Ski rental in Shuvalovsky Park. Where to go non-alpine skiing
Ski track "Pargolovskaya ski track"
A small five-kilometer track, along which the traditional race of the same name takes place, is located almost within the city limits, a five-minute drive from the station. Prospekt Prosveshcheniya metro station. The route passes through the picturesque copses of the southern end of the Shuvalovsky Forest Park. In general, the route is not difficult, with a maximum elevation difference of only 15 m, 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 protection from the wind. The total elevation gain on the 5-kilometer circuit is 90 m or, on average, 18 m per kilometer. There are practically no difficult ascents and descents; the route is well suited for training children and beginner skiers. The distance from any point on the route to the starting town does not exceed 500 - 600 meters.
There is a 2.5 km section of the route with artificial lighting.
Additional Information
Locker rooms - information not available.
Car parking - no centralized parking
Directions to the Pargolovskaya ski track
- Travel by bus and minibus in the direction of Pargolovo/Sertolovo. From Art. Ozerki metro station, etc. Prosveshcheniya has a large number of routes providing a 5-10-minute traffic interval both on weekends and on weekdays. Travel time is 10 minutes. Stop - the road to Kamenka.
- . By personal vehicle you will reach the highway area from Poklonnaya Gora in the same 10 minutes.
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Ski track "Pargolovskaya ski track"
A small five-kilometer track, along which the traditional race of the same name takes place, is located almost within the city limits, a five-minute drive from the station. Prospekt Prosveshcheniya metro station. The route passes through the picturesque copses of the southern end of the Shuvalovsky Forest Park. In general, the route is not difficult, with a maximum elevation difference of only 15 m, 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 protection from the wind. The total elevation gain on the 5-kilometer circuit is 90 m or, on average, 18 m per kilometer. There are practically no difficult ascents and descents; the route is well suited for training children and beginner skiers. The distance from any point on the route to the starting town does not exceed 500 - 600 meters.
There is a 2.5 km section of the route with artificial lighting.
Additional Information
Locker rooms - information not available.
Car parking - no centralized parking
In St. Petersburg, there is finally enough snow to go cross-country skiing. However, St. Petersburg residents have a number of questions. In this material, the site will tell you where suitable slopes are located, as well as the cost and addresses where you can rent skis.
Ski slopes within St. Petersburg
Track in Polezhaevsky Park. The park is located in the Krasnoselsky district at the address: Avangardnaya street, 16. The ski resort itself can be reached from the Prospekt Veteranov metro station, eight stops by buses No. 68 and No. 130 and trolleybuses No. 20 and No. 37.
Pargolovo. The small five-kilometer track along which the traditional race of the same name takes place is located almost within the city limits - in the southern part of Shuvalovsky Park. From the Prospekt Prosveshcheniya metro station you can get there in five minutes by transport. How to get there: by bus and minibus in the direction of Pargolovo/Sertolovo to the stop "Road to Kamenka".
Murinsky Park. Located near the Devyatkino metro station. Length of the route: about 3 km, no lighting on the route.
Ski slopes in the Leningrad region
SKA base in Toksovo. The route is located near the Eagle Mountain ski complex and the training base of the Russian Academy of Physical Culture and Sports named after. P.F. Lesgafta. It is worth noting an important fact: skiing here costs 250 rubles per hour. You can get to the ski base by train from Finlyandsky Station to Kavgolovo Square, then on foot along Kurgolovskoye Lake, past the Eagle Mountain ski complex (about 1.5 km).
Take minibus No. 205 from the Prospekt Prosveshcheniya, Grazhdansky Prospekt and Devyatkino metro stations to the Eagle Mountain stop, then follow the signs towards the Eagle Mountain complex for 500 meters.
Route to Lembolovo. A wide 10-kilometer route passes through the Lembolovo forests. The route starts at the LMZ ski stadium, which is located 1 km south of Lembolovo Square. There is also a recreation center with brick houses. You can get there by train from Finlyandsky Station in the direction of Sosnovo/Priozersk to Lembolovo station, then walk about 1.5 - 2 km.
Photo: "VK" - Cross-country skiing in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, website of the SKA Base in Toksovo
Video: "VK" - Kirill Kurshakov
The oldest track in the region.The SKA route was built back in the fifties of the last century. Regional and all-Union competitions were constantly held here, for which the Kavgolovo sports complex was equipped with four hotels, a ski stadium and a judges' pavilion. SKA is one of the most difficult tracks. Its length is 10 kilometers, and the total height gain (in other words, the sum of the heights of all the slides that you have to climb) is 400 meters. It's ideal for pros, but for beginners it's best to practice on shorter running courses.
How to get there: by train from Finlyandsky station to Toksovo station, minibus 431 from the Prospekt Prosveshcheniya metro station to the Toksovo Center stop, from there it’s a kilometer walk. The journey will take 30 – 40 minutes.
"Dynamo" in the Kavgolovsky forest park
A small but convenient training track among centuries-old fir trees.Unlike the nearby SKA, Dynamo is also suitable for those who are not very confident on skis. Its length is 5 kilometers, and the total height gain is only 120 meters. It is occasionally used for local competitions. The rest of the time, the wide road, protected from the wind by coniferous forest, is ideal for training.
How to get there: by train from Finlyandsky station to Kavgolovo or Toksovo stations, minibus 431 from the Prospekt Prosveshcheniya metro station to the Toksovo Center stop, from there it’s a kilometer walk, in addition, next to Dynamo there is the Eagle Mountain ski complex with a parking lot. The journey will take 40 minutes.
"Pargolovskaya ski track"
A winding and easy route on the northern outskirts of St. Petersburg.The Pargolovskaya ski track runs through the southern part of the Shuvalovsky forest park. This is the most convenient route for skiers who do not have time to go to train at Eagle Mountain or Blue Dacha. In addition, it is very suitable for beginners: the height difference is only 15 meters, there are no slides, and the coach can observe the skier without practically moving from one place.
How to get there: by bus, minibus from the Ozerki or Prospekt Prosveshcheniya metro stations to the Doroga na Kamenka stop, from there - 500 meters on foot. The journey will take 10 – 20 minutes (depending on traffic jams on the Vyborg highway)
LMZ
A well-equipped and wide track in the picturesque Lembolovo forests.An ideal road for those who are already bored in Pargolovo, but it’s too early to go to Toksovo. The total length of the ski track is 10 kilometers. It is paved by Buran snowmobiles, so the track is wide enough for both classic and free-running competitions. The total height difference is 200 meters, the section that is especially difficult for beginners and “intermediates” is right in the middle: there are many slides and sharp turns. The area around the LMZ ski track is indented with small walking trails, which are used by children and ordinary vacationers who occasionally go out of town with their skis. Among the amenities are a well-equipped racing start (with radio communication) and a recreation center with brick houses: relatively cozy, although without any special frills.
How to get there: by train from Finlyandsky station to Lembolovo station. The total travel time is a little over an hour.
"Blue Dacha"
A long and difficult route at the foot of the Koltush Upland.The route of the MOO STC "Monolit" is located a few kilometers from the urban area of Rzhevka-Porokhovye. This is one of the longest ski runs in the vicinity of St. Petersburg (about 15 kilometers). Part of it passes through open terrain, one section is replete with long and steep climbs (the total drop is 255 meters). Competitions there are held quite rarely. The main convenience is that you can get to it directly from the city on skis, since there is a special walking ski track from the forest park in Porokhov, along which it is direct to the track - only 7 kilometers on flat terrain.
How to get there: by buses and minibuses 426 – 430 from the Ladozhskaya metro station to the village of Suoranda. Travel time is only 30 - 40 minutes.
