Since ancient times, impregnable and majestic mountains have riveted the attention and gaze of man. There is something frightening and incomprehensible in them. The bewitching, solemn and noble beauty of the Caucasian peaks amazes the human mind. No one can find two identical mountains, they never repeat. The harmonious color palette conveys the tranquility and majesty of the mountain peaks and the special energy that comes from them. The ski resorts of the North Caucasus are a natural splendor, a magical mystery, a fairy tale in reality. Everyone wants to relax here. And, probably, there is no one on Earth who would remain indifferent to this area.
Arkhyz
Caucasus ski resort Arkhyz is the youngest mountain boarding house in Russia. Its first facilities were opened only in 2012. But the he alth resort promises great prospects for the future. It is located in the Karachay-Cherkess Republic. This area abounds in all sorts of mountain landscapes, a mild climate prevails here. The sun and lots of snow are its main advantages. Untouched by human hand, pristine nature beckonstourists and investors.
Arkhyz is popular with fans of rafting, skiing and mountaineering. At the very beginning of our era, this area was inhabited by the Alans. Today, ancient temples and the ruins of an ancient settlement remind of their residence here. All this is of great interest, both for historians and travelers.
Caucasus ski resort Arkhyz offers visitors two hotels: four-star and three-star. Together they are able to accommodate almost 170 persons. The rooms are equipped with everything you need for a full and comfortable stay.
Caucasian soul
If the Caucasus itself is called the Pearl of Russia, then Dombai is called its soul. Unprecedented beauty of nature and ski slopes enchant with their iridescent splendor. Here you can get enough of the unforgettable feeling of freedom and festive happy atmosphere.
The ski resorts of the Caucasus, Dombay in particular, are an ecologically clean territory, which is carefully protected by law. A snowy, relatively warm winter reigns here, which is ideal for snowboarding and skiing. The resort has just a huge number of hotels that are considered the best in terms of service and hospitality.
Sights of Dombai
Dombay, the ski resort of the Caucasus, the photo of which can be seen in our article, is famous for its natural attractions. The territory is surroundedcovered with fir forests and eternal snow mountains, mountain lakes and rivers with waterfalls. And there is also a biosphere reserve and Alibedinsky glacier.
Teberdinsky biosphere reserve is one of the most beautiful places in Dombai. The reserve is represented by the Gonachkhir and Teberda rivers, tarns and moraine lakes, as well as rare representatives of fauna and flora. In the city you can have a great rest both in winter and in summer. This is the perfect place for a family holiday.
Mountain or resort
Mount Elbrus is often called a resort. But this is an erroneous assertion. The mountain ski resort of the Caucasus Elbrus is not a resort at all. This is the highest mountain peak in Europe and the point. But on the mountain itself there are really two he alth resorts - the aforementioned Dombay and Azau.
Descents from the slopes of Elbrus are very different from skiing in European Alpine and other famous resorts. There are no marked trails that are familiar to every skier, no restrictions or fences on the rocks. There are only lifts and snow that just fell, and there is no end to it, no edge. It seems that civilization has forgotten the way to this corner a little. But instead, here you can truly enjoy skiing. This is a real expanse for those who admire the steep slopes and just love skiing.
Relax in the Elbrus region
For holidays in the Elbrus region, any time of the year is suitable. It's always in season and there's always something to do. Ski resorts in Russia (Caucasus) are inprimarily skiing and snowboarding. The mountainous terrain in the Elbrus region is diverse enough for beginners to train here and seasoned athletes to succumb to unrealistically extreme sensations. And for the real connoisseurs of an increased level of adrenaline in the blood, the ski resort offers heli-skiing. This is one of the sports, which is a helicopter flight to the tops of the mountains, followed by a long descent along an unequipped track. The length of the upcoming path reaches 4.5 kilometers, so only experienced athletes will be able to overcome it.
If you are not interested in winter sports, and you consider the Elbrus region exclusively as a he alth resort, then mud clinics, healing "Narzan", air saturated with coniferous aromas and s alt rooms are at your service.
Outstanding places of the Elbrus region
The mountain ski resort of the Caucasus Prielbrusye is just a storehouse of natural attractions. Naturally, the most important of them is Mount Elbrus. Every climber dreams of conquering this peak, but not everyone manages to fulfill their desire. Elbrus, like a king, rises among his subordinates - mountain ranges. Climbing to great heights is allowed only for professionals, accompanied by other professionals, and for those who have never tried to climb mountains before, you can only admire the snow-covered peak from below.
Valley of Narzanov is a place that cannot be missed during your stay in the Elbrus region. 17 springs beat herethe purest water. All of them have beneficial properties and are enriched with minerals. And the mountain lakes located in this territory also deserve attention. Some of the reservoirs are so clear that visibility reaches almost 30 meters in depth.
Krasnaya Polyana
The Caucasus ski resort Krasnaya Polyana is a unique Russian he alth resort. The president of the state likes to spend time at this resort. And that says a lot. It was here that the 2014 Olympics were held. Not only lovers of active pastime from Russia, but also from abroad come here to ski.
Russian Switzerland, which is what the resort is called, is a magical combination of lakes and rivers, glaciers and mountains. When the weather is clear, you can sunbathe on the mountain slopes. Krasnaya Polyana has a wonderfully developed infrastructure: bars, luxury hotels, a nightclub, restaurants and a disco always welcome their guests and offer a great vacation.
And another resort
Bukovo is a ski resort in the North Caucasus, which also needs to be mentioned. This is the real paradise on earth. In addition to the fact that this area is equipped with first-class slopes for skiers, there are also some incredibly interesting sights. For example, the Astrophysical Observatory. The largest radio telescope on the planet, called RATAN-600, operates here. Through a travel agency, you can buy an excursion to the observatory. Academgorodok of astronomers, which is locatednot far from the resort, also has the right not to be overlooked by tourists.
Each of the travelers will remember Bukovo as a peaceful land with unprecedentedly beautiful nature, a starry sky that seemed to come from a fantastic story, and the most interesting hikes and excursions in the world.
People's opinions
The ski resorts of the Caucasus, reviews of which are only the best, are liked by everyone who has ever visited one of them. Having visited, for example, the Elbrus region, you will certainly want to go down from the snowy slopes of Krasnaya Polyana or Dombay. After all, all these places are different and charming in their own way. That is how those who were lucky enough to be here respond about them.
No one will ever say, and still has not said anything bad about the Caucasian ski resorts. After all, you can’t even pick up bad words for these places. Breathtaking nature is harmoniously combined with ultra-modern hotels and developed infrastructure. This is just the case when one does not interfere with the other. And if the benefits of civilization are absent, as can be observed in the immediate vicinity of Elbrus, then the bewitching nature compensates for this deficiency in full.
