Gorki city excursions in winter. Tours to the hills city apartments apart-hotel. Wellness in the mountains: SPA treatments

Traditionally for such a plan of articles, I remind you: this is not a detailed guide to action, with a work schedule and prices. This information is best known to the direct organizers of entertainment, and what is typical is that all this information changes from year to year and from season to season. The main purpose of this article is to give you an idea of ​​what else you can do in Krasnaya Polyana and surrounding resorts in winter. There is plenty to do here, that's for sure.

However, no one is stopping you from going to Sochi or Adler, warming up (there will be no snow there) and seeing more famous sights -.

Winter entertainment at Gorki Gorod consists primarily of going up the slope using a cable car and going down on skis or snowboards. Therefore, we will not focus on the main winter activities, but will move on to those that athletes usually remember in the second place. Well, or not the athletes themselves, but those who accompanied them on this trip.

Unlike summer holiday, in winter you will no longer have as many opportunities for hiking in the mountains and picnics in nature don’t look so attractive. However, there are enough options in Gorki Gorod winter holiday so as not to get bored during your vacation.

Husky center 

The Husky Center is a kennel with several more entertainment options for tourists. In addition to the dogs themselves, there are introductory and educational excursions, dog sledding and contact with huskies. Hang out with them, pet them, watch them squabble or run after dog walkers while feeding. The smell is specific, but the atmosphere is quite positive. Located at an altitude of 960 meters, in the Upper City.

Tubing

At an altitude of 960 meters, in the Upper City of the Gorki Gorod resort there is all-season entertainment, which is especially important in winter, and let's be honest - only in winter does going down a hill look like a natural pleasure for our people.

Unlike summer tubing, the descent on cheesecakes here takes place on dense snow, and not on fluffy plastic. And this is a completely different speed and emotions.

Mountain Beach Waterpark

Gorki City is the only one resort town, where you will find a full-fledged shopping mall, even by metropolitan standards. Entertainment Center. Everything would be prosaic if inside the Gorky Gorod Mall, in addition to boutiques and a food court, there was not a whole range of all-season entertainment, the largest of which is a water park with a real sandy beach. Beach games, swimming pools and jacuzzi, Finnish saunas and massages, animators and entertainers are also prepared for you here.

Snowshoeing

Feel free to call it snowshoeing. Now this strange word is gradually coming into use at the resort, combining the purely Russian “snowshoes” and the ing ending from in English, meaning action. Snowshoeing is perhaps the only option after skiing for hiking on snow-covered mountain slopes. The entertainment is not easy, but it allows you to move in any direction without falling into waist-deep snow.

Skating rink Free Ice

Open ice rink built to the left of the main lift of Gorki Gorod, at an altitude of 540 meters (that is, in a valley near the river). The main purpose of the skating rink is mass skating in a circle. To do this, they set up a rental center here, hired speed skating instructors and figure skaters, and equipped places for changing clothes. You can bring your own skates easily and free of charge, which is much more pleasant and healthier for your feet.

Esto-Sadok Bridge

A local semi-attraction, in relation to which local newlyweds have a (new) belief that by crossing the bridge and leaving a lock on it with their names, they receive bonuses for a long and happy family life. The key to the castle, as expected, is thrown into the river.

Tammsaare Museum

Small a private house on Estonskaya Street has been converted into the Anton Tammsaare Museum. Tammsaare is the most widely read Estonian writer of his time, who spent two years undergoing treatment in Sochi. Inside there are exhibitions telling about the founders of the village, their life and history. Crockery, utensils, examples of home clothes, musical instruments and other authentic hand-made items. Open on weekends.

Pyramid in Esto Sadok

A wooden structure in the construction of which no nails were used, which, in conditions modern development fastening materials have long ceased to be a sensation, to be honest. A thousand years ago - yes, it was nonsense, a genius of construction. And now - plastic ties, glue, drills and milling machines - boring.

The pyramid seems to be an exact copy of the tomb of Cheops, on a scale of 1:29. It was built according to the design of Professor Proskuryakov, although I googled what kind of professor he was and did not find information about where and in what field this person received his scientific title.

Rosa Khutor

The main resort is Estosadka, where in addition to the mountain slopes and funiculars there is also a whole valley with the built-up banks of the Mzymta, where you will find all-season entertainment for yourself and your family.

Only walks around Rosa Valley will not be as long due to the cold and snow, but a whole range of coffee shops and cafes of different levels is always at hand. And you shouldn’t forget about the Olympic Village - it’s quite a full-fledged resort town with a lot of active and passive attractions.

The Stash Obstacle Park 

A once closed and unknown to the masses park in the forest on the mountainside, where many obstacles were equipped from natural materials - stones and logs. Well, and iron, of course. Moreover, during the construction of this place, no major changes were made to the landscape, and all the details of the park are organically integrated into the surrounding nature. The Daphne cable car will help you.

Evening skiing

Evening skiing is like day skiing, only in the evening and on illuminated slopes. As you understand, lighting trails is a costly and quite complicated task in mountainous conditions, but every year there are more such trails, which is good news.

In particular, Rosa Khutor offers evening skating along the routes: Chalet, Juventa, Rosa Blade and Rosa Star. All four slopes are of varying difficulty, from green to red. What is interesting about skating in the evening, what attracts athletes to it? Few people and a flat slope are the minimum.

Evening sledding

More light, adult and children's entertainment on the illuminated B-52 highway, although children under 10 years old are not allowed here. Tickets for sledding are sold on Rosa Plateau at the Berloga ticket office. If when you hear the word “sleigh” you imagine something made of aluminum, with a pop-up back and on a rope, then throw it out of your head. The sled will be large, wooden, with round noses - like in the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. You will also be given a helmet for the descent.

Coop Studio - egg in the mountains

An art studio and a cozy coffee shop, built from environmentally friendly materials. The building is made in the shape of an egg, where painting master classes are held. From Tuesday to Sunday you have access to: a library, a cafeteria, tea ceremonies and even literature and poetry evenings. There is also a relaxation area, a childhood attic, handmade accessories, a juice bar with rare varieties of tea (alcohol free zone), yoga and dancing.

Virtuality Park at Rosa Khutor

Modern entertainment for all ages. Games using virtual reality devices, various labyrinths, plus children's play areas and a laser shooting range. Children over three years old can be given to the animators for painting, and while they are there assembling soft houses, running in a maze or jumping on a trampoline, relax in a cafe nearby.

Art studio Tsvetniye Gory

Art and handicraft classes for adults and children. You can make your own hoodie, you can create a postcard, or an oil painting like Repin’s. Here no one will point out your shortcomings or uneven lines - creativity has no boundaries and frames, so both experienced craftsmen and novice amateurs feel comfortable in the art studio. Lectures on art are held here every week.

Mountain Brewery Endemic

A small attraction, it is better to plan a visit to it without driving, otherwise the whole meaning will be lost. Local mountain brewery making craft beer using local ingredients. Watching is interesting, but trying is three times more interesting.

Aviary complex of the Caucasus Nature Reserve

All-season, proper entertainment for a family holiday. This is not exactly a zoo, but rather a rehabilitation zone for animals found on the territory of the reserve. Therefore, the strange (at first) choice of pets is easily explained by the fact that they came here not to entertain tourists, but by chance and under not the most cheerful circumstances. However, you can see almost all representatives of the local fauna here.

FLACON 1170

A fashionable establishment whose main purpose is to host events such as festivals, parties, symposia and other mass gatherings of people united by common interests. They proudly call themselves an art space, but overall it’s a really good place where you can eat delicious food, listen to good music and chat with interesting people.

Tubing

A popular entertainment at the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana. Tubing in the Mountain Olympic Village starts from the Olympic rings, near the beginning of the stairs to the cable cars. The place, by the way, is all-season - in summer the descent is organized along a special chute, and in winter it is more fun - along the mountainside with trampled snow. And it ends near the Grusha restaurant.

Indoor ice skating rink

Ice skating rink for public skating. A place where the weather is always good and the temperature is suitable. A great option for foggy days or when there's nothing else to do. The main thing is to guess the time of filling the skating rink, and this needs to be clarified on site or on the skating rink’s website.

Evening sledding

Fun for adults and children on the illuminated section of the B-52 highway, which is closed especially for lugers. You will ascend by the Reserved Forest funicular, and the descent awaits you for a long time, from a height of 1600 to 1170 meters. Children under 10 years old are not allowed here; rental of sleds and helmets is located in Berloga. By the way, you can’t bring your own sled here.

Husky center

The husky center of Rosa Khutor (and husky centers are as popular a topic in Polyana as tubing) is located at an altitude of 1100 meters, next to Lake Verkhny. Here you will be invited to interact with the dogs, take a few photos, drink hot tea and ride a dog sled around the lake (the length of the track is about one kilometer).

Karting track

On the sixth floor of the P4 parking lot there is a 250-meter long indoor track. Good, smooth concrete surface, telemetry throughout, bar, soft corner and children's play area. Six karts can be rolled out at the go-kart track at the same time, which automatically makes the attraction great family vacation or entertainment for a small company.

Concert Hall Rosa Hall

Here you will need to look at the Rose Hall website to keep up with the local repertoire and list of events. This is a fairly spacious building with a cinema and concert hall, a conference hall and seven small rooms for smaller events.

Gazprom and Laura

The most compact ski resort in comparison with its neighbors. This is if we talk about that part of it that is located at the very bottom, near the Mzymta River. The main winter entertainment at Gazprom is the mountains and Galaxy, a large entertainment center with a water park inside.

RC Galaktika

The main all-season entertainment for Laura and Gazprom. Inside the Galaktika RC building there are: a water park, an ice skating rink, a food court, night club, bowling alley, cinema with three cinema halls, billiard room and children's play area. There are also restaurants and bars, and where without them - shops and boutiques.

Cross-country skiing

Short trails for cross-country skiing, including several descents to tone and shake up athletes. They are laid across the territory with picturesque views of Mountain peaks. By the way, this is the only ski and biathlon complex in the area; you won’t be able to cross-country ski anywhere else. Only alpine skiing and only downhill skiing.

Snowshoeing

An alternative to summer trekking, but the walking distance is significantly reduced due to the characteristics of the equipment; walking on snowshoes is quite difficult and they do not completely save you from falling into the snow, so you can expect pleasant physical activity and untrodden snowdrifts around natural attractions.

Husky center

On the territory of the Laura stadium there is another husky center, where visitors can ride dogs, pet them, take pictures with them, and then spend a long time cleaning their jackets from dog hair. But the entertainment is definitely worth bringing children here, and adults will not be indifferent to the strict blue-eyed dogs with pretzel tails. In addition, there is a lounge area for relaxing and picnics in the fresh air.

Tubing

A two-hundred-meter track for riding on inflatable cheesecakes, with turns, embankments and holes - but everything is very decent and safe. The speed of descent here in winter is much more interesting than in summer, due to the snow cover, which allows the cheesecakes to accelerate faster and easier. Entertainment for both adults and children, and all-season.

Deer farm

A picturesque, pretty place in a fir forest, where pens for deer have been set up. There are adult animals and a few calves, and the program includes the standard feeding, photo session and sleigh rides. You can ride alone or in a group of up to 4 people - in this case, two adult reindeer are harnessed to the team, which in total can pull up to 600 kg.

Igloo hotel

An ethno-park and entertainment complex, which includes a snowy children's playground, a miniature park with wild animals and magical monsters, as well as interesting hotel from an igloo. If you don't know, an igloo is a snowy, cone-shaped house of the northern inhabitants. The walls of the houses are up to 2 meters thick and, according to the organizers, are soundproof.

Since I moved from a large city of a million people to the small village of Krasnaya Polyana, I am often asked: well, that's how you are there, don't miss the lights big city, don’t you feel like something is missing? Okay in the winter - you ski from morning to evening... But what about in the summer? It's a long way from the sea...

I answer with standard memorized phrases: the sea is far from YOU, friends. It will take you two to three hours to get to him by plane. And it takes me 35 minutes by car. Some of you take longer to get to work every day.

Something is missing? No, I don't feel it. This is when I come back to my millionaire stuck in traffic jams for a month or two, and after a couple of weeks I am sorely missing: mountain landscapes outside the window, cleanliness on the streets, fresh air, the aroma of fresh baked goods wafting in the morning from the nearest coffee shop, smiles on people’s faces...

What to do in the mountains in summer? Well, I already talked about it once. Judging by the reviews, many people found this article very useful.

Now it's time Gorki Gorod resort.

Gorki City resort in summer: what to do

Everyone’s rhythm of rest is different: some people need everything at once, while others need more time for some specific activities. Therefore, I will give you a rough plan of events, and then you can decide for yourself how to fill your days at the resort. And how many of these days will there be...

Road to the clouds: uh excursion ascent to +2300m above sea level

Do you think cable cars only operate in winter? Nothing like this. In summer they are also in high demand among tourists! The first question that all guests arriving at the hotel ask when approaching my table is “ How do we climb the mountain??»

This is understandable: it is during the ascent in the cable car cabin that they have the opportunity to see all the beauty from a bird’s eye view Caucasian ridge. The “Gornaya Karusel” complex has three interchange “steps”: at altitudes +960, +1460, and +2200 m above sea level, where cozy tourist sites are organized, restaurants, cafes, observation decks and everything that is necessary for unforgettable holiday in the mountains.

These are the views you can enjoy while you ride the cable car:


Even if in winter you have climbed this cable car a hundred times while skiing/boarding, you will not be able to remain indifferent looking at this beauty!

The main thing is to correctly calculate your strength and not overdo it - you came to rest, right? So leave your energy for other interesting things))

Trekking in the mountains

Many people come to Krasnaya Polyana in the summer precisely for this - for exciting hikes along the mountain paths, now called the fashionable word “tracking”. Essentially, tracking is hiking along a pre-prepared route.


On the pages of my blog you could already read about some popular hiking routes in the vicinity of Krasnaya Polyana. If you haven’t already, then go here:

The most popular summer routes for tourists living in the Gorki Gorod resort will be the following options:

  • Alpine meadows route (to the area of ​​the first circus)
  • Route Relic forest
  • Route to Polikarya waterfall
  • Route to Medvezhiy waterfall
  • Route from the Black Pyramid (Mountain Carousel) to Rosa Peak (at the Rosa Khutor resort)


Rope adventure park


This is great entertainment, with routes of varying difficulty levels, which will appeal to both adults and children. I know from my family!

The rope park is located at +1460 m, at the second cable car transfer. Accordingly, in order to get into it, you will need to buy a ski pass for the lift.

The adventure park itself is a rope park with observation platforms attached to tree posts at a height of 5 to 15 meters, located on the territory of two picturesque areas - the southern one (with routes for the whole family) and the northern one (with more complex route options). Most routes can be completed without special preparation. A number of special routes have been developed for children.

Experienced instructors will teach you how to use special equipment that provides insurance during all sections of the route. Daredevils who have overcome the most difficult routes"Sky Bike" and "Mountain Panorama" will give you an unforgettable experience. Vivid memories and sound sleep after such an “adventure” are guaranteed!

Yoga in the mountains

I sometimes dream: earlier in the morning, the morning sun turns golden mountain peaks, a light haze rises from the valley... And I’m sitting on the rug in some bizarre position, i.e. sorry - asana... But to be honest, so far my yoga classes are sporadic.

But I know many people for whom yoga has practically become a lifestyle. This is a great way to restore energy and feel your body at a new level. And, although yoga was not invented for weight loss, many people note this pleasant bonus from the classes. And the ranks of yoga fans are successfully replenished with new recruits.

So, if such a pastime is important to you, then the Gorki Gorod resort offers great opportunities for you. Hatha yoga classes are held outdoors in the Upper Town (+960) of the resort several times a week. Classes are paid. Free classes are held periodically (several times a month). Group gathering in good weather at 10 am on the lawn near the GORKY Panorama hotel.

Roller skating

I mastered rollerblading even later than alpine skiing. But now my daughter and I know exactly what we can use to replace our favorite alpine skis in the summer.

Roller sport is very active. And at the same time, it is quite safe if you do it under the guidance of an experienced instructor. In an hour and a half you will completely master the technique of roller skating, even if you are wearing roller skates for the first time.

And for those who are already confident in skating, they will be shown a couple of new elements - jumping, driving in reverse, etc. In general, it’s like alpine skiing – there’s always something to strive for!

Paragliding


This extreme pleasure is not cheap - from 10,000 rubles per flight! But hey guys, it's worth it!

On the slopes of the Gorki Gorod resort you will be offered a tandem paragliding flight with an instructor. The start will take place from the mountainside Black Pyramid, and in fact, this is the largest flight in terms of altitude difference in Krasnaya Polyana. There are two flight options:

  • Big flight. Elevation difference up to 1400 meters. Flight time is 15-20 minutes. Launch pads are at altitudes of 2100-2400 meters with landing at an altitude of +960 meters. The flight follows a route along the slopes and spurs of the Aibga massif with beautiful views to snowy peaks.
  • Super big flight. Elevation difference up to 1800 meters. Flight time is 25+ minutes. In the presence of updrafts a more exciting and longer flight at higher altitudes is possible. The launch pads are located at an altitude of +2400 meters with landing in the valley of the Mzymta River, at an altitude of +540 meters. The flight route runs next to mountain circuses and offers excellent views of the village of Krasnaya Polyana, located at the foot of Mount Achishkho. From the landing site we return to the cable car in a pick-up car.

My flight was filmed on this video (though it was not in Krasnaya Polyana):

Wellness in the mountains: SPA treatments

Not long ago I described all 33 pleasures of a spa holiday in this article:

Yes, at the Gorki Gorod resort, tourists also have the opportunity to get SPA treatments, and at a good price. The “SPA in the Clouds” promotion is designed for those who, with their busy schedule, can set aside three days and devote them to caring for their body (and soul). This is 2 nights/3 days with accommodation in the Gorki Hotel (formerly Solis Sochi Hotel) at +960m. Cost from 3875 rub. (per day per person for two people sharing a Deluxe room)

  • accommodation in a room of the selected category 3 days/2 nights;
  • excellent breakfast buffet;
  • compliment from the hotel to your room upon arrival;
  • SPA treatment of your choice;
  • tea in the SPA center;
  • SPA dinner one day;

So come and get healthy, my dears.

Gambling weekend


And this proposal is for those who, like Ostap Bender, are convinced: our whole life is a game. And who is to blame for the fact that a casino appeared at the resort? Just coming to play within the walls of the sensational Sochi Casino and Resort project is already a pleasure (even I couldn’t resist the temptation, although I consider myself not a gambling person).

To play iconic slot machines without risk and money, you can take advantage of the “Gambling Weekend” package offer.

The package offer includes:

  • accommodation in hotels: “Gorki Hotel” 5*, “Gorki Hotel Suites” 5*, “Dolina 960” 4*, with or without breakfast at the guest’s choice. for 2 nights
  • Excursion to the Sochi Casino and Resort: welcome cocktail, tour of the casino, training in the rules of popular games, test play on slot machines (promo points as currency, no money required).
  • Compliment from the hotel: upon arrival in your room - champagne and dessert.

Beach

A shuttle bus runs to your own beach in Imereti Bay from the Gorki Gorod resort: 4 times a day there, 4 times a day back, travel time is 40-45 minutes. The beach of the Gorki Gorod resort, located near Olympic Park and the largest in Russia theme park entertainment "Sochi Park", designed for 300 people.

Only resort guests can use a foam mat and beach towel on the beach and it will be completely free for them. But you will have to pay for a sunbed and an umbrella: set 1 sun lounger + 1 umbrella 350 rubles, a separate chaise lounge - 300 rubles, a separate umbrella - 100 rubles. Someone will say - expensive! Guys, in Europe it will cost you at least 10 euros for a sunbed + umbrella set!

And the sea in Imeretinka, as I already wrote, is the cleanest of all the districts of Sochi.

Water park, cinema, bowling alley

If suddenly it’s not beach weather at the resort, then the water park, cinema and bowling alley in the Gorki Mall shopping center will help you.

Actually, in water park have your own sand beach, where you can play beach volleyball or badminton. And active and hyperactive kids will be pleased with the water slides.


At this time, their parents will be offered a variety of massage procedures: classic, anti-cellulite, acupuncture, lymphatic drainage, vacuum, Chinese acupressure, anti-stress massage, and other types of massage.


Cinema "Starcinema" in the shopping center "Gorky Gorod Mall" - a 4-screen cinema complex for 335 seats. Best films worldwide distribution - from blockbusters and 3D projects to the latest children's cinema, films for family viewing and children's cartoons - choose a convenient session, stock up on popcorn and... “film, film, film!”


The bowling center with an area of ​​1,000 sq.m. has 8 professionally equipped “QubicaAMF” lanes for resort guests. Such tracks will be interesting for both professional players and amateur beginners.


Excursions

Well, take a ride through the most beautiful and interesting sights of the resort, get acquainted with the history of the 2014 Winter Olympics, taste the famous Krasnopolyansk honey, walk at an altitude of 200 meters above the gorge along suspension bridge, and take a stunning selfie on observation tower Akhun Mountains - we invite you to do all this (and much more) on our excursions.


You can learn more about their range and prices here:

If you still have questions about your summer holiday at the Gorki Gorod resort, you can write them in the comments under the article (not on social networks!) - I will be glad to answer them.

Have an active and productive summer everyone and see you on the blog!

It began in 2001, when the development and arrangement of the Gornaya Karusel ski complex began in Esto-Sadok. With Sochi receiving the right to host the 2014 Winter Games, construction of the Olympic media village began on the territory of the Mountain Carousel. It was this that became the basis of the future large-scale resort, which has now mastered 4 heights - 540 m, 960 m, 1500 m and 2200 m above sea level.

One of the authors of the ski resorts of the famous Courchevel, the French architect Pierre Diener, took part in the development of the Gorki Gorod project.

In addition to the media village, the resort was represented at the 2014 Games by the unique Russian Hills springboard complex, which has now become a national training center and venue for international competitions.

Today “Gorki Gorod” is ready to receive up to 50 thousand guests; hotels of famous international chains and cozy apartments are distributed throughout the “Upper” and “Lower” cities. The “Lower City” was built in Esto-Sadok, along the embankment of the Mzymta River. It is convenient to walk here, there is its own multi-level shopping and entertainment center, many cafes and restaurants, clubs, all the infrastructure necessary for skiing and a cable car station. " Upper town" - the territory of hotels and spa centers of the "premium" category at an altitude of 960 m. A bonus to living here is the wonderful panoramic views to the surrounding mountains and valleys of Krasnaya Polyana.

How to get there

First you need to get to Adler or Sochi. There are many options, but the easiest way is by plane. Sochi International Airport accepts direct and charter flights from more than 60 cities of Russia, near and far abroad. Several airlines connect the ski capital of the country with the official capital. Direct tickets from Moscow, even in high season, can be purchased for 1600-3900 RUB, the flight will take about 2.5 hours. Prices on the page are indicated for September 2018.

From the airport to Esto-Sadok we go by bus, train, shuttle or taxi. Tickets for municipal buses No. 105 and 135 from Adler to Krasnaya Polyana cost 153 RUB. Buses run every hour from 5:40 to 18:40. Travel on Skybus buses is more expensive - 400 RUB per seat, but there are flights at 21:00, 0:00 and 2:30. Get off at the Marriott, GORKY GOROD MALL or Gorki Gorod ticket office stops.

Branded “Swallows” run from Sochi and Adler up to 6 times a day, the cost of a full ticket from the airport to the destination: 233 RUB. We go to the final station “Rosa Khutor”, from there on foot or by taxi. A taxi within Krasnaya Polyana costs about 200-500 RUB, for short distances about 200 RUB.

You can also take a taxi from the airport. During the high season, it is better to order a car in advance through one of the network dispatch services; the trip will cost 1300-2000 RUB. Private owners in winter and at odd hours can request 3000 RUB. But in the summer, when the influx of people wanting to get to Krasnaya Polyana and Esto-Sadok subsides, you can negotiate a price of 500-700 RUB.

Search for air tickets to Adler (the nearest airport to Gorki Gorod)

Cable cars and trails

The cable cars and snow slopes of the Gorki Gorod resort are represented by another powerful brand - the sports and tourist complex Gornaya Karusel, located on the northern slope of the Aibga ridge.

During the Winter Olympics in Sochi, “Mountain Carousel” was the only platform open to everyone skiing, which brought her popularity among riders from all over the world.

At the moment, riders have access to 29 trails of blue, green, red and black difficulty categories in 4 sectors of the ski complex. The total length of the ski area is about 25 km. The slopes are served by 12 chairlifts and gondola lifts, stretching along the slopes of the mountain for 11 km. The transfer stages of the “Mountain Carousel” are located at altitudes of 960 m, 1460 m and 2200 m above sea level. Each station is equipped observation decks, recreation areas, restaurants and cafes.

Be sure to try evening skiing - “Gornaya Karusel” has the longest trails in Krasnaya Polyana for such an exciting pastime. Illuminated trails are located at altitudes from 960 to 1460 m.

Ski passes

Daytime, midday and evening adult ski passes cost from 1500 RUB in the spring season to 3400 RUB during vacations and holidays, children: 800-1500 RUB. Eat Special offers for students, family packages, discounts for purchasing ski passes for several days in a row. Children under 6 years old and adults over 70 years old can ride for free; discounts are available for guests of preferential categories. A seasonal personalized ski pass for adults costs 28,000-35,000 RUB, for children - 12,000-15,000 RUB. A daily fast track will cost 7500 RUB.

The cost of excursion rides on cable cars depends on the duration of the route. The shortest walk from 540 m to 960 m above sea level will cost 200 RUB per child and 300 RUB per adult. The most long trip- to an altitude of 2200 m and back costs 1300 RUB for adults and 800 RUB for children. Children under 6 years old receive free admission.

Gorki City

Ski service

Rental

A wide selection of modern ski and snowboard equipment at the resort rentals allows you to go on vacation to Gorki Gorod lightly - professionals from rentals at 540 m and 950 m will help you pick up everything you need on site. In addition, this is an excellent way to test new equipment from famous brands before purchasing.

In addition to standard skis and boards, Gorki Gorod rentals offer such unusual equipment as monoskis, skis for freeride and park skiing, as well as dovetail snowboards.

For a standard ski and snowboard set they ask for 1200 RUB per day, for the VIP series equipment 2300 RUB, the exclusive ski series is priced at 2800 RUB, freeride sets - 2300 RUB, another 500 RUB is worth paying for renting an avalanche transceiver. Children's skis and boards cost 900 RUB per set; for cross-country skis with poles and boots, expect to pay 1,300 RUB. Here you can also rent protection, helmets and goggles, ski backpacks and poles - from 300 RUB to 400 RUB. One day rental of snowshoes: 400 RUB, rental of a “bun” tube: 500 RUB.

Education

If you want to start skiing or snowboarding, then welcome to the SmartSnow program. They teach the intricacies of riding to both kids and adults; moreover, not only beginners can ask for help, but also those who want to “pump up” to a new level of riding skill. An hour of classes at a basic level starts from 2000 RUB. To master more advanced skills under the supervision of an instructor of the highest category, you will have to pay from 5800 RUB for 2 hours of study.

Ski tours

A new height for those who have already conquered all the slopes of the Mountain Carousel. For off-piste ski trips, special routes have been laid along protected places. Thanks to lightweight alpine skis, riders with an average level of training will be able to access slopes that do not have their own cable cars and lifts. You can go on a solo walk for a couple of hours, or you can do something much more adventurous and interesting - order a real walking trip for several days, accompanied by highly qualified guides.

Accommodation in Gorki Gorod

For the new season, Gorki Gorod opens its doors to 8 hotels and apartments in the 3, 4 and 5 star categories. Three hotels are located in the “Lower City”, at an altitude of 540 m above sea level. Another 5 are in the “Upper City”, at 960 m. The cost of one night in five-star rooms “Solis Sochi”, “Rixos Krasnaya Polyana” or “Marriott Sochi Krasnaya Polyana” starts from 8100-15 600 RUB. All four-star hotels - Gorki Grand, Gorki Panorama and Dolina 960 - were built in the Upper City. A room for two here will cost 3,300-10,400 RUB.

If you're lucky, an apartment with one bedroom, a balcony or terrace, a living room with a seating area and a fully equipped kitchen in the Gorki City Apartments complex can be successfully booked for only 4,000 RUB, while the average price for such accommodation in high season is 7,500-8,500 RUB . The three-star standard at Gorki Plaza starts from 4,300 RUB.

Cafes and restaurants

The level and variety of drinking and eating establishments at the Gorki Gorod resort are simply off the charts. If you set yourself the goal of fully evaluating the cuisine and service in all the cafes, restaurants and bars of the “Lower” and “Upper” cities, then you need to take a vacation for at least two weeks, not really counting on skiing, since more than 40 of the brightest catering outlets await guests here formats and directions.

Gorki Gorod restaurants offer Russian, international, European, Italian, Mediterranean, Oriental, Pan-Asian and original cuisine. The average check in establishments ranges from 1000-3000 RUB. One of the most unusual places Not only the resort, but the entire Krasnaya Polyana, perhaps, is the Lebanese restaurant Layali Oriental Lounge. It’s worth coming here not only for the original and exquisite cuisine, but also for the atmosphere created by oriental music and belly dancing. Dinning at Layali Oriental Lounge will cost an average of 2000 RUB per guest. Another unique place- the restaurant “Brusnika”, it is notable at least for the fact that it is located at an altitude of 2200 m above sea level. The food is generous and tasty, the average bill is from 1500 RUB. On Fridays and Saturdays they host Dj sets and après-ski parties. The only negative is that “Brusnika” is open only until 17:00.

You can have an inexpensive and tasty snack or sit with friends in one of the resort’s cafes and bars. In total there are more than a dozen of them on the territory of Gorki Gorod. Average check: 1500 RUB. The good mood bar "Orange Cat" is especially notable for its opening hours - it is the only establishment of the resort that is open all night from 18:00 to 6:00. The Gorki Grand lobby bar is famous for the largest collection of whiskey in the region, and its brother from the Sochi Marriott Krasnaya Polyana is famous for its rich tea list. “Katyusha Plus” is open until midnight, the “trick” is hearty homemade lunches and takeaway food, average bill: 500 RUB. In between skiing, without going down the mountain to the village, go to the “Sugrob” cafe, which is on the second stage of the “Carousel-2” ski lift, sit by the open fireplace accompanied by warming cocktails and grilled dishes will cost an average of 600-800 RUB . In Mr. Hookah & Mr. Coffee people come for the aromas of hookahs, coffee and teas, and the Cake Shop and Lokum confectioneries are simply a must-visit for those with a sweet tooth of all ages.

Most a budget option lunch, breakfast or dinner - food court in the Gorky Gorod Mall. Its establishments are open from 10:00 to 22:00, the average check per guest is about 300 RUB. Here you can taste the legendary Ossetian pies, order salad, wok, rolls and sushi, eat sandwiches from Subway or have a hearty lunch of classic Russian cuisine at Mama.ru.

Entertainment at the Gorki Gorod resort

The focus of the resort's off-piste entertainment is the 5-level multifunctional shopping and entertainment center Gorky Gorod Mall. More than 20 different stores await those who miss shopping; all the latest news from world cinema are shown in 4 halls of the StarCinema multiplex cinema. At the Mountain Beach water park it is always +30 °C, even if you can see the snow-capped mountain peaks through the transparent dome. Bowling fans should definitely visit Lucky Strike: the establishment with 8 professionally equipped QubicaAMF lanes is designed in the retro style of classic American bowling clubs. Here you can play air hockey, sit in a bar or test your reactions on various simulators. The FunCity entertainment center is perfect for fun family entertainment. In this city of entertainment there are exciting attractions for children from two years old, for their adult brothers and sisters, and even for parents who have not lost the spirit of excitement and adventure. If you get hungry, feel free to go to the food court of the shopping center. The food is tasty and inexpensive.

If you need to relax and find inner balance, choose one of the resort's four spa complexes. Here you can recharge your morning energy in fitness centers and gyms. By the way, spa services may be free for resort hotel guests. Be sure to clarify this point when booking or checking in; losing such opportunities through ignorance will be unforgivable.

From the category of unusual. Every evening throughout the high season until March 31 at 18:30 and 19:30 in the “Upper City” they promise to organize a projection video show with a fabulous and vibrant story about the mountains. The canvases for the 3D-mapping show will be the facades of hotels in the Gorki Gorod resort. The show is free for everyone, the duration of the program is 10 minutes.

Summer in Gorki Gorod

"Gorki" rightfully classifies itself as an all-season resort - it is not at all necessary to rush here specifically for the virgin snow of the winter slopes. And since spring and autumn in Krasnaya Polyana are very fleeting concepts, almost all non-winter activities can be classified as summer entertainment. And there is something to keep yourself busy, even without taking into account the standard for all resort guests excursion walks on the cable car.

For example, you can visit the unique Olympic site “Russian Hills”. Competitions and training of athletes on the Gorok springboards take place even in the summer; this is worth seeing and capturing.

When the mountain slopes change their color from white to green, ecological hiking trails of different difficulty levels open in Gorki Gorod. Walking along eco-routes is free, but for some you will have to fork out for a cable car ride. You can also book an individual tour or join a group tour. An hour of useful walking accompanied by an instructor will cost 600 RUB for a one-on-one forced march.

During the warm season, adults and children over 7 years old can test their agility on the routes of the local rope amusement park. Children's and family obstacle courses are located at a height of up to 3 m, adult areas reach 10 m in height. Entertainment for the whole day without restrictions on routes costs 800 RUB for all guests of the park.

Bike

A whole separate entertainment industry with its own infrastructure and features. For regular walks around the “Upper” and “Lower” parts of the resort, as well as other areas of Esto-Sadk, we recommend renting an ordinary cruise bike. The adult version will cost 800 RUB per day, the “tandem” version costs 1400 RUB, and the children’s version costs 600 RUB.

Connoisseurs of two-wheeled off-road vehicles will find a vehicle to suit their needs at the Gornaya Karusel rental complex. Adults Mountain bikes entry-level bikes will cost 1150 RUB per day of rental, more expensive professional bikes - up to 2400 RUB, junior bikes - 600-800 RUB. Don’t forget protection, goggles and a helmet; a full set will cost about 1200 RUB. Now you can go to conquer the “Gorki Bike Park”, located at an altitude of almost 1000 m above sea level. Here, riders have access to more than 7 km of trails of varying difficulty - from gentle green trails to high-speed descents, with elevation changes of up to 340 m, sharp turns and convenient places to rest.

Weather in Gorki Gorod

When going skiing in Gorki Gorod, take care of lightweight and breathable equipment - winters here are snowy, but warm and humid. The ski season opens in the second half of December and lasts almost until May. There is no need to be afraid of frosts - the powerful ridges of the Caucasus Mountains do not let in cold from outside, and also do not release sea heat, creating a unique mountain-sea microclimate in Krasnaya Polyana and its environs. In May it quickly becomes warm, everything blooms and turns green before our eyes. Already in June you can go down from the mountains, tired of long walks along the hiking trails, and swim in the Black Sea. In summer, the resort is nice and pleasant, sometimes it gets hot, but not critical. You can wear light clothing almost until November. You can and should come to breathe fresh mountain air at any time of the year.

Apartments Gorki Gorod located in the village of Esto-Sadok in the Krasnaya Polyana resort. This is a picturesque area Caucasus Mountains, surrounded fabulous landscapes and filled with wonderful aromas. The apartments are located on two levels - (+540) and (+960) m. and are connected by road and cable car. The complex, which has 1,442 apartments, is located next to the Central Square and the main infrastructure of the resort, which provides a lot of opportunities for exciting leisure time. Almost next to the apartments, the Mountain Carousel ski lift operates. The Gorki Gorod resort also has private beach on the Black Sea coast in the Imereti Lowland. The beach is located opposite the Sochi Park theme park and the Olympic Park. Gorky Gorod Apartments are simply created for family holidays.

Room types

Modern rooms ranging from 45 to 300 sq.m. are equipped with everything necessary for a full and comfortable rest. Bedroom and separate living room with sitting area, equipped kitchen, safe, air conditioning and heating in each room.

  • Apartment with 1 bedroom (area from 45 sq.m; 1-3 guests). In the room: living room-kitchen, bedroom with two single beds or one double bed, extra space for a third person - a sofa.
  • Two Bedroom Apartment (area from 65 sq.m; 1-5 guests). In the room: living room-kitchen, each bedroom has 2 single beds or one double bed, there is an additional sofa in the living room.
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment (area 85 sq.m; 1-7 guests). In the room: living room-kitchen and sitting area, each bedroom has 2 single beds or one double bed, an additional sofa in the living room, three bathrooms
  • 4 Bedroom Apartment (area from 115 sq.m; 1-9 guests). In the room: living room-kitchen and sitting area, each bedroom has 2 single beds or one double bed, an additional sofa in the living room, four bathrooms.
  • 5 Bedroom Apartment (area from 125 sq.m; 1-9 guests). Two-story apartments. In the room: living room-kitchen and sitting area, each bedroom has 2 single beds or one double bed, an additional sofa in the living room, five bathrooms.

In the apartments

  • balcony/terrace with views of mountain ranges and the Mzymta River;
  • kitchen equipped with everything necessary for self-cooking, dishwasher;
  • bathroom with shower or bath in each bedroom with an area of ​​4.5 sq.m;
  • single bed measuring 90 x 200 or double bed measuring 180 x 200;
  • LCD TV;
  • Wi-Fi;
  • comfortable desk for work;
  • individual climate control;
  • telephone;
  • iron;
  • sound insulation.

Pets are allowed at the hotel for an additional fee (2000 rubles per stay)

There are promotions and discounts for accommodation at the Gorki Gorod apart-hotel, please contact our managers for details.

Nutrition

Guests of Gorky Gorod Apartments have the opportunity to cook themselves thanks to the equipped kitchen in the apartments. Products can be purchased in one of the shops located on the territory of the complex. In the Gorki Mall shopping center you will find a Perekrestok supermarket with a large selection of groceries and essential goods.

The resort also has many cafes and restaurants ready to satisfy the most demanding tastes.

If your reservation includes meals, service takes place in the Pech restaurant. Breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner a la carte

  • Breakfast - from 8:00 to 10:00;
  • Lunch - from 12:00 to 16:00;
  • Dinner - from 18:00 to 20:00.

The Moscow restaurant, located on level +540, serves breakfast (format buffet), business lunches and brunches. After placing an order, you can observe the entire process of preparing dishes: the restaurant’s kitchen is open. There is a terrace open in the summer.

For true gourmets, the restaurant “Liechtenstein” (height +960) opened its doors. Here you can order dishes from various cuisines of the world, and the pop art interior will add brightness to your meal.

The two-story Kazan restaurant (+540) with large panoramic windows will give you wonderful views and delicious Russian cuisine. In the evening you can listen here live music or relax in the karaoke bar.

The Grill restaurant (+960) is famous for its delicious grilled food and excellent wine collection. All this is served against the backdrop of a blazing fireplace and snow-capped Caucasus mountains.

Infrastructure

The area of ​​the apart-hotel is similar to small town with its own atmosphere, streets and developed infrastructure. Next to the apartments there is a five-level shopping and entertainment complex “Gorky Gorod Mall”, which will delight all lovers of shopping, entertainment and good restaurants. Billiards, bowling alley, nightclubs, cinema, gyms, tour desk - all this is located in close proximity to the hotel.

For an additional fee, use the services of SPA complexes in neighboring hotels. SPA complexes include swimming pools, saunas, Turkish baths, massages and all standard procedures.

A specially equipped congress center is designed for business meetings.

Lovers active rest can go horseback riding, to a rope park or walk along numerous eco-trails.

Winter holidays are inseparable from skiing. Hotel guests have the opportunity to visit various ski resorts, located just a few kilometers away, and take lessons at the ski school.

The Mountain Beach water park is warm at any time of the year. A transparent dome, through which you can admire the snow-capped peaks, is combined with a real sandy beach.

Vacation with children

Families with children like to stay at the Gorki Gorod apart-hotel. A child up to 10 years old inclusively receives an extra bed free of charge. For younger guests there are cribs available upon request, high chairs are available for a fee (100 rubles/day), children's playrooms where you can use babysitting services or organize a children's birthday party. Resort complex includes the Fun City family entertainment center, where children of any age will find something interesting to do, and in the nearby mall There is a swimming pool with a children's area and a water park.

Children's playrooms:

  • Children's educational playroom "Legorod" in the shopping center "Gorki Mall", 3rd floor
  • Children's club "Kolobok" at the Marriott hotel, children are accepted from 4 to 12 years old.
  • Art studio “Above the Clouds” in the shopping center “Gorki Mall”, 3rd floor
  • Children's entertainment complex "Gorodok", children from 3 years old, open from 10 to 22 hours
  • Kindergarten-school "Consent".

Popular questions

  1. What infrastructure is there at the Gorki Gorod apart hotel?
    Guests of the Gorki Gorod apart hotel have everything they need.
    The Gorky Gorod Mall shopping complex will delight you with many shops and restaurants. There are also night clubs, billiards, and a cinema.
    For lovers of a healthy lifestyle there is Gym and a spa.
  2. How much does it cost to enter the water park?
    Cost of visiting the water park: for children under 1 m tall - free entry.
    Mon-Fri adult ticket - 1300 rubles; children (children up to 1.4 m tall) - 800 rubles;
    Sat-Sun adult ticket - 1500 rubles; children's (children up to 1.4 m tall) - 1000 rubles.
  3. How close to the ski slopes are the Gorki Gorod apartments?
    Gorki Gorod Apartments is located in Krasnaya Polyana, 1 km from ski slope"Laura" and 10 minutes walk from ski lift"Mountain carousel".
  4. Is there ski equipment rental?
    Yes, Gorki Gorod apartments offer ski equipment rental. There is also a ski school. If necessary, there is a storage room.
  5. Is there a shuttle to the sea? Every day, two comfortable buses transfer guests to the coast and back, according to schedule. Tickets can be purchased at ticket office No. 5, cost 190 rubles one way per person (tariff may vary).
  6. What does the apartment have?
    The apartments offer free Wi-Fi. As well as air conditioning, flat-screen TV, safe, well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher and living room with sofa.
  7. Is there a washing machine in the apartment?
    The apartments are not equipped with a washing machine; you can rent a washing machine in the laundry room. Cost 200 rubles
  8. Are there bath amenities in the apartments?
    The hotel provides 2 towels, shampoo, soap.
  9. Until what age does a child have a place in the Gorki Gorod apart hotel for free?
    If the child is under 10 years old, then a place in the hotel will be provided to him free of charge.
  10. Does the Gorki City Apart Hotel have entertainment for children?
    Yes. For children there is a playroom “Legorod”, a club “Kolobok”, an art studio “Above the Clouds”, an entertainment complex “Gorodok”, a kindergarten school “Soglasie”.

Hello. In general, the Krasnaya Polyana resort consists of several complexes, and today we’ll talk about one of them, namely, we are interested in the Gorki Gorod ski resort. It is comfortably located on the mountain slopes of the Caucasus Range, approximately 70 km from the city of Sochi at elevations of +540 m, + 960 m above sea level, very close to the Russian Hills ski jumping complex.

Thanks to the two-level location and developed infrastructure this one no less popular resort in Russia is suitable both for a relaxing luxury holiday and for those who prefer an active lifestyle. What to do here? Yes, there are many things, for example, various sports, ecotourism, SPA, shopping, a large amount of entertainment for the whole family is at your service. And relaxation in harmony with wonderful nature makes this place popular among tourists all year round.

Total length of trails

STC “Mountain Carousel”, its length is about 30 km and it includes tracks consisting of several levels of difficulty:

  • 10 blue (for those familiar with alpine skiing, but not that good).
  • 13 red (advanced pistes).
  • 4 black (the most difficult slopes, the elite of skiing).
  • 2 green (easiest level).

Artificial snowmaking and lighting systems make it possible to organize even night skiing on the slopes and extend the season of active winter recreation. The complex has 3 transfer “steps” at altitudes of 960 m, 1450 m, 2200 m above sea level, as well as extensive ski areas at altitudes from 960 m to 2300 m. Maximum ski altitude: 2300 m, maximum elevation difference: 1340 m.


It should be remembered that you can ride from December to May.

Lifts

The resort has 12 gondola and chair lifts. Hotels are located at a distance from 200 m to 1000 m from the ski lifts. Many hotels offer delivery to the ski lifts. "Gornaya Karusel" provides lockers in the rental area.

Accommodation

Ski resort Gorki The city is divided into two sectors. “Lower City” of the Lifestyle category is located at an altitude of 540 m above sea level and includes the Marriot and Gorki Plaza hotels, as well as a shopping and entertainment complex with numerous shops, cafes and restaurants, and an indoor water park. “Upper City” of the Premium category is located already at 960 m above sea level and includes the hotels Gorki Panorama, Dolina 960, Rixos, Gorki Grand, Solis. The Lower Town and the Upper Town are connected by cable cars and roads.


It will not be superfluous if you issue insurance for active recreation, well, just in case. Still, with insurance you somehow feel calmer, be sure to take out insurance for your children.

Kinds of sports

At the resort, of course, you can do:

  • Alpine skiing.
  • Snowboarding.
  • Freestyle.
  • Freeride.

For those who did not bring skiing equipment with them, you can always purchase it at the ski equipment rental point; there is also an instructor school for beginners.


Entertainment

The five-level Gorky Gorod Mall center is comfortably located in the heart of Gorky Gorod. total area is 18,000 m2 (there is room to roam). The center offers more than 70 modern stores where you will find the most popular brands of clothing, shoes and various accessories. There is a supermarket. Large selection of concept restaurants and cafes. The multiplex cinema with 335 seats will not let you get bored, and the bowling center has eight game lanes.


Family entertainment center with a variety of entertainment and attractions for guests aged 2 years and older. On the fifth upper level of the center, under a transparent dome, there is an excellent water park “Mountain Beach” with an area of ​​5,000 m2, and there you will find:

  • 7 water slides.
  • Swimming pool.
  • Wave pool.
  • Classic Jacuzzi pool.
  • Children's swimming pool.
  • Saunas.
  • Natural sandy beach with volleyball court.


The resort meets high international standards. “Luxury hotels.” A wide range of après ski options.

Good to know

Distances:

  • Adler is 42 km away (airport, railway railway station).
  • Up to – 70 km.
  • GC "" is 3 km away.
  • The Gazprom Group is 1.5 km away.

All you have to do is wait for your vacation (well, or take it at your own expense), book a plane ticket and hotel for the date you need, and finally enjoy plenty of active recreation.

I wish you to experience only positive emotions while skating!

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