Get up for skiing in Ossetia in 6 days: excursions and downhill skiing

A great journey into the historical past of Ossetia-Alania, acquaintance with culture and traditions.

Ossetia or Alania is a land where the spirit of freedom reigns, where peaks alternate with picturesque gorges, where guests are welcomed with hugs, where you can be not just a tourist, but a traveler and explorer!

Beginning at 08:30, full-day tour.

The program of the day: Karmadon — Dargavs — The City of the dead — The Tower of Kurta and Tag — the village of Tsmiti — the Holy Dormition Alan Monastery.

Picnic lunch (extra charge).

Kurtatinsky gorge — Kadargavansky canyon — Dzivgis rock fortress.

16:30 Arrival in Vladikavkaz.

19:30-21:30 Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting (extra charge) on Fridays.

An exciting and dynamic evening of a traditional Ossetian feast with songs and dances, a large selection of Caucasian dishes and a tasting of national cuisine.

Mileage per day: 120 km, duration 8 hours.

An exciting trip to the Dzheyrakh gorge of Ingushetia, a historical, architectural and natural museum-reserve, to the "land of towers and legends".

The unique landscapes, beautiful views of the northern slopes of the Main Caucasian Mountain Range, mineral springs, the purest waters of mountain rivers and, of course, mysterious medieval tower complexes are outstanding examples of stone architecture.

Beginning at 09:00, full-day tour.

Program of the day: Jeyrakh gorge — Erzi — Ceyloam pass — ancient Egikal — Targim —Vnushki tower complex — Thaba-Yerdy Temple.

Picnic lunch (extra charge).

To enter the border zone of the Dzheyrakh Gorge, the presence of a Russian passport is mandatory, foreign citizens need to obtain a pass themselves one month before the start of the tour.

Duration: 8 hours, 180 km.

08:30 After breakfast we leave for the ski resorts of Mamison and Cei.

The unique Tsey Gorge is the most beautiful corner of the Caucasus and the majestic Mamison.

The day will be full of impressions: high mountains, colorful gorges, glaciers, waterfalls and iconic places of attraction of the ancient history of Ossetia.

Moving along the military Ossetian road in the Alagir gorge, to the right along the route, attention is attracted by a mighty sculptural composition.

The sanctuary and the rock monument of Uastyrdzhi, who is one of the main characters of the folk Nart epic and the divine patron saint of Ossetia.

10:00 a.m. We arrive and begin exploring the Mamison ski resort.

With the opening of the resort, a second life came to the inaccessible gorge.

Among the ruins of ancestral towers and temples, the mountain resort seems designed to combine history and modernity, age-old traditions and sports.

Mamison is now the youngest ski resort in Russia, officially opened in March 2025.

8 trails with a total length of 14 kilometers have already been built.

The resort itself begins at 2025 m above sea level from Kalak station, and the highest developed point today using lifts is located at an altitude of 2950 m, Zaramag 1 and 2 stations.

It is expected that over time, the upper station will be located at an altitude of more than 4,000 m.

The instructors will help you pick up the equipment, get ski passes and start rolling out the slopes on skis and snowboards, depending on the level of training.

Beginners will be able to use the services of instructors on the "green" track, experienced riders will immediately start with the more difficult ones.

We enjoy skiing, stunning views and active recreation on the ski slopes of Mamison.

16:30 Gathering of the group.

A trip to the complex of hot thermal springs in Upper Biragzanga.

A relaxing rest, complementing an eventful day, will restore your energy and add positive emotions (we recommend taking bathing accessories, towels and flip-flops).

For those staying at Mamison and Cei resorts, return to the hotels by 19:00

Arrival at the hotels in Vladikavkaz at 19:00.

An evening in Vladikavkaz, walking through the historical center of the city, the best restaurants of national cuisine.

08:30 After breakfast we leave for the ski resorts of Mamison and Cei.

We will continue to roll out the already familiar Mamison trails, and those who wish will be able to enjoy the extraordinary beauty of the Tsey Gorge and roll down the slopes from the Skazsky glacier to the foot of Monakh Mountain, the motionless and harsh guardian of Tsey.

We will turn from Transkam to the Tseysky Gorge or Tseyskaya horseshoe.

The gorge has been sacred to Ossetians for many centuries — the most iconic places of worship and places of power are located here — ancient Albanian historical and religious buildings.

The Tsey Gorge is a state nature reserve, and the figure of the patron saint Afsati at the entrance symbolizes protection for everyone living in this beautiful corner of the Caucasus.

Tsei is one of the oldest ski resorts in the Caucasus, it has existed since the seventies of the last century — "Here the peaks look golden at dawn and glaciers lie like a frozen sky": bard Yuri Vizbor.

The slopes of Cei are great for both professionals and beginners.

The ski resort has trails up to 3 kilometers long.

The height difference between the upper and lower stations is 500 meters.

All the tracks are on the same slope and run along the gorge.

The most difficult ones are in the upper part of the slope.

10:00 We arrive and start rolling out the tracks, depending on the level of training.

We enjoy skiing, stunning views and active recreation on the ski slopes of Mamison and Cei.

16:00 Gathering of the group, a trip to the complex of hot thermal springs in Upper Biragzanga.

A relaxing rest, complementing a busy day, will allow you to restore your energy and add positive emotions (we recommend taking bathing accessories, towels and flip-flops).

For those staying at Mamison and Cei resorts, return to the hotels by 19:00.

Arrival at hotels in Vladikavkaz at 19:00.

An evening in Vladikavkaz, walking through the historical center of the city, the best restaurants of national cuisine.

08:30 After breakfast we leave for the Mamison ski resort.

10:00 We arrive and start rolling out the tracks, depending on the level of training.

We enjoy skiing, stunning views and active recreation on the ski slopes of Mamison and Cei.

15:00 Gathering of the group, transfer from the resorts to the airport / Vladikavkaz railway station for evening flights/trains, later than 18:00.