Sochi is an amazing city that attracts tourists from all over the world. However, most of them are sure that it is good only in the summer season. Beautiful beaches, gentle sea and bright sun will not leave anyone indifferent. But only true admirers of this city know how beautiful it is in winter, and how wonderful it can be to stay here at this time.
Winter is a great time to relax, rejuvenate and change scenery. When you get tired of the monotony of gray city life and want vivid impressions, the best choice is winter holidays in Sochi. From January to February, prices are much lower than in summer, and entertainment is plentiful. Therefore, if your vacation falls in the winter, do not despair - go to Sochi. In winter, holidays here are great for lovers of active pastime, as well as for families with children. Everyone will find entertainment to their liking, and vivid impressions of the trip will remain in memory for a long time.
Why should you go to Sochi in winter?
Rest in Sochi in winter (reviewstourists confirm this) is diverse and fascinating. Hiking in the mountains, skiing, exciting winter fishing, sightseeing of the famous resort, the Kivin festival, which will charge you with positive emotions for a long time, the possibility of combining relaxation with wellness procedures - this is not a complete list of the advantages of this city in the cold season.
Holidays in the mountains
According to many tourists, holidays in Sochi in the mountains in winter are especially good. Undoubtedly, the time is not the best for picnics in a sunny meadow, but active tourists enjoy breathing in the fresh mountain air and enjoying the picturesque views.
Long walks along the mountain forest trails give rise to incomparable sensations. In winter, the air in this southern city is especially fresh and filled with some kind of elusive aroma. It does not allow fatigue to appear for a long time. And what extraordinary beauty you can see - gorges, valleys, mountains. At the same time, it cannot be said that there is less greenery in Sochi at this time. Even in January or February the trees are covered with leaves and the valleys are still green.
Recreation in Sochi in winter will allow you to see the waterfalls of mountain rivers, which at this time of the year are especially full-flowing, impeccably clean. And dolmens are interesting at any time of the year - no one will argue with this
Sochi, Krasnaya Polyana: winter holidays
Ski lovers can come from October to April for a beautiful ski resort. This is Krasnaya Polyana. Today it confidently ranks among the top ten resorts in the world.thanks to the unique elevation difference (from 540 m to 2238 m). In winter, skiing enthusiasts come here not only from Russia, but also guests from abroad.
Skiers have the opportunity to stay in hotels in the village itself or in hotels located on the coast, forty kilometers from the magnificent snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains. We are sure that outdoor enthusiasts will not be disappointed with the slopes of Krasnaya Polyana. The resort has slopes of various levels - from the simplest, which are designed for beginners, to difficult ones, which will be of interest to professionals.
Cable Cars
At the famous resort of Krasnaya Polyana, skiing enthusiasts are offered to use four complexes. This is:
- Gazprom (Laura).
- Alpika-Service.
- "Mountain carousel".
- Rosa Khutor.
On the territory of the last complex in 2015 skiing and snowboarding competitions were held during the Winter Olympics. To use the cable car, you can buy a ski pass - season tickets.
The oldest complex is Alpika-Service, which has existed in the Krasnaya Polyana resort since 1993. Today, four lines of suspended passenger cable cars operate here. At the third stage, there is a drag lift, which was created for beginner athletes.
Rise time is 12-15 minutes. The trails are not avalanche prone. For the safety of skiers, groups on duty are workinglifeguards, and the tracks of snowboarders, snowmobiles, luge riders are separated from the roads for skiers. Beginners can take part in the sport with instructors who will teach the basic skills of skiers and snowboarders.
Complex "Laura"
Since 2008, the 1st stage of the Gazprom ski complex - "Laura" - began to work in Krasnaya Polyana. It is part of a project called "Grand Hotel Polyana", which is located in the valley of the Achipse River.
This complex has six cable cars. One of them (gondola type) delivers guests to a height of 1436 m, three lifts (chairlifts), as well as two yokes delight the conquerors of the peaks with excellent equipment and excellent condition of the slopes. Covered parking for 400 cars is at guests' disposal.
Mountain carousel
This complex includes two lines of the cable car. The first - with a lower point of 540 m, and an upper one - 960 meters. The second stage has an upper point of 1450 m.
There are two tow bars on the training tracks. The third phase of the complex has an upper point of 2200 meters. It was opened at the end of January 2010. Perhaps this is the only place in the Krasnaya Polyana resort where you can climb to the top of the ridge in a comfortable closed cabin.
There is an observation deck at the top station. From it you can admire an unusually beautiful view of the mountain slopes and peaks, as well as the villages, which seem quite tiny from here. ByIn the opinion of vacationers, skiing in Sochi in winter is a charge of vivacity for a long time, a lot of bright and unforgettable impressions.
Holidays with children
The long-awaited and long school winter holidays can be turned into a real holiday if you go on vacation in winter to Sochi with your children. The pearl of Russia, which many perceive only as a summer resort, is especially attractive in winter.
If your child already knows how to ski, he will get great pleasure at the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana. You should know that wonderful tracks for children are equipped here, and an experienced instructor will always be there at the right time. You can bring a young child here to go sledging, ride ski lifts, admire the beauty of these places and breathe in the fresh mountain air.
Winter holidays in Sochi with a child will be remembered for a long time if you visit the festive events held in city parks. New Year holidays in Sochi are exciting walks around the beautiful and rejuvenated city, participation in games and competitions, sightseeing of amazing sights. Almost daily in the park "Riviera" interesting programs are held for young tourists who have come to this wonderful city, and local kids.
If you and your child come to Sochi in winter, you can make your vacation very diverse. Make an excursion program in advance. Include in it a visit to the aquarium in the "Riviera", the aquarium on Matsesta orDiscovery Word Aquarium - a child will enjoy getting to know the underwater inhabitants. Rest in Sochi in winter is impossible to imagine without getting to know the "Olympic" park. Such a tour of its territory and acquaintance with the objects of the Olympics will be of interest to both adults and children. In the evening, the amazingly beautiful show of the famous light and music fountain begins in this park.
Where to stay?
The Zamok Hotel welcomes both adults and young guests all year round. The Castle is a three-star hotel. It has everything you need for a complete and quality rest. In winter, staying at the hotel will cost you inexpensively, the rooms are spacious and comfortable. Almost all rooms have balconies with amazing views of the city, as the "Castle" is located in the heart of the city.
The territory has been landscaped and there are:
- sports field (indoor);
- cafe;
- billiard room;
- sauna.
Reviews of tourists
Many guests of the city write that they went on vacation to Sochi in winter for the first time. Reviews about it are simply enthusiastic. And leave them not only connoisseurs of skiing. A lot of pleasant impressions were also received by parents with children from walking in the mountains, visiting memorable places. Many note that in winter the prices in Sochi are quite affordable, and the quality of service in hotels, cafes, restaurants is excellent.
