Krasnaya Polyana attractions and entertainment. Krasnaya Polyana in Sochi: an unusual summer vacation at a ski resort. Esto-zadok - summer vacation

All tips on what to see in Sochi lead to Krasnaya Polyana, Rosa Khutor, Rosa Peak and the Olympic Village. For several days we figured out what it was and where exactly to go to see all the best places.

What is Krasnaya Polyana?

A village located in the mountains. In 2014, during the Olympic Games, competitions in most sports disciplines were held here. Thanks to the Olympics, the site received new roads, developed infrastructure and much more. In winter people come here to ski and snowboard, and in summer Krasnaya Polyana becomes a center of mountain tourism.

How to get there?

When traveling, we always use two navigators: Yandex.navigator and maps.me. When you enter “Krasnaya Polyana” they show a separate village. The resorts included in the village are also called Krasnaya Polyana. All the most interesting things are located at the resorts; there are no cable cars in the village. Nearby on the map is Esto-zadok, then Gorki Gorod and finally Rosa Khutor, today we need to go there.

What to see?

There are three resorts in Krasnaya Polyana: Rosa Khutor, Gorki Gorod and Gazprom.
Each of them is equipped with cable cars, and there are walking routes everywhere.

There are three stops at Rosa Khutor: Olympic Village, Caucasian Express, Rosa Peak. At the third stop (Rosa Peak) after climbing to the top there are two ways: to the waterfall park or to the stone pillar, this Observation deck(2509 meters).


 Olimpic village
Rose Peak

Gorki Gorod also has interesting routes(alpine meadows, relict forest, Polikarya and Medvezhiy waterfalls).

Parking in Krasnaya Polyana

We placed it next to the Rosa Khutor railway station. This package is not marked on the maps. Cost 200 rubles per day. From there we walked to the ski lifts (20 minutes at a leisurely pace).

There is also a girl standing there selling tickets for the cable car to Rosa Khutor (1,350 rubles, the same as at the ticket office). But if you buy tickets from her, they will give you a free ride from the parking lot to the ski lifts.


 Price cable car at the box office

You can get back by free bus (schedule below).
The last one leaves at 18:40, there was no bus at 22:00.


 Schedule free buses

If you don’t want to go, you can park your car near Rosa Khutor, but the prices there are different. From 100 rubles per hour and above. The closer to the cable car, the more expensive.

Parking in Gorki Gorod. The first hour is free, each next hour is 100 rubles. Maximum 500 rubles.

Parking at Gazprom. An hour costs 100 rubles, a day costs 500 rubles, the first 30 minutes are free.

Also, people park on the side of the road at their own risk, but as they say, before the first tow truck.

Since we were specifically at Rosa Khutor, I’ll share our life hacks before our visit.

Rosa Khutor. Lifehacks:

  1. Come in the morning. This way you will definitely have time to see everything. The chairlift on Rosa Peak leading to the falls closes at 16:30, and to Bear Rocks at 18:00. Calculate your time to be on time everywhere. Last descent at 20:15.
  2. Bring your favorite snack with you. Celebrate conquering a new peak! There are food outlets at each station, but the prices there are higher than usual.
  3. Wear comfortable shoes. Better than sneakers. Even in the best sandals you can't walk very far.
  4. Take pictures. At each station there are points with a photographer who takes memorable photographs (with the Olympic torch, medal and other things). The trick is that you get one small free photo. You can buy a larger one and a magnet.
  5. Bring a sweater with you. At the top the temperature is much lower (about 14 degrees).

 Small free photo
We descended from Rosa Peak and refuel with cappuccino (120 rubles)
On the way to the Path of Health

Bonus for those who finished reading!

On the territory of the Rosa Khutor resort there is free walking route"Path of Health".

It runs along the picturesque slope of Mount Psekhako on the territory of Sochi national park and has three difficulty levels: Large Ring, Medium Ring and Small Ring. The longest trail will take an average of 1.5 hours to complete. The Middle Ring takes about an hour to complete, while the Small Ring can be completed in just 15 minutes.

The first half of the route is a steep climb up numerous steps. Then the path also goes down the steps. There are forests, fresh air and streams all around. And at the end you will find a spring with mountain water.


 Seeing off the sun


General manager of the Solis Sochi Hotel and Dolina 960 in Krasnaya Polyana. German by birth, during his career he managed to open more than ten hotels in the mountains throughout Europe. He blogs on Instagram under the name Spindeldreher, where he talks about his life in Krasnaya Polyana

When we talk about Krasnaya Polyana as a winter ski resort, then no questions arise. But as soon as we invite people here in the warm season, they raise their eyebrows in surprise and ask why go to the mountains in the summer when you can lie on the beach by the Black Sea? There are several compelling arguments: firstly, accommodation in the mountains in the summer is much cheaper with the same quality of services (the effect of the high / low season is affected). Secondly, unlike the seaside part of Sochi, there is clean fresh air, it is not very hot, it is quiet and there are no crowds of tourists. Thirdly, the drive to the beaches of Sochi is only about 40 minutes, and nearby there are a lot of interesting and unusual places- I will tell you about them below.

Bicycle rental, Extreme

This is a whole complex for lovers mountain bikes, the total length of the tracks is about seven kilometers, and the height difference is about 340 meters. For those who crave extreme sports, there are blue-level slopes, while green slopes await beginners and those who prefer a calm descent. Gazebos with excellent views have been built along the routes - you can take a break and admire the mountains and the Krasnaya Polyana valley. By the way, the infrastructure here is thought out just perfectly: there are mountain bike rentals, workshops for repairing them, a free car wash at the end of the route, and the cable car cabins are equipped with special brackets for transporting bikes.

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Extreme

Adventure park at height Skypark AJ Hackett Sochi. The park was built by the New Zealand company AJ Hackett International - they were the pioneers of bundy jumping around the world, and their founder, Alan Hackett, personally supervised the Sochi project. Skypark is located on the way from Adler to Krasnaya Polyana, or rather, above it, at an altitude of more than 200 meters. There are bungees here (these are elastic ropes that are attached to the belt or ankles) with a length of 207 meters - one of the longest in the world and definitely number one in Russia! In addition, in the park you can jump from a shorter bungee, 69 meters long, swing on the most high swing in the world (as much as 170 meters!), ride a megatroll - this is a rope over a gorge, stretched horizontally with a slight slope. Well, just take a walk along the longest suspended pedestrian bridge in the world.

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Hiking excursions in the mountains around Krasnaya Polyana are a mandatory part of the summer program. Few people know that Polyana is surrounded by the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve with an area of ​​more than 280 thousand hectares. It's worth going here for walking tours: for beginners, a one-day hike will be enough, but experienced tourists They can spend a week here, sleeping in tents. This is incredible Beautiful places: alpine meadows, mountain lakes at an altitude of almost two thousand meters, waterfalls, fast cold rivers... I would especially recommend visiting Lake Kardyvach, in the heart of the reserve. On its banks there are granite rocks and high-mountain fir and birch trees, and snow-white mountains are reflected in the water surface... In a word - beauty!

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Sight

On the way from Adler airport to us, at Krasnaya Polyana, there is a trout hatchery - one of the largest in Russia and Europe. There are more than a hundred ponds where trout of various species are raised, including unique ones that cannot be found anywhere else. The trout farm will appeal not only to avid fishermen: it is quiet and peaceful, there is a very beautiful panorama of the mountains, the Mzymta River flows nearby, in the store at the factory you can buy the freshest fish quite inexpensively, and in the local restaurant it is very tasty cooked right on an open fire.

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Forelevaya, 45a, s. Cossack Brod

Rafting and kayaking

Krasnaya Polyana is located on both slopes of the Mzymta valley - a stormy mountain river that originates in the gorges of the Main Caucasian ridge. The river is very popular among rafting enthusiasts: fast current, beautiful views, there is all the necessary infrastructure nearby, in addition, there are no serious rapids here, so almost anyone can raft on the Mzymta. There are several starting points - some are located in Krasnaya Polyana itself, others are a couple of kilometers away. I recommend trying this at least once in your life - an unforgettable experience and a ravenous appetite are guaranteed!

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Mzymta, x. Krasnaya Polyana

Motorsport

Jeeping is a walk along forest and mountain roads in an SUV. An excellent option for those who do not like hiking, but want to admire the mountains around Krasnaya Polyana. Although the jeep offers a limited number of routes (and in nature reserves it is completely prohibited to travel on them), you can use it to get to scenic spots. Including, to the canyons of the Psakho River and the White Rocks Canyon. A mandatory item on the program is hot tea or mulled wine at the rest stop.

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Yoga

One of the advantages of relaxing in the mountains in the summer is clean, fresh air, which literally energizes you and drives away stress. At altitude, it is ideal to practice yoga, especially at sunrise or sunset: the birdsong stops for a second, the rising sun floods the valley with bright light, and its foliage shimmers in a million shades of green. In order to meditate, there are several convenient platforms: one is under open air right on the roof of the Solis Sochi hotel, it’s convenient to come up here early in the morning right after waking up. A couple of minutes walk from us there is a cable car that leads to a height of 1460 meters, where in the summer there is a transparent pavilion for yoga classes. I'm sure it's worth trying both options, either way. complete relaxation and peace is guaranteed! By the way, you can practice either independently or with an instructor.

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Motorsport

Those who love cars and high speeds should definitely get to the Autodrom in Olympic Park. In the fall, the Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix takes place here, and the rest of the time everyone is invited to ride a racing car, both behind the wheel and as a co-driver, accompanied by a professional racer. In addition, you can come in your own car and test it on the steep turns of a professional track, because the Autodrom is the most safe place for such a test drive!

Krasnaya Polyana is a mountain village of amazing beauty and number of attractions, 75 kilometers from the center of Sochi. You will definitely find where to go and what to see in Krasnaya Polyana! A unique combination of glaciers, lakes and rivers surrounded by mountains, proximity Black Sea coast creates a specific charm of the area. The mountains prevent the penetration of cold air, so the average January temperature here is +0.4 °C, in July +23.5 °C, but sometimes reaches +40 °C. The height of snow cover in winter can be up to 1.5 meters.

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The subtropical flora gives way to the alpine: beeches, maples, chestnuts, oaks, ash, linden, and rhododendron grow. Forest representatives include Caucasian deer, roe deer, wolves, and brown bears. The lakes and rivers are home to trout, carp, and salmon.

This unique ski resort of international level welcomed guests from various countries during the main competitions of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Modernized ski complexes and modern infrastructure, cozy hotels, close proximity to the Black Sea coast and the airport (40 km) attract lovers to Krasnaya Polyana active rest With different countries peace.

Interesting places and attractions of Krasnaya Polyana

What to see in Krasnaya Polyana, each tourist decides for himself individually. Here's what you have to choose from:

Excursion to Krasnaya Polyana

You will be able to see everything related to the 2014 Olympics. In addition, you will be given the opportunity to:

  • using a cable car (optional, cost 1300 rubles) to get to a snow-capped mountain at an altitude of 2500 m above sea level;
  • take a walk through the high mountain town of Rosa Khutor;
  • taste delicious honey collected in the mountains;
  • admire the mountain scenery;
  • get acquainted with all the objects of the Olympics.

And in conclusion, attend the music and light show “Singing Fountains”!

Excursion price: 600 rub. from 1 person. Admission for children under 7 years old is free.
Schedule: excursions to Krasnaya Polyana are organized every day from 11:00 to 20:00.

What you can see in Krasnaya Polyana on your own

Temple of Saint Charalampius of Magnesia

From the Church of St. Kharlampy in 1937 there were only ruins left, in 2003 it was completely restored again. Locals they say: one of the communists threw icons into the fire very hard with his feet. Soon the leg hurt to such an extent that doctors were forced to amputate it. The new temple was built thanks to ordinary people.

Address: Krasnaya Polyana, Zapovednaya street, 9.
Entrance: free.

Naumov's dacha

The dacha of lawyer Naumov, built more than a hundred years ago, has been perfectly preserved to this day. It is especially cozy here in the summer and autumn, when ripe chestnuts fall in the courtyard. The house is located on a mountain, so it rises 200 meters above the village and the most beautiful sunsets are visible from the windows.

How to get there: Drive along the road to the left about 5 kilometers from Krasnaya Polyana, where on the opposite bank of the river is the Esto-Sadok railway station.

Russian courtyard Rybino

Rarely is a trip to Krasnaya Polyana complete without a visit to the colorful Russian courtyard “Rybino”. There is a living corner and a pheasantry where you can get acquainted with representatives of the fauna of the Caucasian Nature Reserve. The Rybino yard in Krasnaya Polyana is not worth seeing with children! Trout, carp, and carp are caught in a clear mountain lake and cooked right on the spot. You can take a horseback ride or shoot with a crossbow. In winter, it’s especially nice to take a steam bath, relax in a bar with a fireplace, and spend the night here.

How to get there: from Krasnaya Polyana go towards the Achishkho shelter 2.5 km along the bridge over Beshenka.

Prices: The Russian Yard is located on the territory of the reserve, so there is a fee to travel here: delivery in a UAZ for 4 - 6 people costs 1,200 rubles, but there is no entrance fee. The price for the catch also includes cooking the fish or salting it according to a proprietary recipe.

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House-Museum of A.H. Tammsaare

What else can you see in Krasnaya Polyana? The house-museum of the classic Estonian literature Anton Hansen Tammsaare is located in Esto-Sadok. From the museum staff you will hear about the village of Esto-Sadok, which was founded in 1886 by settlers from Estonia. From May to October 1912, the classic writer Tammsaare lived in this neat, small house. Since the writer suffered from a severe form of tuberculosis for a long time, doctors did not allow him to work, but despite the prohibitions, Tammsaare wrote novels and short stories at his dacha.

Address and how to get there: village Esto-Sadok, Tammsaare street 86 (turn left from the road that leads to the ski lift). And also runs regular bus №135.

Useful information for tourists: where to stay

The cheapest option is to spend the night in one of the hostels: Katerina Alpik Hostel, Hostel na Michurina, Minions Hostel, Krasnaya Polyana Freeridefriends Hostel, ABC Hostel. average price– 350 – 700 rub. per day.

Inexpensive but comfortable accommodation is offered by numerous guest houses: Avatar, Guest house Snezhniy Bars, At Lyudmila's. The price per person per day will be 500 – 900 rubles.

Where to eat: restaurants and cafes

Cafe Smak is located on the excursion route to Esto-Sadok at the address: st. Defenders of the Caucasus, 76. An ideal place for a quick lunch. Fairly low cost of food.

Restaurant Vysota 2320 is one of the most popular restaurants in Krasnaya Polyana. By visiting it, you will get an unforgettable impression of the landscapes that open up. But the prices here, frankly speaking, “bite”!

In the Amsterdam restaurant on the street. Urochishche Rzhanaya Polyana, 3, bldg. 2, in Esto-Sadok you will be offered delicious dishes at fairly reasonable prices.

How to get to Krasnaya Polyana

In August 2005, the longest (2420 m) Krasnopolyansky tunnel in the Russian Federation was put into operation, stretching from the village. Monastery to the village Kepsha. Then you need to drive through the apiary, and after 5 km cross the river. Chvizhepse and village. Bear Corner, famous for its sources of medicinal narzan. Having left the federal highway through 2 more small tunnels, you will find yourself in Krasnaya Polyana.

From the Sochi railway station you can also get to the village by bus No. 105. From the center of Adler - by bus No. 135. The Lastochka high-speed train runs in the first half of the day.

Come to Sochi and not visit Krasnaya Polyana - means not seeing one of the most amazing places here. The mountain village of Krasnaya Polyana is located in the Adler region, 75 km from the center of Sochi, at an altitude of about 600 meters above sea level, surrounded by picturesque mountains The main Caucasian ridge with a height of more than 2000 meters. The unique combination of mountains, glaciers, rivers and lakes descending to the Black Sea with its mild climate gives extraordinary beauty and charm to this place. The mountains shelter the village from cold air masses. Therefore, the climate of Krasnaya Polyana is mild and relatively warm, mountain-sea. average temperature July 23.5*, but it can also be hot, up to 40*. In winter, the snow cover reaches one and a half meters, the average January temperature is 0.4*. The flora varies from subtropical to alpine. Beech, maple, chestnut, oak, ash, linden, rhododendron, evergreen laurel, and azalea grow in the surrounding area. In the forest, away from people, noble Caucasian deer and timid roe deer, badgers, wolves, brown Caucasian bears and many other animals and birds live their lives. The clean, clear waters of rivers and lakes are home to trout and salmon.
How to get to Krasnaya Polyana.

The road itself is a modern highway stretching from Adler for 40 km. Until recently, in some places it narrowed and passed directly over the abyss. In August 2005, President Putin inaugurated the longest (2420 meters) Krasnopolyansky tunnel in Russia. It stretches from the village of Monastery to the village of Kepsha. The road to Krasnaya Polyana surprises with its views at any time of the year. From Adler it goes along the valley of the Mzymta River, the most large river Black Sea coast within Krasnodar region. Mzymta originates from southern slopes The main Caucasian ridge at an altitude of 1850 meters, flowing from the high-mountain lake Kardyvach, which flows into the Black Sea at Adler. After passing the village of Kazachiy Brod, you will pass a trout farm and the Canyon restaurant. Not far from here is the Akhshtyrskaya Cave. After leaving the 450-meter-long tunnel, move on. To the right of the road, on the banks of the Mzymta there are places for rest and picnic. Boarding and rafting also take place here. In front of the Monastery village, to the right of the road, you will see an observation deck overlooking the majestic Akhtsu gorge. Below, the tireless Mzymta noisily makes her way. Ahead the road dives into the new Krasnopolyansky tunnel, and on the right there is a fork into the old one dangerous road, carved into the rock more than a century ago. She passed by the picturesque rock “Carry it, Lord.” On the right, the gorge drops down, where you can hear the sound of a mountain river, clamped in a vice by rocks. Having passed through the tunnel, we find ourselves in the village of Kepsha. We pass an apiary. Further, after 5 km we cross the Chvizhepse river. The road junction leads to the left, to the town of Medvezhiy Ugol, famous for its mineral springs medicinal narzan. And the federal highway, having passed two more small tunnels, leads to Krasnaya Polyana.
You can get to Krasnaya Polyana by bus No. 105 (from the Sochi railway station) and bus No. 135 (from the center of Adler).

Temple of Saint Charalampios
In the center of the village, in 2003, the restoration of the Church of St. Haralampios, which was destroyed in 1937, was completed. Local old-timers say that one of their residents then kicked so violently
icons, pushing them towards the fire. And after some time, this leg began to hurt. So much so that it had to be amputated. The new temple was built, like the previous one, with public donations.

Museum of Flora, Fauna and Mineralogy of the Western Caucasus
The museum is located next to the royal hunting lodge. Here you will be told about the unique flora and fauna of the Caucasus Nature Reserve. In the first hall, stuffed bison, bear, badger, wild boar, red deer, badger, lynx, wolf, wild cat, and roe deer are exhibited. The second hall displays samples of plants and minerals. Next to the museum there is a gazebo of Love and an observation deck with a picturesque view of the village and the Aibga ridge. It is best to come here in the afternoon, when the ridge is illuminated by the sun. From a height of 800 meters above sea level, a stunning panorama opens up with views of the Pseashkho, Aishkho and Aibga mountains. At the foot of the mountains, in the valley of the Mzymta River, the village of Krasnaya Polyana is spread out in full view. Here you can take a photo for memory.

Naumov's dacha
The dacha of lawyer Naumov was built in 1902. Some mistakenly call it Stalin's dacha. In fact, he only spent the night here. The cottage is well preserved. It is located on the territory of the Krasnaya Polyana tourism and recreation center. In autumn, chestnuts ripen and fall around the house - a real delicacy for those who know a lot about it.

Fishing "Russian yard"
You can get to this charming place by driving along Achishkhovskaya Street from Krasnaya Polyana towards the Achishkho shelter for 2.5 kilometers and passing the bridge over the Beshenka River. It is located on the territory of the reserve, so there is a charge for travel. The mountain lake is home to trout, carp, and chub. The caught fish will be cooked for you. The trout soup is especially good. Horseback riding and crossbow shooting are also offered. If you wish, you can steam in a jar and spend the night.

Dolmens
Near the village there are several dolmens. Six of them are located in the valley of the Beshenka River, in the vicinity of Krasnaya Polyana. Two of them are tiled, and four are well-shaped, half covered with earth. Interesting feature local dolmens is their miniature size. They are smaller than those on the coast, sometimes several times smaller. Local residents and tour instructors will show you the way to them. In Krasnaya Polyana you need to move to the end of Achishkhovskaya Street and then along the country road to the Beshenka River. Next, without crossing the river, you need to walk another 60 meters up against the flow of the river until you meet the dolmens. The journey from the village on foot one way takes about an hour.

Apiary " Mountain Garden»
Located in the village. Esto-cage.
This is one of the apiaries of the state experimental breeding farm "Krasnopolyanskoe", the largest in Europe (includes 60 apiaries). You will hear a fascinating story from an experienced beekeeper about the gray Caucasian bee, which is bred here. In terms of its productivity and peacefulness, it has no equal in the world. The Caucasian bee has a longer proboscis (7.2 mm, and the Central Russian bee up to 6.4 mm). Therefore, “Caucasian women,” as they are also called, are considered the best pollinators of honey plants with deep nectar. In addition, Caucasian bees fly out for nectar in fog and light rain, work until dark and are not afraid of lower temperatures than other bees. They open the season earlier and end later. “Caucasian women” collect an average of 12-13 kilograms of honey per family per season. At the apiary you can taste fragrant mountain honey produced in the ecologically clean region of the Caucasus and purchase beekeeping products first-hand. Be sure to stock up on such useful bee products for the winter as pollen, royal jelly, propolis, which will help you and your children in the winter, strengthen the immune system and resist many diseases.

Scientific research complex "Pyramid"
Located in the village. Esto - Zadok. st. Polevaya, 131
The complex is located 700 meters before reaching the village, to the left of the road. If you are interested in unknown and mysterious phenomena, then you will be interested in visiting here. This pyramid was built of wood and without a single nail for scientific research according to the design of Moscow professor S.B. Proskuryakov. It is 29 times smaller famous pyramid Cheops in Egypt and is its exact copy. Here they explore the influence of the pyramid on water, food, humans and animals. You will listen to an interesting lecture, visit the inside of the pyramid, and watch a video.

House-museum of the writer Tammsaare
Located in the village. Esto - Sadok, Tammsaare street 86.
Travel to the village of Krasnaya Polyana by bus No. 135.
The house-museum of the classic Estonian literature Anton-Hansen Tammsaare is located in the village of Esto-Sadok. A modest, neat house located to the left of the road leading to the ski lift. From the museum's caretakers you will learn about the history of the village of Esto-Sadok, founded in 1886 by Estonian settlers, and get acquainted with their way of life. In 1912, from May to October, the classic Estonian and world literature writer Tammsaare lived and worked here. He suffered from a severe form of tuberculosis. Doctors forbade him to work, but he still wrote several works. They will show you the room that the writer rented. It amazes with its modesty and unpretentious decoration.

Art and music salon "Olgiz"
Located in Pos. Esto - Zadok, 85.
This unusual salon is located next to the highway to the ski lift. Everyone who accidentally looks here seems to find themselves in fairy world. After all, here are collected the original works of more than 100 masters from different regions Caucasus and Near Abroad. Each work of art is one and only. The most amazing exhibits are the ocarinas. These are rare musical instruments of the most incredible shapes and sizes. They will show you what they sound like and teach you how to use them. Here you can also see works of applied art: ceramics, embroidery, wickerwork, dolls. As well as furniture, dishes, and decorations made from valuable trees. There is a video and audio studio where several films and music discs were created inspired by the nature of Krasnaya Polyana. Anything you like can be purchased. Usually, a visit to this place leaves no one indifferent.

Aviary complex Caucasian Nature Reserve
Located on Krasnaya Polyana, Laura cordon.
Travel by bus No. 135 to the stop on request “Aviary complex”
This is a kind of mini-zoo, where the inhabitants of the Caucasian Nature Reserve live in spacious enclosures: bison, red deer, chamois, roe deer, wild boars, wolves, lynx, foxes, raccoon dogs, raccoons, badgers and other animals. Birds you can see include the black vulture, steppe eagle, peregrine falcon, white-tailed eagle, and swans. The complex is located just 2.5 km from the ski lift.

TO THE ALPINE MEADOWS
After climbing in an hour on the chairlift, you will get to the upper station of the 4th stage (2238m) with an observation deck with a 360-degree all-round view and a visibility range of up to 100 km. From here, in clear weather, you can admire the stunning panorama of the Main Caucasus Range. The clean mountain air intoxicates and drives you crazy. Somewhere far below, the threads of the Mzymta and Laura rivers wind like a snake, the houses of Esto-Sadok are lost and paragliders fly. Clouds are floating low above you. The impression is that you have gone to heaven. From June to September, here you can admire the beauty of alpine flowers, which you will not find below, in Krasnaya Polyana. They bloom all summer, replacing each other. But you can't tear them. Since almost all of them are listed in the Red Book. In June, the mountain slopes are covered with a carpet of rhododendrons, and at the end of August blueberries ripen. The taste is so hard to put down!

SKI COMPLEX "ALPIKA - SERVICE"
Located in the village. Krasnaya Polyana, st. Defenders of the Caucasus, 65.
From Krasnaya Polyana, after 6 kilometers, an excellent highway past the village of Esto - Sadok leads to the Alpika - Service ski complex. All services for active recreation are concentrated in the lift area. This includes ski equipment rental, ski and board instructors, lift ticket offices and excursion centers. And, of course, cafes, bars, shops, souvenir stalls. In Krasnaya Polyana you don’t have to pay to climb up each line. All day passes are sold here. And on weekends and holidays their cost is a little more expensive. To date, 5 stages of the Alpika-Service cable car have been built. And this is not the limit, since the construction of three more mountain-skiing complexes is in full swing: “Carousel”, “Rosa-Khutor” and “Grand Hotel Polyana” of Gazprom OJSC. Today, ski and snowboard lovers are offered trails of varying difficulty ranging from 2300 to 6000 meters with the largest elevation difference in Russia - 1698 meters (from 540 m to 2238 m). Length ski slopes- 25 km.
The longest ski season (from November to May) now lasts on the fourth stage of the 1.6 km long lift. At the top station of the 4th stage of the cable car (2238m) there is an observation deck. During the skiing season, the first three lines are prepared daily by snowcats. The fourth stage is the most extreme. There is no groomed track here, which allows you to ride in an unlimited space on virgin slopes. When ascending by cable car, a unique view of the centuries-old forest and sparkling in the sun opens up. Mountain peaks. What amazes you after the noise of the cities is the ringing silence in which you can hear the birds singing and the babbling stream. The local nature gives people the joy of life every day. At each line of the cable car, a standard warming set is offered: tea, coffee, mulled wine. You can eat more seriously.

MOUNTAIN TOURIST CENTER “GRAND HOTEL POLYANA”
Located in the village. Esto-Sadok.
Since December 2007, in the vicinity of the village of Esto-zadok, the first stage of a new modern ski resort"Grand Hotel Polyana". OJSC Gazprom built six cable cars on the Psekhako ridge. The technical equipment here is world class. At an altitude of 1436 meters above sea level, skiers are transported by a gondola lift. From highest point- Psekhako sites - 5 more cable cars diverge in different directions various types. Their total length- about 5 km. Three chairlifts and two rope tows will transport lovers in a few minutes alpine skiing and snowboards for slopes of different difficulty levels. For winter skiing you are offered 16 tracks. Among which there are slopes for beginners and ski professionals. In 2010, the second stage of the cable car was launched, which consists of 8 lifts.

PSLUKH NARZANS
This place is located 6 km from the ski lift of the ski complex, if you move along the forest road along the left bank of the Mzymta River up against the current. After crossing the river on the bridge, the road continues along the Pslukh River, a tributary of the Mzymta. 300 m from the confluence of the two rivers there is a source of mineral water. This is a real “people's resort”. Indeed, in July and August, up to a hundred people camp here to undergo a free course of treatment in the lap of nature. The water in the springs is carbonated, transparent, and slightly reeks of hydrogen sulfide. In its composition it is carbon dioxide - carbonate mineral water. Before taking baths, it is better to consult a doctor in advance.

MOUNT AIBGA
The mountain rises above Krasnaya Polyana just beyond the Mzymta River. mountain range Aibgi consists of four peaks: peak Black pyramid and three unnamed peaks. The most direct route from the village leads to the middle peak. convenient route, which starts from the Greek Bridge, located near the hydroelectric power station reservoir (at the entrance to Krasnaya Polyana). It is best to start the ascent early in the morning so that you can return before sunset. The path to the top goes through a beech forest. Crossing the stream, it runs up steeply. Having passed through the fir forest, after 4 hours we find ourselves in a large clearing. The Goluboy stream flows a hundred meters away. Here you can drink spring water and relax. Further, the trail again leads through the forest and emerges into subalpine meadows. After passing through thickets of tall grass and climbing steeply, we reach the pre-summit ridge. The sheer ledge offers a breathtaking view of Krasnaya Polyana and the surrounding mountains. Another hour along the ridge of the mountain - and you are at the top of the middle peak. There is a small platform here that offers a fabulous view in all directions. You are at an altitude of almost 2500 meters above sea level. The third and fourth peaks are more difficult to climb.

LAKE KARDYVACH
A fabulously beautiful alpine lake in the upper reaches of the Mzymta River is located at an altitude of 1850 meters above sea level, 44 km from Krasnaya Polyana. The lake is located on the territory of the reserve, and you can only get here as part of a special tour, on foot or by helicopter from Krasnaya Polyana. Kardyvach is especially beautiful at sunrise or sunset.
The lake is surrounded on three sides by mountains over 2000 meters high. In shape it is an ellipse 500 meters long and more than 300 meters wide. The depth of the lake is about 17 meters. Even in summer, the water in it does not warm up above 12*. The Mzymta River, more like a stream, originates from here. Flowing out of their lakes, the river soon falls into the 15-meter Emerald waterfall. There is no fish in the lake, since the waterfall is an insurmountable obstacle for it, and in winter the lake is covered with a layer of ice and snow. On south coast There is a Hospitable Meadow, covered in summer with an amazing carpet of flowers. Currants, blackberries, blueberries, bird cherry, and various mushrooms grow around the lake. In total, about 1,000 different plants grow in the area of ​​alpine meadows where the lake is located. Among the fauna, you can find chamois and mountain goats - aurochs. More experienced tourists can climb Lake Verkhniy Kardyvach at an altitude of 2470 meters.

KHMELEVSKIE LAKES
The lakes are named after the botanist Khmelevsky, who lived and worked here at the beginning of the twentieth century. You can only get here by SUV, which you can rent with a driver in the parking lot near the ski lift. Having reached the fork in the road near a gas station in Krasnaya Polyana, we turn left, towards the tourism center of the Krasnaya Polyana municipality. We drive another 1 km along the highway to sharp turn and turn onto the dirt road. The forest road rises higher and higher into the mountain. The Melnichny stream flows to your left. After 12 km of steep ascent we approach Lake Khmelevskogo. Here, at an altitude of 1750 meters, you will be amazed by the beauty virgin nature and heady mountain air. The shape of the lake resembles a pear, its length is about 200 meters, width -100 meters. You can come here for the whole day to swim in the lake, sunbathe and have a picnic.

ACHISHKHO RIDGE
This journey will take a whole day. It is better to go with an instructor who knows the route. On the ridge you can go through Lake Khmelevskogo, or you can take another road - from the center of Krasnaya Polyana, along Zapovednaya Street. The forest road goes upstream of the Beshenka River. Past two dolmens, to the Achishkho shelter of the Krasnaya Polyana tourism and recreation center. In 10 km Mountain road leads to the Round Glade, covered in summer with a carpet of flowers. From here, from a height of 1450 meters, a breathtaking panorama of the mountains and Krasnaya Polyana opens up far below. Further the path leads through the Beech forest to the crest of the Achishkho ridge. At an altitude of about 1900 meters there is a small platform from where the surrounding snowy peaks, the valley of the Mzymta River and the village of KRASNAYA Polyana are perfectly visible. Not far below small lake Mirror at an altitude of about 1880 meters. The Achishkho ridge is the wettest place in Russia. The snow depth in winter sometimes reaches 7.5 meters. It happens that the weather on Achishkho changes 5-6 times a day. You can go back through the waterfalls at the sources of the Achipse River and Lake Khmelevskogo. If you're lucky, in the summer you can play snowballs at altitudes above 2000 meters.

ENGELMANOVA POLYANA
Located 30 km from Krasnaya Polyana upstream of the Mzymta, there are more than 120 springs along both banks. This famous Engelman Glade. Here water shoots out from underground in seething streams. In one place there is even a small lake, from the bottom of which bubbling streams of mineral water rise.

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    Cultural and ethnographic center "My Russia"

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    The cultural and ethnographic center “My Russia” in Krasnaya Polyana was opened twice. For the first time - before the opening of the Olympic Games in Sochi in 2014. The center somewhat balanced the nearby Rosa Khutor with its pronounced “Russianness”.

  • The small village of Krasnaya Polyana cannot boast of an abundance of attractions. Its once glorious legacy was somehow lost either during the Soviet years or during perestroika. Today Krasnaya Polyana attracts tourists primarily not as locality, where there is something to see, and as a place where there is something to do.

    First of all, this concerns the Rosa Khutor sports ski complex. The construction of the Olympic facility has become a fairly large-scale project, and those who have already tried it can confirm: the Rosa Khutora trails are world-class and challenging enough to attract athletes with good experience skating. The cultural and ethnographic center “My Russia” is located very close to Rosa Khutor. It is completely completed, although not yet fully “inhabited,” and is a complex of a dozen buildings that, on a reduced scale, copy the most typical buildings for different parts of Russia. Here you can see, for example, the Kazan Kremlin, a Siberian wooden house or a Buryat datsan.

    A truly old (to put it mildly) and original attraction of Krasnaya Polyana are its dolmens.

    Another cultural and entertainment establishment in Krasnaya Polyana that deserves a visit is the Galaktika social and cultural center built by Gazprom. First of all, it is interesting because of its rather large water park for adults and children. Secondly - billiards, bowling, a cinema, several cafes, restaurants and shops. And finally, the special “feature” of “Galaxy” is the big kids club, occupying several floors. The club, united by the theme of space, offers a variety of interactive programs and attractions.

    If you still want to get to know less modern history Krasnaya Polyana, you should first go to the House-Museum of the writer Tammsaare. The writer was treated in Krasnaya Polyana for tuberculosis and stayed in the ethnic settlement of Estonian immigrants Esto-Sadok. The exhibitions of the house-museum are dedicated not only to the work of Tammsaare, but also to the general way of life of Estonians in the Caucasus. Another, in a certain sense, “ethnic” monument of Krasnaya Polyana is associated with Greek settlers, who, in fact, founded the village. This is the Church of St. Harlampius, originally built for the Greek Orthodox parish. True, today's temple is a remake of the 20th and 21st centuries, but it still belongs to the community and functions.

    But the really old (to put it mildly) and original attraction of Krasnaya Polyana are its dolmens. There are several groups of dolmens in the Sochi region, and the Krasnopolyanskaya one is the best preserved. Today you can see about 10 of these megalithic structures, cleared from the ground in the second half of the 20th century, but scientists claim that there may be just as many of them underground.

    The nature around Krasnaya Polyana hides enough interesting things to warrant spending a day or two exploring the surrounding area. You can start right from the Krasnopolyanskoe highway: for example, from the observation deck near the village of Monastery you can clearly see Sochi. The Slantsevaya cave near Krasnaya Polyana is an interesting gallery 100 m long. And in the summer season from Krasnaya Polyana you can take a cable car up the mountainside to a height of a couple of kilometers or more - to subalpine meadows and lakes. A special attraction of the area is the Achishkho ridge, which unofficially bears the title of the rainiest place in the country.

 

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