Krasnaya Polyana is a famous resort in the Western Caucasus! It is located at the foot of the Main Caucasian Mountain Range at an altitude of 550 m, just 40 km from the Black Sea coast.
During the week we will walk through the Olympic Park and conquer the slopes at the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana: the Gazprom Mountain and Tourism center, the Gornaya Karusel sports and tourism complex and the popular Rosa Khutor mountain resort.
We are waiting for an active outdoor recreation surrounded by stunning landscapes, join us!
Location
Krasnodar Territory, Sochi city district, Adler district
Krasnodar Territory, Sochi city district, Adler district
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Tour highlights
Variety of trails
Here you can ride both through dense coniferous forests and in the high alpine zone, almost under the very skies
Relaxing in comfort
We are waiting for well-equipped slopes for skiing, snowboarding, modern chairlift roads
Flexible program
Those who want to take a break from busy days can visit an amusement park, an arboretum or go to Abkhazia.
Itinerary
Day 1 -
Meeting. Olympic Park
Gathering of the group in Adler: at the railway station at 13:00, at the airport — at 13:30.
Transfer to the hotel, settlement.
On the day of arrival, we will take a walk to the Olympic Park.
It was here that the 2014 Olympic Games were held!
The way to the park goes along the sea embankment, along the alley with souvenirs.
Adler has a very long embankment — about 7 kilometers!
There are special paths made of soft asphalt for cyclists.
Anyone can rent bicycles and ride along the embankment, enter the Olympic Park or drive to the border with Abkhazia, which is only five kilometers away.
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Day 2 -
Gazprom Mining and Tourism Center (Laura)
08:30 Transfer by minibus from Adler to the village. Krasnaya Polyana (40-50 minutes).
Gazprom ski resort is located on the Psekhako ridge, the highest point is Fir Glade, 1660 m.
Tourists often call this resort "Laura", after the name of the nearby river.
Gondola lifts take tourists up to the mountains.
And on the Psekhako plateau itself, there are 4 and 6-seater chairlifts, as well as several ski lifts on the training tracks.
Gazprom has 15 tracks of different difficulty levels, with a total length of about 20 km.
Gazprom is a great place for great downhill skiing, family vacations, and for beginners who are just taking their first steps on skis.
On a light slope, you will be happy to ski for the first time and make your first falls here!
And experienced skiers will be happy to ride along the blue and red trails.
In the afternoon, we'll all go out for lunch at one of the local cafes and share our impressions.
Those who still have the strength will continue skiing after lunch, and beginners at this time usually peacefully relax and sunbathe on the mountain.
One of the advantages of the Gazprom resort is the opportunity to get a half—day ski pass.
16:00 Transfer by minibus from the village. Krasnaya Polyana in Adler (travel time — 40 minutes).
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Day 3 -
Sports and tourist complex "Gornaya Karusel"
A new day — a new ski resort!
Today we are going to the northern slope of Mount Aibga.
It is here that the complex "Gornaya Karusel", which is also called "Gorki Gorod", is located.
This resort will delight its tourists with a wide variety of trails: from comfortable "green" to vertical "black", the total length of the trails is 30 km!
The top of the resort is proudly called the Black Pyramid, 2,300 m.
In sunny weather, the Black Pyramid gives tourists magnificent views: from a bird's-eye view you will see the Main Caucasian Ridge and the distant Black Sea.
We'll all get back together for lunch at one of the local cafes.
On the territory of Gorki Gorod there is a curious cafe "Sugrob".
As a sheep at the foot of Mount Aibga, we will take a souvenir photo with an Olympic Bear, a Hare and a Leopard.
And we go to rest at the hotel.
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Day 4 -
Rosa Khutor Mountain Resort
On this day, a real ski paradise awaits us — the Rosa Khutor resort!
80% of all trails of Krasnaya Polyana are located here.
77 kilometers of trails made of dazzling white snow, dozens of lifts, snow tunnels, colorful cafes, a snow-covered lake!
This is exactly what a real mecca for skiers and snowboarders looks like.
Even the names of the trails are unusual here: Protected forest, Triton, Labyrinth, Wolf Rock, Lake, Boomerang, Wild Boar.
You have never seen such a variety of descents!
Today, be sure to climb to the highest point of Rosa Khutor — 2,320 m — and take unique pictures of this vibrant resort!
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Day 5 -
Skiing and snowboarding or a day off
Continuing your vacation at Krasnaya Polyana resort: skiing and snowboarding!
For those who want to take a day off, we recommend:
Sochi-Park amusement park in Adler. Bright, fabulous characters and incredible carousels are waiting for you.;
Arboretum Park in Sochi. The green treasure trove of the Russian subtropics, there are more than 2000 exotic plants here.;
oceanarium in Sochi. 30 aquariums, a total volume of 5 million liters of water! Sunken ships, corals, colorful fish. And a stunning tunnel with sharks swimming right over your head.;
the Riviera Amusement Park in Sochi;
excursions to Abkhazia. Abkhazia is only 7 km away.
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Day 6 -
Skiing, snowboarding
Exploring new trails.
Recreation at the Krasnaya Polyana ski resort: skiing, snowboarding.
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Day 7 -
A walk by the sea and a souvenir market. Departure
There will be half a day of free time today:
you can take a walk near the sea;
bike ride along the embankment;
take a walk through the souvenir market.
12:00 Check-out from the hotel.
Self-service transfer.
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments
The route runs at an altitude of 550-2300 m.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Hotel
6 nights
Comfort
Midscale
The tour provides accommodation in Adler, in 2-, 3-bed rooms with amenities at the Pearl of the Black Sea Hotel or a hotel of a similar class.
The surcharge for a single room in a hotel room is 15,000 rubles / the entire rest period.
Possible placement options are indicated. The specified accommodation facilities can be replaced with similar ones by the decision of the tour operator.
The Pearl of the Black Sea Hotel 6 nights
The Pearl of the Black Sea Hotel is located in Sirius village, 300 m from the sea and the pebble beach.
The bright and spacious rooms are equipped with a split system, a safe, a plasma TV, Wi-Fi and a bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and hygiene products. Laundry services are also available.
The rooms are equipped with a refrigerator and tea set. The dining room "Pearl of the Black Sea" is located in the same building, where delicious dishes are served at reasonable prices.
Nearby there is a "Byzantine Temple" — 950 m, "Ornithological Park" — 600 m and "Sochi Park" — 2 km. Veseloe Train Station is 2.4 km away, and Sochi Airport is 11.6 km away.
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Tour conditions
Group
From 6 to 14 tourists
Minimum age
1 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Krasnodar Territory, Sochi city district, Adler district
Included in price
transfer from Adler airport and railway station to the hotel on the first day (at the specified time);
transfers in 2-6 days from Adler to Krasnaya Polyana resort and back;
Hotel accommodation;
Meals: breakfast on days 2-7;
downhill skiing instruction;
The group is accompanied by a guide.
Paid extra
air and railway tickets to Adler and back;
daily subscription for cable car rides. The cost is 3900-5300 rubles/day, depending on the resort (Gorki Gorod / Gazprom / Rosa Khutor). Discounts are available for children, seniors and families with children.;
if necessary, ski equipment rental: in Adler — 1000-1200 rubles/day, in the village. Krasnaya Polyana — 1200-2000 rubles/day;
To consolidate and improve your skating skills, we recommend using the services of professional instructors. The cost of the service is from 2000-2500 rubles/hour.;
Meals: lunches and dinners. You can have lunch in the cafe at the ski resort, and have dinner in the dining room next to our hotel.;
the surcharge for a single room in a hotel room is 15,000 rubles for the entire rest period.;
ski insurance;
Transfer on day 7 from the hotel to the airport or railway station.
It's important to know
Personal equipment you need for the tour
skis, boots, poles / snowboard;
ski helmet;
sunscreen mask for skiing;
hat, scarf, gloves (2-3 pairs);
hooded jacket;
fleece. We recommend taking 2 fleeces: one for skiing (it gets a hiking smell quickly enough), the second clean and fresh fleece for walking in the hotel.;
T-shirt;
thermal underwear;
ski pants;
sweatpants for the hotel;
sleepwear;
lingerie;
socks;
flip-flops (for walking in a hotel);
swimsuit;
optional for girls: dress for a photo shoot on the background of mountains;
passport / birth certificate of the child. It is mandatory to have the original documents (not a copy);
toilet paper (useful during the day, on the route);
mug, spoon, knife;
wet wipes;
thread, needle;
backpack (volume 20-25 liters);
travel foam for sitting;
shoe dryers;
Walkie-talkies;
sunscreen, lipstick;
individual first aid kit. Required: elastic bandage, Band-aid.
Are plane tickets included in the tour price?
Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If you wish, you can apply for it on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.
What are the ski areas?
The Krasnaya Polyana ski resort is formed by two villages located in the immediate vicinity: Krasnaya Polyana and Estosadok. There are 4 ski resorts on the territory of these villages:
Gazprom is ideal for beginners and lovers of good trails, the ski area is 540-1660 m.
Alpika-Service is designed specifically for connoisseurs of black trails and fans of freeride, the ski area is 550-2238 m.
The "Mountain Carousel" is characterized by particularly long trails, suitable for fans of blue and red trails, the ski area is 540-2200 m.
Rosa Khutor — the trails of this resort are aimed at both professionals and beginners, the ski area is 575-2320 m.
Climate and weather conditions.
The climate in this area is temperate, mountainous and maritime. Winters here are mild, snowy and relatively warm. The air temperature in the winter months fluctuates: -5...-20C at night, -2...-7C during the day. The depth of the snow cover reaches one and a half meters.
Technical specifications.
The resort is located at an altitude of 550 m.
Ski area: 550-2320 m.
The length of the trails is 110 km.
The difficulty of the trails: from green (the easiest) to black (the steepest trails).
The ratio of tracks in percentage terms:
Green – 15%;
Blue – 60%;
Red – 20%;
Black – 5%.
What are the attractions for tourists in the region of the event?
In addition to skiing, Krasnaya Polyana ski resort will delight tourists with its diverse entertainment options! You can make excursions on snowmobiles, quad bikes, paragliding, helicopter, horseback riding to mineral springs. There is also the opportunity to go winter fishing on a mountain lake, play bowling, billiards, relax in a Russian sauna, SPA and watch movies at the cinema.
The resort has many excellent bars, restaurants and cafes: the Aibga pizzeria, the Munchausen bar, the Pyramid restaurant, and the Sugrob cafe are very popular among tourists. For lovers of nightlife, welcome to the Greenwood Nightclub.
Can the program be changed?
Depending on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the participants and other factors, the ski tour route may be changed.
What discounts and special offers are available for this tour?
This was my second trip with "Big Country", and once again everything was organized very well. I’d especially like to thank Mikhail, who answered all of my questions clearly, thoroughly, and promptly. His support made the entire planning process smooth and stress-free.
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