"Zavyalikha" is a ski resort in the Southern Urals. Ski resort "Zavyalikha" Where is "Zavyalikha" and how to get to it

Only one person showed up. Why the offer was of almost no interest to anyone and how much you can earn at the ski resort - in our material

The administration did not disclose the reasons why the ski resort was put up for auction. The only participant in the auction was Sergey Shchevyev. They plan to conclude a lease agreement with him for five months - until the end of March next year. The monthly fee will be 527 thousand per month. For an entire resort, this is a symbolic amount, market players note. But accepting the offer even on these terms means taking a risk. Even before opening, you need to check the functionality of the equipment, which already requires large expenses. And if we talk about repairs, then at the current exchange rate the amount will be simply astronomical, says Aleksey Nagibin, partner of the Zavyalikha GLK, Zavbus project manager:

“First of all, there are now questions about the lift, its performance, there is a question about the gearbox, as far as I know. A Doppelmayr specialist spoke that year, I just talked to him personally, he said that the gearbox needs to be changed, and this is a very expensive thing, costing a million, at least, because they are produced in Austria. The technical condition of the complex itself now leaves much to be desired. And this applies, by the way, not only to one lift - “Conrad”, which we are talking about, a six-seater, there are two more lifts. There were questions about the cannons that year, that is, the cannon has two pumps, and one of them did not work that year. How will he snow it? There are questions about the trails, they haven’t been properly cleaned for two or three years, they haven’t been mowed this summer, that is, it takes a lot of snow to use them up,” - says Nagibin.

The Zavyalikha ski resort was created in 1998, 10 kilometers from the town of Trekhgorny. In 2008, bankruptcy proceedings were introduced against the operator of the complex, the Zavyalikha company. Then they said that the resort would not only not suffer from this, but would also enter a new stage of development. Another attempt to save Zavyalikha was made three years ago, then the ski resort was headed by Vladimir Zabelin. He, despite 30 million debts, was able to keep the resort afloat. However, it was not possible to create a full-fledged snowmaking system. And without it, the complex is completely dependent on the weather, notes Artyom Gallyamov, development director of the Eurasia resort:

“Still, the ski resort’s main flow of money and clients comes from the holidays. If the resort skips this period, then we can safely say that it will not earn anything and will even go into the red. A cable car like the one in Zavyalikha consumes a lot of electricity. These are not hundreds of thousands of rubles, these are millions per season. And, among other things, the staff must be qualified to service all this. The capacity of such a cable car is large. If we take the calculation that, let’s say, a thousand, up to two thousand, can visit the resort on a weekend, and the cost of the cable car will be a thousand rubles, multiply by 2000 people. So calculate how much the resort can bring if you take the March, February, January holidays. 14 days multiplied by two million, 28 million in revenue per year, of which all costs still need to be paid,” - says Gallyamov.

Among the advantages of Zavyalikha is the largest 6-seater chairlift in the Urals, and there is a large selection of slopes, although many of them have been closed recently. Therefore, it will be difficult to attract tourists, believes the director of the Center for Sports and Tourism, Igor Shekunov:

“At a time when our “Sunny Valley” was underdeveloped, there was a flow to Zavyalikha, and we even periodically booked hotel complexes located nearby. Today, we also have a fairly good complex open in Kus. And the flow to Zavyalikha actually decreased very much, to say the least, that it simply disappeared. Going there in recent years - the M-5 highway is very overloaded, which at the pass there can be unexpected, but we are talking about winter. In general, traveling such a distance, spending 3-3.5 hours on the road in order to get a not very large ski area, and hotel service there is also not developing. Since then, no new complexes with good spas or anything else have appeared there,” - says Shekunov.

The simplest scenario suggested by experts is simply pumping out the remaining resources from the resort - without any investment on the part of the tenant. But then it will be even more difficult to restore Zavyalikha, for example, by the next season. True, there remains hope that the tenant will be conscientious, or will turn out to be a rich eccentric who rented the entire complex solely for his own needs, and then the load on the ski center will be reduced to a minimum.

The unique beauty of the Southern Urals is the majestic ridges of ancient mountains and sparkling lakes, mountain streams merging into flowing rivers. And the South Ural mountains, although they bear little resemblance to the sparkling peaks of the Alpine three-thousanders, turn out to be quite attractive to Russian skiers.

One of the modern and rapidly growing ski resorts in the Southern Urals is the Zavyalikha ski resort. It is located in the Chelyabinsk region, 7 km from the city of Trekhgorny. The resort got its name from Mount Zavyalikha, on the northeastern side of which it is located. According to experts, although the height difference does not even reach 500 m, the mountain is optimally suited for laying ski slopes of any difficulty level.

The resort has been welcoming its guests since 1999. You can often meet professional athletes here - a training center is open for them in Zavyalikha. In addition, competitions of Russian snowboarders are held on the slopes of the ski resort.

Resort Features

Slopes and trails of the Zavyalikha ski resort. The ski season lasts from late November to mid-April. 9 slopes await skiers; educational, children's, 1 green - for beginners, 1 blue - for intermediate skiers, 4 red - for those who are confident on skis and 1 black - for supermen of snowy slopes. The inclination angle of the tracks is up to 24%. Length - 2200 - 2980 m. Blue and black tracks are illuminated. One of the slopes is usually left in the hills especially for mogul lovers. There is a snowpark for snowboarders and extreme skiers and a 600-meter board-cross course; There are also trails for cross-country skiing.

Ski lifts of the ski resort "Zavyalikha". The main lift is the high-speed chairlift "Conrad" made in Austria. Each cabin has 6 seats. Very convenient because it has a protective cap. Delivers to the top in 11 minutes. It has a huge capacity, so it allows you to avoid queues even during peak times. There is a rope lift running along the boardcross track. The training track is served by a towing lift. There are also a couple of small lifts, but they do not lead to the top of the mountain.

Cannons and snowcats GLK "Zavyalikha". The weather here can be different. If the temperature drops below -5°C, the artificial snow system on the training track is turned on. There is hope that snow cannons will soon be operational on other slopes. The official website of the Zavyalikha ski resort claims the most careful care of the snow slopes, however, according to reviews from skiers, the slopes are not always in ideal condition.

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Where is Zavyalikha and how to get there

How to get to the Zavyalikha resort by plane. The nearest airports are in the cities of Chelyabinsk and Ufa. For large groups, transfer delivery to “Zavyalikha” is organized.

How to get to the Zavyalikha resort by train. The nearest railway station to the GKL is “Vyazovaya” (railway section Chelyabinsk - Ufa). From the station go another 20 km; You can take a taxi or take a regular bus.

How to get to the Zavyalikha resortand a car. From Chelyabinsk (220 km): drive in the direction of Zlatoust along the M5. You pass Zlatoust and after the Bulanka River you turn to the village of Pervukha. After Pervukha you drive towards Trekhgorny, but you don’t enter Trekhgorny itself (on the left turn), but turn right, towards Zavyalikha. From Yekaterinburg (340 km): move through Kasli, Kyshtym, Miass. Before reaching Miass, turn to Zlatoust, then everything is as in the previous point. From Ufa (180 km): to Yuryuzan you drive along the M5 highway. Next we move to Trekhgorny. Then through the village of Vasilovka you go to the traffic police post. Then you drive along the Yuryuzan River to the next post. From the second traffic police post the road goes straight to the Zavyalikha GKL. Be careful at traffic police posts! There are no discounts for visitors to Zavyalikha.

Services and prices at the Zavyalikha resort

A three-hour ski pass costs from 350 rubles (low season) to 500 (high season).

A ski pass for a week (from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) costs 4,000 rubles for an adult, 2,600 rubles for a child.

One lift on the central chair "Conrad" - 150 rubles. for an adult and 100 rub. for a child.

The sale of ski passes is very flexible, you can come only on weekdays or on weekends, and purchase a ski pass for different periods.

In the Zavyalikha GKL there are two points for alpine skis, snowboards and other equipment. One point is open right at the foot of the mountain, the other is 5 km away, on the territory of the Stone Flower hotel. An automated rental system, EasyRent, produced in Austria, is available for rental clients. This practically guarantees there will be no queues.

The cost of renting a ski set for an adult (skis, poles, boots) is from 200 rubles per hour.

Rental points stock Salomon inventory from the 2005-2006 collection. There you can also use a storage room and a service for repairing and fitting ski equipment.

Sports shops are located on the territory of the GKL.

"Zavyalikha" offers the services of certified ski and snowboard instructors. Instructors work with both children and adults. Classes are held not only for beginners; A confident skier or snowboarder can also improve their preparation. Prices for classes with an instructor - from 600 rubles per hour. Organized groups receive a discount!

Housing and accommodation in “Zavyalikha”

The most popular place of residence for Zavyalikha guests is the hotel complex "Stone Flower". It is located in a picturesque environment on the outskirts of the town of Trekhgorny. The group includes 4 hotels (136 rooms in total), a complex of restaurants and a cinema hall. Room categories - luxury, junior suite and standard. However, you can’t count on low prices.

On the territory of the Stone Flower Group of Sports there is a training slope for beginners.

A conference room with all necessary equipment has been prepared for corporate events.

Entertainment options include a bathhouse with a sauna, billiards, fitness, massage services, a disco, a children's room, etc.

Alternative to staying in a hotel - private cottages not far from "Zavyalikha". They can accommodate the whole family or company (from 5 people). Accommodation in cottages has both its disadvantages (you can’t get to the ski resort without a car; there is no service) and its advantages (a tangible benefit in price; peace and quiet).

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The Zavyalikha ski resort is notable for the fact that there are slopes of various difficulty levels, therefore, both beginners and experienced skiers can ski here.

Resort Information

The Zavyalikha ski complex is located in the Southern Urals, on the slopes of the mountain of the same name in Chelyabinsk region, near the city of Trekhgorny, on the right bank of the Ural River Yuryuzan.

Ski season on Zavyalikha - from mid-November to April. Thanks to the artificial snow system, the slopes are always ready for skiing.

The climate at the resort is relatively stable and mild, the air temperature in winter averages from -10 to -20 degrees, there are no sudden temperature changes.

Not far from Zavyalikha there is natural Park, where you can ride horses, go rock climbing, rafting, and take walks.

Trails and lifts

All routes are distinguished by the variety of terrain, length and level of difficulty, which attracts skiers of varying degrees of fitness.

Operating at the Zavyalikha resort 10 tracks, and 2 more tracks are in the process of preparation and opening. The length of the longest route is 3100 meters. The height difference is 430 meters.

The trails are also notable for the fact that each of them has its own name - after the name of the semi-precious stones that are mined in the Urals: Charoite, Malachite, Rhodonite, Garnet, Dolomite, Agate. One of the routes is called “Aventurine” and fully corresponds to the name - the red route of increased difficulty is designed for downhill (the slope of the route is 24-25 degrees).

Number and difficulty of trails:

• green – 3 routes;
• blue – 1 route;
• red – 7 tracks.
• black – 1 route. The route of increased difficulty is intended for snowboarders.

All trails in Zavyalikha meet international standards and are equipped and groomed with snowcats. In the evening, all trails are illuminated.

Fans of extreme sports can visit snow park, located on the slopes of Zavyalikha. In addition to the main snowboarding track, there is a track for board cross, as well as various figures, pyramids, railings, Big-Air and more. There is an opportunity for freeride(off-piste skiing).

Since families often come here, there is a special room for children in Zavyalikha. children's track, with a minimal slope, having a smoother surface.

There are also flat ski track 15 kilometers long.

They lead to the tracks 5 lifts: 2 chairlifts, 3 rope tows. For children there is a special baby lift leading to the children's track. The capacity of the lifts is 900 people per hour.

Prices and services

Ski pass cost:

• for adults – 200 rubles per hour (300 rubles in high season);
• for children – 130 rubles per hour (200 rubles in high season);
• ski pass for the day for adults – 700 rubles (1000 rubles on weekends);
• ski pass for the day for children – 400 rubles (600 rubles on weekends).

Beginner skiers and those who want to improve their skills and learn more complex tricks are taught by qualified instructors who have the level of international masters and have passed mandatory certification.

Cost of instructor services:

• 1 hour of individual lessons for adults – 250 rubles;
• 1 hour of individual lessons for children – 150 rubles;
• 1 hour of group lessons – 170 rubles.

Visitors to the resort can take ski equipment rental(firms "Solomon" and "Rossignol") at any of the two rental points.

Equipment rental:

• alpine skiing for adults – 180 rubles per hour (290 rubles on weekends);
• alpine skiing for children – 140 rubles per hour (280 rubles on weekends);
• snowboarding for adults – 240 rubles per hour (340 rubles per hour on weekends and holidays);
• snowboarding for children – 180 rubles per hour (250 rubles per hour on weekends and holidays).

In addition, visitors can rent snowmobiles and ATVs, ride a sleigh and ride horses.