https://vk.com/malingora
How to get there. Without crossing the path we walk 400 meters forward, along railway before the transition. After crossing we go out onto the road, there will be dachas on the left, Kavgolovskoye Lake on the right.
We walk 300 meters along the road, turn right, skirting the lake. After a few meters there will be signs for the exit to the ski track.

Kavgolovo, Dynamo base track.

Length- 5 km.
Pros. Rental available! The place is popular, there are a lot of people, but there is enough skiing for everyone.
The ski track is beautiful - it goes along the Toksovsky Heights natural monument. These are the hills of the relic ancient sea. In the summer there is a “health path” along them, and in the winter there is a ski track.
Accordingly, the entire ski track is in a centuries-old forest and on hills.
Cons. There are a lot of people, you have to push around on weekends. The slides can be very rolled out.
How to get there. We keep the direction perpendicular to the railway line, avoiding steep hills. The route is on the map at the end of the list.

Kavgolovo, lake

Length- 10 km around the perimeter. This is, of course, not a track, but it’s nice to ride! There is a ski track along the entire perimeter of the lake.
Pros. Very close to the train. 50 meters - and you are already “at work”. To ski on the lake, you can rent the Dynamo ski lodge.
There is access to the lake through a tunnel under the railway, and it is located 200 meters from the base.
If the forest is good for slides, then here there is space, skating, song :))
Cons. The wind is colder than in the forest.
How to get there. When we get off the train, there is a lake on the left, behind the train. The ski track goes along the entire lake, so we can go out at any convenient location.

Kavgolovo, training center

Length- 3 km.
I wasn't. But it exists. And the ski track there is the steepest - it is supported by compactors and snow cannons. Paid. In summer it is a roller ski track.
https://vk.com/utclesgaft
How to get there. We walk forward as the train moves. The route is next to the train station. It's on the map at the end of the list.

Kavgolovo. Ski track of the VIFK Institute of Physical Education

Length- 5, 10 km.
Pros. A beautiful ski track that is well maintained. Wide, both under the ridge and under the classics. Free - it is not crowded on a square kilometer, but in wide arcs, there are branches where you can turn and open new places. Diverse - there are long flat sections, and there are also pleasant slides.
A huge plus is that there is evening lighting, which means you can ride in the winter in the afternoon.
Cons. Not very convenient to get to. It takes half an hour to walk from the train; it’s more convenient to take minibuses from Devyatkino.
How to get there. Minibuses go 205, 691 to the stop "VIFK Training Center". From the stop, the ski track is on the right, starting almost immediately from the stop. The route is on the map at the end of the list.
https://vk.com/topic-64543679_29526240

Oselki

Length- 5 km.
Pros. Smooth, calm ski track along the old Finnish road. The snow lasts for a very long time - thanks to the person who takes care of the ski tracks. The ditches on the sides of the road help prevent puddles from forming even at +10. The shade from the trees and the absence of slopes make the snow stable and uniform. Lasts until the first butterflies :)). The roadsides are already coltsfoot, the forest around is without snow, but you can still ski on the ski tracks.
Cons. Well, it’s too smooth, just like you’re skating at a stadium.
How to get there. From the train we walk back 100 meters to the intersection with the highway. We turn onto the highway, right. We walk along the road for 600 meters, almost to the end of all the buildings. In front of the last house on the left side of the road there will be a left turn perpendicular to the highway, blocked from cars by concrete blocks. here you can already start skiing, this path leads to the ski track.

Riding on the Raspberry Hill, in Oselki and on the ice of Lake Kavgolovskoye can be combined. They are connected by paths and are located nearby. And they complement each other, giving completely different skating.

Orekhovo

Length- 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 km.
Pros. There are places to ride. This is a ski track from Ski Arrow. Well maintained, with signs. varied, beautiful.
If you go skiing with children, then the Ski Arrow will be comfortable. A lot of people, tea in the clearing from the organizers, games. Arrows are free (also available in south direction train), but you need to book a ticket, call.
Cons. It's a bit far. It takes an hour to get from Devyatkino by train. Those. You need to spend at least three hours on the road to ride.
How to get there. From the train we walk back 700 meters along the railway. The turn off onto the highway will be visible, it is well marked. There are signs on all routes in Orekhovo.

Of course, the list is not complete. I hope each season will add more explored routes to it.
And in conclusion,

Orekhovo– this is not yet a resort or even a mini ski resort. Orekhovo is a wild slope located near the village of the same name, 47 km north of St. Petersburg (). This area attracted the attention of local skiers back in the 70s and 80s. Then, thanks to the Ski Arrow train, the surrounding hills were actively developed by lovers of winter sports. For unspoiled Soviet people, Orekhovo was a real ski oasis. After the cancellation of the electric train, the wild slopes of Orekhovo were deserted, and only in 2008, with the relaunch of the Ski Arrow, a new chance for development appeared.

Description

Orekhovo does not have the infrastructure typical of modern resorts. There is no need to talk about the benefits of civilization in the form of lighting and snowmaking of trails, snowcats and other pleasant moments. Do you need to go there? Of course, you need it if you just want to relax with your family or friends away from the city among beautiful nature. And the nature here is truly magnificent. Rough terrain, hills, forests, numerous lakes - in such an environment, the shortcomings of Orekhovo associated with the lack of service remain almost unnoticed.

The season in Orekhovo begins in December, when a stable snow cover forms, and can last until mid-April. The peculiarities of the location, relief and climate provide good conditions for skiing even at an air temperature of +10°C.

Skating

One thing can be said about skiing in Orekhovo - extreme slopes created by nature itself. And here it’s not a matter of height or steepness: the height difference is small (no more than 55 m), and the slopes are quite short (up to 300 m). It's all about natural obstacles that significantly complicate the descent. Mounds, holes, trees will be your constant companions on the slopes, so during the descent to Orekhovo you need to be extremely collected and careful. Those for whom adrenaline is not enough build springboards with their own hands.

In total, Orekhovo has 9 tracks, which are served by five drag lifts, of which 2 are non-commercial. In modern times, the cost of lifting is pretty cheap.

Safety

Safety in Orekhovo is a personal matter.

Services

Additional services are not provided.

Après-Ski

Sometimes held holiday events. Basically, all the variety of entertainment is confined to recreation centers, where you will find baths, billiards, restaurants, paintball, ATV riding, etc.

Accommodation

You can stay at the recreation centers "Orekhovo" and "Zhuravushka", in country club"Orekh" and others, the cost of living in which starts from 1000 – 1300 rub./day.

Ski arrows are collective trips to the countryside on free trains with the assistance of the city administration. Special trains run from Finlyandsky and Moskovsky stations to the villages of Orekhovo and Shapki from January 8 to March 12, 2017.

Mass ski starts with the same name are traditionally organized in the villages. Train tickets can be obtained from the physical education and sports departments of district administrations.

“Ski Arrows”, according to a long-standing tradition, starts on the days New Year holidays within the framework of the All-Russian Decade of Sports and Health. It is very important that the project is aimed at developing and popularizing mass sports, an active and healthy lifestyle,” emphasized committee chairman Pavel Belov.

Trains depart on weekends until March 12. You can get to the village of Orekhovo from Finlyandsky station, to the village of Shapki - from the Moskovsky railway station. The schedule can be found on the Sports Committee website.

Schedule of mass ski starts “Ski Arrows” in 2017

January

15.01.2017 (Sunday)
01/21/2017 (Saturday)
01/29/2017 (Sunday)

February

02/04/2017 (Saturday)
02/12/2017 (Sunday)
02/18/2017 (Saturday)
02/26/2017 (Sunday)

March

03/04/2017 (Saturday)
03/12/2017 (Sunday)

Where to get “contra stamps” for “Ski Arrows 2017”

Tickets for trains and competitions are free. Tickets for Ski Arrows can be obtained from the district administrations at your place of residence, in the departments of physical education and sports:

• Admiralteysky district:
  Izmailovsky prospect, 10,
  576 97 69
• Vasileostrovsky district:
  Bolshoi Avenue of Vasilyevsky Island, 55
  576 93 81, 973 93 21
• Vyborg district:
  Bolshoi Sampsonievsky Prospekt, 86
  576 56 97
• Kalininsky district:
  Arsenalnaya embankment, 13\1, office No. 57
  542 68 27
• Kirovsky district:
  Stachek Avenue, 18
  252 02 22
• Kolpinsky district:
  Kolpino city, Uritsky street, 1/4 573 92 50
• Krasnogvardeisky district:
  Sredneokhtinsky Avenue, 50
  576 87 52, 576 86 29
• Krasnoselsky district:
  Partizana German street, 3
  576 13 95
• Kronstadt district:
  Kronstadt, Lenin Avenue, 36
  576 90 23
• Resort area:
  Sestroretsk, Freedom Square, 1
  576 81 41
• Moskovsky district:
  Moskovsky Avenue, 129
  576 89 65
• Nevsky district:
  Obukhovskoy Oborony Avenue, 163,
  560 43 40
• Petrogradsky district:
  Bolshaya Monetnaya street, 19
  233 89 68
• Petrodvortsovy district:
  Petrodvorets, Kalininskaya street, 7
  576 10 15, 576 10 19
• Primorsky district:
  Omskaya street, 17, office 101, 113
  496 20 70, 496 55 50
• Pushkinsky district:
  Pushkin, Leningradskaya street, 83, letter B, office No. 3.17
  476 68 11, 476 98 71
• Frunzensky district:
  Prazhskaya street, 46
  576 85 72
• Central region:
  Nevsky Prospekt, 176
  274 14 65

Attention! Train departure times may vary! Follow the schedule of departure of the Ski Arrows on the competition website or contact the district departments/sectors of physical culture and sports for information.