Dombai Valley stretches at an altitude of more than 1600 meters above sea level. It is located in the southern part of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic and is one of the most popular ski resorts in Russia.
The region's infrastructure is represented by ski lifts, slope preparation systems, trail lighting. Dombai hotels are concentrated near the cable cars. These are large modern hotels and private cottages aimed at budget travelers.
Welcome
A distinctive feature of the resort is its compactness. All its routes are within walking distance from residential areas. There are also cafes and snack bars, ski equipment rentals. A walk from one end of the village to the other takes no more than half an hour. Riding in these parts begins at the end of November, and ends in mid-May. At the same time, the functioning of Dombay hotels is year-round.
During the summer, they receive tourists who come to admire the local natural beauties. A few minutes walk from the village, mountain rivers carry their waters, which feed flood meadows. At the service of travelersorganization of horse riding, cycling trips, rafting on boats and catamarans. Dombay hotel administration offers an abundance of excursions for every taste and budget.
A bit of history
The first ski base in the Dombai Valley was opened at the beginning of the 20th century. Until that moment, the local village was a tiny mountain village. It remained so even after the advent of skiers. Everything changed after the collapse of the USSR. New modern hotels were built. Improved slopes appeared in Dombay, new routes were developed. The resort began to develop and grow.
Today, the ski resorts of the valley host international competitions and championships in freestyle, snowboarding, alpine skiing, and paragliding.
Transport accessibility
If you believe the reviews, then the easiest way to get to the hotels of the Dombay village is to use the services of taxi drivers. The cost of the trip is 3000 rubles. Youth companies choose a bus transfer, which is organized by the Gulliver company. One ticket from the Mineralnye Vody airport will cost about 800 rubles. Travel time does not exceed 5 hours. As an alternative, you can consider renting a car. Rental agencies are located in Mineralnye Vody. The standard rate is 1500 rubles per day.
The nearest railway stations are in Mineralnye Vody, Pyatigorsk, Nevinnomyssk. The journey by train from Moscow takes about a day. A taxi to the Dombai Valley costs 3,000 rubles. Regular buses run. From the capital tocomfortable liners go to the resort. Buses are equipped with toilets, air conditioning, TVs. The ticket costs about 3500 rubles. You will have to spend almost thirty hours on the road.
Accommodation
Topping the list of the most popular tourist accommodation facilities in Dombai is the Snezhny Leopard hotel. The complex is open all year round. A heated indoor pool, sauna, bicycle rental and tour desk are at guests' disposal. Standard rooms and premium suites are available. The minimum stay is 3500 per night.
The hotel occupies the territory of a natural reserve. Ski slopes and cafes are within easy reach. The nearest chairlift is 850 meters away. Services of the Snow Leopard Hotel in Dombay:
- guarded parking;
- connect to the Internet;
- transfer and meeting at the airport or railway station;
- non-smoking rooms;
- room service;
- bar;
- own cooking.
A tasty and hearty breakfast is included in the price. Check-in is after 14:00. It is recommended to leave the room before 12:00. Tourists with pets are not accepted.
For discerning people
The most luxurious, according to visitors, is the rest in the Andersen Dombai hotel. One night in it will cost 6000 rubles. Located a few minutes drive from ski lifts and a supermarket. From the windows of the hoteloffers a picturesque view of the mountain range. The following accommodation options are available to travelers:
- standard numbers;
- deluxe;
- apartments;
- single suite.
The hotel has an elevator. Each room has hygiene and cosmetic products, a TV connected to cable channels, a wardrobe, beds with orthopedic mattresses. The guests highly appreciated the soundproofing in the apartments and recommend the property for families with small children.
Those who choose a hotel with a swimming pool in Dombay are advised to pay attention to the Grand Hotel. It is a compact five-story building. There is a restaurant on the territory of the complex. Ski lifts are located fifteen minutes from the residential building. A log bridge is thrown across the gorge, located next to the hotel. Lights turn on in the evening.
The hotel rooms have beds and upholstered furniture. There are cabinets, a table, a small refrigerator, a mirror. The front desk is open 24/7. Check-in is in the afternoon. The room must be vacated by 12:00. Near the "Grand Hotel" are the hotels "Belalakaya", "Snow Leopard", "Andersen" and the base "Rodnik.
Fabulous getaway
Travelers speak well of another hotel located in the very center of the village. We are talking about the hotel "Snow Queen" (Dombay). For a night it asks for 3300 rubles. There are no available rooms during the high season. It is recommended to book in advance as the hotelis in demand. A beautiful mountain panorama opens from the windows of the rooms. Facilities for cooking meat on an open fire and coals are at the disposal of residents.
The nearest one-seat ski lift of the ski resort is four hundred meters from the residential building. Free car parking is provided on site. There is access to high speed internet. The rooms have electric kettles, kitchenware, hairdryers, flat-screen TVs, linen, towels and slippers. The Snow Queen Hotel on Dombai has all the conditions for a comfortable and safe stay. Travelers are offered breakfast. Its price is 235 rubles.
There is a place to store ski equipment. There is no lift to the upper floors. Tourists with pets are not accepted. The area of a standard triple room is thirty-five square meters. There is a balcony.
Inexpensive options
Relatively cheap hotels in Dombay include the following facilities located in the village:
- Chateau Leopard;
- "National";
- "Caprice";
- "Stella";
- "Sufuruju Forest";
- "Lotus";
- Moscow;
- "Spring";
- "Fir Cape";
- "Mesto-Dombai";
- Grand Victoria;
- Versailles;
- Viking.
Apartments
The resort is actively building new housing. High-rise apartment complexes are emerging. Travelers have the opportunity to rent entire apartments equipped withown kitchens and bathrooms. The most popular option is apartments in the Vershina residential complex. For one night, apartment owners ask for 5,000 rubles.
The area of the apartment is 50 square meters. Such an object is designed to accommodate four tourists. There is an outdoor swimming pool on the roof of the high-rise complex. Equipped with a full-fledged recreational area with sunbathing areas.
In addition, on Dombay you can rent a studio with panoramic windows overlooking the slopes. She is in a house on Alanskaya street. The size of a standard apartment for four guests is 55 square meters. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need for self-catering.
Another apartment on Alanskaya street is located just a kilometer from the center of the village. Its area exceeds 60 m². It can easily accommodate four adults. The cost of living is 6000 rubles per night. A small two-room apartment located in the Fir Cape microdistrict costs 2,500 thousand per day. Its size is 32 m². There is a bathroom, upholstered furniture, beds and wardrobe.
Home ownership
Renting a separate cottage in Dombay will cost from 25,000 rubles per night. Similar options are located five kilometers from the center of the ski village. Usually they are designed to accommodate seven people.
