Do you want an unforgettable vacation? Arkhyz is looking forward to seeing you! Let's take a closer look at where it is located and what is unique about this natural wonder.
Location and features of Arkhyz resort
There is a tourist village in Karachay-Cherkessia, in the Western Caucasus. Recognized as an all-season ski resort. So it is good to visit it both in winter and in summer. The official opening took place not so long ago - in 2012. The construction of infrastructure and facilities in Arkhyz is still ongoing, the project is planned to be completed by 2020.
Of course, especially for those who have never been here, there will be a question about whether it is worth going and what to do here in general. Most of the tourists travel to Arkhyz in winter. After all, it is at this time that you can go skiing. The weather conditions in Arkhyz are special in that snow falls in October-November and does not melt until March-April. At the same time, the air temperature is kept at -5, which is comfortable for vacationers.
How to get to Arkhyz
It's enough just to come to your destination to rest. Arkhyz is located two hundred kilometers from Mineralnye Vody Airport. Even closer - 120 kilometers from the resort - Cherkessk railway station, from which you can get by bus or taxi. You can also use the transfer service from the airport or train station, which is most convenient. This shipping method needs to be taken care of in advance.
Another convenient way to always stay mobile is to come by car. In this case, it will be most profitable and comfortable to visit all the sights of the resort. So, for example, only 130 kilometers from Arkhyz is the highest mountain peak in Europe and the Russian Federation - Elbrus. You can get there by car in just four hours from the village of Arkhyz. A map with detailed information, roads, as well as necessary services can be very useful. An example of such a map is shown below.
Where to stay when you arrive in Arkhyz. Resort village hotels
In the tourist village you can rent housing of different levels of comfort. So, the hotel "Romantic-1" was awarded four stars. The rooms are single and double, each of which has a bathroom, refrigerator, TV, and other necessary and necessary items for a four-star hotel. For those who wish, the hotel "Romantic-1" offers luxury apartments. The main feature of housing here is its proximity to the ski lifts.
There is also a three-star hotel, Romantik-2, nearby. As in the previous hotel, the rooms are presented for single and double comfortable accommodation of guests. If desired, you can rent a studio. At the same time, about 168 visitors can be accommodated in two hotels. Single room rates herestarts from two thousand Russian rubles. While three thousand three hundred Russian rubles for one day will cost a room for two. Four thousand rubles will cost a studio room, where three people can get a good rest.
Arkhyz is not yet very rich in hotels near the ski lifts. So staying in one of the Romantic hotels is the most convenient and comfortable.
Budget option close to ski lift
This information will be useful for those who plan to organize their active rest a little more modestly: Arkhyz also has separate modest houses near the main sports infrastructure of the village. You can stay in them for only five hundred rubles, although all the amenities are located on the street, which is not so comfortable in the winter season.
More distant from the ski lifts in Arkhyz tourist accommodations
At a distance of about ten kilometers from the ski lifts there is a hotel "Elam" and a guest house "Krugozor". In the first case, guests will be offered fifteen rooms, and only 35 beds are provided for simultaneous accommodation. The cost of living is lower than in hotels located near the ski lifts. Guest house "Krugozor" offers its guests thirteen comfortable rooms, which can accommodate 35 people at the same time. You can find out the exact prices and book rooms suitable for the level of comfort through the tourist portal of the resort village of Arkhyz.
One of the first resort complexes in Arkhyz
Tourist center "Arkhyz" (now it is customary to call it a hotel)is located in the village of the same name, at an altitude of 1400 meters above sea level, on the banks of the B. Zelenchuk River. The hotel is considered one of the first places built for tourists here. Until recently, its quality has deteriorated, and major repairs have not been carried out. And only when the village of Arkhyz gained great popularity among holidaymakers, the recreation center with the same name was finally restored. Now the complex can accommodate about 250 people in its two-story cottages. There are also smaller houses for 7, 15 and 25 guests. As before, all hotel rooms are without amenities (they are located on the floor). Also for guests of the resort complex "Arkhyz" parking for vehicles, a sauna and a sports ground are provided. The cost of living in a hotel starts from 500 rubles per person, without meals. Meals can be ordered for an additional fee. So, three meals a day will cost 500 rubles, and two meals a day (breakfast and dinner) - 400.
Conclusion
The main advantage of rest in the resort village of Arkhyz is the incredible, picturesque mountains. Their peaks seem to pierce the sky, and during a slight fog it is even difficult to understand where the mountains end and the sky begins. And skiing or snowboarding among such a landscape is a real joy for any athlete. Have a good rest in Arkhyz!
