Lazarevskoe is an area of Greater Sochi, a popular holiday destination on the Black Sea coast. The undoubted advantages of this resort are wide pebble beaches without groins and breakwaters, clear clear water, magnificent southern vegetation. There is no pathos of the Olympic capital here, and therefore the prices for accommodation are relatively affordable.
All this makes Lazarevskoye attractive for auto travelers of the Krasnodar Territory and beyond. We traveled the distance between Krasnodar and Lazarevsky by car on three different routes and are ready to share useful information with you.
Through the Hot Key and Dzhubga
This way is the most comfortable: the federal highway M4 "Don" of excellent quality, from the border with the Republic of Adygea to the entrance to Goryachiy Klyuch has a motorway mode.
If the road works that are carried out here regularly do not interfere, then you can drive quite quickly. In the area of the village of Dzhubga, you need to turn onto the A-147 highway, which runs along the sea coast to Sochi through Lazarevskoye. Here begins the mountain serpentine - unexpected steepturns, ups and downs. This area is best left during daylight hours. Especially for those drivers who are coming here for the first time.
The next minus is many kilometers of traffic jams during the holiday season. This is especially true for the villages of Dzhubga, Defanovka, Lermontovo, where the route goes straight through the settlements, and pedestrians cross it continuously. In addition, traffic slows down heavy vehicles.
The distance from Krasnodar to Lazarevsky by car in this case is minimal and is approximately 220 kilometers, but it is difficult to predict travel time.
Through the Hot Key and Khadyzhensk
For those who want to avoid seasonal traffic jams and are not afraid of a bad road, it makes sense to take an alternative route.
On the M4 highway you need to get to the Goryachiy Klyuch, and then turn to Khadyzhensk. Here, for 53 km, sections with asph alt and gravel coverage of good quality alternate. Of the settlements, only one is large - Kutais.
From Khadyzhensk there is an ascent to the Shaumyan pass, revealing picturesque mountain landscapes. The pass itself is a winding section of gravel road 8 km long. Asph alt is not laid here because of the instability of the soil, landslides and collapses occur frequently. After the rains, the road is washed out, then a grader passes and levels the gravel.
In dry weather there is another minus - a column of dust, poor visibility, all cars after the pass become sandy. At a speed of 20 km / h, the pass can be overcome in half an hour. After the Russianplains, this path may seem dangerous, but many use it safely. Then the road gently winds down and goes to Tuapse.
If you choose this option, the distance from Krasnodar to Lazarevsky by car will be approximately 240 km.
Through Saratovskaya, Apsheronsk and Khadyzhensk
This option will not only help you avoid traffic jams in the Dzhubga area, but also save your car's suspension, since there is only one unpaved section here - on the Shaumyan pass.
The beginning of the journey is also along the M4 highway, then the first exit to Saratovskaya. The road is good, there are numerous settlements where you can buy fresh local fruits and berries. Through Apsheronsk the path goes to Khadyzhensk, following the route described above. From Krasnodar to Lazarevsky by car, the distance will be slightly longer than the previous one - about 260 km.
Which route to take?
In order to cover the distance from Krasnodar to Lazarevsky by car as quickly and comfortably as possible, we recommend that you carefully prepare and decide which way to go.
If you are leaning towards the first option, evaluate the situation about traffic jams in Google and Yandex services. When considering options 2 and 3 - it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the weather information and make sure that there will not be heavy rainfall. The road can be washed out and it is better to refrain from these routes.
There are no problems with gas stations on the M4, but if you want to take another route, it's better to fill up in advance.
We hope that our information will help you calmly and pleasantly get from Krasnodar to Lazarevskoye by car and enjoy a wonderful sea holiday.
