Igora is a year-round resort in the
Leningrad Oblast
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,
Russia
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. There's a multifunctional area for outdoor activities and spa complex. The resort is located on the 54th kilometer of the Priozersky highway, in the
Priozersky District of Leningrad Oblast, in the immediate vicinity of the village of
Sosnovo Sosnovo (russian: Сосново) is the name of several rural localities in Russia:
* Sosnovo, Chelyabinsk Oblast, a village in Alabugsky Selsoviet of Krasnoarmeysky District of Chelyabinsk Oblast
* Sosnovo, Chuvash Republic, a village in Atnarsk ...
. It is named after local
Lake Igora.
History
The resort was opened on January 28, 2006, with Ozon LLC as its original owner.
Official competitions
The resort has international certification for parallel slalom competitions .
Extreme Park
In the winter season, the Igora ski resort built a park for skiers and snowboarders. Usually the park was divided into 3 zones: halfpipe zone, slopestyle zone with jumps and a jibbing zone with a variety of handrails and boxes. In the extreme park there were competitions for professionals and amateurs, such as: Igora Sun Pipe, Igora Rail Jam, and Igora Snow Sapiens.
Racing complex
In 2019, the
Igora Drive racing complex, designed by
Herman Tilke
Hermann Tilke (born 31 December 1954, in Olpe, Germany) is a German engineer, racing driver and circuit designer, who has designed numerous Formula One motor racing circuits.
Racing
During the 1980s, Tilke competed in touring car racing, mainly ...
, was opened in Igora along with Igora Rail Jam and Igora Snow Sapiens
References
External link
Igora - Official websiteIgora webcams
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Ski areas and resorts in Russia
Tourist attractions in Leningrad Oblast