Ski resorts today - a relevant and healthy pastime. A lot of people, regardless of their sports training, annually visit sports facilities in the Alps, Western Ukraine and the Caucasus. For lovers of skis and snowboard, we suggest paying attention to the current and dynamically developing largest ski resort of Armenia - Tsakhkadzor.
Location and description of the resort
Not far from Yerevan, on the picturesque slopes of Mount Tegenis at an altitude of 1845 meters above sea level, there is a modern and comfortable sports complex Tsaghkadzor. From the very top of the mountain at the beginning of the route you can see a stunning view of Mount Ararat and Lake Sevan. The slopes of the mountains are covered with dense forest vegetation, and the air is crystal clear and fresh all year round. Along all the trails, the modern Leitner cable car stretches for 4.5 km on four levels. It can serve more than a thousand passengers in an hour, therefore there are never queues on lifts. The ski slopes here are in excess, and they are divided into three levels of complexity. There are special places for "dummies". It's nice that all the instructors are Russian-speaking. Recently, several new routes appeared, laid at an angle of 270 degrees. The height of the snow floor is guaranteed not less than 1.5 meters. Those who go to the ski resort Tsaghkadzor for the first time, can not worry about the equipment. Everything you need can be purchased at local stores or rented.
How do they get there?
Anyone wishing to get to the ski resort Tsaghkadzor can fly by plane to Yerevan. Such flights are made by Aeroflot practically from all large cities. From the capital of Armenia to the sports complex Tsaghkadzor is only 65 km away, you can take a taxi for 40 minutes, this pleasure will cost you $ 30 per car.
Climatic conditions
The weather in Tsakhkadzor is favorable for holidaymakers all year round, thanks to its unique location. In the spring-autumn period, the air warms to an average of 17 degrees, and in winter it is not colder -6. In this ski resort, precipitation is extremely rare. 300 days a year you can count on sunny days. Season for skiing starts from December and lasts until the end of March.
Rest in Tsakhkadzor
The main sports complex of Armenia Tsaghkadzor is open all year round. Here you can not only ride on skis and snowboards , but also to fly on a paraglider, to engage in rock climbing or speleology. Most hotels Tsakhkadzor built in the same village, 3 km from the sports complex. For vacationers, a free shuttle service to the ski lifts is provided by local transport. The most popular modern hotels consider "Russia" and "Jupiter", although there are still legendary hotels since the days of the Soviet Union, where to this day people like to stay. Many of them have already been reconstructed and have a decent level of service, for example, "House of Creativity of Writers".
What is interesting, except the trails?
The resort complex was created specifically for recreation, including family, the main attraction of Tsakhkadzor is a large ice rink, which is poured on the square. It is beautifully lit, next to there is a rental of skates. Most shops there work all night, as well as restaurants. Private hotels offer a whole range of services: starting from sightseeing trips to the most ancient and beautiful places in Armenia, ending with SPA, sauna and billiards.
Literally, the name of the resort is translated as "The Gorge of Flowers". All the tourists who visited there at least once, say that Tsaghkadzor justifies the name with its beauty.
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
