Where to relax in winter? Big Woodyavr
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For many Russian skiers, the resorts of the northern regions of our country have been the standard of quality and modern standards for many years, comparable to European sports centers. One of these resorts is considered to be Bolshoi Vudyavr – without exaggeration, the legendary place of winter recreation, located on the territory of the city of Kirovsk in the Murmansk region. Big Wood Today is Big Wood – this is a place where you can not only do winter sports, but also relax and improve your health in one of the local sanatoriums. The resort is a unique entertainment center for its region, which will be of interest to skiers of any skill level and of any age. How to get there?By planeThere are two options to get to Bolshoy Vudyavr by plane, and both of them imply a flight from Moscow or St. Petersburg. The first option is – this is a flight to Murmansk, and from there a transfer is organized for tourists, literally to the gates of the hotel. The distance from the airport to Kirovsk is approximately 201 km, taking into account the shortest route, the journey takes about 3 hours in good weather. The second option is – flight to Apatity and their airport Khibiny and a similar transfer to Kirovsk or the resort itself. Here the distance will be reduced to only 35 km, but it should be borne in mind that the number of flights to Apatity is several times less than to Murmansk. The journey from the airport to the resort will take no more than 40 minutes. By trainWhen choosing this type of transport, the final stop of the train will be the Apatity station, without options. To Kirovsk and Vudyavr you will have to go by bus, taxi or arrange a transfer for your group. All three options are equally feasible. Travel time from the station – about an hour. By carYou can also go on vacation to Bolshoy Vudyavr by personal transport. And here the best starting point will be St. Petersburg. The path is not close – about 1218 km, but, as experienced tourists assure, it is much more convenient to get along the federal highways of the northern regions than in the southern regions. The route will be as follows:
General travel time takes at least 13 hours, along the route there will be many roadside hotels and cafes where you can relax and have a snack. Description of the resortThe resort Bolshoy Vudyavr is the administrative part of the city Kirovsk and is located on the North and South slopes of the Aikuayvenchorr mountain. The immediate ski area is 19 runs, of which:
The advantage of the resort is the availability of night skiing. Throughout the winter, the region is dominated by the polar night, and daylight hours in the high season lasts only a few hours, and that is why the lighting of the slopes has become the hallmark of Bolshoi Vudyavr. But real fame came to the resort after equipping one of the slopes, which became the longest illuminated ski slope in Russia. The total length of the slopes – more than 30 km, in the future development of the resort – increasing this figure. The vertical drop is 550 meters, which makes Bolshoi Vudyavr a resort of average complexity.  Vudyavra slopes map Slopes are served by five lifts – one gondola and four yokes. Before buying ski passes, all tourists are notified of the outage schedule. This is done strictly based on weather conditions. The main trouble of Woodyavr – these are frequent storm winds in which the use of lifts is simply dangerous for tourists. Snowboard lovers will appreciate a separate park built on the South slope. It contains all the most popular objects for tricks, freestyle and other disciplines for boarding. There is a separate lift leading to the park, so the eternal conflict of skiers and snowboarders at the resort is absolutely irrelevant. There are only two equipment rental points, they are located at the foot of the slopes. Each point has a children's and an adult department, therefore, there are no problems with the selection of equipment. Of the pleasant bonuses of Woodyavr – the presence of two viewing platforms, one for each slope. And at the foot of the North Slope there is a cross-country skiing trail designed especially for those guests who are tired of downhill skiing. InfrastructureAccommodationUnlike the overwhelming majority of Russian ski resorts, Bolshoi Vudyavr does not have a hotel zone on its territory. All hotels and other accommodation options are located either in Kirovsk itself or in its suburban area. The largest hotel is the Severnaya Hotel, located in the center of Kirovsk. This is a modern complex with an official 3-star comfort rating. Everything is here what a guest needs to relax after a busy day on the ski slopes – from stable power supply to Internet access. Room rates start from 2000 rubles * per day.  Hotel Severnaya Recreation centers, which are isolated areas in the middle of the taiga with scattered houses and cottages, will become a traditional alternative to hotels. usually companies of tourists are settled in 5-10 people, depending on the number of rooms. It takes longer to drive from them to the ski slopes, but a small house can be rented for 4500 rubles *. Such a house will have all the amenities and a kitchen area for preparing dinner. And, of course, the most affordable type of housing is apartments for rent in Kirovsk. The market is regularly updated and replenished with new offers, both in new houses and in old buildings, for those who prefer maximum savings. You can even find a one-room apartment in the city for for 800 rubles * per day. FoodCatering in the resort meets all the requirements of world ski centers. The main cafe Vudyavra is located on the South Slope, and one of the exits is within walking distance from the ski lifts. The prices here cannot be called low, but for the opportunity to dine without taking off their skis, tourists are ready to pay an average of 800-1000 rubles *. Otherwise, food in the city is organized according to the principle – the further from the highway, the cheaper the meals. Some Kirov cafeterias offer set meals as little as for 150-200 rubles *, but you have to take a bus to get them, which is unacceptable if you have your own equipment. Restaurants with a restaurant rank in the city is not much, and they are not particularly popular due to the price category. Average bill for a full dinner – from 900 rubles *. EntertainmentEvery year the vast territory of Vudyavr's entertainment is expanding and becoming more and more modern. The resort can now rightfully be called a complex place for extreme and active recreation. The most popular site here is for paragliding. The starting point is located on the South slope, finish – on the North. The flight path runs close to the slopes, without crossing them, so that all participants remain in maximum safety. Several routes have been developed around the slopes for snowmobile excursions. For ski resorts this is a familiar form of recreation, but viewing the harsh northern landscapes beyond the Arctic Circle captivates with its uniqueness.  Snowmobile excursion Of the other types of recreation in Kirovsk itself, we can note the local pool, which is open all year round. There are no special water attractions, except for a slide, but this place can be easily attributed to the entertainment area of the city. From leisure that has nothing to do with sports, Kirovsk will offer bowling, nightclubs with themed parties for tourists and many other ways to have a good time. Special attention is paid to the museum sites of the city, which are recommended to visit all tourists who find themselves in Bolshoi Vudyavr:
Children's recreationBeing a modern resort, Bolshoy Vudyavr offers its guests its own entertainment area for children, representing a full-fledged ski training center for young athletes. The center is located at the foot of the South Slope. It is a training slope where children are taught, both in a group and in an individual format. Experienced instructors put on skis even those who have no idea about the descent from the mountain, so no one has any questions about the quality of training. The training slope is equipped with an absolutely safe conveyor-type hoist. Unlike many other similar centers, this lift is a covered `` pipe '', protecting young skiers from strong gusts of wind.  Children's training slope You can take a break from classes on the adjacent slope, which is a tubing track. By the way, not only children, but also adults ride on it. Other interesting places include the children's room, also located in the resort. It is a separate building, where a child can paint, play educational games, and work out on simulators for free. There is also a mother-and-child room for skiers who come with infants. TreatmentThe resort Bolshoy Vudyavr became famous not only for its sports and entertainment area, but also for the possibility of health tours. Since 1982, the Tirvas sanatorium has been operating near Kirovsk, which belongs to the resort area of Vudyavra. It is located 23 km from the ski slopes, and is a modern multidisciplinary medical center. Today, the staff of the sanatorium provides assistance in the treatment of:
Special attention is paid to pediatrics in the sanatorium. A separate wing has been created for children, where children with a variety of problems, including disabled children, are sent. The clinic employs the best specialists with international certificates. Among the types of treatment, Tirvas offers the following techniques:
Also, for the visitors of the resort, preventive programs have been developed, aimed at a general strengthening effect on the body. The cost of staying in the sanatorium depends on the chosen course, and starts from 1800 rubles * per day. Reviews about Bolshoi VudyavrDespite clear advantages and great demand for tours to Bolshoi Vudyavr, this ski resort has more and more discussions on various tourist forums. Some of the visitors emphasize the uniqueness of the resort, while the other half actively criticizes certain aspects of recreation here and skiing itself. Of the most frequently mentioned advantages of the Bolshoi Vudyavr resort, it is worth noting: li> Relatively cheap prices for lifts, equipment rental and other services. Convenient location of the resort itself relative to the Kirovsk city limits. Good service and helpful staff of the resort. Opportunity for a child to relax separately from adults. Cons of the resort connected, first of all, with the climatic zone in which it is located, although the regular guests of Vudyavr also have questions about the organization of recreation. Basically, we are talking about the following points:
Still less, it is Bolshoi Vudyavr that annually tops the lists of the most visited resorts in the Murmansk region, and indeed – the entire Russian North. Therefore, even the mentioned disadvantages should not repel, but only inform tourists about what to expect from this place and what you need to be ready for.  Big Wood Frequently asked questions about Big WoodyavrDiscussions about the resort are not limited to discussions of the pros and cons of Bolshoi Vudyavr. Due to the great remoteness from the major cities of Russia, this resort also raises a lot of questions from potential guests, and often these questions relate to the basic infrastructure of the ski center. The Vipgeo editorial team has chosen for you the most frequently asked questions regarding the Bolshoi Vudyavr. I heard about a high avalanche danger in the area of Bolshoi Vudyavr, is it so? Yes, it is, but there are few areas with avalanche danger, and all of them are located at a distance from the official resort tracks. This is the northern slope at an altitude of 1018 meters and the southern slope at an altitude of 1030 meters. Is it possible to see the polar lights at the resort? but subject to a number of conditions. First, the aurora season at the latitude of Kirovsk and Vudyavr – from November to March. Secondly, there is a 99% chance that you will not see aurora within the city and resort because of the smoke from the exhausts or because of the light in the sky. To be guaranteed to `` catch '' this is an atmospheric phenomenon, you need to drive 45-50 km from the city and wait, sometimes all night. The resort is located beyond the Arctic Circle, is it cold there in winter? For many tourists, this is a discovery , but extreme frosts in the Murmansk region – rarity. The average January temperature rarely drops below -18 ° C, but the danger in the North is not so much the frost itself, but rather strong winds and high air humidity. Therefore, of course, you need to dress warmer than normal. ski resorts. What to do in Kirovsk in your free time? Contrary to prejudices about the Russian province, Kirovsk – it is quite a modern city with a unique cultural life. There are several state museums, private exhibition grounds, a cinema and nightclubs. The choice of a specific place depends only on your preferences. Prices for toursIn many ways, the price for a tour to Bolshoy Vudyavr depends on the point of departure, but most of the tours are in Moscow or St. Petersburg as a starting point. Based on the options with air travel, a weekend tour to the Kirov resort in this case costs from 10,000 rubles *. This price does not include the cost of a ski pass, which for the 2016/2017 season will cost 300 rubles * at a time, or from 2000 rubles * per day. The season ticket for the Vudyavr lifts costs 26800 rubles *. * Prices are valid for the 2016 season. Choose a tour in Vudyavr our travel agencies will help you. Leave a request on our website.We also recommend reading Top 5 Honeymoon Countries Topic: Where to relax in winter? Big Woodyavr. |
