For more than 30 years, SKA LENVO sports complex was a base for year-round preparation of representatives winter species Sports and arena holding competitions of various rank and scale. Here, the Kavgolovsky games are famous in the 70s and 80s of the twentieth century, the stages of the World Cup and the ski bift, the international, All-Russian and city competitions of skiers, biathletes and diet.
Commodities of Russia, St. Petersburg and Leningrad region On winter sports, tested and check their strengths and rowers, cyclists and climbers. IN last years There are also massive sporting events that collect hundreds of participants and who have become famous throughout Russia - such as the Toksa Marathon and Tour of Hepoyarvi, which unites competitions in skiing, cross, cycling and rollers. On the tracks SKA performed Gunda Svan, Per Elfson, Bjorn Dali, Thomas Alsgord, Mika Mullyul, Vladimir Smirnov and many others. Here she won his first victory at the stage of the World Cup, Julia Chepalov, who became the Olympic champion in the month.

SKA sports complex, located on the shore of Lake Hepoyarvi, included:

Sports base with a stadium, rowing center, hall, hotels, boiler and dining room;
- biathlon shooting range;
- certified by the International Federation of Ski Skiing (FIS) ski track (for certification, the track was laid, was integrated and cleaned from her vegetation in accordance with FIS certification requirements);
- the only roller and cross tracks in the vicinity of St. Petersburg

The combination of the desired relief, a favorable microclimate prepared for the development of infrastructure and transport accessibility Make a SKA sports complex is really a unique base for the preparation of athletes of all levels and competitions in various sports. Similar complex within a radius 250 km from St. Petersburg not . Unfortunately, the listed benefits were interested in people with other interests. As a result of the summer and current autumn over the complex, the threat of destruction was hung.

Over the past few months, directly on the ski and biathlon track of the SKA sports base in the village of Toksovo in the area of \u200b\u200bLake Hepoyarvi and biathlon shooting, active and large-scale work, associated with the cutting of the forest and the movement of the soil and the markup of the construction sites (photos are attached). Work is carried out at the famous lift of the "samurai", because of their difficulty honorated the honor to have their own name. Judging by the leading earthworks and marked signs, the rise itself as part of the ski and biathlon trails should be destroyed.

Many children's sections, national teams of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region and amateur athletes engaged in various sports: biathlon, ski racing, skiing diet, orienteering, mountaineering, cycling, etc. Use this complex not only for competitions, but also as a basis for training. On the tracks running along the Toksov hills and grinded their skills athletes, which became pride of Soviet and Russian sports: Evdokia Mekshilo and Nina Gavrylyuk, Lyubov Egorova and Evgeny Belyaev, Nikolai Puzanov and Rinat Safin, Anatoly Alyabyev and Dmitry Vasilyev, Vladimir Drachev and other legendary representatives Leningrad and St. Petersburg.

Development transfer and subsequent the inevitable exclusion of use as part of the highlighted lift of the "Samurai", directly on which the deforestation of the forest is conducted and marked signs are established, it will make it fundamentally impossible to use the use of this site, but also the entire sports complex for the conduct of official All-Russian and international competitions. . This is due to the fact that there are no other lifts in the vicinity of SKA, having a height and profile for certification.

The current situation and hung over the ski biathlon complex of the threat cause extreme concerns among the sports community, existing athletes and sports organizations of our region, however appeals to the administration of the village of Toksovo and the leaders of the sports club of the Army Leno and clarity did not contribute. Rather, on the contrary, from the answers of the administration's representatives, it became clear that either the leadership of the army sports club does not control the territory that happened on the subordinately, or consciously does not provide information on the development of the complex to the use of sports federations, state bodies and the public.

Vladimir Zitenyev

From all the variety of ski trails in the city and Leningrad region, only a few places should be allocated, where the infrastructure level and the preparation of the high quality path itself. Each of you who has ever rode on the trained highway will say what pleasure it is.

There are basic, significant factors, when choosing a place for active rest and training. First, the location and how can you get to the track in various ways. Secondly - availability of parking, locker rooms and cafes. If the cafe, a buffet, a restaurant is not such an important component, then parking and changing rooms play a very important role. The third is the preparation of the route, lighting, equipment rental and ski service.

Undoubtedly, in all these factors, the "Kavgolovo" UTZ, next to P.Tsovovo, occupies a leading position. Snow guns are already beginning to work in winter to prepare trails for training. Throughout the route, lighting works. The complex has everything you need to prepare skis, any service and rental. Spacious parking. Cafe dining room is designed for 150 people. The locker rooms and shower make their plus in a comfortable stay in the complex.

The "Kavgolovo" UTC is located at ul. LESGAFTA 35 Corps 1. 17km from Metro Devyatkino. You can get on the train from Finnish station to Kavgolovo Station (46 min) and from the Devyatkino station (20 min) to the Kavgolovo station.

The oldest track in the area.

The "SKA" route was laid back in the fifties of the last century. Regional and all-union competitions were constantly held here for which Kavgolovo sports complex with a four hotels, a ski stadium and a judicial pavilion were equipped. SKA is one of the most complex tracks. Its length is 10 kilometers, and the total set of height (in addition, the sum of the heights of all the slides for which they will have to rise) - 400 meters. It is ideal for the pro, but the newcomer is best trained on shorter running tracks.

How to get: electric trainfrom Finland station to Toksovo station, route taxi431 From the metro station "Prospectus of Enlightenment" to the Tox-Center stop, from there - a kilometer on foot. On the road will leave 30 - 40 minutes.

Dynamo in the Kavgol Forest

A small, but convenient training track among the age-old firings.

Unlike located quite nearby, "SKA", "Dynamo" will suit both those who are not very confidently skiing. Its length is 5 kilometers, and the total set of height is only 120 meters. It is occasionally used for local competitions. The rest of the time is a wide, coniferous forest protected from wind, the road is ideal for training.

How to get: electric trainfrom the Finnish station to Kavgolovo or Toksovo station, route taxi431 From the metro station "Enlightenment Avenue" to the Toksovo-Center stop, from there - a kilometer on foot, besides, near Dynamo, the Ski Complex "Orlina Mountain" with a parking lot. On the road will take 40 minutes.

Pargolovskaya Ski

Winding and simple route on the northern outskirts of St. Petersburg.

"Pargolovskaya Skija" passes through the southern part of the Shuvalovsky forest park. This is the most convenient route for skiers who have no time to drive to "eagle mountain" or in the Blue Dacha. In addition, very well suited for beginners: the height difference is only 15 meters, there is no slur, and the coach can observe the skier, practically not moving from one place.

How to get: bus, route taxifrom the metro stations "Ozerki" or "Enlightenment Avenue" to the stop "Road to Kamenka", from there - 500 meters on foot. 10 - 20 minutes will leave on the road (depending on the plugs on the Vyborg highway)

LMZ

Well equipped and wide track in the picturesque lembolovsky forests.

The ideal road for those who are already bored in Pargolovo, and in Toksovo it is too early. The total length of the skiing is 10 kilometers. Putting her snowmobiles "Buran", so the track is wide enough for competitions and classic, and free move. The total difference of heights is 200 meters, especially complex for beginners and "middle peasants" - just in the middle: a lot of slides and steep turns. The territory around the LMZ skiing is raised by small walking tracks, which are used by children and simple holidaymakers, occasionally choosing with skiing. From amenities - a well-equipped racing start (with radio communication) and a recreation center with brick houses: relatively cozy, albeit without special delights.

How to get: electric trainfrom the Finnish station to Lembolovo station. Total time on the road is a little more than an hour.

"Blue Cottage"

Long and complex track at the foot of the Koltush hill.

The MOO STTC "Monolith" route is located a few kilometers from the urban area of \u200b\u200bRzhevka-Powder. This is one of the longest ski trails in the vicinity of St. Petersburg (about 15 kilometers). Part of it passes in the open area, one plot is replete with long and steep lifts (total drop - 255 meters). Competitions on it are quite rare. The main convenience - to it can be reached directly from the city on skis, since it is laid a special walking skiing from the forest park to the porch, according to which direct to the track is only 7 kilometers in the smooth terrain.

How to get: buses and minibuses426 - 430 from Ladozhskaya Metro Station to the village of Suowrand. Time in the way - just 30 - 40 minutes.

Kavgolovo is not just a hotel complex, and the center of the countryside with good infrastructure. Lovers of active recreation here have something to do round year: in winter - ride on wilds and alpine skiing, sleigh and cheeseushki, in summer - mini golf, boats, tennis. At the same time, which is especially convenient, the complex is located just twenty kilometers to the north of St. Petersburg - at the foot of the northern slope.

Accommodation. The hotel's hotel consists of two-, three- and five-bed rooms with amenities (shower and toilet). The situation, however, not far from Soviet (simple single beds, at least inexpensive furniture), and household appliances (TVs and refrigerators) are available only in rooms with additional amenities. But but prices are an order of magnitude lower than on more modern recreation bases and in country hotel.

Restaurant complex.The hotel dining room is designed for 150 seats. Prices are quite pleasant: complex (breakfast, lunch and dinner) - 400 rubles, breakfast - from 100 rubles, lunch - from 180 rubles, dinner - from 120 rubles. The meals are very satisfying, the menu is diverse. In addition, the complex has a cafe-bar with snacks and alcohol.

Nature. Neighborhood Toskovo - one of the most beautiful places In the Leningrad region (see photo): Century pines, hills, lakes ... Nearby is the famous Toskovsky Bison Reserve - the northernmost point of Europe, where these unique animals live.

Sport and active rest.Opportunities for outdoor activities in Kavgolovo almost unlimited. Let's start with winter sports. For lovers of skiing and burgundy, the northern slope is equipped for riding; There are four lifts, including Bougiel. If you do not know how to ride on the mountain skiing, but I still want to ride adrenaline - for you the "Wild Vatrushka" route: no less scary and fun, but not required special skills. For those who prefer active rest without extreme - cross-country skiing.

In the spring and summer in Kavgolovo play mini-football, basketball and volleyball - for this, there are also equipped areas on the territory of the complex. There is also table tennis tables, tires, bicycles and boats. Equipment for winter, nor for summer sports to carry with them most often not necessarily - rental items (exceptions - bords and mountain skiing).

Finally, on the territory of the complex there is a platform for paintball - it can be used at any time of the year.

Entertainment. If the day in Kavgolovo is all adapted for outdoor activities, then in the evening you want more relaxed entertainment. In this case in hotel complex There is a sauna with a rest room, billiards, barbecue sites (mangals can be rented here).