Maariansvaara is one of those resorts that are ideal for beginners skiers . Of the 10 local skiing tracks, several are designed for holiday-makers of the initial level of sports training, there is also a special children's slope . You can get the professional skills of a skier in one of the ski schools mastery . Marianavaara fell in love and families with children, because there are entertainment for the youngest guests who are not that skiing, and on their feet are struggling . The resort is equipped with adapted for those routes for snowshoeing or skiing . In addition, there will be very comfortable for the companies of young people . Maarianvaara - the resort is still developing, so the prices here are very democratic and will not hit your pocket . For example, renting a cottage for one day for a company of several people will cost an average of 65 EUR .
Features of the ski infrastructure
Maarianvaara occupies a relatively small area, which Eight ski slopes with different degrees of slope (the longest reaches 1050 m), four lifts (two T-shaped, one plate and one multilift), one half-pipe and 30 km of quality cross-country ski trails . Mountain slopes are equipped with evening illumination and artificial snow making system, from the trails for flat skies illuminated about 3 km . Maximum height difference is 140 m . For advanced athletes grading routes of increased complexity are gradually being installed .
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Where to stay
To the services of tourists several cottages located directly in Maarianvaara can also be stay in one of the neighboring tourist towns or in the neighboring town of Kaavi. Besides, those who wish can use the services of a camping for 100 cozy motorhomes with a sauna and a fireplace
Prices
The cost of a one-day ticket for adults is 25 EUR, a ticket for children from 4 to 12 years old, as well as for tourists over 65 years costs 19 EUR. The cost of a ski pass for the whole season is 250 EUR for adults, 210 EUR for children, a family ski pass costs 350 EUR. Rent a standard set of ski equipment for one day will cost 23 EUR. A lesson in a ski school lasting 50 minutes costs 38 EUR per person, for a group of 2-3 people - 32 EUR
How to get there
The Maarianvaara Resort is located in Central Finland (Kaavi municipality). Get to the car from St. Petersburg to Maarianvaar (distance - 577 km) is most convenient through Vyborg. Go to the border in the village of Brusnichnoe, then take the direction to Lappeenranta, leaving on the route number 13, then on the route number 17, go through Joensuu and Outokumpu, and finally, by road number 573 to get to Marianviara.
If you prefer a plane, get a ticket to Helsinki, and then change to Joensuu or Kuopio, from where you are already directly to Maarrivaara. The nearest train station is located in Outokumpu
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Maariangvaara
Vacationers are offered other opportunities for outdoor activities. For example, you can ride a snowmobile or rent the necessary gear for winter fishing.
- Explore the situation at the famous ski resort of Tahko, the good is just an hour away.
- To arrange a romantic evening with a simo (meat meadow in Finnish) at the fireplace.
- Go on ice fishing and, in anticipation of the catch, come to the conclusion that life has been successful.
For tourists in Maarianvaara there is a restaurant for 100 people. In the menu of the restaurant - all kinds of sandwiches, pizza, as well as light snacks and drinks. If you want, you can organize a thematic event or a holiday.
What can be better after a day full of sports activities , than to relax in a Finnish sauna? Dry heat, filled with healing woody aromas, and then refreshing water in the pool - it is not surprising that the Finnish sauna contributes to the elimination of toxins and general health improvement.
Visit to the water park located in the neighboring town of Siilinjärvi, will diversify your leisure.
All prices are indicated for November 2014
Photo of the Marianviara (10)