This resort is located in one of the most picturesque corners of Russia – in the Southern Urals, on the territory of Bashkortostan. It is one of the few modern ski complexes in the country where national-level competitions are held. Families from Russia and tourists from various countries come here for relaxation.
Where the Resort is Located and How to Get There
Abzakovo is situated 60 km from Magnitogorsk, 30 km from Beloretsk, and 247 km from Ufa. The resort is located on Kriktu-Tau, part of the Southern Ural Ridge, near the Novo-Abzakovo station.
The road from Ufa to Abzakovo is one of the region's most scenic routes
You can reach the resort by car, plane, or train. If the journey to Abzakovo is long, it’s better to travel by plane. You can choose a flight arriving in Beloretsk or Magnitogorsk; from both cities, you can get to Abzakovo by electric train. There is a Moscow-Magnitogorsk train that brings visitors to the Novo-Abzakovo station. From Beloretsk or Magnitogorsk, you can also reach the resort by car, with a maximum travel time of 1 hour. Taxis are available near the airport, and the fare ranges from 450 to 700 rubles. On weekdays, it is often possible to negotiate a lower price directly with the driver.
Climate and Weather
The ski season in Abzakovo starts in November and ends only in April. The temperature remains fairly stable throughout the season at 10–15 degrees below zero. In late December and early January, there can be severe frosts, with the thermometer dropping to -40 degrees. On average, during the winter period, there is one heavy snowfall for every 10 sunny and frosty days.
Abzakovo ski slope map
However, you don’t need to worry about prolonged bad weather, snowstorms, or extreme cold. Poor weather is rare in this area, and intense cold is not very noticeable due to the dry climate. The mild climate makes the resort very popular. Another important reason why people choose Abzakovo is the quality accommodations, reasonable prices, and hospitality.
Visitors are accommodated in recreation houses that form a small, cozy town. This town consists of two buildings with standard rooms, four buildings with rooms of various levels, two-story cottages, and a sports hotel. The cost of a night’s stay in a hotel ranges between 2,500 and 8,500 rubles.
Abzakovo Ski Slopes
The heart of the ski complex is the Canadian snowmaking system, which operates even on the remote slopes and helps extend the season by two months. There are a total of 13 slopes, categorized into red, blue, and green slopes. Their total length is 20 km, but only 7 of them are actively used. The maximum length of a single slope is 2.7 km. The resort also has a designated children’s slope, which is enclosed with a special safety net and equipped with slower-moving lifts suitable for kids.
Abzakovo Ski Resort
For nighttime skiing, you can choose slope 6 or 8, which are equipped with nighttime lighting. For slalom, slopes 2 and 3 are suitable, and for giant slalom, slope 4 is recommended.
Lifts
The resort is serviced by a total of six lifts: five T-bar lifts that accommodate 3,500 people per hour, and a chairlift that transports visitors to the highest point of the slopes.
All lifts operate according to a strictly fixed schedule—from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 2-hour break, after which operations resume until 11:00 PM. Night skiing is organized twice a week when all the slopes are illuminated.
Services
The Abzakovo ski resort offers the following services:
- Children’s room
- Consultations and assistance from instructors
- Medical aid station
- Waterpark
- Zoo
- Rental of any ski equipment and gear
- Secure parking
- Rescue service
Leisure Activities in Abzakovo
In addition to the ski slopes, Abzakovo offers many other entertainment options, such as a snowmobile track (snowmobiles can be rented), an ice skating rink, a fully functional zoo, horseback riding rentals, saunas, baths, restaurants, billiards, a gym, cosmetology, and hairdressing services.
The Abzakovo Zoo continues to expand. For the youngest resort visitors, there is a petting zoo featuring hedgehogs, rabbits, and raccoons.
For nightlife enthusiasts, the “NonStop” and “Tau-Tash” centers and clubs are open. For family vacations with children, the “Aquarium” waterpark is a great choice. It features a children’s pool, geysers, jacuzzis, and small and large slides.
Waterpark in Abzakovo
In addition, you can come and watch competitions featuring snowboarders, biathletes, and alpine skiers on both local and global levels. Periodically, the resort’s administration organizes family competitions and celebrations for visitors.
