The quiet beauty of the nature of Russian North, our ski track across the puffy virgin snow, hearty local meals and the heat of Russian Banya in the evenings, workshops in traditional crafts… Our skiing itinerary will take us to the Kenozero national park area and hidden village of Arcangel region. It is a perfect way to enjoy the winter.
Tour type: skiing (radial trips - without luggage)
Group size: min 4 pax; max 12 persons
Season: mid-December – mid-March
Special requirements: own winter outfit is a must. It is highly recommended to bring your own skis, ski poles and ski boots.
Day 1
10.30 - Arrival at Nyandoma railway station by overnight train 318/316* from Moscow. Meeting by the local guide and transfer to Lekshmozero village (160 km). Accommodation in the guesthouses. Lunch. Try on the skiing equipment and go for a short circle itinerary (2-3 km). Upon your return to the village, traditional banya (Russian steam sauna) will be waiting for you. Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse.
Day skiing distance: 2-3 km
Day 2
After breakfast, set out from Lekshmozero village for a day radial itinerary. Visit on the way Maselga village, go up Khizhgora Hill to see the wooden church of Alexander Svirsky. Lunch as a snack on the way.Return to Lekshmozero with twilight, right in time for dinner and workshop in making a traditional for Kargopolie area clay toy.
Day skiing distance: 18 km
Day 3
After breakfast, enjoy skiing and fresh frosty air. We will leave Lekshmozero for day circle itinerary to Naglimozero lake and Sargozero lake. Stop on the way at the house – cell of the last monk of Naglimozero and the cross. Lunch as a snack on the way.Return to Lekshmozero with twilight to enjoy dinner and workshop in birch bark weaving.
Day skiing distance: 20 km
Day 4
After breakfast, more discoveries and activities in fresh air. Today we will go on the Lekshmozero lake to the sacred Fir Tree growing on the site of the former Cyril Chelmogorsky monastery and further to Trufanovo village.Today we will see how the locals fish – we will take part in raising the nets set under the ice to see the catch and try out our own luck.Lunch as a snack on the way. Return to Lekshmozero in the evening.
Day skiing distance: up to 25 km
Day 5
After breakfast, say good-bye to the welcoming hosts. Transfer to Kargopol (160 km), walk in the city and visit to the local museum. Lunch. Free time for your own small discoveries in this town. Transfer to Nyandoma railway station and departure by train 317/315* to Moscow at 19.20.
The Tour Operator reserves the right to introduce changes in the itinerary due to weather conditions
