Breakfast. Departure to the mountains.
7:00 a.m. The road to Dombay takes three hours and runs first through the flat territory of the Stavropol Territory, then beyond the village of Suvorovskaya we cross the conditional border and find ourselves on the territory of Karachay-Cherkessia.
We get to the capital of the republic, Cherkessk, and from there we leave for the Military Sukhumi Road.
Two hours later, there will be a 20-minute stop, where you will have the opportunity to take a break from the road, satisfy your hunger with hot Karachai tortillas (khichins), drink a glass of cool ayran or mountain tea.
The ascent up the slope of Moussa Achitara Mountain is carried out on wagons and chairs of the new cable car. There are only three ascents: the first one reaches a height of 2250 m, the second — 3012 m and the third one rises to a height of 3204 m above sea level. The cable car is paid separately — 2,300 rubles / person.
At all stages, there are panoramic platforms with magnificent views of the Main Caucasian Ridge. There is a view of Elbrus from the top!
There is a cafe on the slope (self-catering), where you will be offered a barbecue, mountain-style meat, and a glass of mulled wine.
The program lasts 4 hours, including two hours of free time: lunch, buy souvenirs, go sledding or skiing in winter.
On the way back, you will stop at the Teberdinsky Nature Reserve, on the banks of the Ullu-Muruju River. The water in the river is so pure and transparent that we allow ourselves to drink water from it.
After taking a walk through the protected area, we continue on. After an hour, a short technical stop. An hour later, we are at the Pearl of the Caucasus thermal complex (additional fee — 600 rubles). 8 pools with mineral water, sauna, hammam. For swimming — 1.5 hours.
Return to the hotel.
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