What mountains are in Krasnaya Polyana. Krasnaya Polyana from A to Z reviews, tips, recommendations. Pictured is the Krasnaya Polyana Aviary Complex

Krasnaya Polyana - legendary mining ski resort in the subtropical zone of Russia, near Sochi. Absolutely here unique climate- in just an hour from the beach you can get to the snow-covered mountain slopes. Skating at Krasnaya Polyana is suitable for both beginners and professionals: the Winter Olympic Games were held here in 2014.

Weather

The ski season in Krasnaya Polyana begins in mid-December and lasts until April. Best time for skiing - January and February. Temperatures rarely drop below −10 °C, and thaws occur frequently. There is no strong wind in Krasnaya Polyana, since the resort is protected from gusts by mountains. In summer, Krasnaya Polyana is warm, daytime temperatures in June-August range from 24 °C to 28 °C. From May to September it is warm and sunny, but there are occasional showers.

	During the day	Season
January	+4	Ski
February	+5	Ski
March	+7	Ski
April	+11	Ski
May	+15
June	+21
July	+26
August	+26
September	+24
October	+19
November	+13
December	+7	Ski

Resorts

Krasnaya Polyana is a kind of starting point for all skiers who come to ski on the slopes. In the Krasnopolyansky district there are the famous ski resorts “Rosa Khutor”, “Gorki Gorod”, “Gazprom” (“Laura”, “Alpika”) and “Mountain Carousel” (part of the “Gorki Gorod” complex). The total length of the trails is 120 km, among them there are “black” and “red” trails and trails for beginners. At the heights where there are transfers from ski lift to ski lift, you can enjoy the scenery and have a snack in a cafe.

Trails

Rosa Khutor is the capital of the Winter Olympics; 30 sets of medals were played here. In addition to the ski area, the resort has a luge center and an extreme park. In total, the resort has more than 70 trails of varying degrees of difficulty. Their total length is 94 km. There are 10 easy trails that children or beginner skiers can ski on (including a sleigh and tubing track). There are 20 routes of average difficulty, the rest are difficult and very difficult sections, including the men's and women's Olympic slopes.

“Gorki Gorod” is divided into two parts - upper and lower, which are located at altitudes of 540 and 960 meters, respectively. The total length of the trails is 14 km. The elevation difference is 960-2300 m. The skiing level is average (there is one “black” slope, the rest are “red” or “blue”).

The Gazprom resort is located as close as possible to the village of Esto-Sadok. It is perfect for beginners. There are 23 trails in total (15 trails on the Psekhako plateau and 8 trails on Fir glade). The total length of the trails is more than 16 km, difficult and easy approximately equally.

Paid and free ski buses run between all resorts.

Lifts

The Rosa Khutor slopes are served by 27 lifts: 4- and 6-seater chairlifts, 8-seater gondola and conveyor lifts.

The Gorki Gorod complex is served by three lines of gondola-type cable cars; transfers are provided at altitudes of 960, 1460 and 2200 meters above sea level. The central sector is served by 8-seater gondola lifts and 4-seater chairlifts. The ski areas "Circus-2" and "Circus-3" are served by 4-seater chairlifts. The eastern sector is served by chairlifts with capacity for 4 or 6 skiers.

At the Gazprom resort there are 14 cable cars of three types: closed gondola type, open chairlifts and rope tow cable cars. The gondola with closed cabins can accommodate 8 skiers, the chairlifts are designed for 4 or 6 skiers, and the rope tows are single-seater.

Ski passes "Rosa Khutor" 2018/2019

The ski season at the Rosa Khutor resort begins on December 14, 2018. You can buy Rosa Khutor ski passes at different rates - prices depend on the number of ski days, season and age.

For example, 1 day of skiing for an adult during the “High” season (from December 14 to 29, 2018) will cost 2951 rubles, for a child from 7 to 14 years old - 1500 rubles. During the Peak season (from December 30, 2018 to January 7, 2019), an adult ski pass for 1 day costs 3,451 rubles, a child’s ski pass costs 1,700 rubles.

The “Family” tariff is designed for a family of 2 adults and 2 children from 7 to 14 years old. IN " High season» A ski pass at the “3 days out of 4” rate for such a family will cost 21,600 rubles, during the “Peak” season - 25,200 rubles.

Evening skiing(from 19:00 to 23:00) on a fresh “corduroy”, it is possible both with a valid ski pass with an additional payment, and with a separate ski pass.

Children under 7 years old, disabled people of group 1 and skiers over 70 years old ski for free. For other categories (accompanying disabled people, disabled people of groups 2 and 3, people over 60 years old) discounts apply. In addition, regardless of the season and tariff, you need to purchase a contactless card (pass) for 100 rubles.

Ski passes "Gorki Gorod" 2018/2019

Alpine skiers are welcome at the Gorki Gorod resort from December 1, 2018. The cost of ski passes varies not only depending on the season and the number of days, but also on the time of day: there are daytime ski passes (from 9:00 to 17:00), evening (from 18:00 to 23:00), midday (from 13:00 to 17:00) and all day ski passes (from 9:00 to 23:00).

In the early season (from December 1 to December 28, 2018), the cost of an adult daily (from 9:00 to 17:00) Gorki Gorod ski pass is 1,700 rubles, a child’s is 1,200 rubles. In the evening (from 18:00 to 23:00) skating costs 1,200 rubles for an adult and 800 rubles for children.

During the New Year holidays (from December 29 to January 7), the price of an adult daily ski pass for 1 day is 2600 rubles, a child’s one - 1500 rubles. Evening skating will cost 1800 rubles for an adult and 1100 for a child.

There is a family rate for a family of 2 adults and 2 children from 7 to 14 years old. In the early season, a daily ski pass for a family will cost 4,800 rubles per day, during the holidays - 7,800 rubles.

Ski passes for children under 7 years old, disabled people of group 1 and people over 70 years old are free. There are also discounts for disabled people of groups 2 and 3, students, groups of schoolchildren and people over 60 years old (upon presentation of certificates and certificates).

Ski passes Laura and Alpika (Gazprom) 2018/2019

Gazprom ski passes apply to both slopes - Laura and Alpika.

The “Daily” ski pass is valid for 1 day of skiing throughout the entire season, with the exception of holidays (from December 29, 2018 to January 7, 2019). Riding hours for this tariff are from 9:00 to 16:00. An adult ticket costs 2200 rubles, a child ticket (from 7 to 14 years old) - 1300 rubles.

During New Year holidays(from December 29, 2018 to January 7, 2019) the “Daily Holiday” tariff applies. Riding times are the same. The price of an adult ski pass is 2,500 rubles, a child’s ski pass is 1,500 rubles. You can also purchase passes for 3, 5 and 7 days of skiing and for the entire season. Children under 7 years old have free admission.

The opening date of the season on Gazprom tracks has not yet been announced.

Hotels

New first-class hotels have been built at all Krasnaya Polyana resorts. There are hotels representing the world's largest hotel chains, as well as modest guest houses and chalets. You can choose accommodation in a lowland, on the river bank, or near the ski lifts. Most hotels are stylized in the style of Alpine mountain towns.

There are enough apartment complexes and small hostels in Krasnaya Polyana where you can stay on a limited budget. Some tourists prefer to stay in Adler or Sochi, where the choice of hotels and apartments is much wider.

How to get there

From Sochi Airport to Krasnaya Polyana you can take buses No. 105 or 135. The same buses go through the railway station. On the way, the bus passes the Esto-Sadok railway station, the Gorki Gorod and Gazprom stops and ends at Rosa Khutor. Travel time is from 1 to 2 hours.

You can also get to Krasnaya Polyana by the Lastochka train. It departs from Sochi railway station or Adler airport and arrives at Esto-Sadok station. Travel time is about 1 hour.

Attractions

There are not many attractions in the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana. The first and main thing is, of course, incredible mountain landscapes. Slopes, stormy rivers, snow dunes or blooming alpine meadows - Krasnaya Polyana is beautiful at all times of the year.

Rosa Khutor boasts several interesting locations for photos - for example, the main street of the resort with a clock tower reminiscent of the Sochi railway station tower, or a bridge over the stormy Mzymta.

The cultural and ethnographic center “My Russia” occupies an area of 11 hectares. On its territory there are thematic pavilions that, in a stylized manner, reproduce the architecture of different regions and cities of our country. There is a Siberian fort, a Buryat datsan, a Kazan Kremlin and a Moscow Kremlin, wooden buildings characteristic of the Russian North. It’s nice to then surprise your friends by showing these unexpected buildings in photos of the attractions of the resort where you went skiing.

The center has a Bell Museum, where visitors can also learn the basics of bell-ringing if they wish. There is a fair in a separate pavilion where you can buy souvenirs and try dishes national cuisines Russia.

Things to do

In addition to great skiing, Krasnaya Polyana has a lot of entertainment: water parks, discos, shops, skating rinks, restaurants, cinemas and other exciting activities.

Even if skiing is not your thing, you can always do sightseeing tour to Krasnaya Polyana (there are special rates on the ski lifts for those traveling without ski equipment).

Not far from Krasnaya Polyana there is an enclosure complex of the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve, where bison, Caucasian deer, raccoon dogs, wolves, wild boar, chamois, lynx, as well as rare birds and white swans live. On the territory of the Krasnopolyansky district there is a unique bee nursery “Krasnopolyansk experimental beekeeping station”, where you can try high-mountain honey.

At Rosa Khutor there is a crossbow and archery shooting range, a yoga and massage center, an extreme school RollerSkateClub, an art studio "Colored Mountains", an auto track and a large concert hall"Rose Hall".

“Gorki Gorod” boasts a “Husky Park”, where you can ride a dog sled, eco-trails (including winter ones), and there is an excursion center that offers paragliding and ATV excursions. There is a Mountain Beach water park in the Gorky Gorod Mall shopping center and a rope park with routes of varying difficulty.

Gazprom also has a shooting range, a drawing studio, and various excursions and hikes. The center of the complex is the Galaxy entertainment center, where there is a water park, ice arena, children's interactive club, bowling alley, 3 cinema halls, restaurants, food court, open terraces, night club, shopping gallery, parking for 1200 cars and much more.

If you have never visited us, we recommend watching this video first. It will save a lot of time and money. We have laid out in some detail the basic information on the resort, transfer, accommodation, skiing, food and recreation. The video is a full 45 minutes long, so it's worth watching if you want to save a lot of money before your trip or get an idea of what's what.

1. (1:21) What is Krasnaya Polyana and where is it located. Resort Overview
2. (4:36) Logistics. Features of transfer to Krasnaya Polyana
3. (8:15) Accommodation. Where is the best place to live and how to book accommodation in Krasnaya Polyana?
4. (16:27) Gurney. Where to ride and when is the best time to go?
4.1 (28:30) Parking lots and traffic cops
5. (30:35) Food and Rest. Where to eat and how to save on food
6. (34:09) Holidays with children. Where to leave them and where to ride with them
7. (35:38) SOS. Rescuers, insurance, Krasnopolyansk hospital in case of injury
8. (41.31) Clothing and equipment. Features of the resort climate

Geography

The village of Krasnaya Polyana is located in the mountains, 42 km from the Black Sea coast, in the Adler district of Sochi. The lower part of the village is located at an altitude of approximately 550m above sea level.

Ski resort Krasnaya Polyana(aka KP) - these are two villages, Krasnaya Polyana and Esto-Sadok, as well as the ski resorts themselves, which are located a little further in the mountains. Those. There are no ski slopes in the village itself. But the resort is named after larger village. The length of the entire resort area, including both villages and the Rosa Khutor cable car, is about 12 km.

History and name

According to legend, the name Krasnaya Polyana was given to the area by the first Greek settlers, who, descending from the mountains in the fall, saw a large clearing, red with the leaves of fern, chestnut and maple. This was after the end of the Many Years of the Caucasian War. Before the war, the Caucasian village of Kbaade was located on the site of the modern village. After the end of hostilities, the village was virtually destroyed, and the new settlement was named Romanovsk in honor of the royal family. But the name Romanovsk did not take root and eventually a simpler one took root - Krasnaya Polyana. After the revolution, the Bolsheviks were clearly not against such a coincidence, so it remained that way.

And the village of Esto-Sadok translated from Estonian means Estonian Garden, because the Estonian settlers who settled near Krasnaya Polyana traded in dried fruits.

Name of the resort Rosa Khutor official version comes from the name of the mountain farm of the Estonian Eduard Rooz, who once lived on the territory of today's resort.

Well, now you know everything and can participate in historical debates in the bar after the ride =)

Krasnaya Polyana on the map

Krasnaya Polyana is the site of the 2014 Olympic Games. It was in Krasnaya Polyana that competitions in most sports disciplines took place during the Olympic Games. Thanks to the Olympics, the resort received developed infrastructure, new roads, hotels, cable cars and much more. Not everything has been completed yet, but in a few years Krasnaya Polyana should be fully operational. In the meantime, regular tourists are beginning to replace the Olympic tourists.

Ski resorts

Krasnaya Polyana ski resort offers slopes for a wide range of 4x skiing levels ski resorts, which are located close to each other.

Single ski pass and free bus not at the resort yet. Although slowly but surely, everything is moving towards this. Many say that in terms of trails, Krasnaya Polyana from a freeride mecca is becoming more and more corduroy and mountain beach. Although the construction of new lifts opens up new areas for freeride, previously only available for heliskiing. So it's not all bad. We are especially pleased with the rapid pace of development mountain resort Rosa Khutor, which, although located in Krasnaya Polyana, positions itself as an independent resort, which in fact it is. In the near future, the Rosa Khutor and Gazprom Alpika ski areas should merge. You can read more about ski areas in the section "Skating"

Krasnaya Polyana official website

Krasnaya Polyana does not have an official website . The village administration does not need this, and the ski resorts compete with each other. Perhaps a single official website for Krasnaya Polyana will appear when a single ski pass is introduced and a common information center is opened, but at this moment there is no such. Therefore, many of the functions of a unifying information resource today are performed by the website website

Infrastructure and service

Krasnaya Polyana as a ski resort is only in its formation stage. A large number of key facilities are under active and large-scale construction. Hotels, restaurants, entertainment and health centers, shops, etc. For today's flow of tourists, the existing infrastructure is quite sufficient, with the exception of the New Year. Although in NG there are always crowds at any Russian resort. Expressway built Railway and a second car, so getting to Krasnaya Polyana has become much easier.

The public on the slopes

Mostly very positive and friendly. Moreover, the general mood of the skaters is different from the rest Russian resorts. With very rare exceptions, there is always order on the slopes. Since the resort is not cheap, there is little chaos in the queues at school. The all-Russian experience of climbing the cable car for fifty dollars will definitely not help. The Katal people who come to KP are mostly adults. These are mainly Krasnodar, Rostov and Sochi, for which KP is a weekend resort. And the second half is Moscow and St. Petersburg, who arrive for a week or “under the snow.” Also frequented by bourgeois freeriders who come either for competitions or just to try out the famous Krasnopolyansk powder. There is always a significant number of freeride public on wide skis and long boards, to which the RiderHelp team also considers itself =)

You can read more about each stage of the trip to Krasnaya Polyana in the sections of our website. Welcome to Krasnaya Polyana, and we will help you!

Sincerely,
Evgeniy Matalyga and the website project team

Photos used in the review: Arina Melekhova,

Quick page navigation:
# , # , # , # , # , #

For our parents, children and grandmothers, Sochi has always been popular destination July-August beach holiday. For my peers, Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana are the places where the Winter Olympics took place in 2014. For me, this is, first of all, the crazy beauty of nature and mountains. So beautiful that a few years ago my wife and I left Moscow and now live in Sochi. In the five years since moving, I have already made more than 70 hikes in the Caucasus and decided that I have the moral right to make something like a “Guide” to this fantastic region for any tourist and outdoor enthusiast! On this large page (please be careful and patient), I have collected all the basic information for planning and organizing an independent hike in the outskirts of Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana.

Let me start with what attracted us personally to this place so much that we moved here to live?

Why Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana?

Mild climate and super ecology. Despite the fact that in the winter months there are often prolonged rains on the coast, and snowfalls in the mountains, the climate here is, of course, much more comfortable for life than in my native Siberia, or in the Urals, or even in central Russia. There is no need to talk about the environment. There are no large industrial enterprises in Sochi, and daily morning sea and evening mountain breezes clean the city's air from exhaust gases.
Long hiking season. The climate of these places allows you to go to the mountains for six months - from June to November!! And if you pay attention not only to the mountains, but also to the coast with its numerous waterfalls and gorges, then the hiking season becomes year-round!
Huge opportunities for multi-sport. Those who love sports and mountains can find entertainment for every taste: classic hiking and mountain hiking, mountain biking, via feratta routes, rafting, canyoning and even bungee jumping!
Excellent infrastructure. New Railway from the airport and railway station in Adler or Sochi it will take you to Krasnaya Polyana in an hour, and there are excellent trails and even the presence of mountain shelters and tent camps allow you to walk in the mountains in comfort, even with small children, and at the same time enjoy the beauty of nature. A plane from Moscow is also inexpensive compared to flights abroad (just buy in advance!).
Safety. May the tolerants and cosmopolitans forgive me, Sochi and its surroundings are fundamentally different from other regions of the Caucasus. You can be sure that you will not have any hassles with the locals. The village of Krasnaya Polyana is historically populated by ethnic Greeks and Estonians, and Sochi by Armenians, who are known to profess Christianity, not Islam. The share of the Russian population here, in my opinion, is even greater in Moscow.

Minuses? From the point of view of “sports” tourism and mountaineering, the only disadvantage of the Krasnaya Polyana mountains is their low height. There are practically no serious glaciers or extended vertical walls here. Also, many are bothered by the fact that most of the Krasnaya Polyana mountains are located on the territory of the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve, which imposes certain difficulties with organizing hikes (more about them below), but in my opinion, the presence of the reserve is not a minus, but a plus. It's scary to imagine what would happen to these the most beautiful mountains, if they were not protected by law! As for the disadvantages of the city of Sochi in terms of a place to live, I personally want more direct flights not only to Moscow, but also abroad. And a couple or three embassies European countries. Do not need anything else! But back to hiking, this is an outdoor guide after all!

5 Day Hiking Ideas All Year Round

Everyone who comes to Sochi for just a few days wants to see all the most interesting things. But how to do that? After all, only the length of Sochi along coastline The Black Sea is more than 100 kilometers long!! (by the way, one of the most long cities in the world), and if we add to this the gorge of the Mzymta River, in the upper reaches of which the village of Krasnaya Polyana is located with the new ski resorts “Rosa Khutor”, “Gornaya Karusel” and “Gazprom-Laura”... And if we add to this the neighboring “ friendly" Abkhazia.. How to manage everything?

To begin with, I will share a list of the TOP 5 easy and one-day routes that are available all year round - both winter and summer.

(1)

A walk through the relict forest along a beautiful equipped trail. Both routes are accessible to absolutely everyone, regardless of skill level. It is enough to wear sports shoes. Must have to get acquainted with the nature of the "seaside" climate zone". On hot days summer days you can even swim in the canyon of the Khosta River!!

How to get there: 15 minutes from bus stop"Sputnik" in Khosta.

Two circular routes - "Small Ring" (the walk will take approximately 1 hour) and "Big Ring" (from 2 to 4 hours).

(2)

Zmeykovsky waterfalls are unique in that even in the hottest summer months there is enough water in the Dikarka River for you to admire their extraordinary five (!), albeit small, waterfalls that are not similar to each other. Those who like to eat delicious food in nature will love the cozy restaurant near the lower waterfall.

How to get there: 10 minutes walk from the minibus or bus stop No. 120.

A walk through all five waterfalls and back will take from one and a half to three hours.

(3)

Walking towards the Orekhovsky waterfall is my favorite hiking option when you want to get some fresh air and take a break from the city. The route is not difficult - ordinary sneakers are enough equipment and is short - a walk to the waterfall and back can take a couple of hours! In addition, Orekhovsky waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in Sochi.

From the center of Sochi and back - from 3 to 5 hours.

How to get there: by taxi or half an hour on foot from the city bus terminus.

(4)

A cascade of three waterfalls in the picturesque canyon of the Agura River is one of the most popular places of pilgrimage for summer tourists, but these waterfalls are most beautiful in autumn and spring, when there is more water and fewer tourists!

How to get there: 20 minutes walk from the Sputnik stop (any minibus in the direction Sochi - Adler)

Walk to the first big waterfall and back will take about 1.5 hours, if you go further with a climb to the Prometheus rocks for at least 2.5 - 3 hours.

(5)

By some miracle, not included in all sorts of tourist guides in Sochi, the waterfalls on the Svanidze stream are not at all large, but amazing. Path to upper waterfall constantly meanders from one bank of the Svanidze stream to the other, in places dangerously approaching the cliff. If you leave early, you can manage to get further, to the Azhek waterfalls!

Start of the route: final stop of bus #102.

From the final stop to the waterfalls and back - 4 hours.

ONE-DAY HIKES IN THE MOUNTAINS OF KRASNAYA POLYANA

The mountain hiking season in the vicinity of Krasnaya Polyana begins no earlier than mid-June, when, after the snow melts in the mountains, the reserve opens routes. The best time for hiking is July-August, the period of the most stable and warm weather. Once the snow cover settles, the routes are closed again. This usually happens in mid-October.

(1)

Climbing to the top of the Stone Pillar is the most accessible mountain walk in the vicinity of Krasnaya Polyana. From the top a majestic all-round panorama of the Western Caucasus mountains opens up, and if you're lucky, you can even see the Black Sea. Absolutely anyone can climb the Stone Pillar, since from the cable car station to the top there is an excellent trail (in fact, a dirt road), marked with signs. It's impossible to get lost.

Start of the route: the upper station of the Rosa Khutor cable car.

The walk from the upper cable car station takes about 1.5 to 3 hours.

(2)

Thanks to a specially equipped trail and a relatively small height difference for mountains, today this is perhaps the only alternative to the route to the top of the “Stone Pillar” among the simple walking routes in the Krasnaya Polyana mountains available to everyone.

How to get there: on cable car"Mountain Carousel" from Estosadok (Krasnaya Polyana).

Timing: the hike itself takes from one and a half to three hours, plus another half hour for the ascent and descent on the cable car.

(3) Khmelevskie lakes - Achipsinskie waterfalls

A walk from the Khmelevskie Lakes to the Achipsinskie waterfalls is an excellent option for a mountain walk for the whole day. To gain time and save energy, you can go up to the Khmelevskie Lakes in jeeps (from 4,000 rubles per car, you can arrange a drop-off directly at station square Rosa Khutor).

Timing: from the end of the road to the nearby lakes and back - an hour and a half, to Lake Mirror and back - 4 hours, to the Achipsinsky waterfalls - at least 5-6 hours there and back.

(4) Bzerpinsky cornice

Hiking the Bzerpisky Cornice is my favorite weekend mountain hike. I even wrote a small guide! You can climb to a height of 1600 meters by cable car, and in just two hours (of constant uphill climbing) you can find yourself in the area of alpine meadows. Views of the surrounding peaks, blooming rhododendron and the Krasnaya Polyana gorge are guaranteed right under your feet!

How to get there: Pikhtovaya Polyana station of the Laura-Gazprom cable car to Rosa Khutor (Krasnaya Polyana)

From the upper station of the cable car and back - from 6 to 9 hours at a sports pace.

(5) Mount Achishkho

Achishkho is one of my favorite peaks in Krasnaya Polyana. I am also writing a hotel guide for this mountain. From the top there is a panoramic view of the Black Sea coast and a view of the Greater Caucasus.

To go to the top and back in one day requires either excellent physical training (a climb of almost 2000 vertical meters, and then the same amount of descent is not a task for the weak in body) or expensive, from 5,000 rubles per car to get to the Khmelevsky Lakes!

MULTI-DAY MOUNTAIN HIKES

Multi-day hiking trips with an overnight stay in a tent - an eternal classic. Only in this format can you truly take a break from the pressure of modern civilization and chat with friends live while sitting around an evening fire, and not through instant messengers and social networks, because there is practically no connection on such routes :)

If you are not ready to plan your own route, are not sure that you can correctly determine the path, or simply do not have your own tourist equipment, in the mountains of Krasnaya Polyana there is a unique opportunity for our country - to spend the night in the mountains in pre-installed tents of the Krasnaya Polyana Mountain Club or go with kids on unique trips combined with teaching tourism skills! And if you want, you can rent equipment from them and go on your own.

The hikes are listed in ascending order of duration and difficulty, starting with the easiest.

(1) Bzerpinsky cornice - Kholodny camp

If you are just dreaming of starting hiking and in the mountains in particular, hiking Bzerpinsky cornice- the best option for you. The equipped trail, the availability of rest areas, and the availability of cellular communications make this route as safe as possible for such an experience. And the views all around will make you rock. Just dress warmly, it’s cold in the mountains at night!

Start of the route: upper station of the Gazprom cable car

Duration: from 2 to 4 days.

(2)

Super popular place. Especially in the fall, when all the local photographers flock here. If you want to see something else besides the lake (climb the neighboring peaks) - plan for more days!

Start of the route: the village of Rosa Khutor or Engelmanov Polyany

The lake is located both on the territory of the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve and in the border zone. So you will have to arrange for passes in advance.

Duration: from 4 to 8 days.

(5) Abkhazia

Lately, Abkhazia has been my favorite region for multi-day hikes. At the height of summer, when the surroundings of Krasnaya Polyana are full of tourists, there is absolute silence here, no hassles with passes or border guards. Maximum scope for creativity in building multi-day routes!

Start of the route: Lake Ritsa or Gegsky waterfall

Duration: from 3 to 7 days.

IMPORTANT! Since 2/3 of the mountains surrounding Krasnaya Polyana and Sochi are located on the territory of the Caucasus State Biosphere Reserve and in close proximity to the state border with Abkhazia, for most multi-day hikes you will need to obtain two passes - from the reserve (done on the spot) and from the border guards ( documents must be submitted at least one month in advance). In addition, you need to understand that you can only walk in the reserve along permitted routes (this is important!) and not at any time of the year (at the beginning of summer and autumn, the reserve is closed “for registration”. Scientists observe the animals and count them. All routes , listed above are included in the list of permitted routes. More information about passes below.

Map of outdoor attractions in Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana

Krasnaya Polyana The Most Popular Modern Ski Resort
Rosa Khutor, Gorki Gorod, Krasnaya Polyana Amazing place in the vicinity of Sochi Hotels Slopes and Lifts in the valley of the Mzymta River, Adler district, resort city of Sochi Krasnodar region cm: .

Over the past ten years, Krasnaya Polyana has begun to develop even faster: a large number of modern hotels have appeared, a high-speed tunnel has been launched through mountain range, two new cable car complexes have been created. Thus, today Krasnaya Polyana is a promising and growing resort, into which huge amounts of money are being invested and tourists from Russia and foreign countries are trying to get there.

Winter sports are not all that Krasnaya Polyana is famous for. Hospitable people live here who prepare the most delicious honey in the Caucasus; in the summer they come here for fresh air and beautiful views, mountain hikes, close sea and walks through chestnut forests.

Weather and Climate in Krasnaya Polyana

Powerful mountain range, protecting the resort from the cold with a wall, the location at an altitude of about 600 m and the mild Black Sea climate together create unique weather in Krasnaya Polyana.

Winter weather

Even in winter time the sun gives people the opportunity to ski for days on end or sunbathe. average temperature fluctuates from 0 to -5°C, and almost never falls below -10°C. The coldest month is January and the snowiest month is February. There are practically no snowstorms or dampness.

Summer weather

Summer begins from the second mid-May and lasts until September. With rare exceptions, summer is warm, sunny and calm. The average temperature in summer is +24°С +28°С. The heat at the resort is much easier to bear than on the coast, which is explained by the presence of humidity and huge forests that surround the resort on all sides. There may also be showers in summer, but they pass quickly.
You can and should relax here all year round - in the summer it’s nice and warm, sometimes it’s hot, but this is the Caucasus, in the fall you can wear a T-shirt and a light windbreaker almost until November.
Skiing begins closer to mid-December, when everything around is covered with the first layer of Krasnaya Polyana “powder”, but you don’t have to be afraid of frost: a slight minus on the thermometer is a standard winter by the standards of Krasnaya Polyana. Peak skiing is between January and March.
The ski season ends by the end of April, in May everything around blooms and turns green, and in June you can already go down from the mountains and plunge into the Black Sea.

How to get to Krasnaya Polyana

The most logical and, in fact, the only option to get from different parts of Russia to Krasnaya Polyana is through Sochi. Let's take a closer look at it. The distance between Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana is about 70 km, which you can cover by bus, train or car (personal or taxi).

Bus Sochi - Krasnaya Polyana

Bus number 105 departs from Sochi bus station. If you are in the city center, you can take the bus at the Platanovaya Alley stop.

Bus schedule No. 105 Sochi - Krasnaya Polyana

Departure time
6:25	6:50	07:40	08:05	08:55	09:20	09:45	10:10	10:35	11:00	12:00
13:00	14:00	14:30	15:00	15:25	16:15	17:05	17:30	18:20

Bus schedule No. 105 Krasnaya Polyana - Sochi

Departure time
08:30	09:20	10:00	10:50	11:25	12:40	13:55	14:45	15:10	16:05	17:05
18:00	19:15	20:40

Trains and electric trains from Sochi to Krasnaya Polyana

Rail transport is one of the most convenient ways get to Krasnaya Polyana. You can take a regular train or choose high-speed train"Martin".

Swallow Sochi - Krasnaya Polyana

Since November 1, 2013, the route has been regularly operated. high-speed electric train"Swallow", which can also be used to get to Olympic Park and the airport. By paying a fare of 427 rubles, a reduced fare of 213.50 rubles, you will comfortably reach Krasnaya Polyana in 1.5 hours. To enter the carriage, you need to press the green button on the door. The train is equipped with luggage space and power sockets, and there are two dry closets.

The cost of travel on the Lastochka to other areas of Sochi can be found here. On the official website of Russian Railways you will find the current Lastochka schedule. In addition, regular commuter trains depart regularly on this route.

If you are lucky enough to meet an adequate taxi driver on the first day, try to agree on permanent cooperation for the entire period of your vacation. So daily trips from the hotel to the slope and back will significantly reduce travel costs.

From Sochi to Krasnaya Polyana by car

If you travel by personal car, then you should get a map of roads and neighborhoods in Sochi, or a navigator. From Sochi to Krasnaya Polyana is almost 70 km, you can cover this distance in about an hour, it all depends on your driving style.

You can order a transfer to any place you are interested in at travel companies Krasnaya Polyana. You can find them in any hotel or hotel, as well as on the streets of the village. You will have to find out the exact prices of transfers on the spot, as they may differ from agency to agency and will depend on the destination.

Districts of Krasnaya Polyana

Krasnaya Polyana has already become a powerful brand, which includes several tourist centers. But in fact, this is a village located along the Mzymta River and is a kind of gateway resort area. There are no large sports facilities in the village, but here you can find an inexpensive hotel or guest house, have a delicious meal in one of the dozens of cafes and restaurants and buy the necessary little things in the shops. Krasnaya Polyana has its own post office, hospital, clinic, branches of several large banks and even a couple of museums.

Five thousand residents of Krasnaya Polyana represent more than 20 different nationalities

Almost immediately after Krasnaya Polyana the village of Esto-Sadok begins, here it makes the first stop in the resort cluster branded train"Swallow", running from Adler and Sochi to the Rosa Khutor station. It was in Esto-Sadok that the Olympic facilities were built, which became the basis of the district's economy - the Gazprom mountain tourism center, the Alpika-Service mountain resort and the Laura ski and biathlon complex, the Gornaya Karusel sports and tourist complex of an all-season resort "Gorki Gorod" and the ski resort "Rosa Khutor".

Also, the Krasnopolyansky district includes three villages: Chvizhepse, famous for its mineral water springs, Kepshe is worth a visit for the honey hypermarket, and in Medoveevka, located a little away from the road, in addition ancient traditions honey production, travelers will find an original guest house, a gastronomic pub and a small company producing organic cosmetics.

Extreme Park Rosa Khutor on Krasnaya Polyana

The extreme park on Rosa Khutor is a place for those who love modern sports and are not afraid to tickle their nerves. The park is located on an elevated plain, which also bears the name Rose, and it rises 1,300 meters above sea level. There is a freestyle center in the park.

The number of people who can simultaneously watch the performances of athletes is about 4,000 people. The capacity of the snowboard park is slightly higher - about 6,300 people. You will also see long trails for various tricks in ski acrobatics, ski cross, and a Half-pipe has been built. Six trails with a length of 3.5 kilometers were built on the Aigba slope. The tracks are completely designed for extreme spins, sharp turns and spectacular somersaults, as well as other extreme stunts of any complexity. The starting point is located at an altitude of 1,200 meters from sea level.

All lovers winter species sports: snowboard cross, parallel giant slalom, halfpipe and others will get a lot of impressions and will be able to appreciate the most adrenaline-filled place of the Olympic Games: Extreme Park.

The trails are equipped with the latest technology, have passed international safety standards, and the breathtaking landscapes and fresh air will make sure that a day in the fresh air flies by.

Tired of the adrenaline rush, you can rest and relax in local beauty salons, get a massage, go shopping in a boutique or, if after conquering mountain slopes you have no time to sleep, dance in nightclubs, taste a glass of wine in Sochi restaurants.

Summer at Rosa Khutor

In the summer season for lovers hiking Scenic routes are open at the mountain resort in Sochi “Rosa Khutor”:

- "Lake Way";
- "Panorama";
- "Reserved Gorge";
- "Magical forest".

At each of them, Rosa Khutor guests have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of mountain nature.

And for tourists who prefer cycling, at the best ski resort in Russia there are cycling trails of medium difficulty level: the X-traverse track with a length of 3076 m, the Rosa - Downhill track with a length of 2773 m and the B-One track with a length of 2034 m.

Another attraction of Rosa Khutor is the Panda Park rope complex, located at an altitude of 23 m above the ground. The park has three routes with a total length of 450 m: “Brave Panda”, “Panda Pro” and “Express Liana”. Here everyone can test their dexterity and agility.

One of the main features of Rosa Khutor is developed infrastructure resort, which is capable of serving daily high level up to 10,500 visitors.

The best ski resort in Sochi, Rosa Khutor, is distinguished by high standards of service and safety, the most advanced technologies and maximum proximity of hotels to the ski lifts. This allowed the Sochi resort to earn recognition throughout the world.

Ski resorts in Krasnaya Polyana

The most important component of the Krasnaya Polyana resorts is skiing. alpine skiing and snowboards. You can choose thoughtfully, based on personal preferences, experience and stories from experienced ones, or you can try the largest number of trails of all Krasnaya Polyana tourist centers and complexes.

Mountain Carousel

Multi-level complex on the northern slope of Mount Aibga. Part of the Gorki Gorod resort. The first, the lowest of the three levels of lifts, begins in Esto-Sadok at 540 m above sea level. Three more stations are located at altitudes of 960, 1460 and 2200 m. By the 2015-2016 season. “Gornaya Karusel” has prepared 10 gondola and chairlift cable cars and 15 modern ski trails.

Several slopes of the "Mountain Carousel" make up the longest area for evening skiing in Krasnaya Polyana.

GTZ Gazprom

World class all seasonal resort. In winter it specializes in skiing and snowboarding, and in summer it offers the services of a tourism and recreation center, health complex, sports training base. The center also has a seasonal water park, an entertainment center, cinemas and an ice arena. Entertainment and business events of various scales are held at the Gazprom State Tourist Center; the resort hotels can simultaneously accommodate about 2 thousand guests. Much attention is paid to recreation with children.

The resort's ski slopes are presented at three levels of difficulty, 8 slopes run along Pikhtovaya Polyana, another 15 slopes are developed on the Psekhako plateau. A third of the slopes are equipped for evening skiing.

Mountain amusement park Alpika-Service

The first ski resort of Krasnaya Polyana was opened in 1993 on the site of a branch of the Spartak sports base. Today it is part of the Gazprom State Transport Center. Work on the creation of the resort has not yet been completed; old trails are being improved and new ones are being developed, cable car lines are being built, and infrastructure for winter and summer recreation is being developed.

Ski and biathlon complex Laura

One of the largest and most convenient sports facilities of this type in the world. The Laura complex is located on the Psekhako ridge, at an altitude of about 1500 m above sea level. In summer there is a roller ski track and bicycle rentals. Built nearby hotel"Polyana 1389 Hotel and Spa" with 28 cottages, 70 apartments and 139 rooms. The complex has its own children's club, indoor pool, and spa center.

Ski resort, the slopes of which are located in the northern, northeastern and southern slopes Aibga mountains. The resort offers accommodation in hotels of international chains such as Mercure, Radisson, Tulip, as well as original local hotels for riders and eco-friendly guest houses, including accommodation at an altitude of 1170 m

The highest point of Rosa Khutor is located at 2509 m above sea level.

Guests of the resort are served by 20 gondola, chairlifts, rope tows and conveyor lifts. The Rosa Khutor trails stretch for 77 km, the maximum elevation difference exceeds 1500 m. Also on the territory of the resort is the Olympic Extreme Park, consisting of a Snowboard Park and a Freestyle Center.

What to see in Krasnaya Polyana

Holidays in Krasnaya Polyana should never be left to the will of aimless pastime. And besides the steep ski slopes, sunbathing on mountain tops, cable cars and other nerve-wracking and enjoyable entertainment wonderful resort there is something to catch the attention of your guests. In Krasnaya Polyana you will find a considerable number of interesting places that you can and should definitely visit.

In between active recreation and relax, take time to see the following attractions of Krasnaya Polyana:

Akhshtyrskaya Cave
Achipse Fortress
Waterfall Maiden's Tears
Achipsinskiye waterfalls
Polikarya Waterfall
Cordon and Pslukh waterfall
Nameless Waterfall
Khmelevskie Lakes
Lake Kardyvach
Aviary complex
Narzan spring "Chvizhepse"
Recreation area Bear's corner

Well, don’t forget about the sports facilities that made waves around the world not so long ago:

Mountain Olympic Village
Mountain Olympic Village
Additional Mountain Olympic Village
Luge Center "Sanki"
Racing and biathlon complex "Laura"
Ski jumping complex "Russian roller coaster"
Ski resort Rosa Khutor
Rosa Khutor Extreme Park
Ski resort "Mountain Carousel"
Ski resort "Gazprom"

And this is not all that awaits you in Krasnaya Polyana. If you appreciate the taste of travel, know how to enjoy life and appreciate every minute of it, this corner of Russia, unsurpassed in its beauty, will remain in your memory for the rest of your life, and the impressions and memories of traveling here will be brighter than a thousand of the most colorful photographs!

Entertainment and attractions of Krasnaya Polyana

Krasnaya Polyana is famous not only for skis and snowboards; here you can have a fun and interesting time even for those who look at the steep snow slopes with envy and fear.

Cultural and Ethnographic Center My Russia

A collection of 11 thematic pavilions telling about the architecture, culture and traditions of different regions and peoples of Russia. Here the Buryat datsan neighbors the Kazan Kremlin, the Caucasus is represented by hot cuisine, and the Urals are represented by the classic Demidov brick factory. It will be interesting to visit the park with your child, tell him about different parts of the country, try unusual treats and learn something new about the vast homeland.

Skypark AJ Hackett Sochi

The only high-altitude adventure park of this level in Russia, created by the founder of bungee jumping, AJ Hackett. The rope park is located in the Akhshtyrskoye Gorge, approximately halfway from Adler to Krasnaya Polyana. Those who want to test their nerves and clear their heads are offered jumps from 69 and 207 m, free flight in the Sochi Swing, and a walk along the world’s longest suspended pedestrian bridge (length 439 m with a height of 207 m). As a soothing bonus - panoramic views of the Black Sea and Caucasus Mountains and relict forest around.

If the ride back over the suspension bridge is too much for you, try the MegaTroll ride. 700 m of flight at a speed of 120 km/h will fly by in moments, but will be remembered for a lifetime.

Walking in the mountains

From Medoveevka you can go on a cycling or walking tour to observation tower on Mount Akhun, Eagle Rocks, Akhshtyrskaya Cave, Aibga Ridge and Stone Pillar, Black Pyramid, Khmelevsky Lakes, Psakho Canyon, Semiozerye, yew-boxwood grove and other interesting places. Walks take from one and a half hours to 2 days and require different levels of preparation.

Museums, architectural and natural monuments

In the village itself there is a Museum of Flora, Fauna and Mineralogy of the Western Caucasus. Here you can learn about the unusual plants and animals of the Caucasus Nature Reserve and examine interesting discoveries of scientists. Worth going with a child. History buffs are welcome at the local high school - there is a local history museum"Krasnaya Polyana".

In the vicinity of Krasnaya Polyana there are several dolmens at once - these ancient megaliths keep no less secrets than the famous Stonehenge. It’s not worth climbing onto or into the tombs for the sake of a funny photo - they have stood for several thousand years, let them continue to stand. There are also younger buildings - ruins of fortresses from the early Middle Ages. The algorithm is the same - we look, but don’t touch.

The surroundings of Krasnaya Polyana are completely protected protected places. You can admire, take photographs and breathe fresh air, but you cannot pick flowers, pick up stones, bird feathers and animal fangs, in a word, upset the balance of the biosphere.

It is also full of caves, waterfalls, mountain paths leading to natural observation platforms and wild lakes.

Cafes and restaurants in Krasnaya Polyana

Eating well in Krasnaya Polyana has not been a problem for a long time - restaurants, cafes, pizzerias and fast food canteens are on almost every corner. The choice depends on taste preferences, financial capabilities and the desire to dine in an original place.

At the Rosa Khutor resort, for example, there is a restaurant with the telling name “Height 2320”. And the numbers here are specifically about the height above sea level, in meters. Soup, salad and main course here will cost about 1200-1500 RUB.

In the fashionable establishment of the capital's Follow Me Cafe project, you can try Tom Yum with shrimp for 430 RUB or a signature burger for 470 RUB. Oriental cuisine is offered at the Lebanese restaurant Layali Oriental Lounge in Gorki Gorod, the average bill is 1,700 RUB. On the second floor of the lower station of the Alpiki-Service cable cars, the most fun riders meet; they say this is the proper après ski - the Pobeda bar. Hot food 300-500 RUB, burgers 250-310 RUB, a kettle of tea 80-200 RUB, and a glass of mulled wine or grog - 200-260 RUB.

You can have an inexpensive but good meal in one of the fast-food canteens - “Polyanka” or in the food courts of shopping and entertainment centers; the average bill for two will be 500-700 RUB. And, of course, the specialty of ski resorts is screen bars right on the slopes, when you have no desire to leave the mountain.

What to bring

Krasnaya Polyana, and the entire Adler region, are famous for their mountain honey. Apiaries are literally everywhere here, and the honey you get is to die for! Floral, with nuts, with jam, in a beautiful and festive package. You can buy it for yourself or as a gift to a friend. For honey, take local herbal teas "Krasnaya Polyana": "Perevalny", "Alpine", "Mistletoe", etc. The infusions are interesting and unusual - "Krasnopolyansky" tea, for example, consists of thyme, oregano, mantle, blueberry leaf, St. John's wort and catnip. Price per pack is 90-100 RUB.

For honey, it is better to go to specialized stores rather than to tents along the road. In serious locations, there is less chance of getting a diluted product, and storage conditions here will be treated more carefully.

They also bring strong and tasty local drinks from the “Gifts of Krasnaya Polyana” project - balms, liqueurs, wine, aperitifs and liqueurs. The title balm “Krasnaya Polyana” contains 38 ingredients, including 24 types of medicinal herbs and 8 fruits. A 0.7 liter ceramic gift bottle of balm costs RUB 1,480.

In the village of Rosa Khutor, in the building of the TULIP INN hotel, there is a tasting room where you can try any of the signature drinks or learn the intricacies of mixing cocktails based on them.

In the vicinity of Krasnaya Polyana there is the village of Medoveevka, where a small family enterprise produces “Krasnopolyanskoe” soap from honey, shampoos and balms from royal jelly and wild herbs, after-sun cream and other amenities for the body.

What to try in Krasnaya Polyana

Maybe it’s the fresh mountain air that’s to blame, but it’s simply impossible not to appreciate the aroma of local Krasnopolyansk honey and herbal teas. Those who like something hot should pay attention to the strong drinks from the “Gifts of Krasnaya Polyana” and “Centuries-Old Traditions” series.

On the road from Adler to Krasnaya Polyana, in the village of Kazachiy Brod, one of the largest trout breeding hatcheries in Russia, Adler, operates. The pride of the enterprise is the rainbow trout “Adler Amber” and “Adler”. You can try the delicacies of this fish right here, in the tasting room at the plant, and nearby, in the company store, you can buy the fish you like for the road.

Communications on Krasnaya Polyana

Any tourist who comes to Krasnaya Polyana can safely count on the fact that he will always have the opportunity to stay in touch with family and friends, as well as have access to the Internet.

Landline telephone service in Krasnaya Polyana

Telephone code of Krasnaya Polyana: “8622”. All city numbers have a six-digit format. Thus, to call Krasnaya Polyana from another city, you need to dial the following sequence of numbers: +7 (country code) - 8622 (city code) - six-digit subscriber number.

Mobile telephone communications in Krasnaya Polyana are provided by Beeline, MegaFon and MTS operators. Internet communication services are provided in Krasnaya Polyana by the Krasnodar branch of Rostelecom - Rostelecom South. You can access the World Wide Web in the following ways: go to an Internet cafe, of which there are quite a lot in Krasnaya Polyana (“Drive”, “Inet”, “Galaxy”, “Polygon”, “Polygon-2”, “ Virtual world", "Ultima", "Ramdos" and others) or use a mobile phone.

Safety

Krasnaya Polyana is an intensively developing resort, and this in itself indicates that safety local residents and even more so, vacationers should be provided at the highest level. In addition to the fact that law and order on the streets and tourist sites is properly observed by law enforcement officers, and there are additional security services specializing in the protection of life and health. All of them are located at cable car stations, tourist centers and mountain shelters.

Services you can contact in an emergency (we also list telephone numbers):

Ministry of Emergency Situations: 112 (can only be called from a mobile phone)
Ambulance station: +7 8622 43 74 003
Emergency room: + 7 8622 43 72 37
First aid station of the State Enterprise "Pikhtovy": +7 928 456 02 55
Medical center of State Enterprise “Psekhako”: +7 928 456 02 54
Duty shift of rescuers of the Pikhtovy State Enterprise: +7 928 854 11 20
Duty shift of rescuers of the State Enterprise "Psekhako": +7 928 854 03 63

Despite the fact that crimes in Krasnaya Polyana are rare, it is still worth adhering to some safety rules:

It is better to leave valuables and large sums of money in a hotel or hotel safe

It is better to engage in active recreation and sightseeing during daylight hours

You should not abuse alcohol

Refrain from communicating with people whose appearance or behavior does not inspire confidence

In the event of a conflict or emergency, you should immediately notify law enforcement officials or responsible persons any institution, tourist center or mountain shelter

On the cable cars, ski slopes and other high-risk areas, it is important to always remain vigilant, be careful and attentive to yourself and others

You must not violate the rules of conduct established at any tourist sites

You need to communicate with others kindly and respectfully

Following these simple tips will save you and your loved ones from unnecessary problems and unforeseen situations and maintain health and good mood for the entire period of your stay at the resort.

this page is constantly supplemented and updated

All information is for informational purposes only. The editors of the site sochiotzyvy.rf are not responsible.
*all reviews, comments, etc. are published as is without editing or moderation except for the removal of spam materials.
You can leave a review, give a recommendation or express your opinion about Sochi using the forms below.

A variety of categories of tourists come to the village of Krasnaya Polyana, located in the mountains 60 km from Sochi: those who love ski down the mountains , and those who just want take a breath of fresh mountain air . Some come in their own car, others prefer organized tours, and there are those who get public transport(regular buses go here from Sochi).

Most tourists to these places are attracted by the legacy of the Winter Olympics in Sochi 2014. And this is understandable: to see with your own eyes those sports facilities from which television broadcasts were broadcast every day, and where our athletes competed for medals and became Olympic champions, - it is very interesting. But in last years there are many who simply fell in love with the local mountains for their amazing beauty, and now he comes here to relax without fuss and get a boost of energy.

For both those and others, the information that I share in this article will be useful - what can be see in Krasnaya Polyana and surrounding areas .

Krasnaya Polyana: attractions within walking distance from the resort

All attractions can be divided into those created by nature itself, and those that appeared in the local mountains through the efforts of man. Let's start with them.

Springboards Russian roller coaster

For example, Russian Hills jump complex . It is located on the northern side of the Aibga ridge, not far from the village and consists of two jumps K-125 and K-95.

This complex was built in record time - all stages of construction can be seen in colorful photos in the complex itself. And the warm winter with little snow that year almost ruined all plans. Many people don’t even realize what a difficult job it is - collecting snow and placing it on the jump. And how quickly it turns into mush in the bright sun!

You will learn about all this by visiting the ski jump complex with a tour. Its cost is about 500 rubles. You will be invited to visit the exhibition hall, watch videos and listen to the guide's story about the Russian Roller Coaster, as well as take the chair lift to the starting point and look down through the eyes of an athlete. Excursions do not operate every day, it is better to check by phone.

And for extreme sports enthusiasts it works on the trampolines tubing. Driving down one of the springboards, K-95, on a “cheesecake” at a speed of 60 km/h is not like riding down a hill on an ice rink! It is simply impossible to describe in words the sensations of going down the tube - you have to experience it yourself. The price for one hour of tubing is 550 rubles. The price includes everything: descents on a tube for an hour without restrictions, ascents to the starting point on a chairlift, rental of equipment (inflatable tube and protection), parking. In one hour you can go down the diving board 10-12 times.

Gazprom-Laura

Next, if you are interested in the sports facilities of Krasnaya Polyana, take a look ski and biathlon complex "Laura" , built by Gazprom in a unique natural corner- on the Psekhako ridge. Climbing the mountain on a cable car resort Gazprom , you will see: a biathlon stadium, a ski stadium, ski and biathlon tracks. And from the top of the ridge you will see a wonderful panorama of the mountains.

Sankey Center

Best view of bobsleigh and luge track "SUNKY" with a length of 1814 opens from the A3 or K1-K2 cable car already mentioned above. In general, this is the first track in Russia for international competitions. There are only two dozen such tracks in the world. The Sochi track is the best, technologically advanced, safe: 1500 meters of downhill, 17 turns.

Unique attraction – bobsleigh run — is now available to all extreme sports fans. As in a real bobsled, you can go down in fours or twos. For the descent, special tourist funbobs with soft upholstery, comfortable seats and seat belts were developed. Descents are possible for adults and for children above 150 cm in the presence of parents, the safety of the descents is guaranteed.

The luge and bobsleigh track snakes along the mountainside.

Ski lifts in Krasnaya Polyana

It’s worth visiting Krasnaya Polyana just to climb the mountain by cable car . There are many of them here, they work all year round. Each resort has its own lift prices. To figure out where you want to climb more or where it’s cheaper to do it, read these articles:

And if you are not a mountain fanatic and are not too interested in Olympic venues, then in the vicinity of Krasnaya Polyana there are also routes for you, worthy of attention. Now I will tell you what you can see even in one day.

Excursion to Krasnaya Polyana: weekend route

If you drive your own car, you can see a lot of interesting places in just one day.

I advise you to start from the very end of the valley and get to the year-round resort of Rosa Khutor. What you can see and do here, read in detail .

Then I advise you to turn off new road to the old one, which goes through the village itself Krasnaya Polyana.

The village is very well maintained and pleasant. It has all the modern infrastructure: shops, hotels, restaurants, swimming pools and bath complexes, gas stations and so on.

There are also historical objects, I talk about them in more detail in this article:

But further along old road, about five kilometers from Krasnaya Polyana, is located Waterfall "Maiden's Tears" . This waterfall is not like the others, which impress with a powerful stream of falling water. Like in this photo, it only happens in early spring— during the period of active snow melting in the mountains:

And at other times of the year, “Maiden’s Tears” flow down the 13-meter rock in the form of numerous thin streams, originating high in the alpine meadows, and continuing their path, after falling, in the fast Mzymta River. Water flowing down stone blocks crystal clear and very cold, because it is formed from the melting of snow high in the mountains.

The surroundings of the waterfall are full of colorful rags and ribbons tied on the branches of bushes growing nearby as the water falls. They are left by those who believe in the fulfillment of their wish made next to magical place. There is a sign that an unmarried girl who washes herself with water from a waterfall will soon get married. It is not surprising that an excursion to this place is especially popular among the fair sex.

Further along the route there will be a sign to a place with the colorful name Medvezhiy Ugol. Turning off the road into a gorge where a river flows Chvizhepse , you get to Chvizhepsinsky Narzan spring .

Narzan spring Chvizhepse in the town of Medvezhiy Ugol: there is nothing special to see, but trying the water is useful.

Here you can taste the water, which originated at a depth of 200 meters. Legend says that the water of Chvizhepse absorbed all the power of the Earth. There are also scientific facts confirming the amazing properties of water from the Chvizhepse spring: scientists noticed that after drinking the water, people became more cheerful and their strength returned. Admission is paid, 100 rubles per person. Here you can buy a plastic bottle and fill up with water.

After driving another 11 kilometers along the same road towards Adler, you will see a sign for village Galitsyno . The village is unremarkable, but it is through it that the road to Trinity-St. George Convent.

This road, although paved, is very narrow: it is difficult for two cars to pass each other. The monastery was opened in August 1999 at a small abandoned recreation center of a local reinforced concrete plant, and was built with private donations. Thanks to them, here for short term Several architecturally interesting temples appeared.

And in the middle of all these buildings there is a beautiful garden, where it is simply pleasant to stroll and relax in the shade of rose bushes, and admire the pond with water lilies. Detachment from worldly concerns is what makes this place worth visiting, even if you are not a believer.

After resting in the shadow of the monastery walls, move on.

The central place in the park is occupied by the world's longest suspended pedestrian bridge - the SkyBridge - with a length of 439 m. For some, even just a walk along this suspension bridge over the abyss, at an altitude of more than 200 meters, will become extreme. But during the walk you can enjoy the magnificent panoramic views: on the one hand - to the Caucasus Mountains, on the other - to Black Sea coast. Be sure to take a walk if you do not suffer from a fear of heights.

A ticket for a walk along the bridge costs 1,500 rubles for adults and 800 rubles for adults. children's And for those who truly love thrills Skypark offers high-altitude rides.

Tandem jump: not so scary for two?

Also on the territory of Skypark there is a rope adventure park “Mowgli”, an interactive museum of world bungee jumping, and a climbing wall with an area of 1200 sq.m. and 18 m high, an amphitheater where concerts and festivals take place all summer, and a panoramic restaurant at the very edge of the gorge.

On the descent from the mountain where the Sky Park is located, there is another local attraction - Akhshtyrskaya Cave . Of course, it’s funny to compare it with the New Athos Cave in Abkhazia - it’s not the same scale, but it’s still interesting to see. Moreover, the road to it will not take much time - 300-400 meters down from the park. At the same time, you will walk through a beautiful forest.

Akhshtyrskaya cave is an object of Sochi national park, so they charge an entrance fee. Cost: adult – 150 rubles, children – 70 rubles. And it became famous because, according to archaeologists, there was a parking lot here in ancient times primitive man. And there is also a good legend that it was in these places that Odysseus met with the Cyclops. Thanks to all these stories, Akhshtyrskaya Cave is quite popular place from tourists.

Akhshtyrskaya cave.

Going down the road from the cave, you will find yourself in the village of Cossack Brod. They'll be right in your way And glassblowing workshop.

Adler trout farm is the largest fish breeding facility in Russia. The “Adler” trout was bred here, capable of living both in the river and in the sea. An excursion to a trout farm usually takes no more than half an hour. But in these 25-30 minutes you will learn how trout are bred and raised, what varieties live in the numerous pools of the trout farm (it is these pools that are clearly visible from suspension bridge in Skypark), you can become a participant in feeding the fish.

The trout farm has a store with all kinds of fresh fish.

The next point on your route could be glassblowing show at the Art Glass Workshop. Here you can get acquainted with the process of making glass products. Watching the deft movements of the masters, you never cease to be amazed at the metamorphoses that occur with glass. Here it is soft and pliable like dough, stretches and curls with tongs into all sorts of shapes, and after a few minutes it becomes fragile...

After the show, take a stroll through the sales area, where exclusive works of local glassblowers are presented - I have not seen such a variety of shapes and colors since I visited a similar workshop in Venice, Italy, where the famous Murano glass is produced. Very elegant and original products can be purchased if desired. True, the price tags on some of them bite.

And you can finish your weekend itinerary at "Hamshensky yard" . This is an ethnographic complex and a restaurant at the same time. It's hard not to notice it - the building itself looks like medieval castle, and nearby there is something resembling Noah’s Ark. In general, don’t be lazy, go into the ethnographic exhibition room and look at the exhibits. And then, with a clear conscience, taste the local cuisine.

Hamshensky Dvor complex: see and eat!

That’s how simple it is, in just one day, you can get the whole gamut of emotions: from peace and aesthetic pleasure to chilling fear.

If you don’t have a car, you can contact these guys +79384600693. They will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the most interesting places, they will show and tell everything and bring it back. Their cars are good, and their prices are not high. If you say the code word “Sochifornia”, you will also get a discount on the excursion. The entire route will take you approximately 6-7 hours, plus travel time from/to your hotel.

Have an interesting weekend and see you on the blog!

P.S. I suggest you solve the tourist crossword puzzle. And prizes will be drawn among those who guess the key word.

It might be useful to read: