New Year in Ossetia. A trip to Digoria

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A New Year's tour of fabulous North Ossetia is simple, so it's suitable for both adults and kids!

Trekking to Kubus– the sacred mountain of Digoria, incredibly beautiful frozen waterfalls with wonderful names Galdaridon and Gavizedon, the god Uastyrdzhi flying on a horse, ancient villages of Digoria, a huge violin Fadyr in the mountains and stunning views of winter landscapes awaits you.

Location

Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters

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Tour highlights

A place where wishes come true

Let's check the belief that all wishes made on the slopes of the mountain are sure to come true

Breathtaking views

We will visit the observation platforms right above the abyss, from where you can see the natural uniqueness of winter Digoria

Secrets of Galiat village

An ancient architectural complex belonging to the times of the mysterious Middle Ages awaits us

Itinerary

Day 1 - The Bronze Horseman of Uastyrji and the Devil's Bridge "Ahsinti Head"
12:00-12:30 Gathering of the group at the railway station and at the Mineralnye Vody airport (near the main entrance from the city).
Transfer to Digor gorge (about 4-4.5 hours).
The first attraction that tourists will see on New Year's Eve in North Ossetia is the famous Devil's Bridge.
Ahsinti Head is located in the Digor Gorge.
The observation bridge is located directly above the precipice, so you can see the natural charm and uniqueness of the famous place from here.
Given the furious current, the river does not freeze even in severe frosts.
We will continue on and make our next stop near the bronze horseman of Wastirdzhi, who froze on the edge of a huge stone cliff.
This hero is the prototype of the famous George the Victorious, who kills the tempting serpent with a spear.
Active part: 2.5 km.

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Day 2 - Bayradi and Gavizedon Waterfalls
Winter holidays in the mountains of North Ossetia, particularly on New Year's Eve, also include visits to famous waterfalls.
One of these is the beautiful Bayradi Stream, located in the Alanya National Park.
Locals call it Noisy, because in summer, a booming rumble can be heard from afar.
In winter, the waterfall freezes, as a result of which tourists have the opportunity to admire the amazing ice figures.
At any time of the year, stunning, unique photos can be taken near the stream: a rocky ledge can be seen from the side, from where tourists enthusiastically take pictures of the attraction.
Another stream that we will visit on this day of the New Year's tour is called Gavizedon.
To go to him, you need to walk through a deep gorge where the river of the same name flows.
In winter, it's a real ice fairy tale, consisting of monolithic sculptures created by nature itself.
Active part: 14.3 km, elevation difference 1730-1900-1700-2000-1720 m, route duration 6-7 hours.

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Day 3 - Mount Kubus
On this day of our tour, we will visit Kubus Mountain, sacred to the Digor people.
The location is still fraught with secrets: there is a belief that all wishes made on the slopes of the mountain must come true.
Mount Kubus is higher than 2,300 meters, so it acts as a great viewing platform in itself.
The rock, although small, is one of the most famous in the Digor gorge.
Seasoned tourists know that the first of the viewing platforms is marked by a tall pine tree of desires.
Other viewing platforms offer views of the Sugansky Ridge, the frozen Buravidon Waterfall and the Threshold of Heaven campsite.
The way to the mountain lies through the small Komy-Art pass and the Tana glade.
Our instructor is always ahead of the group, who will confidently pave the path even through the fresh snow!
Active part: 14.2 km, altitude difference 1740-2340 m, route duration 6-7 hours.

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Day 4 - Ancient villages of Digoria
What else can surprise travelers with a New Year's tour to Ossetia?
Of course, by contemplating an ancient architectural complex dating back to the mysterious Middle Ages.
We will look at the ancient towers that served as part of defensive complexes, as well as observation platforms.
All this is surprisingly well preserved in the village of Galiat.
Once the village was very rich: artisans, merchants and even nobles lived here, and a fragment of the famous Silk Road ran through the village, so you can imagine how brisk the trade was.
During the winter tour and on New Year's Eve, the territory of the village will be dusted with a snow-white blanket, giving the modest landscape a certain elegance.
Active part: 8.3 km, the route duration is 6-7 hours.

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Day 5 - Galdoridon Waterfall
Ossetia is a country of waterfalls and glaciers.
Therefore, today we will visit another spectacular New Year's waterfall, whose name is Galdoridon.
The path to it runs along the Urukh River, and on the other side of us rises the mighty Sugan ridge.
If it's a sunny day, we'll walk in the sun almost all the time.
We will come to the waterfall closer to lunch.
Like the rest of the waterfalls of Ossetia, Galdoridon partially freezes at this time of the year, but the water still shimmers inside it.
Active part: 14.1 km, altitude difference 1740-2160 m, route duration 6-7 hours.

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Day 6 - Departure
This morning, there will be time to take a short walk around the campsite, ride a swing, look at the frozen ponds, or walk past the deer enclosure again and admire the mountains that surround our hotel from all sides.
Active part: 2 km.
Transfer by minibus to Mineralnye Vody.
14:00-15:00 Arrival in Mineralnye Vody (airport, railway station), departure home.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The difficulty level of the route: moderate (50% of the route), medium (50% of the route).

The route is trekking and provides for walking through mountainous (rugged) terrain. This type of active recreation involves daily climbing and dropping heights (ascents and descents).

The route runs along snow trails and dirt roads. There will be an altitude difference of 300 to 500 m per day along the routes for three days.

Climbing up 300-500 m is about like climbing 100-160 floors.

The route runs at an altitude of 1740-2350 m.

Route length: 55.4 km.

Accommodation

Camp Site

5 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in 2-, 3-bed rooms at the Threshold of Heaven sports and recreation complex, at the Dzinaga campsite or at a campsite of the same class.

The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation in a hotel room is 15,000 rubles / the entire rest period.

Campsite "Threshold of the sky"

The complex is located in the Digor gorge, in one of the most picturesque places of the Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, which is popularly called "Bayty Tsakht".

Tourists also gave the plateau, flooded with sunlight and hidden from the outside world by steep mountains, its name — "Sunny Glade".

The "Threshold of Heaven" is a clean and quiet place when you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and breathe really clean air, the taste of which is forgotten in the city over time.

Double and triple rooms "Standard" in the II building, room amenities (shower, toilet), towels are provided. Wi-Fi in the building. The refrigerator is on the floor. There is no kettle.

The hotel has billiards, a swimming pool, a sauna, a sports complex (these services are available for an additional fee)

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Another option

Dzinaga Campsite

Double and triple rooms, room facilities (shower, toilet).

Located at an altitude of 1,452 m from sea level, the Dzinaga campsite is ready to receive and accommodate up to 700 tourists. To get to the place of rest, you will need to travel about 116 km towards the Fatanta tract from the city of Vladikavkaz.

To ensure a comfortable stay on TB, the rooms are equipped with telephones, televisions, and are connected to the Internet. The dining room can accommodate 200 people at a time. The cafe is designed to serve 50 visitors.

There is a guarded parking lot for visitors' cars, and a special room for storing things. There is a medical center on site, a sauna and showers are available, and a gym equipped with the necessary sports equipment. Those who wish can visit the dance floor, go to the club or take a walk in the park, which has many comfortable benches.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 4 to 16 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters

Included in price

road crossings along the route;
mountain transportation along the route;
accommodation in the sports and recreation complex "Threshold of Heaven" (2-, 3-bed rooms), at the campsite "Dzinaga" (2-, 3-bed rooms) or at a campsite of the same class;
3 meals a day. Ready-made breakfasts (day 2-6) and dinners (day 1-5) are served at the hotel according to a set menu (the menu is not individual). Lunch (day 2-5) in the form of dry rations in the mountains (sausage, cheese, tea, biscuits, chocolate, sweets);
entrance tickets to Alanya National Park;
the services of an instructor-guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
Meals: lunch during the transfer on day 1;
the surcharge for 1-bed accommodation in a hotel room is 15,000 rubles.;
insurance (optional).

It's important to know

winter jacket with hood (required). Daytime air temperature: - 5...-12C.;
fleece;
a cap;
gloves;
running trousers;
T-shirt;
lingerie;
tights;
socks;
flashlights (gaiters, gaiters, shoe covers);
warm, waterproof walking shoes. The route runs on asphalt, along a trampled snow trail, through fresh snow;
trekking poles. The sticks significantly reduce the load on the knees. Physically strong and healthy tourists are recommended to have sticks with them. Tourists who have problems with their knees, joints, and excess weight must have trekking poles. If necessary, the club provides trekking poles for rent.;
The second-in-command;
swimsuit;
towel;
flip flops;
child's passport / birth certificate;
camera/video camera;
toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, razor);
hairbrush;
sunglasses are required. On clear days, glasses protect the eyes from the sun's rays, which can burn the outer layers of the eye. Snow reflects up to 80% of the sun's rays. When sunlight reflects off snow, it becomes very bright and is accompanied by an intense glare that makes it difficult to look at.;
thread;
needle;
backpack for walking (20-25 liters);
toilet paper (useful during the day on the route);
a thermos is required (volume 0.75 – 1 liter per person). Every tourist takes tea for a walk in a thermos;
spoon;
mug (if your thermos comes with no cup);
shoe dryers. On walks, we walk along snowy paths, by the evening the shoes become wet, they need to be dried.;
sunscreen;
hygienic lipstick;
individual first aid kit.

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3 – 8 Jan, 2026 6 days 5 nights

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Damira

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19 Jun, 2025

The accommodation was warm and cozy, with a shower and toilet in every room The instructor was absolutely outstanding — special thanks for the fun games ❤️ The route was perfect, with something new to experience every day.
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Andrey Ivlev

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17 Jun, 2025

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The welcome, overall organization, instructor’s work, and daily support were all excellent. Some items on the packing list were unnecessary, but that’s just a minor detail. Overall, a great experience.
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Valeria

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9 Jun, 2025

We loved everything👌 Everything was quick, well-organized, and straightforward. Thank you! We'd be happy to travel with you again🙂