Krasnaya Polyana hiking trails in summer. Hiking Krasnaya Polyana. List of tourist routes in Krasnaya Polyana. Below, each of them is discussed in more detail.

On the territory of Krasnaya Polyana and its environs there are many tourist routes, from one-day hikes to serious 3-5 day hikes. Everyone can choose the most suitable option for themselves. In simple hikes, you can go both without an instructor, and with him.

Here is a map of summer routes that will be most convenient for those who are in the Krasnaya Polyana mountains for the first time and want to get acquainted with the area. However, for professional travelers, topographic maps are more suitable.

Map compiled by the RiderHelp team

List of tourist routes in Krasnaya Polyana. Each of them is discussed in more detail below.

Achishkho ridge - 3-4 hours
Keiva Falls - 3-4 hours
Efremov's outlook - 2-3 hours
Cornice r. Bzerpi - 1-2 days
Mountain Stone Pillar on Rosa Khutor - 2-3 hours
Polikarya Falls (Pants) - 2-4 hours
Health trail to Rosa Khutor - from 15 minutes to 2 hours
Achipsinskaya fortress - 2-3 hours
Kharga forest and waterfall at Rosa Khutor - 5-6 hours
Camp Cold and Semiozerie - 2-3 days
Mount Achishkho and Khmelevsky lakes - 1-3 days
Lake Kardyvach - 2-4 days

If you are a beginner hiker or just don't want to spend a few days hiking, then day hikes or “weekend hikes” are perfect for you!

Mountain peaks, waterfalls and incredible views will help you rejuvenate and get a boost of energy. These routes are suitable for a family trip with children and for untrained tourists... The only obligatory for such a walk is the presence of special shoes and clothes for trekking.

Ridge Achishkho

The route starts in the village of Krasnaya Polyana. Unique nature mountain range Achishkho close to its alpine meadows and lakes will not leave you indifferent. For a beginner tourist, this is a great opportunity will get acquainted with practically all the main high-altitude natural and climatic zones of the mountainous Black Sea region. You will need to climb to the starting point of the route by car. You can start the walk from the Khmelevskoe lakes, then go through the horizon of 1822. You can walk along the ridge to the Zerkalny lake, where you will be able to stretch out and bask in the sun, at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level. Then we go down through Kruglaya Polyana, Pine Rock, and back to Krasnaya Polyana. During the hike, you can see the famous rocky outcrops of the Wolf's Teeth, the ruins of the Atsanguar, and stand on the top of the Rocky Mountain!

At the top, you can fully admire the Peaks of the Main Caucasian ridge, the Gagrinsky ridge (Republic of Abkhazia) and the Aibginsky ridge, as well as the Sakharny Pseashkho peak and the view of the Black Sea.

This is an absolutely safe route for all ages, there is a connection everywhere. Most best route in the area of Krasnaya Polyana for family trips.

Equipment:

Cave Falls

The Keivu waterfall is within walking distance from the village of Krasnaya Polyana. The route is suitable for most nature lovers. And it starts from the recreation center of the Moscow region "Krasnaya Polyana". The asphalt road begins with a smooth ascent and turns into a forest road. Beginner tourists will not be able to get lost, since the path to the waterfall is one and does not branch out anywhere. During the ascent, panoramic views of Krasnaya Polyana open. This waterfall is also known for the fact that it does not dry up at any time of the year. The road from the camp site itself will take about an hour, and the climb will not exceed two hundred meters. Right there, at the waterfall or going down below, you can have a break with tea or coffee and start descending to Krasnaya Polyana along the trail, on which they will also be accompanied beautiful views to the mountains.

Equipment: with weatherproof clothing and footwear, storm jacket, backpack, snack, water.

Price: free of charge, but you need to get to the tourist center of the Ministry of Defense and take your passport with you if you do not go along the bypass path, but from the tourist center. If you want to go with a guide, the Krasnopolyansky Mountain Club and the Adventure Workshop come here.

Efremov's outlook

Efremov's outlook - The name "Efremov's outlook" was given to Mount Monash in honor of Yuri Konstantinovich Efremov, a scientist-geographer, poet, writer, honorary member of the Russian geographic society... The horizon itself was discovered by surveyors, but it was Efremov who discovered it for people. The route runs along a dirt road within the boundaries of the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve. Mount Monashka (height 758m) is located 2 km southwest of the center of Krasnaya Polyana and 750m from the right bank of the Mzymta River. It's easy to get there, across the road "to Medoveevka" and the valley of the Beshenka river. It is from Mount Monashka that a magnificent view of Krasnaya Polyana, its surroundings and the Pseashkho massif opens up.

Price: RUB 300 for a pass to the reserve and, if desired, the services of a guide.

Mount Tabunnaya and Bzerpinsky cornice

The route passes through the territory of the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve, and therefore, before starting the route, you need to stop by the Aviary complex (3 km from the center of Krasnaya Polyana) and get a one-time pass. Mount Tabunnaya (2351m above sea level) is one of the peaks of the Bzerpi massif, located 15 kilometers from the village of Krasnaya Polyana.

The beginning of the route is the Pikhtovaya Polyana station of the Gazprom cable car (1700 m above the sea level). further through the Medvezhye Vorota pass, and the Bzerpi cornice (2100 m above sea level), where you can relax a little, go to the top of Mount Tabunnaya.

A route for one-day walks for all people with average physical fitness. The opportunity to look at Krasnaya Polyana through the eyes of discoverers from the passes, which like a magnet attract the eyes of everyone who comes to Krasnaya Polyana.

Equipment: about clothes for the weather, storm jacket, small backpack, closed shoes with a tight tread, glasses, hat, sunscreen, snacks, water.

Price: RUB 300 per day - a pass to the reserve.

Guide services: usually from 2000 rubles. per person
Experienced tourists can go on their own, as the trail is equipped and uncomplicated.

Stone Pillar

Great hiking trip for the whole family. The point of the Aibga mountain range, located between the Mzymta and Psou rivers. The summit naturally separates the eastern and western slopes of the ridge.

The route starts from the upper station of the Rosa Khutor cable car, Rosa Peak. The lift will take you to Rosa Peak, from which an excellent view of the Caucasus Mountains opens. From here the trail to the top of the Stone Pillar begins. You can make your way easier and get everything to bottom station chair lift "Crocus", on which you will go to the highest point of the route - the top of the Stone Column (2509 m above the sea level), however, you still have to go down on your own.

Equipment: about clothes for the weather, storm jacket, small backpack, closed shoes with a tight tread, glasses, hat, sunscreen, snacks, water.

Price: 1300 RUB for the lift; if you wish, you can take a tour guide.

Polikarya waterfall

Polykarya waterfall (also known as "Pants") is one of the highest and most picturesque waterfalls in Sochi, about 70 meters high. Moreover, it is in relatively easy accessibility for tourists. A year ago, in June 2016, this excursion route became available to the mass tourist. Thanks to the launch of the resort's cable cars in the "Eastern Sector", the route to the finish point has become as easy as possible. The path to the waterfall now takes no more than 30 minutes. And, despite the fact that on May 20, the Main cable car was closed for routine maintenance, up to the Upper Town, at a height of 960 meters, it runs free transfer... From where the guests transfer to the gondola cabins of the K-10 road, then to the K-12 and K-13 chairlifts and get to the starting point of the walking route to the waterfall. However, for guests who like long hiking trails, there is always an opportunity to walk to the waterfall from 960 meters above sea level (the path takes about 2 hours one way).

The height of the waterfall is about 70 meters, it is located between 1450 and 1600 meters above sea level vertically. However, now the name of this waterfall is more often found as "Polykarya", and residents of Krasnaya Polyana call it "Pants". He received such a nickname because of two identical trouser-legs, which seethe most of all in late spring - early summer, during the period of active snow melting.

Rosa Khutor health trail

The ecological route "Path of Health" runs along the picturesque slope of Mount Psekhako and is located in the resort "Rosa Khutor". The Health Trail starts at Rosa Beach. The length of the trail is more than 3300 meters with an elevation difference from 580 to 732 meters above sea level. The route is equipped for tourists and has signs. You have to cross 13 mountain streams, next to it there are two waterfalls. Throughout the route, there are 25 places for recreation, 3 observation platforms, and one font.

Price: is free.

Achipsin fortress

A classic, but at the same time uncomplicated route, the beginning of which is located right in the village, at a fork near Gazprom. You can go there on your own, or you can go there with a guide to make it more interesting. The ascent to the ruins of an ancient Byzantine fortress of the 9th century takes no more than half an hour, and then you can walk through the picturesque forest and go down to the beginning of the village of Esto-Sadok.

Price: free or 2000 rub. as part of an organized group with guides from the "Adventure Workshop".

Kharga forest and waterfall at Rosa Khutor

This is a new hiking route to Rosa Khutor, which starts from Rosa Plateau, passes through the resort's trails, then continues along a forest road and leads to a small picturesque waterfall and forest lake... During the route, the guides will tell you about the Olympic facilities of the resort and its history, and in the forest zone will acquaint guests with local endemic plants.

Since the route passes in the border zone, you can go there only with the guides of the resort by appointment.

Price: RUB 500 per person. But do not forget that you still need to climb the Rosa Plateau or buy a special “cable car + hike” fare for 1000 rubles.

Camp Cold and Semiozerye

An easy and popular trekking route with 1 or more nights. First climb cable car Gazprom to an altitude of 1660 m, then on foot along an equipped trail to an altitude of 2300 m. Beautiful views of Krasnaya Polyana and the surrounding mountain peaks.

Price: RUB 300 per day - a pass to the reserve. Can be purchased at the aviary complex.
Transfer: cable car GTZ Gazprom, 800 rubles. (before Pikhtova Polyany 1660 m)
Experienced tourists can go on their own, but it will be clearly easier and more interesting with a guide if you are here for the first time.

Mount Achishkho and lakes Khmelevsky

The most famous and popular route in Krasnaya Polyana. It was with him that many began now. experienced tourists... Relatively easy road, beautiful views from many viewpoints and swimming in a mountain stream. And also the opportunity to drive up to the mountain path by car. This hike is suitable for those looking to discover mountain hikes. The route is also good because you can go there with or without an overnight stay, depending on your time and wishes.

Price: RUB 300 per day - a pass to the reserve. Can be bought in Polyana at the aviary complex.
Transfer: 5000 rub. for a UAZ for 5-7 people to the lakes of Khmelevskoe (one way). Or walk.
Guide services: usually 7-8 thousand rubles. per group per day or cost per person per day / per trip.

Lake Kardyvach

The pearl of Krasnaya Polyana routes, Mountain Lake Kardyvach has been attracting tourists and photographers for decades. It is necessary to plan a hike to Kardyvach in advance, because to visit you need to get a border pass, which is done for about a month.

The health trail (Rosa Khutor) consists of three hiking routes through the forest on the slopes of Mount Psekhako. Each of them has a different degree of difficulty. That it is not necessary to get here well - the trail starts right from the resort itself. The easiest route can be done by anyone - even a child can go through it. But the most difficult one will be overcome only by the most courageous - here it is about two hours of travel through the forest.

Immediately, we note that in Greater Sochi, various health paths and terrenkurs have recently come into vogue. Therefore, if you wanted to read about the terrenkur, which is located near Sochi, then this can be done.

The entire lower slope of Mount Psekhako, along which the terrain path of Rosa Khutor goes, is dotted with trees. In fact, this is a magnificent southern forest, through which a trail stylized as these almost wild places goes. In the warm season, the trees are covered with moss, turning the forest into plush and completely green, like a fairy tale. It should be borne in mind that on any route you have to go up, and if you do not like it at all, then you can hardly handle long routes.

The local health trail is one of the best places for a summer walk.

Routes

There are only 3 routes here, each of which starts between the beach and the hotel. They also end in one place - a little upstream from the entrance.

The easiest route is only 310 meters and you can walk it in 10-15 minutes. If you take a lot of time and take pictures wherever possible, then you can walk this third of a kilometer for about half an hour. More will hardly work. Interesting places here is the minimum

The middle ring is 1630 meters and if you follow it, the road will take you about an hour and a half. There will be two springs with drinking water, observation deck, a waterfall and one yoga area. And only here there is a small lake where you can swim. The water is really very cold. In the diagram, it is marked as a font.

The Big Ring - 1970 meters. The most difficult and longest way. It will take at least two hours. There will be no baptismal font, but there will be a Glade of Strength and another area for yoga.

Want more? Nobody bothers to combine all the paths into one mega-route and visit everything in general.

Where is it located and how to get there

The health mountain trail is located in the steepest mountain resort Rosa Khutor. It starts from the lake beach, which can be considered a starting point.

But to go for a walk along the health trail, you first need to somehow get to the mountain resort itself. There are four ways to get to Rosa Khutor:

You can independently drive your car. First you need to get to the Adler airport, and then just go straight along the A148 highway. The road is quite long - 40 kilometers from the airport, and more than 70 kilometers from the center of Sochi. But the road here is new and it is a pleasure to drive on it. In general, this is the most convenient way and it is good for everyone, except that the driver will have to drive a lot and not drink alcohol. If you go on a trip alone or together, then on gasoline it will turn out to be more expensive than an electric train and even more so a bus.
You can take the high-speed train Swallow. If you go from Sochi, then this is definitely the most quick way and at the same time quite comfortable. Electric trains are never overcrowded, unless something extraordinary is happening in the city, so the ride will be quite comfortable. Of the minuses, it is more expensive than by bus and you need to adjust to the schedule, which is not always pleasant
Another way to get to Rosa Khutor is, of course, by bus. Here best price, there is no strict binding to the schedule and place of start. For example, you can come from Sochi (105, 105С), from Khosta and Kudepsta and a bunch of stops along the way (105), and from Adler from the shopping center " New Age"(135). Naturally, you can sit at any stop on the A148 highway. Separately, it should be noted that in order to get guaranteed seating, you need to go from the initial stop (Sochi bus station or the Novy Vek shopping center in Adler).
Theoretically, you can come to Rosa Khutor within the framework of organized excursion... But there are no excursions from Sochi or Adler to the health path, so this option is not suitable for us in any case.
If you come by train, you will need to go upstream through the entire winter resort town to Mzymta Square. The journey will take about 15-20 minutes and there will be many shops along the way where you can buy something. You can identify the Mzymta square by McDonald's, which is located here. Then we cross the bridge and turn right. In a couple of minutes you will reach the next bridge. At him you need to turn left, walk along the path for another minute and then the path itself begins. You can navigate the lake beach "Rosa Khutor" located next to the trail.
If you come by bus, it will stop just near Mzymta Square. What to do next is described above. Where to go for those who independently arrived by car depends on where they managed to park it. In any case, be guided by the square and McDonald's.

I have been on your path. Somehow weak. Is there something more complicated?

There is always something more complicated.

Nearby there is a waterfall, the road to which is completely untouched. Once this route was popular among tourists who love leisure, but now everyone follows more comfortable routes.

You can also go to the waterfall in the Gorki Gorod resort. But not from the lift at an altitude of 960 meters, but from the very bottom. Then the path in one direction will be about 10 kilometers.

An even more challenging hike for. If he doesn't care for you, then you are enlightened and can do anything at all.

Should I go? (and a little about reviews)

Doubt whether this place is worth your attention? To be honest, I don’t know, because, unfortunately, I don’t know you. Therefore, if you love beautiful natural places and active walks, if you like forests and mountains, then worth it. Numerous reviews that can be found on the Internet are extremely monotonous - they say that the place is really cool. But if in your understanding best rest this is lying on the couch or, in extreme cases, on the beach, then despite all the reviews, you will hardly like it here.

A few points

the entrance is free
Take food and water with you. There is nowhere to buy it here
This is a wonderful place. And it will be just as great if you don't throw trash here. Respect beauty, nature and your country
The camera is an obligatory attribute in this trip. In addition to the beautiful forest, there are sometimes very steep views here.
An interesting figure: there are as many as 919 steps on all routes. This is really a lot. For girls, walking on it is a guarantee of a very beautiful priests. That's why this is a health path in general.
You should not walk along the trail in the rain and especially in the snow. The road can be very slippery and it is unsafe.
If you like active rest and are not here in winter time then be sure to visit the trail. This is an amazing place. A few meters from the most perfect mountain resort in Russia ... beautiful and almost wild places begin.

We spent one day in Krasnaya Polyana. All day long. Although we stayed there overnight, the next morning the journey continued, and we left for Adygea. Initially, they took a day to Krasnaya Polyana, as they had no idea what could be done here longer. Tourists and travelers travel from Sochi to Krasnaya Polyana mostly in one day (with excursions or on their own), and for many this is enough. We didn't have enough. I hope that my article will answer at least some of your questions about Krasnaya Polyana - what to do and what to see, where to stay, where to eat inexpensively and, of course, how many days to travel.
To begin with, on what they themselves gave a blunder - how many days. For an overview acquaintance, a car traveler will have enough daylight hours, for a deeper one - at least three. Rest in Krasnaya Polyana assumes, in my opinion, at least five days. The bigger, the better. One thing I can say for sure - it's worth going here! Firstly, it is incredibly beautiful here - mountains, mountain rivers, waterfalls, snow in summer, blooming rhododendrons, delightful air. Secondly, it is interesting here - there is something to see, plunge into the atmosphere of a ski resort, see the fashionable Olympic Rosa Khutor and Gorki Gorod, or even explore new, much less known natural places and attractions.

We left until we dropped that day. By evening, Sophie had already climbed onto her father's neck, or rather shoulders, because she could not walk from fatigue. I don’t remember how I moved. But knowing myself, I can assume that I kept myself only on the inspiration and delight that the Caucasus mountains and the healing aura of these places breathed into us.

Krasnaya Polyana (district), in addition to Krasnaya Polyana itself, includes several settlements- the village of Esto-Sadok (incl. ski resorts Rosa Khutor, Gorki Gorod, Gazprom), the villages of Medoveevka, Kepsha and Chvizhepse. I told you a little about Chvizheps (Bear's corner) in the article about. So the uniqueness of these places (Sochi national park!) you imagine.

Krasnaya Polyana is a part of Greater Sochi, its mountainous part. This is a mountain climatic resort, a place where everything heals - air, climate, sun.

Krasnaya Polyana is interesting not only for those who are fond of alpine skiing... It is an attractive place for tourists, travelers, vacationers. Moreover, it is attractive all year round. And what a grace here for romantics, lovers of beautiful landscapes, photographers and amateur photographers! Awesome place! Expensive enough to rest ski resort, but quite an accessible place for visiting, where, even in the absence of serious Money you can have an unforgettable time. I mean both a sightseeing tourist trip and independent travel for several days. Independent, of course, first and foremost.
Krasnaya Polyana made an indelible impression on us. With pleasure and curiosity we looked at Esta-Sadok, Gorki Gorod, walked along the embankment of the Mzymta River in Rosa Dolina and the Cultural and Ethnographic Center "My Russia". Beautiful, aesthetically pleasing, well-groomed, unusual.

But the main entertainment in Krasnaya Polyana is cable cars and lifts. Most of all we were shocked, of course, by the mountains and landscapes, which can be contemplated "at arm's length." Even now I cannot calmly look at the photographs taken at the Mountain Carousel. I will make separate posts about the mountains and, possibly, the center "My Russia". I can't "bury" a huge amount of cool photos. :)

Now closer to the point. To the report. If we decompose all the events of that day in chronology, then everything happened like this:

The road from Sochi to Krasnaya Polyana,
check-in at the hotel "Paradise House",
Slides City, climbing the mountains on the lift "Mountain Carousel",
a walk through Rosa Khutor,
center "My Russia"
dinner at Pelmennaya in the Siberia pavilion,
return to the hotel "Paradise House" for the night.

The road from Sochi to Krasnaya Polyana

Absolutely not burdensome, high-quality, very picturesque road leads us from the sea to the mountains.

The day turned out to be hot. In the sun + 34 + 35 ° C, which is indicated by an electronic board above the track.

Tunnels, bridges, junctions - everything is modern, interesting, cool.

In parallel with us, an electric train is rapidly rushing to Krasnaya Polyana.

You twist your head in all directions. Everything is great and beautiful!

Stella is installed on historical site, where a peace treaty was signed that put an end to the Caucasian War.

The inscription on the pyramid-stone: "Here on May 21, 1864, the long-term Caucasian War ended with a parade of Russian troops. 1878 - the foundation of the village of Krasnaya Polyana, 1897 - 1899 - the construction of the Adler - Krasnaya Polyana road ...". And so on - the main milestones in the development of the village.

On one of the edges there are lines from a poem by M.Yu. Lermontov's "Caucasus". How much they are in tune with my soul:

"Although I am destiny at the dawn of my days,
O southern mountains, cut away from you,
To remember them forever, you have to be there once:
Like the sweet song of my fatherland,
I love the Caucasus ... "

Taking a look at the surroundings from the platform by the stella, we drove on.

Krasnaya Polyana ... Through the entire village runs the A148 highway - the street of the Protectors of the Caucasus. On both sides of it there are numerous hotels, as well as shops, gas stations and more. It is quite convenient, coming to Krasnaya Polyana, to stay here, in the village itself. Yes, you have to go to the sights, this place is only suitable for spending the night, but, firstly, it is not far away, and, secondly, accommodation here is much cheaper than in Esto-Sadok and its mountain resorts.

Hotel "Paradise house"

The street where the hotel stands, the hotel gate.

The hotel building is in the form of a chalet.

Our bungalow is on the far right on the ground floor.

View from the window.

On the doorstep of the room.

We settled in the hotel and immediately left it - went to see Krasnaya Polyana.

Past the Rosneft gas station

past cafes and hotels,

marveling at the beauty of wooded mountains, a variety of incomprehensible structures

and the cable car cabins flying over the cars

we got to the City Hill.

Gorki Gorod, "Mountain Carousel"

Gorki Gorod resort is located in the village of Esto-Sadok. He is the first on the way from the village of Krasnaya Polyana to the resort of Rosa Khutor. We decided to start watching Krasnaya Polyana from here.

We enter the territory, go to the underground parking.

Parking cost: the first hour is free, the second and subsequent hours are 50 rubles per hour.

Entrance to the parking lot.

We parked, go to the ticket offices of the Mountain Carousel. A huge incomprehensible price-list enters into a stupor. Therefore, we just asked at the ticket office how much it cost to ride the cable car. If I'm not confused, we pay 1,100 rubles. per person to climb to a height of 2,375 (peak " Black pyramid"- the most high point descent). We thought it would be more expensive. Sonya went free.

Opening hours of the ropeways of the Gorki Gorod resort in the summer.

We are going to land. Since I am thinking of making a separate post about Gorki Gorod and in particular about cable car riding, here, in the report, I will show everything very briefly.
"Mountain Carousel" is a part of the resort "Gorky Gorod", which is located at different levels: at heights of 540 m. - "Lower City", 960 m. - "Upper City", 1 500 m. And 2 200 m. - cable cars ... 2375 m. - "Black Pyramid" peak. The "Lower" and "Upper" levels are connected by a road and a cable car. There is a serious infrastructure, hotels, restaurants, cafes ...

To climb to a height of 2,375 meters, we had to drive five sections of the cable car. Three in booths, two in chairs.
First section. We sit down in Lower town- mark 540 m. We are going in a booth. The visibility is not very good due to the thick scratched glasses. And they noticed that all the booths are different. There are also good glasses, there is an excellent overview.

The first change is in the Upper Town, at an altitude of 960 meters.

Full delight! The soul freezes from the surrounding species.

We arrive at a height of 1,460 m.

The final dash is very powerful and the most scenic

to the peak "Black Pyramid".

It seems that mountains, snow and flowers can be touched with your hand - they are so close.

We're at 2,375.

And no matter which edge of the mountain you approach, magnificent views open up. You can look at the mountains forever.

And then ... a downpour poured down.

Not only did we forget the prepared package with warm sweaters in the car, but without warm clothes it is very cold at this height. It is not just that the snow does not melt here even when the heat is below. So the icy rain still covered us. Everyone was urgently forced to load onto the cable car. We rode in a closed booth, and the downpour gushed down our bare legs. It was something ...

and admire the crazy beauty of the mountains and the Rhododendron Valley.

I tried to absorb all this beauty with every cell, remember, enjoy. The cable car worker showed us mountain goats and goats walking in the mountains, told stories about them.

Well, then the test of beauty and cold ended, and we drove on ...

We walked a bit along the Gorki Gorod. The architecture, of course, is peculiar. But it's curious to look at, curious ... The atmosphere of the resort is relaxing. Hunting to drive a bald, to sit in a street cafe under an umbrella, not to rush anywhere ... But for this you need to come here to rest for a few days.

And we went to Rosa Khutor. We spent a lot of time at the Mountain Carousel. We had to hurry.

Rosa Khutor

We arrived at Rosa Khutor at half past five.

They did not philosophize with parking -

parked the car along the road - like everyone else.

We went out to the embankment approximately in its middle. The mountain river is noisy ... :) Beauty!

Rosa Dolina is a cozy corner in the style of alpine villages. Europe, tree-sticks! The eye rejoices. :)

Diagram of the Rose of the Valley.

Town Hall building. Before her - central square resort.

Alley of Olympic stars.

McDonald's, ticket offices for the cable car "Rosa Khutor" - the most popular cable car in Krasnaya Polyana. We flew with her. Two cable cars in one day is too much. But McDuck was visited. The most economical snack option in Rosa Khutor, again a free toilet.

On the square we saw the "Jazz Manor" festival. How I wanted to relax, lie back in a sun lounger, listen to music and no-a-do-no-hurry ...

That is why you need to come to Krasnaya Polyana for longer.

The walk was pleasant, but we didn't know "where to run." I wanted to be in time everywhere, to see everything.

Of what I saw, I was most struck by the landscapes, I liked beach area, nice bodies of water.

Tourists are transported to Rosa Khutor in trains. The huge parking lot was jam-packed with buses of all kinds.

Go along the Panorama embankment towards the waterfall.

You turn around and ... ah! The beauty!

Krasnaya Polyana is one of the most popular mountain tourism centers in the former Soviet republics. It is located on the border with the large Caucasian nature reserve. It is here that most of the hiking trails in the surrounding mountains begin. The hikes can be completely different. For inexperienced tourists, a hike with one or two nights is offered. For the more experienced, a whole week of rest in the mountains. Further in the article, you can study the list of routes and a detailed list of everything you need on the hike.

TOP popular routes:

Let's consider the most popular tourist routes Sochi. For easier reference, we will arrange the routes in order from shortest to longest. At the same time, we took into account the travel time from the center of Sochi to the destination and back. For example, from the city of Adler to Krasnaya Polyana can be reached in 40 minutes. And an ordinary Sochi bus will finish in an hour and a half.

Yew-boxwood grove

This is the shortest walking route in Krasnaya Polyana. Walking along the trails in the ancient forest is possible along three paths. Two of them return to the starting point and one straight line. The first circular route is the shortest. Here the walk will take no more than an hour. The second is up to 4 hours long. The direct route starts at the "devil's gate" and ends at the entrance to the forest. An excellent view of the gorge made by the Khosta river opens here.

Yew-boxwood

The routes are accessible to people of all backgrounds and do not require hiking gear.

Stone pillar

This is the most famous and at the same time affordable mountain hike in Krasnaya Polyana. From the top of the mountain at a level of 2509 meters, beautiful mountain landscapes can be observed. The ascent is not difficult and does not require any equipment. After all, a beautiful path with direction signs leads from the local cable car. The journey will generally take two to three hours. Self-passage along the route is quite popular among tourists. But you can always order the services of a guide. The easiest way to book trekking in Rosa Khutor.

Important! In winter, due to the danger to human lives, these trips to Krasnaya Polyana are closed.

Agursky waterfalls

Three beautiful waterfalls pouring in their waters in the canyon of the Agur River are most beautiful in autumn and spring. The most visited waterfalls by tourists in the month of October. At this time, mountain streams are gaining the greatest strength. This trekking in Krasnaya Polyana can be continued with an ascent to Mount Akhun.

There you can also spend the night under the stars in a tent. The journey through the beautiful river gorge takes about 2-4 hours. If you want to take the minimum program, then from the beginning of the park you will walk along three waterfalls and come back. This hike will take a maximum of 1.5 hours. And if you want to enjoy the scenery to its fullest, then calmly inspect all the waterfalls and climb to the Eagle Rocks. There is a small cafe with benches and gazebos for relaxation.

Sochi. Agursky waterfalls

It is quite hot here in summer, but it is better to take an extra jacket and comfortable sneakers out of your clothes. The road from Sochi and back will take 3 hours.

Alpine meadows

Another great mountain route available to everyone. There is a well-equipped trail and a relatively small climb. There are several gazebos along the route. And a beautiful view of the nearby mountains opens up. Therefore, such a trip will please everyone.

The ascent and descent itself will take no more than three hours.

Important! It is worth remembering that even in summer the weather in the mountains is not always favorable. Therefore, a warm jacket and waterproof jackets will not be superfluous.

Vorontsov Caves

This is the largest complex of caves in the vicinity of Krasnaya Polyana. There are two routes available for tourists. The first simple one available to everyone. You can admire the beauty of the underground, and quickly return home. The second is for those who like mountain tourism. It should be ordered from a guide who will lead you through narrow manholes, water siphons, and various rock labyrinths. Of course, it is pretty cool here and the temperature can drop below +10. Therefore, warm clothing is a must. Many taxi cars can take you to the caves from Vorontsovka in 20 minutes.

Vorontsov Caves

Svanidze waterfalls

They are very small but at the same time beautiful waterfalls... The trail to the waterfalls constantly winds, then across the Sanidze River, then close to the cliffs. The round trip to Sochi will take about four hours. An excursion to these places will be especially interesting in the summer.

Most popular overnight hikes

Bzerpinsky cornice

Great mountain tour with beautiful scenery. The path to the top of Mount Tabunnaya can take only a few hours by cable car. On the beautiful alpine meadows you can spend the night in a tent. The views of the Krasnaya Polyana gorge and endless forests are simply stunning. There is also a specially equipped tourist club. There are several houses in it. If you do not have equipment for tourism with you, you can rent tents, sleeping bags and everything you need. Therefore, these tourist routes in Sochi are in great demand.

Since the territory is located in a protected area, you need a pass to travel. You can simply take it at the Aviary Complex in Rosa Khutor. Difficulties can be with drinking water. On the entire route, it is only on the cornice itself. Therefore, take it with you in advance.

The journey can take about seven to nine hours if you move at a fast pace. And if you stop with halts and rest, then the hike can be extended over several days. If you order the services of a guide, the cost of the trip will cost 1200-2500 rubles. *

Lake Kardyvach

Consider the following hiking routes Krasnaya Polyana, which are very popular. The beginning of the path is at the Engelmanov Glades. It takes a very long time to get to it on foot. It is better to get here by SUV in about 2 hours. Kardyvach is especially beautiful in autumn. From the beginning of the way to the lake is 18 km along a good forest path. No special difficulties for the trip are foreseen. Therefore, you should take the usual comfortable clothes and sneakers. You can complete the entire route in about a day. If you are a little late with the departure, you can spend the night in the middle of the way in tents in a small clearing. If this is not enough for you. Then further from Kardyvach you can head to other high-mountain lakes. So the journey can take several days.

Lake Kardyvach

Malaya Laba and Aishkho pass

An excellent tourist route through the mountain ranges to the Black Sea. There are relatively fewer tourists here than on other routes of Krasnaya Polyana. But at the same time, there are no technically difficult sections for passing. There are signposts, special parking areas for travelers and a well-marked trail.

On the Aikhsha pass is the most high part route. A beautiful view of the Caucasian peaks opens up from here. Peculiarity this tour in that the length of the route is from 50 to 70 km. On average, walking can take four to six days. Therefore, you should be well prepared for the trip:

provisions;
pure water;
first aid kit;
comfortable hiking clothes and boots;
changeable clothes (depending on the weather);
tent, sleeping bag, burner, etc.

Why Krasnaya Polyana

Let's analyze the reasons why many tourists choose Krasnaya Polyana hiking:

Of the minuses, one should separately highlight the small height of the local mountains. There are also no large sheer cliffs. Because of which this region of little interest to climbers. And the absence of serious glaciers is of little use for winter species sports. Also, minor difficulties arise due to the fact that Krasnaya Polyana is partially located in a conservation area. Because of this, hiking requires special permits.

It is worth choosing the route you like based on the required conditions for rest, picking up equipment and going to the unexplored region of the Caucasus Mountains.

* Prices are valid for September 2018

Krasnaya Polyana is one of the most accessible and civilized places in Russia for real mountain hikes. Moreover, you do not have to go mountaineering: you can choose an uncomplicated but very scenic route that is easy to conquer over the weekend. The weather is comfortable on fine days. It is very convenient to get there. And at the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana, you can buy everything you need, as well as choose a guide and issue the necessary pass documents to the reserve and to the border areas.

"To the lake Kardyvach"
The route is for two to four days.
Route start: Engelman's glades, which can be reached by off-road vehicles. The road from Krasnaya Polyana is 20 kilometers, the travel time is about two hours.
Distance: from 18 kilometers per day.
Climb: 600-2500 meters.
When to go: from July to September, there is still snow in June.
Important: Lake Kardyvach is located not only in the reserve (you need to pay for the entrance), but also in the border area (you need to issue a pass, which can take several days).
Lake Kardyvach - beautiful place in the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve, located in the mountains above Krasnaya Polyana at an altitude of 1838 meters and surrounded by fir and birch forest, alpine meadows, springs and waterfalls. For most of the year, Kardyvach is hidden under ice and snow and does not warm up above +12 degrees, but in the summer it changes its color from green to blue several times.
The length of the route from the Engelmanovye Glades along the Mzymta is 18 kilometers one way along a comfortable, well-trodden and marked forest path. Wow-places for radial walks are Sineokoe lakes (distance - three and a half kilometers) and Upper Kardyvach (four kilometers). Nearby there are cordons of the reserve for spending the night and there is no need to carry water with you, but sleeping bags, foam and food - you still have to. You can go hiking on your own, but the reserve is more happy with organized groups with guides.
"From Chernorechye to Krasnaya Polyana: a hike through the mountains to the Black Sea"
Itinerary for five days.
Distance: 55 kilometers.
Route start: cordon "Chernorechye", which can be reached by car.
When to go: from June to October.
Important: permission will be required to visit the reserve. You do not need a pass to the border area, but you must have a Russian passport with you.
Legendary route No. 8 of the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve through the Main Caucasian ridge and its two passes - the Small Balkans and Aishkho. Most of the path is laid along the valley of the Malaya Laba river. There is no mobile communications, no equipped camps, but there are cordons for the night. You will have to carry your camping equipment and provisions with you. On the route there are not only amazing natural beauties, but also monuments to the soldiers of the Great Patriotic War... The route is linear, and once you start, you have to finish it.
The first day- a hike from the cordon "Chernorechye" to the cordon "3rd Rota" through beech and fir forests.
Second day- crossing the Malye Balkany pass along picturesque cliffs to the Umpyr cordon.
Day three- the way to the cordon "30th kilometer" through the southern forest with big amount rivers, many will have to wade.
Day four- hike to the Chistaya river with a view of the mountain and the Tsakhvoa glacier, 3345 meters high.
Day 5- through the Aishkho pass (2401 meters is the highest point of the entire route).
"Towards the Chistaya River"
Itinerary for three days.
Distance: up to 16 kilometers per day, total length - 40 kilometers.
Route start: the end of the asphalt road to Rosa Khutor, from where it is seven kilometers by off-road vehicles through the Paslukh cordon to an altitude of 1800 meters.
Important: be sure to have a passport of the Russian Federation.
When to go: from July to October.
Part of the previous route from Krasnaya Polyana to the Chistaya River through the Aishkho Pass and back is a popular option for a memorable three-day hike.
The first day- crossing the tall Aishkho is not easy, but accessible to healthy and relatively athletic people. Overnight in tents is most successful at the confluence of rivers Malaya Laba and Clean.
Second day- radial walks to waterfalls and observation decks.
Day three- the way back.
"To Mount Achishkho"
Itinerary for two days.
Distance: 12-15 kilometers.
Height difference: about 400 meters.
Route start: at the stop "Vertodrom" in the village of Krasnaya Polyana.
When to go: from mid-May to October.
Important: A pass to the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve is required.
There are two ways to Mount Achishkho - through the Khmelevskie lakes or through the Beshenka river and the meteorological station at Kruglaya Polyana. As a rule, tourists overcome this route in one day without making it. However, it is still worth spending the night at the Achipsi waterfalls or Lake Zerkalnoye.