ski resort Vorokhta is one of the most popular winter resorts Ukraine. In that beautiful place collected unique natural attractions. The local area is popular among tourists both in winter and in the summer months. People come here to admire the local beauties, climb the famous Hoverla and Chernogorsky Range, ride horses.

The Vorokhta resort has always been famous for its prepared ski slopes and sports jumps - all this was created to train the USSR Olympic team. However, even during the days of independent Ukraine, competitions and trainings in ski jumping, biathlon and cross-country skiing were often held here.

Ski resort "Vorohta" in winter

In addition to skiing or skating, you can book a tour of the winter Carpathians. These mountains are beautiful at any time of the year.

Resort Benefits

• 4 ski jumps;
• 1 blue track;
• 1 green track;
• 1 chair lift (open in summer);
• 1 multi-lift;
• 1 drag lift;
• children's sports school;
• highly qualified instructors;
• equipment rentals.

Map of the ski resort "Vorohta"

"Vorohta" in the summer

In summer, there are more people who want to spend their holidays in Vorokhta. Carpathian snow does not creak underfoot, and it is not cold at all.

When you hear "Vorohta", you involuntarily recall perhaps the main attraction of the town - arched viaduct, which is one of the longest and oldest in Europe.

In addition, there is an old wooden church of the Nativity of the Virgin in Vorokhta.

The town of Vorokhta is located on the territory of the Carpathian National Natural Park. In the warm season, you can climb the highest Ukrainian mountain - Hoverla. By the way, if you do not want to take risks, you can find a professional guide who will climb this peak with you. Near Vorokhta there is a base "Zaroslyak", from where the route to Hoverla begins. On the nearby Mount Pop Ivan stands the former Polish observatory "White Elephant".

Separately, you can allocate a day to visit the nearest Carpathian waterfalls. Near Vorokhta there is a cascade

Location:

On the outskirts of the village Vorokhta, Yaremche district.

The small village of Vorokhta, located on the banks of the Prut River, attracts those who want to relax surrounded by the most beautiful Carpathian nature. all year round, however, the most popular vacation in Vorokhta is in the winter season. Lovers come here in winter active rest from all over the country and even from abroad.

As a ski resort located at an altitude of 850 m above sea level, the village began to be famous from the end of the 19th century, when Railway. The first guests of the Vorokhta resort were Austrian military personnel who were trained here to ride sledges and skis. In 1957, the first ski school was opened in the village, and, starting from the middle of the last century, it became one of the training centers for Soviet athletes in ski jumping, biathlon, cross-country skiing and other winter sports.

Today, the Vorokhta ski resort is one 500-meter-long slope of medium difficulty. The ascent to the beginning of the slopes is carried out by a high-speed 450-meter drag lift, as well as a 2-km chair lift. In addition, two more lifts 100 meters long are installed in winter. Skating is allowed not only in the daytime, but also at night, which attracts many fans unusual holiday. And you can ride here not only on skis, but also on a snowboard, sleigh, snowmobiles, ATVs. For everyone, individual lessons with an instructor are available, as well as rental ski equipment. Near the highway there is a restaurant-museum "Donechki" with a unique interior, offering dishes of Carpathian and Ukrainian cuisines.

Due to the small length and medium complexity ski slope beginners and amateurs prefer to ride here, and fans of more difficult tracks stop in this village due to more low prices for housing and proximity to one of the most famous Carpathian ski resorts - Bukovel, which is located just 18 km from Vorokhta.

In addition to active recreation in the Vorokhta ski resort, you can enjoy exciting excursions to picturesque places and see the most interesting natural sights of the Carpathians - Mount Hoverla, high-altitude lake Nesamovitoe, the most beautiful corners of the Carpathian National natural park. All guests of the resort can ride a horse-drawn sleigh, take horseback rides, and in their free time from outdoor activities, visit the sauna, various relaxing and healing procedures in boarding houses and rest houses.

Rest at the Vorokhta ski resort in the ancient Hutsul village is remembered by everyone, the local nature of fabulous beauty, the air filled with aromas of mountain needles, the comfort and originality of this amazing place do not leave anyone indifferent.

How to get there:

First, this shuttle buses from Ivano-Frankivsk or by electric train on the route Ivano-Frankivsk - Rakhiv. You can also go by your own transport - 80 km to the south along the national highway H-09 "Ivano-Frankivsk-Rakhiv-Mukachevo" through Yaremcha to the village. Tatarov, where you will need to turn left at the sign and drive another 7 km along the regional road R-24 "Tatarov - Kosov - Kolomyya" to the village. Vorokhta.

Tourists love to come to Ivano-Frankivsk to enjoy walking along the quiet streets and exploring the sights of the city. No less interesting are the surroundings of Ivano-Frankivsk region. The resorts of Vorokhta, Bukovel, Yablunytsya or rest in Dragobrat are a great place for an active pastime on vacation.

A few words about the village

The urban-type settlement rises at an altitude of 850 meters above sea level. It seems that the roofs of the houses rest against the clouds. Due to its favorable location, Vorokhta can be reached in many ways: by own car, bus, train or electric train. For those who are looking inexpensive vacation in the Carpathians - Vorokhta is a great place.

Recreation features

• The mountainous terrain, crystal air, the Prut River, stunning panoramic views and the unhurried pace of life in the village - all this makes vacation in Vorokhta 2019 attractive for tourists all year round.
• In winter, the village turns into a ski resort - three lifts (multi-lift, drag lift, chairlift), several slopes (for beginners and intermediate skiers), rental points for the necessary equipment.
• There are springboards for training skiers, the Avangard sports base. You can watch how professionals are trained for biathlon and ski jumping competitions.
• The climate is conducive to rest with a child and pregnant women - no restrictions.

About the cost of the resort "Carpathians Vorokhta"

The village offers affordable accommodation, food costs, excursions and Additional services many times less than in other, more popular ski resorts. It is possible to vacation in Vorokhta with children inexpensively, as many hotels do not charge extra for kids under five years old.

In spring and autumn, housing will be much cheaper than in winter. It is most advantageous to come to the resort in March, April, June, October and November. During this period, it is easy to find pleasant options for prices for holidays in Vorokhta with a swimming pool, with a sauna, with meals three or two times a day. Holidays in July-August and September will be a little more expensive. The most expensive housing is for the New Year.

Accommodation options

• A room in a private house with the owners.
• A room in a private estate or cottage with private facilities on the floor or in the room.
• A hotel room of any class and comfort. Reviews of tourists are advised to choose accommodation on an all-inclusive basis - very profitable.
• There are options for renting a whole house or estate for large companies or several families.

When choosing accommodation, it is worth considering the popularity of Vorokhta in winter. To book a good room for December, you should start your search in the fall.

Landmarks of the region

In the village itself there is a museum, two temples - a wooden Hutsul church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in which inscriptions of the 19th century have been preserved, the church of Peter and Paul.

The situation is excellent with excursions in Vorokhta. From here it is convenient to travel around interesting places Ivano-Frankivsk and Transcarpathia. Waterfalls, rocks, castles, hiking, ancient cities and villages, fishing in the Carpathian rivers, a train ride through the tunnels of the Carpathians - there are countless places and activities.

Useful information for tourists about Vorokhta in Ukraine - geographical position, tourist infrastructure, map, architectural features and attractions.

The urban-type settlement of Vorokhta is a well-known ski and climatic resort. It is located in the Ivano-Frankivsk region, at an altitude of 850 meters above sea level, on the territory of the national Carpathian reserve, in the upper reaches of the Prut River. In Vorokhta there is a center for training athletes in cross-country skiing, ski jumping and biathlon. There is also a ski base "Ukraine" and a rest house for athletes.

According to legend, the village appeared in the 17th century and was named after the craftsman and sage-soldier Mikhail Vorokhta, after he settled in these parts. A fugitive from the tsarist army, Mikhail made a loom, and since that time the weaving craft in the settlement began to develop rapidly.

After laying railroad in 1884, Vorokhta began to develop as a skiing, tourist and health center. In 1906, the very first health Center- "The First Sanatorium" ("Mountain Air"), and in 1930 two springboards for adults and children were built in the village.

Today Vorokhta is one of the most important centers of tourism in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. People come here from all over Ukraine for beautiful nature, heady mountain air and just a relaxing holiday.

Having been in Vorokhta, it is worth visiting the main attractions of this region. For connoisseurs historical monuments It will be interesting to see the wooden church of Peter and Paul of the 18th century and the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin of 1924-1925. Also of interest are stone bridges, the so-called viaducts, which were built in the XIX-XX centuries. The very first railway built in this region passed through them.

Near the town, in the mountainous area of ​​Chernogora, there is an alpine lake - Nesamovyte, located at an altitude of 1750 meters above sea level. And just 15 km from the village of Verkhovyna is the main pride of the Carpathians - Mount Hoverla.

The Vorokhta resort is quite popular due to its healing air and microclimate, these main qualities have a positive effect on the human respiratory tract, thereby improving immunity and well-being. Water from healing springs and clean mountain air, saturated with the pleasant smell of pine needles, makes the rest here not only pleasant, but also useful.

Vorokhta provides excellent opportunities for sports and recreation for fans of skiing and ski jumping. The village is famous for several lifts, chairlifts, ski jumps, descents and ascents. It is here that Ukrainian ski jumping and biathlon athletes train.

There is a springboard complex in Vorokhta, which operates all year round. On the territory of this resort, special tracks are open, instructors for beginner athletes work.

In addition, fans winter holiday in Vorokhta they can go sledding, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and also spend an unforgettable time in cozy Carpathian taverns. The town has a ski school and a snowboarding school. Here everyone can rent any ski equipment.

The village of Vorokhta is located 100 kilometers away and the easiest way to get here is by bus or minibus, which depart from the Frankish bus station every half hour. The journey costs about 24 hryvnia and takes 2.5 hours.

Where to ride

Since Soviet times, Vorokhta has gained the reputation of a ski resort for extreme sportsmen. True, today this is not true: jumping hills, which previously served as a training base for Olympians, are in disrepair and are used mainly as a decorative element, a backdrop for photographs or a guide for drivers. In 2012, there is only one fairly long (300 meters) track. And it is not in great demand either - experienced skiers prefer to go to Bukovel, located just 10 kilometers away. So if you are an experienced and enthusiastic skier, you will be bored in Vorokhta.

But for those who are just starting to ski or snowboard, as well as for children, Vorokhta has everything you need.

Firstly, there is a ski school where beginners are taught by qualified instructors, and not amateur enthusiasts who have recently embarked on skis themselves. Secondly, there is a special training track with a multi-lift for beginners and children. The track is small and not steep, so beginner skiers, if desired, can climb it even on their own, without a lift.

And for the most “zero” skiers, there is a gentle slope next to the slopes, where instructors show the basics of skiing and snowboarding.

Unlike Slavsk, where there are also gentle slopes for beginners, the tracks in Vorokhta work regardless of weather conditions due to the presence of artificial snow, the lifts (tow and multi-lift) are brand new, and the snowcat provides smooth slopes without bumps.

The training slope is always crowded, and many beginners also neglect the services of an instructor and drive, to put it mildly, not carefully. Therefore, during peak hours, be prepared to avoid falling or already fallen skiers and dodge balancing snowboarders.

Despite the high demand for the slide for beginners, Prostoturist did not find long queues for the lift even in the midst of the Christmas holidays.

Having gained confidence on the training slope, you can move to the "adult" track. A ski lift works here.

This route is not crowded at all. Small crowds of people are only at the bottom of the slope - groups with instructors sometimes work here. At the bottom of the slopes there is a ski rental and a cafe where you can warm up with tea or hot wine.

Ski equipment can be rented in the village - here at every turn and prices are slightly lower than near the slopes. But dragging a weighty ski kit to the lift will not be close. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, in Vorokhta you can try other ways of entertaining downhill skiing. For example, there is a separate track for descending in inflatable rubber "buns", with the loud name "snow tubing".

In addition, in the village you can rent or even buy sleds and plastic "plates" for descent. True, they ride them on less civilized routes in the mountains.

You can take a chairlift to the place of luge skiing. cable car located next to the ski slopes. In other cases, this cable car performs review functions. The second - the longest and most famous "armchair" in Vorokhta - is now closed for repairs.

Prices for ski services in Vorokhta in winter 2012-2013

Where to live and what to eat

The choice of housing in the village is extensive: both small private estates and large sanatoriums and recreation centers offer their services. If you are going to learn ski vacation, it makes sense to choose accommodation closer to the ski lifts, otherwise you will have to get to the slopes at the ready every day with a heavy set of equipment. Of course, you can use the services of local taxi drivers, but their rates are not inferior to those in Kyiv: travel within 5 km will cost about 35 hryvnia.

Closest to the ski lifts and relatively inexpensively, you can stay at the Avangard base. This tourist complex has been operating since Soviet times, but it has been renovated. True, low prices are offset by the fact that tourists are treated here without much reverence. So if you want to check into your room on time and have everything that was promised to you when booking, get ready to actively insist on it.

After new year holidays(from January 15) here is from 200 hryvnia (economy room with shared facilities) to 500 hryvnia (two-room suite). In, located next to the ski lifts, you can stay at a price of 450 hryvnia per day. You can find a village cheaper, especially if you rent a cottage for 6-10 people.

In the same "Vanguard" you can order food in the dining room, and this can be done even if you do not live at the base. But you need to order the day before, otherwise you may not be served. A complex breakfast costs 30 hryvnia, but if you are not used to breakfast a la "buckwheat with a cutlet" - it is better to order from the menu. In this case, you can meet a smaller amount. Lunch - 50 hryvnia, dinner - 40 hryvnia.

There are many restaurants in the village itself. And among them you can even find very good restaurants. A lunch of Hutsul dishes for two will cost an average of 200 hryvnia.

A large selection and description of private estates and hotels in Vorokhta is presented on the website karpaty.info