Gloomy November is finally ending, winter is coming soon and the long-awaited white snow will cover the ground... How long will it last in the city before it turns into a gray, dirty mess under the wheels of cars? Day? Two? Mountains are another matter! At this time, the sparkling diamond-clear mountain slopes beckon, like places of real precious stones. And go down the white slope on skis or snowboard! But so that the oncoming wind takes your breath away! This is a real miracle! An incredibly bright feeling that you want to experience again and again.
And for this, it is not necessary to visit extremely expensive alpine resorts. An unforgettable winter vacation is just around the corner - the ski resorts of Transcarpathia can delight you with dense snow, wonderful landscapes and excellent, diverse tracks. For every taste, budget and skill level. In the Ukrainian Carpathians today, you can find everything: both pathetic luxury service, and cute, a little "wild", but completely inexpensive options, and the same "golden mean", where everything is available. If you wish, you can even combine your favorite skiing or snowboarding with health. The difficulty of the track for snowboarders and skiers in Transcarpathia can also be chosen based on the level of training: there are very steep ones for real professionals, and very gentle ones that even small children can safely learn on. Often they are located nearby, within the same resort - you can try your hand, gradually increasing the level of difficulty, or ride with the whole family at the same time. Many cafes and restaurants offer a hearty snack with dishes of Hutsul, Ukrainian or European cuisine and warm yourself with a glass of hot mulled wine or liqueur. Everything is prepared on the spot, from home-made products - you can visit local eateries one after the other just to compare the imagination, culinary skill and virtuosity of the housewives and owners. Cozy hotels and inns offer comfortable rooms.
Every year, the infrastructure is developing more and more and the level of service is increasing: popular ski resorts are equipped with lifts, cable cars or observation (chair) lifts. In many places during the season snow plows work, in some - snow cannons. There are equipment rental points everywhere. The staff is staffed by professional trainers. Transcarpathian ski resorts guarantee decent service, easy rest, training and a lot of great experiences. All that remains is to choose a specific place where to go skiing in Transcarpathia. Here are some interesting options. Several slopes are located in the immediate vicinity of the Vita Lake complex: Verkhniy Studeny (Beskid), Izky, Pylypets and Mezhihirya. Below is information for skiers and snowboarders about each of these slopes.
Verkhniy Studeny (Beskid)
The "Beskid" ski complex is located in the village of Verkhniy Studeny (Mezhihirsky district, Transcarpathian region) at an altitude of 710 m above sea level. Gentle descents with a small height difference (160-200 m) make it an ideal, safe place for beginners and those who have recently started to master the art of descending from mountain slopes. Here you can go skiing, snowboarding, even sledding. The well-organized hotel and tourist complex "Lake Vita" is located very close by, where you can not only comfortably stay, but also find additional entertainment during your vacation or take a course of wellness procedures.
- Tracks: low and medium level of difficulty, length from 400 to 1200 m.
- Lifts: 3 rope lifts and 1 rope lift.
- Distance: Lviv – 208 km, Volovets – 24 km.
journey:
- by train - to St. Beskydy and further by transfer;
- by car - along the Kyiv-Chop highway, turn to Volovets.
Izki
The Izka resort is located in the village of the same name (Mezhihirsky district, Zakarpattia region) at an altitude of 700 m above sea level. This is a young, promising complex with good infrastructure, wonderful views and wide, gentle slopes, aimed at comfortable family and corporate vacations.
- Tracks: low and medium level of difficulty, length from 700 to 1000 m, width up to 200 m.
- Lifts: 1 plate ski lift (950 m), 1 two-chair lift (980 m).
- Auxiliary equipment: ratrak, snow guns.
- Distance: Lviv – 190 km, Ivano-Frankivsk – 137 km.
journey:
- by train - to St. Volovets, then by bus to the village. Mezhyhirya;
- by car - Lviv-Stry-Nizhny Vorota-Volovets-Izky - 190 km, or Ivano-Frankivsk-Dolyna-Mezhihiri-Izky - 137 km, or Uzhhorod-Nizhny Vorota-Volovets-Izky - 112 km.
Pylypets
The Pylypets resort (Mizhhirsky district, Transcarpathian region) is located at an altitude of 750 m above sea level. It is attractive for skiers and snowboarders due to the presence of several tracks of different levels of difficulty: from gentle and simple to uneven and difficult. Freeride is very popular here.
- Tracks: of low, medium and high level of difficulty with a height difference from 150 to 900 m, length up to 4000 m.
- Lifts: several rope and anchor lifts (from 400 to 1550 m), 1 two-chair lift (1650 m).
- Auxiliary equipment: ratrak.
- Distance: Lviv – 190 km, Ivano-Frankivsk – 135 km.
journey:
- by train - in the direction of Uzhgorod, Mukachevo, Prague to the station Volovets, then by bus, minibus or taxi to the village. Pylypets (15 km);
- by car - along the Kyiv-Chop highway to the village of Nizhny Vorota, then turn to the village. Volovets to the village Pylypets
Mezhyhirya
Mezhyhirya resort is located in Mezhyhirsky District, Zakarpattia Oblast. It is known among snowboarders and skiers for its trails of medium difficulty, beautiful views and mineral springs. Rest here can be combined with taking mineral water.
- Tracks: of medium difficulty with a height difference of up to 303 m, and a length of 1,500 to 2,500 m.
- Lifts: 1 cable car, 1 chair lift.
- Distance: Lviv - 200 km.
journey:
- by train - in the direction of Uzhgorod, Mukachevo, Prague to the station Volovets, then by bus, minibus or taxi - to the village. Mezhyhirya;
- by car - along the Kyiv-Chop highway to the village of Nizhny Vorota, then turn to the village. Volovets to the village Mezhyhirya.
Choose the date of your vacation and book a room on our website to fully enjoy skiing or snowboarding. What to wear to a ski resort During skiing and prolonged stay in the open air in the mountainous area in the winter period of the year, the body needs special protection against frost and biting wind. It will be provided by:
- a set of high-quality thermal clothing and thermal socks that will prevent overheating and help avoid the consequences of hypothermia;
- waterproof shoes in which it will be convenient to ride and walk on a snowy surface;
- a warm hat that does not cover the view and reliably protects the ears and the back of the head;
- a warm scarf of sufficient length to protect the neck;
- waterproof gloves;
- a comfortable ski jacket in a bright color that does not restrict movement and makes a person visible against the background of snowy slopes.
An important requirement for the listed items is the ability to dry quickly and retain heat around the body during active movements.
Additional accessories that should be taken with you
In order for a New Year's corporate party in the Carpathians and Transcarpathia with a visit to a ski resort to go without unpleasant adventures, be sure to take with you:
- a set of medicines, including compositions for treating wounds, cold remedies and rubbing gels with a cooling or warming effect;
- medical insurance for the entire period of rest;
- a smartphone with a fully charged battery;
- camera;
- a set of wires for recharging gadgets;
- products for the care of hair, facial skin and hands;
- thermos or thermal mug for hot drinks;
- sunglasses from the 3rd level of protection and more;
- dense rubber mat for resting in the snow.
You should not refuse to buy cosmetics and warming accessories. Moreover, they are inexpensive, and their role in ensuring safe riding conditions is relatively large. In addition, moisturizing creams and ointments will help protect the skin from damage and dryness in conditions of prolonged exposure to the cold and strong wind.
Where to stay for vacation in Transcarpathia near ski resorts
Our tourist complex "Lake Vita" invites you to spend a few unforgettable days learning or practicing your skiing skills. At the guests’ disposal are neat cottages at the foot of the mountains and cozy rooms of a modern hotel, full meals in a local restaurant, a wide selection of health services and a whole range of entertainment for guests of any age – excursions, hiking, horseback riding, etc. For those who plan to devote all free time skiing, sledding or snowboarding, there is no need to take personal equipment with you to the resort - full equipment can be rented at an affordable price. Please note: the ski resorts of Zakarpattia, located next to our hotel complex, offer skiing tracks of various levels of difficulty. This allows you to choose a good place for descent, taking into account your own physical fitness, and spend time conquering new peaks without the risk of injury. You can clarify the prices, as well as see the conditions of living and skiing in the Carpathians, by visiting the site of the complex or by calling our employees at the indicated phones.
