Arkhyz green route. Ski resort "Arkhyz": useful tips for tourists

01.08.2020

What to do in the cold season in Krasnodar region, Adygea, Rostov region and other parts of southern Russia? Most people choose ski resorts, because here you can not only enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains, but also experience a lot of thrills when skiing or snowboarding from the slopes. Most residents Krasnodar region, and other cities in Russia also decide to hold new year holidays and time in winter at the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana. But there are other options. For example, the Arkhyz ski complex. Be sure to take a closer look at Arkhyz.

How to get there

The ski complex is located a few kilometers from the village of the same name, in the Republic of Karachay-Cherkessia. There is a good asphalt road leading to the ski lifts, so the make and cross-country ability of your car do not matter. Many people are wary of traveling to the republics of the North Caucasus for the first time. But KCR is one of the quietest regions of Russia, where everything is geared towards tourism. The peculiarities of local service lie in its ease. If the merchant is not in the mood, then he will not try to sell you something, as is often done on Black Sea coast. But sometimes you come across active and talkative local residents who can talk for a long time about the benefits of Khychin, Ayran, cone jam, etc.

Let's return to the Arkhyz ski resort. It is quite young, only working for three seasons. This year there are more trails and lifts.

Trails

In total, the resort has 7 trails with a total length of 14.5 km.

Trails for beginners: “Juliet” (923 m), “Sputnik 2” (580 m).

Average routes: " Milky Way 2 (3084 m), Cupid (884 m), Moonlight Express 1 (2278 m), Moonlight Express 2 (2905 m).

Difficult trails:“Milky Way 1” (1710 m), “Sputnik 1” (158 m).

Very difficult trails:"Comet" (1460 m).

Lifts

Milky Way Gondola:

8-seater;
throughput - 2400 people/hour;
slope length - 2354 meters;
the excess of the upper station of the cable car over the lower one is 583 m;
delivery time for tourists to the top point is 7 minutes.

Chairlift "Sputnik":

4-seater;
throughput - 1800 people/hour;
slope length - 859 meters;
the excess of the upper station of the cable car over the lower one is 115 m;
delivery time for tourists to the top point is 6 minutes.

Chair lift "Moon Express":

6-seater (with protective cap);
throughput – 2400 people/hour;
length along the slope - 2122 meters;
the excess of the upper station of the cable car over the lower one is 536 m;
Delivery time for tourists to the top point is 12 minutes.

Ski passes

The Arkhyz resort is an all-season resort, operating since 2013 and located in the Zelenchuksky district of Karachay-Cherkessia, near the mountain village of the same name.

The total area of the Arkhyz mountain territory is 20,000 hectares, while the elevation difference relative to sea level is from 1329 to 3144 meters.

The ski season at Arkhyz opens in early December and closes in April. At this time, not only mass skating is held, but also various sporting events and festivals.

In summer, Arkhyz is one of the centers excursion tourism in the region: cable car"Milky Way" serves tourist ascents to a height of up to 2240 meters - to the observation deck. Horseback riding is popular walking routes, bike rental, overview of the attractions of the surrounding area.

Hotels near the Arkhyz resort

The Arkhyz hotel sector is also all-season - aimed at both skiers and vacationers in summer season. In addition to rooms in hotels and inns for a comfortable stay at the resort, you can find rooms in guest houses and boarding houses, and entire mountain houses.

The most popular housing options on Arkhyz:

Prices at the Arkhyz ski resort 2019

In winter, the resort sells ski passes for 1-7 days. Cost - from 1800 rubles, depends on the day of the week and season (more expensive from the end of December and during all holidays).

Evening skating - from 450 rubles for a child, from 900 rubles for an adult, this rate is only available on weekends and holidays.

Prices for ski lifts in Arkhyz (1 time, tourist) - 800 rubles for an adult (from 14 years old) and 400 rubles for a child (6-13 years old).

The entire price list is on the official website of the Arkhyz resort:

Arkhyz trails

The Arkhyz ski resort has 8 trails of varying difficulty:

2 “green” ones for beginners - “Sputnik” with a length of 580 meters and “Juliet” with a length of 923 meters;
4 “blue” medium tracks: “Cupid” 884 meters, “Moon Express 1” 2278 meters and “Moon Express 2” 2905 meters, “Milky Way 2” 3084 meters;
1 “red” difficult route – 1710 meters;
1 “black” route of high difficulty - “Comet” with a length of 1460 meters.

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Arkhyz lifts

There are three ski lifts at the Arkhyz ski resort; they can serve up to 6,600 people per hour.

“Sputnik” is a four-seater chairlift, length - 859 meters, the journey takes 6 minutes;
“Moon Express” - a six-seater chairlift with a protective cap, length - 2122 meters, journey time 12 minutes;
"Milky Way" - eight-seater gondola cable car, 2354 meters, 7 minutes of ascent to the top point.

At the same time, “Sputnik” and “Lunar Express” serve exclusively skiers (access is only with equipment), and “Milky Way” is also used for tourist ascents.

Webcam on Arkhyz

The resort has an online camera, but broadcasting from it, even on the official website, is often unavailable.

However, you can always get to know the resort in absentia using a 3D tour (login from any page of the Arkhyz website) or using winter panoramas of the resort on Google Maps.

How to get to the Arkhyz resort

You can visit the Arkhyz mountain resort with excursions and tours from the cities of the KMV and Karachay-Cherkessia. In this case, in one trip you will be able to visit the neighboring resort of Dombay. The distance from Arkhyz to Dombay is 41 km in a straight line, 155 km by car along the roads.

Options for independent travelers are to travel by trains and buses or by car.

Buses to Arkhyz

Bus service is the main mode of transport to the Arkhyz ski resort. Now there are the following options:

Express from Mineralnye Vody airport and from Stavropol airport to Arkhyz (to the administrative building) - upon request;
Bus Pyatigorsk - Arkhyz (regular);
Minibuses from the village of Arkhyz - flight No. 114 "Arkhyz - Romantic - Moonlight Glade".

There are passing buses to the village of Arkhyz from Pyatigorsk, Kislovodsk, Stavropol, Cherkessk, Nevinnomyssk.

Train to Arkhyz

Closest to the mountain resort railroad station is located in Cherkessk - at a distance of almost 120 km. Then you will have to travel by bus or take a transfer.

Taxi, transfer to Arkhyz

You can order a transfer to Arkhyz in advance, to the ski resort, using the KiwiTaxi service. This method of transportation is especially convenient for groups with their own equipment, as it is possible to choose a comfortable minibus for the trip. Prices and directions:

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Video: Arkhyz resort, slopes from above

Ski resort Arkhyz opened in December 2013. The entire infrastructure - ski lifts, hotels, pistes - was built from scratch “in an open field”, and now this is perhaps the most beautiful and popular place holidays in the North Caucasus. How Arkhyz Ski works and what it is like in the winter of 2018/2019, we’ll tell you right now.

Location

The ski complex is located in the gorge of the river. Arkhyz, which after merging with the river. Psysh forms Bolshoi Zelenchuk. The distance from the nearest airport, Mineralnye Vody, is 220 km. The village of Arkhyz, which gave the name to the resort, is located 10 km down the gorge. Height bottom station cable car - 1650 m.a.s.l., height of the upper stations - 2200-2300 m.a.s.l.

The map can be enlarged and moved: then small details and buildings will be visible.

Peculiarities

It is customary to separate the “old” Arkhyz, the village itself, and the “new” ski resort. IN currently most of hotels, ski rentals and shops are concentrated precisely in the “old” Arkhyz, from where daily skiers get to the ski area by car or by transfer. In the “new” Arkhyz, the villages of Romantik and Lunnaya Polyana, there are only a few hotels, the resort’s entertainment infrastructure, one store and several cafes and restaurants.

If we briefly and bluntly describe the essence of the previous paragraph, we get the following. In winter, there is nothing to do in the village of Arkhyz, and there is nowhere (or too expensive) to live at the resort.

Resort infrastructure

In the 2018/2019 season the resort will operate:

5 cable cars and several ski slopes with a total length of 25 km;
rental of ski equipment;
school alpine skiing and snowboarding;
open air skating rink;
cheesecake skiing track;
promenade and souvenir shops;
dining room, cafe national cuisine and restaurants;
playgrounds;
first aid station

In addition, in the village of Arkhyz you can book a horseback ride or an off-road excursion to Sofia Glacier. In addition, you can walk around the reserve or go to the confluence of the Kizgych and Psysh rivers.We have collected a complete list of excursions and entertainment in.

Parking

The vast majority of tourists come to Arkhyz by private car. Free parking is available both in the village. Romantic, in front of the service center building, and on Lunnaya Polyana. As the experience of previous years shows, the former are in much greater demand, while at “Lunka” you can always find a free place.

In addition to public parking, the hotels “Romantic” and “Vertical” also have their own parking lots.

Service-center

Service center at the Arkhyz resort

The central place in the resort infrastructure is occupied by the service center building. All the necessary resort services are collected there: ticket offices selling ski passes; ski school; equipment rental; luggage storage; self-service canteen; first aid station; police station; souvenir shops; toilets.

There, in the service center building, you can relax and connect to the free network WiFi and also find out answers to your questions: for this purpose, there is an information desk in the main hall.

Transfer

During the winter season, the resort organizes regular transfers from the village. Arkhyz to the ski area, as well as between the village. Romantic and village Lunar Glade. The shuttle schedule and cost can be found on the resort website or at the service center.

Night skiing

The resort has several trails with artificial lighting, where you can ski after sunset. This O “green” and “blue” slopes are not too long, but for evening skiing you need to purchase a separate one costing 900-1100 rubles/day (depending on the season).

Arkhyz is an all-season ski resort in the Western Caucasus in Karachay-Cherkessia on the territory of the Arkhyz Gorge with an area of about 16 thousand hectares, which opened to the public in March 2012.

Now the resort continues to be built, and the final completion of the project is planned only in 2020. Of course, travelers have a very logical question: is it worth going to an unfinished resort, and what awaits tourists there? So, what is the infrastructure of Arkhyz, and when should you go there for new experiences?

General information about Arkhyz

The Arkhyz resort positions itself as a holiday destination for tourists in all seasons. And yet, most travelers come here for the sake of skiing and the opportunity to descend from high mountains.

All conditions have been created here for fans of winter sports, because average temperature in winter it is only -5 degrees Celsius. Snow falls in Arkhyz in October or November and does not melt until April. The weather is calm and the temperature does not drop below -5. It is this time that is considered the main tourist season , and it is during this period that you should go to Karachay-Cherkessia in search of unforgettable impressions.

Where is Arkhyz and how to get there

From the nearest airport Mineralnye Vody the journey to Arkhyz itself is 210 kilometers. In the future, it is planned to build an airport next to the resort itself.

The nearest Train Station city of Cherkessk. You can get from the station or airport to the resort by bus, taxi, or transfer ordered in advance, so the tourist can get to the place without problems and visit many of Arkhyz’s attractions along the way.

And 130 km from Arkhyz, it is located, which you can visit if you wish. It takes about 4 hours to get there by car.

How to get there to the Arkhyz ski resort by car, you can look at the map:

Another advantage of staying here is the incredible, picturesque mountains . The peaks of Karachay-Cherkessia seem to pierce the sky, and during periods of light fog it is generally impossible to see where the mountains end and the sky begins. Skiing in the middle of such landscapes is a real joy for any extreme sports enthusiast.

It can be called the ski capital of Russia, because there are really a lot of resorts here and they are so well designed that in recent years they have even begun to attract foreign travelers.

One of these ski resorts is Krasnaya Polyana in Sochi:

Quantity, quality and length of trails

So far it is operating in Arkhyz 4 tracks, and perhaps other descents will be launched in the future. The image below shows all 4 slopes clearly, but what are these extreme slopes? Click to enlarge image.

The first branch is green.
This perfect place for training beginners who can go down without unnecessary fear. The route is very simple, without unnecessary slopes. Despite its length of 923 meters, even beginners who find themselves on the slope for the first time pass it with ease. The start and finish marks are located at an altitude of 1771 and 1710 meters, respectively.
Second green route.
It’s also a great place for beginners who don’t yet risk taking difficult turns, performing incredible somersaults while descending. The length of the route here is shorter, about 884 meters, but there are difficult sections on the descent itself, so the route is considered a little more extreme than the previous one. The start and finish marks are also located at an altitude of 1771 and 1710 meters. By the way, for those who are just beginning to understand the ski culture, downhill equipment is rented here. You can rent skis for 300 rubles.
Blue route.
This slope is only suitable for the most experienced skiers. And the point here is not the complexity of the route, but its length, which is 3112 meters. This route has start and finish marks at an altitude of 2240 and 1640 meters. The route contains several turns of average difficulty, so it is considered an object for beginners with a good level of preparedness. That is why, if a traveler gets tired of the green slopes and feels confident on the slope, he goes to the blue line of the descent.
Red route.
Now the red slope at the Arkhyz resort is considered the most serious and is suitable only for athletes with considerable experience of descending. The size of the route itself is much smaller than that of the blue line and is 1767 meters. The start and finish heights are located at 2240 and 1762 meters, respectively. The elevation difference here is quite large and amounts to 480 meters. There are dangerous turns on the track that only a professional can navigate.

Skiers with extensive experience who dream of getting a charge of new extreme experiences do not come here. This place is more suitable for beginners and those who are already confident on skis, but are still afraid to storm the most dangerous peaks peace.

Lifts and equipment rental

Average subscription cost in Arkhyz for one day is 700 rubles for adults and 490 for children on weekdays, and 900 and 630 rubles on weekends for adults and children, respectively. For this price, a tourist will be able to descend from all the peaks and will have access to ski lifts.

By the way, the Arkhyz ski resort has two types of lifts: chairlift and gondola. The chairlift is 859 meters long and takes tourists to the top in 6 minutes. The length of the gondola lift is 2403 meters, and you can reach the top in 7 minutes.

Don't forget about equipment rental. If a tourist does not have his own skis, poles or snowboard, he can rent them all on the spot. A set of skis, boots and poles for an adult tourist will cost 500 rubles. For a snowboard and boots you will have to pay an additional 500 rubles.

Arkhyz is famous for its unique mineral water, tall mountains, picturesque meadows, clean rivers, healing coniferous forests. Just imagine this whole storehouse of health is located at an altitude of 1.5 thousand meters above sea level.

It is not surprising that the Arkhyz ski resort is so popular. Many call him the “baby” of the Russian ski industry. Great hopes are placed on this sports complex. In 2012, the first facilities of the Arkhyz resort were opened. And despite its youth, this resort is very in demand and popular.

What is its potential? Firstly, the climate here is conducive to mountain skiing, the winters are quite snowy, and there are many sunny days a year. Secondly, the mountain landscapes are truly magnificent, they captivate with their purity and virginity, the nature here is truly untouched. Thirdly, the Arkhyz ski resort has a high level of organization of pistes, recreation, etc. Fourthly, there are ancient temples, remains of ancient settlements - many things that are of interest to scientists and tourists. It should be noted that this place is attractive to everyone: for generous investors, for beginners and experienced athletes, and for those who just want to breathe fresh mountain air or enjoy studying history.

Currently, the Arkhyz ski resort is in great demand among those who engage in so-called independent tourism. In this place you can practice all kinds of sports: skiing, snowboarding. In addition, rafting and mountaineering flourish in this resort. Numerous tourist routes pass through Arkhyz.

A resort called Arkhyz is often called the “Russian Alps.” It is worth noting that the construction of the presented sports complex The best European and Asian architects, designers, and builders contributed to this project. Today we are cooperating with France. It is expected that in the near future all slopes will be covered with cable cars and trails.

The Arkhyz ski resort is considered an all-season resort. Many tourists love to come here in spring, summer and autumn. They are attracted by walks along unexplored paths, attracted by an extraordinary walk. And how beautiful this complex is in winter! It's not for nothing that he's on the list of the best. Russian resorts. The entire North Caucasus is proud of such a twist.

Let it be known that the climate that reigns in this place allows the resort to boldly compete with the leading ski resorts in the world. In some cases, he even surpasses them. The climate is favorable and mild. Even in the middle of winter it is very comfortable here, the average temperature is minus six degrees. As for the ski season, it should be noted that it begins in December and ends in mid-March.

Sports lovers are attracted to the Arkhyz ski resort by the fact that the slopes are always maintained at a high level. This became possible thanks to the use of the most modern artificial snowmaking system. That is, no matter how the weather changes, there will always be a lot of snow in this complex.

All about ski slopes, ski passes, lifts

Someone comes to this ski resort just to take a walk, enjoy the views of the gorge with high altitude. For such tourists there is a walking pass. Its cost is only 300 rubles. For this symbolic price you will get tremendous pleasure from a ride on the cable car.

If you are only interested in skiing and snowboarding, get ready to pay about 1,600 rubles for the first day. Subsequent days will cost you less. A week's holiday on the slopes of Arkhyz costs 6 thousand rubles.

Now let's talk about the tracks. Their total length is approximately seven kilometers. There are four of them in total. They have different levels of difficulty.

The Arkhyz resort has:

Green trails. Two routes for beginners - the best place, where you can master the skills of snowboarding and skiing. The length of the tracks is 923 and 884 m, the height difference is 102 and 114 m, respectively. Practice shows that such characteristics are quite sufficient to understand the basics skiing. And, of course, there is room for children.
Blue route. It is three times longer than any green one (3084 m). Height difference: 566 m. It is clear that experienced skiers ski here. When can I try my hand at this track? Only after you manage to successfully complete both green routes. Unsure skiers have nothing to do here. It’s better to spend your energy on high-quality development and consolidation of the acquired knowledge.
Red route. Its length is 1767 m, the height difference is 488 m. This is the most difficult route, which is intended for athletes. Of course, if you are an amateur skier with extensive experience, you can also ski on the red slope. The main thing is to be able to easily fit into difficult turns and pass difficult sections without problems.

Please note that all trails are perfectly illuminated at night. This means that, of course, you can ride clones even at night. It's great and very romantic.

A few words need to be said about lifts. Due to the fact that the Arkhyz complex is really young, the lifts here are of very high quality and modern. There are 2 types of them: chairlift (serves 1800 people per hour) and gondola (serves 2400 people, one cabin can accommodate up to 7 tourists).

Particular attention is paid to safety here. You can see for yourself that there are nets and mats installed on the sides of the routes.

If you need to leave your ski equipment somewhere, you can use luggage storage. Of course, it is absolutely not necessary to come on vacation with your own skis or snowboard. You present your ski pass, some kind of identification document, and get the necessary equipment at a specialized rental point. For a skier's or snowboarder's kit you will have to pay about 500 rubles. If any breakdown occurs, you can turn to the sky workshop for help, where they will quickly remove minor scratches on your skis, polish and apply paraffin to your skis, and so on.

What kind of entertainment is there in the Arkhyz ski resort?

Among additional services The complex offers rentals of snowmobiles, bicycles, and ATVs. This is a great opportunity to explore the area on your own. Once on the top of Elbrus, you are guaranteed to experience real delight. It is possible that the picturesque places will simply captivate you. We recommend visiting the panoramic observation deck, which is located at an altitude of more than two kilometers. If you wish, you can go horseback riding.

Children can be sent to the children's room, which is always filled with noise and commotion. There is everything for a quality and interesting pastime.

Excursions are another of the proposals of the considered ski resort. Many people order hiking through the forest, to the astrophysical observatory, to Tserkovnaya Polyana (there are still remains of ancient temples 20th century, once upon a time people in this place discovered the Face of Christ on the rocks). Particularly popular are sightseeing tours through gorges where you can see natural lakes.

There are a lot of souvenir shops, shops, and markets in Arkhyz. You can eat in cafeterias or restaurants. If you lead an active lifestyle and want new emotions, go to a ski stadium or skating rink. For those who want relaxation and tranquility, we can offer spa centers, saunas, Russian baths, and recreation areas equipped with barbecues.

You can find out all the necessary information regarding the excursion program in the administrative building sports center or in a hotel (provided that you decide to stay in a hotel). Prices for excursions are almost the same everywhere. Therefore, you can contact simple travel companies that you will see on the territory of the complex.

How to get to Arkhyz?

Getting to Arkhyz is easy:

You can arrive by plane. There is an airport in Mineralnye Vody, so you can fly here from anywhere in Russia or Europe. You will have to get from the city to the base by taxi or bus. Minibuses run frequently, the interval is 10-15 minutes. The distance from Mineralnye Vody to Arkhyz is 220 kilometers. If you plan to fly from Moscow, the ticket price will be about 9,000 rubles (it may vary depending on the day of the week).
You can travel by rail. The nearest station is in Nevinnomyssk. There are direct trains from the capital, transit trains from St. Petersburg (the journey takes about 1.5 days). You can get from Nevinnomyssk in an hour and a half to Cherkessk, which is located next to the resort. Next you will have to get there by bus or taxi.
You can come by car. Motorists need to move in the direction of the station. Zelenchukskaya, there you will see a sign to Arkhyz. If you live in the central part of the Russian Federation, you will travel along the M29 highway.

The choice of suitable transport depends solely on financial capabilities and personal preferences.

Where to live in Arkhyz?

In the village of Arkhyz you can see a variety of recreation centers. There is also a network of comfortable hotels here. How to choose suitable option housing? Focus on your budget. Fortunately, there is a large selection. If the hotels are of different classes (3-5). All of them are located near the resort, which is very convenient.

Those who love true tourism prefer to live in campsites. You can place your tent. Of course, such offers are only relevant for the warm season. But we are talking about an all-season resort.

As for food, it should be noted that in many recreation centers, hotels, both breakfast and dinner are included in the price. As noted earlier, you can always have a delicious meal in local restaurants and cafes. The cost of lunch is quite affordable. This is a great opportunity to enjoy authentic traditional Caucasian cuisine. There is, of course, a European menu. Pine cone jam is considered a special delicacy. It is washed down with tea made from mountain herbs. And you will remember the taste of local chebureks and lamb prepared according to original recipes forever.

Conclusion: a few words about the prospects

Investors have their own big plans for Arkhyz. Over the next 5 years, four tourist villages will be located on 16,000 hectares of the Caucasian slopes, there will be (just imagine) 54 ski lifts, a 2-kilometer cable car (exactly the same as Courchevel), and the total length of ski slopes will be 270,000 meters .

Today, a resort called Arkhyz is proud of its modern snowmaking systems, high-quality night lighting, an excellent skating rink, a ski stadium, professional jumps, well-thought-out areas for freestyle, snowboarding, freeride, original children's areas and good swimming pools. Here you can not only play sports, but also go on excursions, visit Botanical Garden, craft center. It is planned that starting from 2020, the resort will be able to receive 500,000 tourists per year.