In the Adler region there is a village called Krasnaya Polyana. On the eve of the XXII Sochi Olympic Games, such sports facilities as Russian Hills, Sledges, Laura and Rosa Khutor opened their doors to guests here. Biathlon, freestyle, snowboarding, as well as cross-country and alpine skiing competitions were held on the territory of the last two complexes. Skeleton, luge and bobsleigh competitions were held in "Sanki". "Mountain carousel" took ski jumpers. Regarding the assessments of sports tourism analysts, everyone agreed that it is the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana that are leaders among high-class domestic ski resorts.
Near the village rises the Main Caucasian Range. The valley of the Mzymta River, located 39 kilometers from the Black Sea coast, is waiting for numerous tourists. This skiing and balneo-climatic area is suitable for an excellent holiday for the whole family, both in summer and winter. DevelopmentThe tourist infrastructure has only been supplemented by numerous mineral springs and subtropical forests of the mountains.
Historical background
In the 19th century, in the place where there used to be an Abkhazian village, abandoned during the Caucasian wars, the Greeks appeared, who began to rapidly develop this small piece of land. A hundred years ago, guests came here to enjoy the wonderful air, hunting and untouched nature. There is information that the emperor's family even stayed here.
As for Soviet times, this area was not particularly popular, since skiing was still in its infancy at that time, and mostly amateurs came here. Serious interest in this territory was only in the 90s, when they began to build a cable car and the Alpika-Service sports complex.
The first resort was acquired by Gazprom in 2008 and immediately began to reconstruct. Now the constructed facilities can receive tourists from all countries all year round. Snowboarders and skiers tend to get here in winter, and in summer you can meet mountain bikers. Many trails are maintained by special snow cannons that can provide the necessary coverage even when there is no rain at all.
Despite the fact that Krasnaya Polyana is considered an expensive resort, social projects are also supported here. For example, for students and schoolchildren, as well as parents with children, ski passes (lift tickets) are offered at reduced rates. However, this proposal is notrefers to the mountain-tourist center "Gazprom" - only the elite can get here.
Roza Khutor
If you have planned a ski holiday in Krasnaya Polyana, we recommend paying attention to the Rosa Khutor extreme park located in the village of Esto-Sadok. Here guests are met by 16 tracks with a total length of 72 kilometers, 13 of these kilometers are used for international competitions. There are also 10 chairlifts, gondola and conveyor lifts.
An adult ticket costs 2350 rubles on weekdays, during the high season from February to March, as well as on weekends, the price will be higher - 2650 rubles. Children can use the lift for 1900 and 2100 rubles. respectively. Tickets for school groups and large families are sold at a 20% discount. If you plan to stay at the resort, the cost of the ski pass will be reduced. You can stay in one of six hotel buildings (3-5 stars). There are also restaurants and bars here. From here you can go on a sightseeing tour of Krasnaya Polyana.
Gorki Gorod (Sochi)
This complex operates all year round and offers the following services:
- winter skiing;
- yoga;
- horseback riding;
- rope park;
- water park with sandy beach;
- mountain eco-routes.
Not far from the sports and tourist base "Gornaya Karusel" there are fashionable hotels with restaurants and spa centers, as well as the Gorky Gorod shopping and entertainment centerMall. Compared to Rosa Khutor, it is not so spacious here - only 4 lifts and 30 kilometers of slopes. Prices are almost the same, but preferential ski passes are even more attractive for tourists: 1500-2450 rubles for adults and 900-1750 for children. All necessary equipment can be rented by presenting a paid ticket and passport. In the Gorki Gorod complex in Sochi, you can order group or individual snowboarding and alpine skiing lessons with a professional instructor.
Gazprom OJSC
The tourist center stands out from other elite resorts in the area. Here you can select 15 tracks, of which 5 are open even at night. The Psekhako ridge is quite gentle, so it is a real paradise for those who want to go skiing and dog sledding. Complex "Laura" offers the following:
- cable cars;
- traces;
- "Grand Hotel Polyana";
- biathlon and ski stadiums;
- Galaxy Center;
- artificial lake;
- Olympic Village.
Not everyone can afford the services offered by Gazprom in Sochi (Krasnaya Polyana). The water park, as well as the Unicum and Cosmodrome intellectual centers, fortunately, will not cost tourists so much. In addition, you can book budget sightseeing tours that will allow you to conquer Mount Psekhako and walk through the fir forest. This excursion rate allows you to use the cable car without special equipment.
Naturalattractions
Krasnaya Polyana was sheltered on its lands by the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve. The purest oxygen, which this territory is famous for, is produced by huge forests. The surrounding areas receive drinking water from mountain rivers. Where to go in Krasnaya Polyana?
- One of the natural attractions is the Brothers waterfall. The hike to it lasts about 4 hours with a height difference of 600 meters. You can go here even with children, because everywhere there is a cellular connection, so if something happens, tourists will come to the rescue very quickly.
- Many guests are happy to go to the aviary complex, located next to the "Laura" base. Caucasian wild animals live here: deer, bison, raccoons, owls and many others. Of these, 25 species are listed in the Red Book. The entrance ticket costs 300 rubles.
- What to see on your own in Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi)? You can visit the "Khostinskaya yew-boxwood grove" - another reserve with the oldest relict forest of the pre-glacial period. You can also get an unforgettable experience by going to the Devil's Gate canyon, which will meet you with steep slopes 50 meters high. Here you can admire the numerous tropical plants that have also been preserved from the ice age.
Climate of Krasnaya Polyana
Not everyone knows what things to take with you when going to this Krasnaya Polyana resort. The temperature in the mountains differs from Sochi by 10-12 ° C, so it is cool here in summer. The average annual temperature is 11.5 degrees, andrainfall - 1236 millimeters.
Be sure to bring a warm jacket, and do not forget to bring a hat and sunglasses. If you're planning to stay overnight in the mountains, pack even better.
Rules of conduct
If a tourist wants to take a walk in the mountains, that is, leave the territory of the resort for a while, he must obtain a special pass that will allow him to walk around the reserve. The document must indicate the intended route. Despite the fact that many hotels in Krasnaya Polyana accept guests with pets, it is forbidden to take them outside the resort. Also, do not hunt wild animals, fish, tear plants and make fires.
Krasnaya Polyana Hotels
All the hotels here have the same style. Clubs, restaurants, saunas, baths and spas await guests. The cost of living is directly dependent on the star rating and distance from the hotel's highways. Rooms are recommended to be booked in advance. If you come for a short time, you can stay in more budget guest houses. It is worth noting that in summer the cost of a room in a five-star hotel is reduced.
Most requested hotels:
- Alm Hotel 4 - from 3800 rubles.
- Peak Hotel 4 - from RUB 3600
- Olympia Hotel 3 - from 1869 rubles
- "Grace Project Hotel" 3 - from 1790 RUB
- "Oplot Hotel" 3 - from 2850 rubles
- Alania Hotel 2 - from RUB 1900
- Deja Vu 2 - fromRUB 5700
- Villa "Cosy" 1 - from 2250 RUB
How to get there
- The car will have to travel from Moscow, for example, 1700 kilometers. The path runs along toll roads and serpentines on the Krasnodar coast. You will encounter traffic jams at Dzhubga, meet traffic police officers in the south. If you travel from St. Petersburg, add another 10 hours on the road.
- The Lastochka Express runs to Krasnaya Polyana six times a day. From Sochi you will reach in 1 hour 20 minutes, and from Adler - twice as fast. The ticket price is 119 rubles.
- Sochi Airport receives aircraft from 60 cities of our vast Motherland. From Moscow, for example, you can fly in 2.5 hours.
- Taxi is, of course, a little expensive, but if there are no traffic jams, it will take you half an hour from Sochi. The cost of such a trip will be from 1200 to 1600 rubles, but in the summer you can get half the price. In the high season, private carriers can generally request 3 thousand, so experienced tourists are advised to book a transfer in advance through the dispatch service. For example, from the railway station you will have to pay only 1700 rubles.
Restaurants and cafes on Krasnaya Polyana in Sochi
- "Height 2320" - a restaurant based on "Rosa Khutor". Lunch here will cost from 1200 to 1500 rubles.
- Follow Me Cafe - a capital project offers to try "Tom-yum with shrimp" worth 430 rubles.
- Layali Oriental Lounge - a Lebanese restaurant on the basis of "Gorki Gorod" offers oriental cuisine. Average check - 1700rubles.
- Bar "Victory" - the lower station of the cable cars of the complex "Alpika Service".
- Polyanka fast food canteen.
- Food courts in the mall.
- Screen-bars on the slopes of the mountains.
Endemic Brewery
Endemik brewery (Krasnaya Polyana) is located in the mountains, 700 m above the sea, near the national reserve. Address: Sochi, Krasnopolyansky district, s. Medoveevka, st. Medoveevskaya, 17. Local brewing traditions are observed here for the production of products. The basis of drinks includes: pure water, plants, berries and fruits.
Don't know where to go in Krasnaya Polyana? Everyone is offered an excursion to the brewery with a tasting of products and snacks. Round trip transfers are also available.
Krasnaya Polyana Entertainment
So, you have arrived at Krasnaya Polyana. Where to go, because it’s not just snowboarding and skiing here? Here are the places that will be of interest to the guests of the resort:
- "Rose Hall" is a concert complex with a modern venue and all the necessary equipment with an area of more than 10 thousand square meters. Accommodates about 2, 5 thousand people at the same time, 2000 spectators will fit in the small hall. Here you will be offered to use the VIP-box (7 pcs.), art cafe and restaurant BACKSTAGE. Rosa Hall (Krasnaya Polyana) is a place where you can have a great time.
- The cultural center "My Russia" consists of eleven thematic pavilions. Here you will be told about the culture,architecture, traditions of the regions of our country. It will be interesting for school-age children, because in the center they not only tell interesting stories, but also treat them to dishes of different nations.
- Skypark called AJ Hackett Sochi is a rope adventure park. It is located in the Akhtyrsky Gorge. The maximum height for a jump is 207 meters, the minimum is 69. You can also fly on the Sochi swing, walk along the suspension bridge, recognized as the longest in the world (439 m).
- Children will love the Husky Center (Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi). Here they can make friends with Siberian Huskies. You will learn about the traditions and culture of the peoples of the North, about how dogs come to their aid. In winter, you can ride a dog sled here - a wonderful mood for your children is guaranteed. An excursion here costs 300 rubles for children and 500 for adults. Kids will be able to play with animals, take pictures with them and run around on a specially equipped playground. If you also want to eat or ride a sled (1 lap), you will have to pay an additional 500 rubles for each. Children under 4 years old are admitted free of charge, from 5 to 14 years old - a children's tariff, disabled people of groups I-III - a 50% discount. Address: Upper Gorki City, 960.
- "Sochi Park" in Adler - this place will appeal to both children and adults. If you are already fed up with snowy slopes, warm overalls and skis, go for a ride on the rides. To do this, you should purchase a single entrance ticket, which allows you toride on any carousel for at least a whole day. In addition, the park hosts various shows that your children will definitely not pass by.
- If you don't know what to see on your own in Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi), we suggest you take a walk in the mountains. You can go on foot or rent a bike. You will see a lot of interesting things: lakes, canyons, groves and other local attractions. If you take an excursion, it can take up to two days, it all depends on the level of preparation, and, of course, on the cost.
- An excellent solution would be to visit the Museum of Flora, Fauna and Mineralogy. You will learn about unusual animals and plants of the Caucasian Reserve, see interesting finds. Do not forget to take your child with you, he will be insanely interested.
- Don't know where to go tonight? Krasnaya Polyana is equipped with special viewing platforms that offer incredible views of the surrounding world.
Reviews of tourists
What kind of feedback do the guests of Krasnaya Polyana leave? Let's look at the advantages of such a holiday:
- Having three great resorts within walking distance from one another.
- In the high season (December-April) there is an opportunity to ski and snowboard. Tubing is also practiced in Krasnaya Polyana.
- Resort guests really enjoy going to the baths, where they can warm up, relax and unwind.
- There are budget cafes where you can eat tasty and inexpensive.
- In summer you can go down to the sea, take a short trip on a yacht.
- Children love to ride horses,chat with friendly huskies and meet new animals living in the protected area.
- Don't know where to go in Krasnaya Polyana? Then contact any tour desk - they will quickly pick up an interesting route for you that will be remembered for a long time.
- Many liked a walk in the mountains, where you can watch the flowering of rhododendrons and black tulips.
- And the bravest ones were not left indifferent to paragliding and quad biking.
- The most extreme tourists are simply delighted with the rope park, where you can pretty tickle your nerves.
- And what gorgeous selfies you get against the backdrop of mighty waterfalls!
- Tourists are also pleased that the tracks have different heights and levels of training. This allows both professionals and beginners to ride.
What disadvantages did vacationers notice:
- Some tourists note that the resort does not clean the areas in front of the ski lifts.
- Also, many pointed out exorbitant prices in cafes and long queues at the checkouts.
- Some guests found the runs to be short and not as wide as desired.
- It is also noted in the reviews that there are a lot of drunk people on the slopes who behave uncivilized and boorish.
- The skating rink in Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi) is constantly packed with people, so you won't be able to ride enough.
- There were cases of unacceptable behavior of managers towards customers.
- Some campers are frustrated by the worn-out equipment thatyou have to rent and pay a lot of money for it. But this is fraught with an increase in injuries and accidents.
- Skiers point out that some lifts or slopes may suddenly close, although ski passes are very expensive.
- Also, signs are hard to find around the resort, and you have to open many different doors to ski, which is not very convenient when you have skis in your hands.
In general, it's up to you to come here or not. Perhaps the resort management will listen to the opinion of its guests and will soon eliminate all existing shortcomings. Enjoy your holiday!
