Soon there will be a hundred years since the unique resort of Altai Belokurikha exists. Russia is famous for hundreds of beautiful places with valuable climatic conditions, where you can relax and improve your health. Belokurikha among them is perhaps the most remarkable. Once there was a small village. Now in its place has grown balneological and ski resort of national importance. They come here from distant Russian cities, such as St. Petersburg, Moscow, Yekaterinburg, and relatively close ones (Kemerovo, Barnaul, Novosibirsk). Belokurikha provides its guests with relaxation for absolutely all tastes, designed for any age of tourists. There are more than 20 health resorts here. We invite you to get to know Aurora in more detail - one of the youngest and most homely. It should be noted that there are several medical institutions with this name in Russia. This article will mainly focus on the health resort "Aurora" (Belokurikha). The sanatorium is designed for holidays with or without treatment of couples, parents with children, everyone who is looking for a reasonable combination of price and quality. The idea of a sanatorium will be incomplete if you do not talk about the resort itself, about its healing natural factors, climate, infrastructure, because all this will certainly affect the rest of the guests of Aurora, create their mood and give rise to a lot of impressions.
Resort Features
Many will ask: "Why is Belokurikha located among the Altai ranges so wonderful?" Russia is a huge country, it is famous for the Black Sea coast, and Transbaikalia, and the Urals. But such as in Belokurikha air, it is difficult to find anywhere. It is saturated with aeroions, which are formed here due to the exclusive combination of cosmic and solar rays, as well as the special radiation of soils inherent in this particular place. In Belokurikha you can just relax without taking any medical procedures. The local air will take care of health. It acts reflexively on the body, charging the blood in a special way and, through it, improving the functioning of all systems and organs. By the way, the content of air ions here is twice as high as in the world famous resorts of Switzerland.
In addition to healing air, Belokurikha is famous for its thermal springs. Vouchers for this resort not only in summer but also in winter include balneological treatment, as the temperature of water on the surface is always around + 35-40 degrees. Their chemical composition includes radon, nitrogen, fluorine, silicic acid, many minerals and allows you to use them to treat dozens of ailments.
Climate
Despite the fact that the resort is located in Siberia, the climate here is quite mild. The temperature of the summer months is around + 18 + 20 ° C. At the same time, there are almost no winds, and it rains rarely. In winter, in Belokurikha, frosts reach -12-15 ° C, and snow cover is 40-50 cm. It is important that the atmospheric pressure changes without sudden changes, which is especially valuable for hypertensive patients and cores. If you add to this the clear blue sky and the sun shining 260 days a year, it will become clear why this place attracts tourists all year round.
How to get there
Transport connection with Belokurikha is excellent. You can get here by personal car, and by public transport. Bus connections to the resort are connected to Barnaul, Biysk, Novokuznetsk, Gorno-Altaysk, Novokuznetsk, Novosibirsk. Belokurikha has no railway message. The nearest station is located in Biysk, and the nearest airport terminal is in Barnaul. From this city you can get to Belokurikha by bus (travel time is about 4 hours), or by train to Biysk, from where it is more convenient to get to the resort.
The same travel pattern from other major cities (Gorno-Altaysk, Novosibirsk). You can get there by train or plane, and then either by bus to the resort itself (from Novosibirsk the road takes 8-9 hours, from Gorno-Altaysk about 2.5 hours), or by train to Biysk. This is the city nearest to the resort. Buses Belokurikha-Biysk and back here "run" every 50 minutes, and the travel time is not more than one and a half hours. For visitors, it is undoubtedly convenient that the bus station is a few minutes from the railway station. station. In addition to regular buses, minibuses can get from Biysk to Belokurikha in about 1 hour, and taxi even faster. Its cost is 1200-1500 rubles.
Resort infrastructure
Belokurikha is located in the valley of the river of the same name, at the foot of the Church - a picturesque mountain about 800 meters high. A lift is installed here, operating year-round. In winter, from about the end of November, three ski slopes open in Belokurikha - Katun, Severnaya and Tserkovka, the longest. Its length is almost 2600 meters. The city center has a wide entertainment network - bars, restaurants, discos, nightclubs, bowling, casinos, solariums, beauty salons, cinemas, fitness clubs, outdoor and indoor pools and, of course, the best Altai sanatoriums. Among them there are large medical centers with extensive medical and diagnostic facilities, for example, Rodina, Belokurikha, and there are more quiet and, one might say, family ones, such as the Aurora sanatorium, which received its first visitors recently, in 2009 . It is located almost in the center of the resort, which allows its guests to diversify their holidays and not have any difficulties with transport, because the bus stop is a stone's throw away. An important distinguishing feature of this resort is its novelty and modernity. Here, the whole atmosphere and interior of the rooms impress with designer zest, delight in functionality (everything works like a clock), attract with beauty and coziness.
Description of the sanatorium
In a very convenient place built a health resort "Aurora" (Belokurikha). The sanatorium, which is one high-rise (6 floors) stylish building, is located in the central part of the city, but at an altitude of 248 meters above sea level, and this is the only sanatorium in the resort with an increased degree of seismic stability. From the windows of all his rooms, a breathtaking view of the green areas opens, where the tops of centuries-old trees propped up a blue tent of the sky. The highlight of the health resort is a solarium located on the roof. Guests can take procedures and enjoy the surroundings. Near the sanatorium there is a road along which dozens of outlets have settled down. In them you can buy all kinds of products of local craftsmen, Altai honey, berries, nuts, venison, mountain herbs.
Sanatorium infrastructure
A rather small territory is occupied by Aurora (Belokurikha). The resort is very compact, but everything in it is made with love and great taste. Outside, there is free parking for guests, a stylish summer cafe, decorated with interesting lamps. Especially attractive is the interior with stuffed animals and Altai paraphernalia. On the ground floor there is a reception, two elevators, a medical base, and showers. At the reception you can order a wake-up call (by phone), hand over things for washing, buy excursions. There is a terminal in the lobby for payment of various services, there is a rental point for children and adult sports equipment. Wi-Fi is available throughout. In the building for guests' relaxation there are 3 saunas, two of which are with a font. There is no swimming pool in Aurora, but guests can purchase a subscription to the Rodina sanatorium, located 100 meters away. For business meetings, Aurora has a small conference room for up to 25 people.
Medical profile
Employees of the Aurora health resort (Belokurikha) will help get rid of many ailments. The sanatorium specializes in the treatment of the following organs and systems of the body:
- heart;
- blood vessels;
- musculoskeletal system, ligaments, joints;
- nervous system;
- gynecology;
- some causes of infertility in women;
- diseases of the genitourinary system in men.
There is no diagnostic base here, all analyzes and studies can be done in the neighboring "Homeland". The treatment base includes:
- balneological procedures;
- hardware physiotherapy;
- massages;
- exercise therapy;
- herbal medicine;
- inhalation;
- speleotherapy;
- climatotherapy.
Balneological treatment includes:
- several types of showers;
- mud therapy (mud from Altai lakes);
- gynecological irrigation;
- baths;
- intake of mineral water.
Accommodation
Regarding the rooms provided in the sanatorium "Aurora" (Belokurikha), the reviews are very good.
Their categories are as follows:
- Standard 21 square. The interior of the room is minimalist, but all the furniture, appliances and plumbing are new and modern. Equipment - a wide range of furniture, including beds, wardrobe, coffee table, chair-bed. From the equipment in the room there is a TV, telephone and electric kettle. The hygiene room has a toilet, shower and wash basin.
- Superior with an area of 28 squares. Unlike the “standard”, there are refrigerators.
- Studio with an area of 34 squares. Additionally, this room has a sofa bed and a safe, while the hygiene room has a hairdryer, slippers and a bathrobe.
- Suite with an area of 85 squares. Layout - bedroom, living room, hallway, kitchen area. The room has upholstered furniture, air conditioning, two televisions, a microwave, and the hygiene room has a bathtub with a jacuzzi and a bidet.
- Family suite with an area of 85 squares. Layout: living room, two bedrooms, two hygiene rooms, an entrance hall, a kitchen area with furniture, utensils and electrical appliances.
Nutrition
In the sanatorium "Aurora", in Belokurikha, meals are served in a beautifully decorated restaurant. Breakfast is organized as a self-service, and lunches and dinners as a custom-made menu with waiter service. The menu includes dishes of meat, fish, vegetables, pastries, exclusive salads, delicious side dishes, there are also dairy dishes and a variety of drinks.
Additional Information
And for a pleasant stay, and for effective treatment, they go to the resort of Belokurikha. It is advisable to book vouchers to the Aurora sanatorium in advance by calling +7 (804) 33-30-414, or 8 (800) 700-42-85, or 8 (800) 200-07-50. For these phones, it is recommended that prices are subject to change. For admission to the sanatorium you must have a passport, a voucher, a spa card, and a birth certificate for children, certificates of vaccinations.
Children are accepted here from any age, but treatment is provided only from 4 years.
It is important to note that Belokurikha resort is accessible to people with any income. Sanatorium "Aurora" offers reasonable prices. On average, they make up 2300 rubles per person per day. (number "standard") up to 7700 rubles. (suite"). This includes accommodation, meals and almost all medical procedures. Additionally, at the request of purchased procedures myostimulation, cosmetology, treatment with leeches and some types of massage.
Reviews
Sanatorium Aurora, located in the resort of Belokurikha, leaves the most pleasant experience. Many who have been here once, certainly dream of returning. Advantages noted by tourists:
- good location;
- everything is new, modern, in excellent condition;
- good nutrition;
- helpful staff;
- An acceptable combination of price and quality.
Noted disadvantages:
- there is no own territory;
- poor organization of leisure activities within the walls of the sanatorium;
- poor soundproofing of rooms;
- There are no specialized doctors of their own.
Sanatorium "Katun" (Belokurikha)
For comparison, we propose to get acquainted with the conditions of treatment and rest in another sanatorium of this Altai resort. It is called "Katun", as well as the river that flows into the Ob. The resort is located 20 minutes from the central part of the resort, next to the ski slope of the same name. A distinctive feature of this health resort is the treatment of the digestive tract. A wide range of therapeutic procedures for diseases of the heart, blood vessels, musculoskeletal system, and nervous system are also carried out here. At the same time, the sanatorium Katun (Belokurikha) can accommodate up to 400 tourists. You can choose rooms of the categories Standard, Junior Suite, Suite, Studio, Family. Each is equipped with every comfort. Food in the sanatorium is organized on the basis of the buffet. The highlight of this wonderful health resort are several swimming pools (children's, adult, outdoor, indoor, with water slides), as well as a wonderful children's room, where the teacher is engaged with the kids. Prices for tickets to the Katun are different, depending on the season and room category. On average, they range from 3400 rubles per day. per person.
Sanatorium "Aurora" Krasnodar Territory
In conclusion, I would like to briefly talk about another wonderful health resort, called "Aurora", only located on the other side of Russia, namely in the legendary Sochi, in the tourist region of Lazarevsky. Here, the natural healing factors are the sea, mountains, incomparable aromas of junipers and herbs. In the Black Sea "Aurora" they treat respiratory organs, heart, blood vessels, skin, joints, occupational diseases, both the main ailment and the accompanying ones. The sanatorium is famous for its modern diagnostic and medical facilities, equipped with modern medical equipment. Accommodation here is organized for every taste - from comfortable buildings, where rooms with all amenities are located, to cottages and summer houses of economy class. Prices, respectively, are different, but so many people could take advantage of the rest and treatment at Aurora. So, a place in a summer house per day in July costs only 1,600 rubles. per person (with meals and treatment), and a place in a room of increased comfort in the same period is only 3,500 rubles. per person.
We talked about several resorts. Where to go to relax and heal - you choose.