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Dombai is attractive because it is interesting for both beginners and professionals to ride here. For those who started skiing for the first time, welcome to the "frogs" — small, light and gentle slides for beginners.

Most of the trails are designed for comfortable skiing: moderate slope, smooth terrain and a very wide snow plateau. For lovers of extreme skiing, welcome to the southern slopes of Moussa Achitara Mountain and the steep slopes in the lower, wooded part of the mountain.

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

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Tour highlights

Variety of trails

Dombai resort has a large number of trails: both beginners and professionals will enjoy skiing here

Relaxation in the sources

We will visit the thermal springs, relax and relieve stress in the warm mineral waters

Trekking in the gorge

We will walk through the coniferous forest along the slender firs and firs decorated with snow caps

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting. Thermal springs
Until 12:30, the group gathers at the airport and at the railway station in Mineralnye Vody (near the main entrance from the city).
After gathering the group, we are heading to the Dombay ski village!
On the way we will stop to swim in the thermal springs of the Caucasus.
A spring is a warm spring that springs directly from the ground.
The Pearl of the Caucasus complex has several swimming pools, the water in which is rich in mineral salts.
The water temperature in the pools ranges from +20 to +43C.
It is attractive that you can swim here both in the warm and in the cold season.
It is always pleasant to relax, unwind and restore peace of mind in the thermal pools.
Pack your bathing accessories (swimsuit, towel, slippers, hair clip) in advance in a separate bag and take them with you on the bus.
Transfer to Dombay village, accommodation at the hotel.

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Day 2 - The first ride
Today is our first day in the mountains — let's not waste time!
Let's go for a ride.
There are old and new cable cars in Dombay.
We climb up one of them to the ski area.
At an altitude of 2500 m there is a comfortable ski area for beginners.
There are several gentle, green trails here.
Those who are already confident on skis should climb to a height of 3012 m.
This is where some of the blue ones start.
In clear weather, Elbrus can be seen from a distance from a height of 3,000 m!
And very close to us is the Main Caucasian Ridge, with snow—capped peaks 3,000—4,000 m high.
For lunch, we will all gather in a cafe and someone will taste local dishes for the first time: khichiny, lagman, shorpa, shish kebab or baked trout in foil.
After lunch, we continue skiing!

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Day 3 - Skiing in Dombay ski resort
We continue to ride Dombai!
We master new tracks, hone our skills and just enjoy skiing.

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Day 4 - Trekking in Alibek Gorge
To diversify our trip and rest our feet from skiing, today we are going trekking in the gorge.
In Alibek gorge, we will walk through a coniferous forest, along slender firs and fir trees decorated with snow caps.
The road to the gorge is very pleasant, it smoothly gains altitude and leads to the Alibek alpine camp.
In an alpine camp, deer often stay in a pen for the winter.
If we're lucky, we'll be able to see them and feed them!
We will have lunch on the territory of the alpine camp, relax and set off on our way back.
Active part of the tour: 11.2 km on foot, altitude difference 1590-1830 m, trekking duration 5-6 hours.

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Day 5 - Forest and sky-high trails
If you have already ridden all the trails and you want something new, then you can climb to the very top of Moussa Achitara.
A cable car was built here not so long ago and now you can enjoy riding down from a height of 3200 m.
There are also interesting trails in the lower part of the mountain.
They are curious because they walk through the coniferous forest.
It is very pleasant to drive when you are surrounded by huge, green fir trees!
By tradition, we will gather for lunch in one of the cafes, of which there are a lot: in some you can sit inside, and in some cafes it is so nice to sit at tables right on the street!
At such moments, you can not only taste delicious, local dishes, but also sunbathe a little in the sun.
In addition to lunch, we recommend trying local teas made from mountain herbs or tea with barberry, sea buckthorn or lingonberry.

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Day 6 - Skiing at the ski resort
We continue skiing and snowboarding on Dombai!
We master new tracks, hone our skills and just enjoy skiing.

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Day 7 - Departure
Transfer by minibus to Mineralnye Vody (3-3.5 hours).
12:30-13:30 Arrival in Mineralnye Vody (airport, railway station), departure home.
Depending on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the participants and other factors, the route of the ski tour may be changed.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

Dombay Resort is located at an altitude of 1590 m.

Ski area: 1600-3200 m.

The length of the trails: 20 km.

The difficulty of the trails: from green (the easiest) to black (the steepest trails).

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Dombay village.

The surcharge for single occupancy in a hotel room is 14,500 rubles / the entire rest period.

At the hotel Ice Cherry Dombay 2, 3-bed rooms. Room amenities, TV, Wi-Fi, towels are provided, a hairdryer and a refrigerator are available on the floor. There is a thermopot on the ground floor of the hotel, where you can get hot water for tea.

The cozy lobby with a fireplace in the hotel is a place where we always gather as a group for evening games and gatherings. There is a private parking for cars in the courtyard of the hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 4 to 18 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

motor transport crossings along the route Mineralnye Vody — Dombai settlement — Mineralnye Vody;
accommodation in Dombay village, in a hotel: 2, 3-bed rooms. Room Amenities;
Meals: breakfast (day 2-7). The menu is comprehensive, not individual;
visiting the thermal springs;
downhill skiing instruction;
the group is accompanied by a guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
subscription for riding the Dombay resort cable car:
- one-day ski pass for the gondola cable car — 2,000 rubles.;
- the cost of one lift on a chairlift is 300 rubles. Discounts for children from 3 to 12 years old and pensioners;
if necessary, ski equipment rental in the village of Dombay — 600-1,000 rubles/day;
To consolidate and improve skating skills, we recommend using the services of professional instructors — from 2,000 rubles/hour;
meals: lunches, dinners. The cost of meals in a cafe starts from 500 rubles.;
the surcharge for single occupancy in a hotel room is 14,500 rubles./ the entire rest period;
ski insurance.

It's important to know

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 the hotel);
swimsuit (bathing accessories (swimsuit, towel, slippers, hair clip) pack in advance in a separate bag and take with you on the bus on the first day);
for girls on request: a 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);
camera / video camera and charger;
toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razor);
hairbrush;
sunglasses;
thermos flask (volume 0.75-1 l);
toilet paper (useful during the day, on the route);
mug, spoon, knife;
wet wipes;
thread, needle;
backpack (volume 20-25 liters);
podpopnik;
shoe dryers;
sunscreen, hygienic lipstick;
individual first aid kit. Required: elastic bandage, patch.

Dates and Prices

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$553

15 – 21 Mar, 2026 7 days 6 nights

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Reviews

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Yuri

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25 Mar, 2025

The tour was very well organized. The transfers from the airport and railway station to the campsite, as well as from the campsite to the hiking trails, were smooth and convenient. The campsite itself was comfortable, with rooms equipped with showers and TVs. What impressed me the most, however, was the drying room on our floor! The weather in this region changes rapidly, and almost every day, our group got caught in the rain. Drying clothes and shoes while hiking can be a real challenge, back in Altai, after getting soaked in rain and snow, I was never able to fully dry my clothes, as it rained every night, and they only dried once I got home. Here, that problem was completely solved. A special thank you to our guide, Roman, an experienced mountain tour expert, a fascinating and cheerful companion, and undoubtedly a true mountain romantic. He went above and beyond to bring our diverse group together, chatting with everyone during the day and organizing engaging activities in the evenings. He shared captivating stories about his native Krasnoyarsk region, the Sayan Mountains, local customs, and legends, as well as personal anecdotes. Roman carefully selected routes based on the weather and terrain, always prioritizing the safety and well-being of the group. Roma, thank you so much!

Dombai Ski Tour