Ski collection of the Caucasus: Elbrus, Mamison and Cei

Three popular resorts of the North Caucasus in one ski tour.

We will get acquainted with the Mamison ski resort, the youngest in Russia, which opened in March 2025 and is one of the oldest ski resorts in the Caucasus. Elbrus, as the highest peak in Europe, with cable car heights of up to 3,800 meters, serves as a magnet for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts. The trails on Elbrus are suitable for both beginners and professionals. Skiing and snowboarding on a variety of trails for all levels of training awaits us.

Location

Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Duration
8 days
7 nights
Departures
1 - 8 Jan, 2027
15 - 22 Jan, 2027
22 - 29 Jan, 2027
29 Jan - 5 Feb, 2027
5 - 12 Feb, 2027
12 - 19 Feb, 2027
19 - 26 Feb, 2027
26 Feb - 5 Mar, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
  • or
    Hotel, Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 12 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Relaxing holidays
We will visit the Geduko and Ganakh Therma thermal springs, which are complete complexes for a relaxing stay.
Variety of slopes
Let's compare 3 ski resorts in the North Caucasus and choose the best one.
A living force of nature
We will drink the life-giving narzan, which shoots out of the ground in several places with powerful jets.
An evening with songs and dances
Let's go to the ethno-national style show program with dinner and tasting
Help with equipment
Instructors will help you choose the equipment for comfortable riding
Mountain tours
If desired, everyone will be able to add an excursion to the famous locations of Ossetia and Ingushetia to their rest.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Vladikavkaz Sightseeing Walking Tour

    Arrival in Vladikavkaz, transportation to the airport or railway station from 08:00 to 14:00 for any flight / train.

    Meeting and group transfer to the hotel, accommodation.

    16:00 Sightseeing walking tour of Vladikavkaz — iconic places and the centuries-old history of the city.

    A walk through the historical center of Vladikavkaz will allow you to discover the echoes of the past centuries, embodied in ancient buildings, to hear about the architectural features and about famous people who were born and lived here.

    Get to know the local mentality and learn the secrets of the city!

    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.

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  • Day 2 - Ski resort "Mamison" and "Tsey". Thermal springs in Upper Biragzanga
  • Day 3 - Ski resort "Mamison" and "Tsey". Thermal springs in Upper Biragzanga
  • Day 4 - Ski resort "Mamison" and "Tsey". Thermal springs in Upper Biragzanga
  • Day 5 - Mamison ski resort. Group transfer to Elbrus region
  • Day 6 - Ski slopes of Elbrus
  • Day 7 - Ski slopes of Elbrus
  • Day 8 - Visit to the Geduko thermal springs complex. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
  • or
    Hotel, Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

The cost of the tour per room, depending on the accommodation in the period 02.01.2026-15.04.2026, RUB.

  • Accommodation: 3 nights in Terskol + 4 nights in Vladikavkaz:
Accommodation: 4 nights in Vladikavkaz + 3 nights in TerskolRoom category

Dbl

2-local

Twin 

2-local

Single 

1-local

Triple

3-local

DBL+CH 

2 adults + 1 child.

QUAD

4-local

Snow Leopard 3*, Cheget — Camellia 3*standard10266010266076125150510143115188500
Snow Leopard 3*, Cheget — Amran 3*standard10440010382076705152250146595193140
Snow Leopard 3*, Cheget — Kadgaron Hotel 3*standard10962010962076705154860148335197780
Snow Leopard 3*, Cheget — Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*standard11368011368076415162690155295-
Balkaria 3*, Azau — Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*standard12209012209090190174000166605-
Snow Leopard 3*, Cheget — Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*standard132240132240105705180090167475-
Balkaria 3*, Azau — Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*standard142390142390113680190530184005-
Balkaria 3*, Azau — Park hotel Vladikavkaz 5*standard170810203870139780-232725-
  • Accommodation: 1 night in Vladikavkaz + 3 nights in Mamison or Cei + 3 nights in Terskol:
Accommodation: 1 night in Vladikavkaz + 3 nights in Mamison or Cei + 3 nights in TerskolRoom category

Dbl

2-local

Twin 

2-local

Single 

1-local

Triple

3-local

DBL+CH 

2 adults + 1 child.

QUAD

4-local

Kadgaron Hotel 3* — Bayray, Mamison Barnhouse — Snow Leopard 3*, Chegetstandard136350136350107250197325187200242400
Kadgaron Hotel 3* — Skazka, Tsei — Snow Leopard 3*, Chegetstandard136350136350107250197325187200242400
Planeta Lux 3* Hotel — Skazka, Tsei— Snow Leopard 3*, Chegetstandard137400137400107175199350189000-
Planet Lux 3* Hotel — Bayray, Mamison Barnhouse — Snow Leopard 3*, Chegetstandard137400137400107175199350189000-
Planeta Lux 3* Hotel — Astro Base glamping — Balkaria 3*, Azaustandard156450156450126825213750202050-
Vladikavkaz 4* Hotel — Skazka, Tsey — Snow Leopard 3*, Chegetstandard142200142200114750203850192150-
Vladikavkaz 4* Hotel — Bayray, Mamison Barnhouse — Snow Leopard 3*, Chegetstandard142200142200114750203850192150-
Vladikavkaz 4* Hotel — Astro Base glamping — Balkaria 3*, Azaustandard161700161700132900218000206550-
Park Hotel Vladikavkaz 5* — Astro Base glamping — Balkaria 3*, Azaustandard169000177600139650-219150-

Twin — double room (has two separate beds).

Double (DBL) — a double room (one double bed).

Singlesingle room.

Triple — for triple accommodation, hotels/campsites along the route provide DBL/TWN + additional. a bed or sofa, or three separate beds (depending on the hotel's facilities).

DBL+CH — room for two adults and a child, from 7 to 12 years old inclusive.

Below are the accommodations and the number of nights for "3 nights in Terskol + 1 night in Vladikavkaz + 3 nights in Mamison or Cei". If you choose the accommodation "3 nights in Terskol + 4 nights in Vladikavkaz", then you will stay 3 nights in Terskol + 4 nights in Vladikavkaz.

Vladikavkaz or "Kadgaron" or 1 night
Vladikavkaz

The Vladikavkaz Hotel is located in the heart of Vladikavkaz with a magnificent view of the Terek River and the indescribable beauty of the peaks of the mountain ranges. The Kosta Khetagurov Park and the National Museum are located in the immediate vicinity.

It offers 177 stylish and ergonomic rooms with everything necessary for a relaxing stay; TV, kettle, air conditioning, bathroom with toiletries and towels.

The hotel has a luxurious restaurant with several halls, and a hearty and delicious buffet breakfast is served in the morning from 07.30 to 10.30. There is also a lobby bar with various drinks and small snacks. There are several banquet halls with different capacities.

Services for renting a comfortable conference room equipped with modern technology are provided. The distance between the Vladikavkaz Hotel and the airport is 27 km, and the railway station is 3 km away.

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Another option
"Kadgaron"

Kadgaron Hotel is located in the center of Vladikavkaz. It offers a restaurant, free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Vladikavkaz Museum is a 10-minute walk away.

Rooms at the Kadgaron Hotel feature cable TV and a refrigerator. The rooms offer mountain views. Some rooms have a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.

The Kadgaron Hotel has a 24-hour front desk, a terrace, a bar, a nightclub, meeting facilities and a ticket office.

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Another option
"Planet Lux"

Planet Lux Hotel is located in a historic building in the center of Vladikavkaz, a 5-minute walk from Spartak Stadium and Komsomolsky Park. Free WiFi is provided.

The bright, classic-style rooms feature a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathroom comes with free toiletries.

There is a restaurant on site.

Vladikavkaz Train Station is a 10-minute walk from the Planet Lux Hotel. Vladikavkaz Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

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Another option
Park Hotel Vladikavkaz

It is located in the very center of Vladikavkaz with panoramic views of the mountains and the embankment of the Terek River.

Modern ergonomic design of the rooms, high-level service, friendly staff. The hotel is ideal for tourism, business and romantic holidays.

All rooms are equipped with King or Super King size double beds, a safe, ironing facilities and Crabtree cosmetics. & Evelyn. Guests of the hotel can also use the fitness room and sauna complex for free. A free buffet breakfast is provided.

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Another option
"Camellia"

Kamelia Hotel is located in Vladikavkaz. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a bar and a restaurant serving European cuisine. It offers a 24-hour front desk and room service.

Rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms at the Camellia Hotel offer mountain views. The rooms have a kettle. All rooms are equipped with a refrigerator.

A continental breakfast is served each morning.

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Another option
"Amran"

The Amran Hotel is located in Vladikavkaz.

There are 49 rooms of various categories at guests' disposal, including a TV and a refrigerator, a desk, a wardrobe, and a shower room. The Suites have a spa bath.

The hotel has a bar and a cafe where you can indulge in dishes of Caucasian and European cuisine, or use the diet menu. Breakfast is served in the morning.

It offers billiards, a private hammam and a sauna. Nearby are the Museum of the History of Vladikavkaz, the Academic Russian Theater named after E.B. Vakhtangov, 1.2 km away, and other attractions. The central market is 0.7 km away. The distance to the airport is 19.3 km, to the railway station is 0.2 km.

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Vertical, Cei or "The Fairy Tale" or 3 nights
"The Snow Leopard" or "Balkaria" 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 12 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

Included in price

  • group transfers from Vladikavkaz Airport and railway station to hotels on the first day of the tour for all flights/trains upon arrival from 08:00 to 14:00;
  • group transfer to the airport and Mineralnye Vody railway station on the final day of the tour for flights/trains later than 17:00;
  • accommodation with breakfast in hotels in Vladikavkaz, Mamison and Cei resorts, hotels and tourist complexes in Terskol (depending on the type of accommodation chosen);
  • daily transfers from hotels in Vladikavkaz to Mamison and Cei ski resorts;
  • daily transfers between the neighboring Mamison and Tsey gorges;
  • accompanied by an experienced tour guide and information support;
  • Active Recreation medical insurance;
  • collection for a sightseeing walking tour from gost. Vladikavkaz 4*, Kotsoeva St. 75.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back from Mineralnye Vody;
  • Meals: lunches, dinners;
  • payment for ski lifts in the mountains of Ceya and Mamison, ski pass per day - 2,500 rubles.;
  • payment for ski lifts in the mountains of Elbrus, ski pass per day - 3,000 rubles.;
  • rent of a full set of ski equipment per day — 2,500 rubles.;
  • services of a professional ski/snowboard instructor in one hour, training in groups of up to 5 people is possible — from 3,000 rubles.;
  • ticket to the hot thermal springs "Ganakh therma" in Upper Biragzang — 600 RUB/hour;
  • ticket to the Geduko hot thermal springs, one hour — 600 rub.;
  • excursions, entertainment, and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
  • individual transfers from/to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station, as well as any individual transportation service;

Book in advance, the number of seats is limited:

  • Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting:
    • adult — 2,400 rubles. (starting in April — 2,600 rubles);
    • child under 18 years of age — 2,000 rubles. (starting in April — 2,200 rubles);
    • children's menu, up to 8 years old — 800 rubles.

Additional group tours:

  • Three gorges: Kurtatinskoye — Karmadonskoye — Dargavs (8 hours, 120 km) from Vladikavkaz on Fridays and Saturdays:
    • adult — 2,500 rubles.;
    • child (7-12 years old) - 1,800 rubles —;
  • An exciting trip to mountainous Ingushetia: (8 hours, 180 km) from Vladikavkaz on Saturdays:
    • adult — 2,500 rubles.;
    • child (7-12 years old) - 1,800 rubles —

The cost may be adjusted closer to the season.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Equipment for ski resorts. Bathing accessories are provided for thermal springs.

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Dates and Prices

  • $688
    1 – 8 Jan, 2027 8 days 7 nights
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  • $688
    15 – 22 Jan, 2027 8 days 7 nights
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  • $688
    22 – 29 Jan, 2027 8 days 7 nights
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  • $688
    29 Jan – 5 Feb, 2027 8 days 7 nights
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  • $688
    5 – 12 Feb, 2027 8 days 7 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

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    Marina
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    8 Jun, 2026
    The providers did an outstanding job!!!
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    Alyona
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    1 Jun, 2026
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    I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the tour providers for their professionalism and attention to detail. Everything was thoughtfully planned, from the itinerary to the warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the trip. a special thank-you goes to our guide, Dmitri. Thanks to him, every participant felt cared for and included. We shared many laughs, had wonderful conversations about the mountains, and truly enjoyed every moment of the journey. I would also like to thank our driver, Yuri, for his calm demeanor, confidence behind the wheel, and the sense of safety he provided every step of the way. in the mountains, that kind of reliability is priceless. Thank you for your professionalism, patience, and positive spirit. Traveling with you was more than just getting from one place to another - it was an essential part of a truly unforgettable adventure ! ✨🏔
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    Zhanna
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    29 May, 2026
    I would especially like to highlight the excellent organization of the tour. Everything was arranged at the highest level: comfortable minibus transfers, well-located hotels, precise scheduling, and great attention to detail. I was particularly impressed that we traveled through Dagestan and Chechnya during the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims observe strict fasting. Because of this, many cafés and restaurants were closed during the day, and even some grocery stores were not operating. Nevertheless, this did not prevent us from discovering the delicious Caucasian cuisine, hearty breakfasts and lunches were organized for us everywhere we went. I would also like to thank our guides for their courtesy, punctuality, and the fascinating way they introduced us to the culture and traditions of the peoples of the Caucasus.