It is not for nothing that Krasnaya Polyana is called “Russian Switzerland.” This is a fabulously beautiful region with the purest mountain air, picturesque peaks of the Caucasus, blue lakes and rivers, alpine meadows and coniferous forests. The developed infrastructure of the resort and impeccable service attract tourists here all year round.
Rest in Krasnaya Polyana in the summer is the time to see the ski resort from an unexpected angle.

Weather

The resort is located in a kind of basin between the main Caucasian ridge and the Aibga mountain, which protect the area from cold winds. In summer, the weather here is quite comfortable. During the day it is warm 19-27˚С, on some days the sun is noticeably hot, in the evening it becomes much cooler 13-16˚С.

The heat here is easier to bear than on the coast, due to the dryness of the air. The resort is comfortable to relax in the summer, even with children under 2 years old and people with chronic diseases. The weather in the mountains is changeable, sunny weather can be replaced by heavy downpours, which are rarely prolonged. Even in rainy weather, in Krasnaya Polyana you will find many places where you can have a good time.

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Things to do

The mountain cluster consists of several objects: Krasnaya Polyana, Gazprom, Rosa Khutor. A year-round resort can provide a complete summer vacation for any vacationer. Nature lovers and lovers of silence are offered various forms of ecological tourism, many extreme sports complexes have been built for young people, a variety of children's parks and attractions are offered to families with children.

One of the favorite entertainments of tourists is the ascents on the cable car. The highest point is the Rose Peak observation deck (altitude 2320 m). Climbing with two transfers to the highest point of the Aibga ridge, you can admire beautiful views and change of climatic zones.

Hiking in caves is popular – some of them are suitable for visiting with children (Akhshtyrskaya cave), they have railings and lighting. Other extreme people go down in complete darkness. In the summer, it is nice to go rafting – down the mountain rivers on various boats.

The resort offers various health and spa centers: Banya-Land, Slavic Baths near Ogmer, British. Here you can relax in traditional Russian steam rooms, relax in baths with herbal decoctions, and then cheer up under a contrast shower. And you can try exotic bath procedures: Burmese-style clay steam room, Japanese o-furo barrel, Turkish hammam.

A couple of kilometers from the resort there is an eco-village “Rybnoye”. Here, guests will be provided with successful fishing with the provision of gear, they will be treated to a delicious lunch. On the territory there is a beautiful park where you can take horse rides.

Numerous cozy cafes and restaurants of the mountain Olympic village with discos and live music will not let you get bored in the evenings. Concerts of popular artists are held in entertainment centers, and there is a casino for gamblers.

Beach

Tourists do not need to make a choice: the sea or the mountains. In the Imereti lowland of Adler, not far from the Olympic venues (behind the Fisht stadium), there is a private beach for vacationers in the hotels of the mountain cluster. Nearby is the theme park “Sochi-Park”.

The beach, designed for 300 people, is equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay: sun loungers, umbrellas, changing rooms, showers and toilets. The Zerno cafe is open on the territory from 8.00 to 20.00, and a rescue service is working. A covered veranda (aerarium) is available for guests of the Rixos hotel.

Guests of 5 * hotels and Premium apartments have the opportunity to use free shuttles running in both directions. Buses have a limited seating capacity and must be booked in advance at the hotel reception.

The distance to Imeritinskaya Bay is about 40 km on a road with excellent coverage, travel time 40-45 minutes. For vacationers in the apartments, a paid transfer is provided on comfortable buses that run on schedule at an interval of one and a half hours.

bike park

Near the Rixos hotel there is a bike park, with bike trails up to 15 km long, designed for mountain bike ups and downs at an altitude of 960 m to 540 m above sea level. The developed infrastructure of the sports complex allows fans to use their own equipment or rent a two-suspension mountain bike prepared for downhill.

In the wooded area of the bike park there are tracks of varying difficulty:

On the territory of the complex there is a wooden skill park and an earthen pump track. For beginners and children, a special area has been allocated, where you can acquire the necessary skills under the guidance of an instructor. The cable car lifts you to the desired height in 10 minutes, the cabins have special brackets for attaching bicycles. The bike park provides a car repair shop, a free car wash, and gazebos for recreation are located along the route.

Ecotrails

The resort has 19 hiking ecological routes with a total length of more than 40 km. The eco-trails run at an altitude of 960 m to the peak of the Black Pyramid (height above sea level 2375 m). The routes vary in difficulty: some are suitable for families with children, others require special equipment and the help of an instructor guide.

Eco walks are a great opportunity to enjoy the panorama of the Greater Caucasus Range, view mountain lakes and waterfalls, get acquainted with the unique flora of the Western Caucasus. The routes pass through alpine meadows, relic beech groves, next to the hollows where snow-white rhododendrons bloom. The beauty of the surrounding nature allows you to take great photos for memory.

Visiting the trails is free, just pay a ticket for the cable car to the station of the chosen route. For a one-day walk, the Krasnaya Polyana Panorama trail is suitable, which passes through the valley of rhododendrons, the Polikarya waterfall, and an observation deck.

Routes for several days are sold at a discount, there is a unique opportunity to spend the night in a tent city and meet the dawn in the mountains. When going on a trip, you should think about equipment: wear sports or trekking shoes, a hat, glasses and sun protection cream. The weather in the mountains is unpredictable, and a raincoat is often not superfluous.

Rope park

At an altitude of 1460 m, there is a rope town – obstacle courses in the form of ropes, rope railings, ladders, bridges fixed on trees and special supports at a height of 1 to 10 m. Routes of various levels of complexity have been developed. Some are suitable for families with children from 7 years old and do not require special training (southern platform).

For lovers of extreme sports, the routes “Heavenly Bicycle” and “Mountain Panorama” have been developed. The daredevils who conquered the rides of increased complexity get an unforgettable experience. Park instructors teach the rules for using safety equipment – protective helmets and carabiners. The working hours of the rope town are 9-16 hours.

Skate Park

Modern bowl with an area of 1,060 sq. m is located at around 540 m above sea level. The sports ground, designed by the Swedish designer J. Magnusson, is a multi-level concrete bowl made in the form of radius and curved surfaces, designed for rollerblading and skateboarding.

The maximum height of the walls is 2.2 m, the minimum is 1.2 m, handrails and concrete parapets are located along the edges, allowing you to perform complex figures and tricks. At the rental point you can rent skateboards, roller skates, langboards, various scooters and protective equipment. Instructors with experience will allow beginners to master the basic level of skiing or improve the technique of advanced athletes.

Entrance to the skate park is free. To ensure safety, it is not recommended to neglect a protective helmet, knee pads and elbow pads. It should be remembered that skateboards do not have brakes, they cannot be blocked from the road. It is better to watch athletes from outside the ski area to avoid crowding on the sports ground.

ATVs

The Yug-Kvadro company invites you to take part in exciting trips on ATVs or buggies. The package of the tour includes medical insurance, instruction, provision of equipment and protective equipment. If you have the right to drive an ATV, you are allowed to drive the vehicle yourself, another option is a passenger seat next to the instructor.

The route “Mountain safari” runs along the foothills of Mount Aibga. During the walk, lasting 1 hour, travelers admire the majestic panorama of the mountains, the purest rivers and lakes, make a stop at the “Deer Farm” and “Husky Park”.

The route “Polikaria Waterfall” involves overcoming mud and water fords, steep slopes and hills. After lifting the ski pass to a height of 1600 m (the cable car is included in the price of the tour), a view of the highest waterfall in Sochi “Polikaria” (70 m) opens up.

The 12 km route to the Russian Hills ski jump runs through a relict forest with views of the Caucasus Mountains and the Mzymta River Gorge. At the final stop, you can see the Russian Ski Jumps built for the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Amusement Park Gorky Fly

The extreme park has the largest length in Russia, the rides take place at an altitude of more than 2000 m above sea level. Modern Austrian equipment and experienced instructors ensure the safety of entertainment. The start is located near the peak of the Black Pyramid. There is a megazipline here – descent along a steel rope using a device with fastened blocks, 1 km long.

An unforgettable experience leaves a walk on a swinging suspension bridge over a 100 m deep abyss. A giant swing, 7 m high, is located above a mountain gorge, the flight time is 5 minutes. Entertainment is available for adults and children from 10 years old.

Vacation with children

Arriving on vacation in the summer with your family, you can find a lot of entertainment for children of all ages. The brightest impressions in good weather leaves pastime in the fresh air. Family hikes and ascents to various heights on the ski pass, opening up breathtaking panoramas of mountain landscapes and the virgin nature of the native land.

Children will love summer tubing — trails with a special coating for riding cheesecakes are located behind the Pikhtovy Shelter. At an altitude of 1100 m (Psekhano shelter) there is the Green Planet park. More than 80 huge green figures of dinosaurs, exotic animals, heroes of fairy tales are placed against the backdrop of mountains.

On a rainy day, you should pay attention to the Galaktika RC, with a space-style design. The water park, located in the center, has an outdoor swimming area, a children's island with slides for kids. On the second floor, there is an interactive art object “Wow Park”, where more than 600 luminous figures of animals, inhabitants of the deep sea, fairy-tale characters are presented.

The club “Umnikum” and the exhibition “Ice Age” are also located here. There is a light and music fountain on the roof of the building. Teenagers will be interested in visiting the COLIZEUM esports club with powerful computers and thoughtful gaming areas. Here you can play alone or in a team, participate in tournaments and game championships.

In the Wonderland Magic Forest Adventure Park (Esto-Sadok), theatrical performances in the form of quests are held daily. Young viewers meet with any heroes of fairy tales and cartoons. The children's entertainment center “Khali-Gali” – “Ninja Park”, 7 interactive game zones, bowling is open daily.

In the children's club “Corporation of Pranks” (Rosa Khutor), young guests can enjoy entertaining labyrinths, trampolines, mega-lego, a salt cave. Nearby is the pottery workshop “Olgiz”, where children are given master classes in the manufacture of clay products.

If you want to relax together, the child can be given to one of the children's clubs, working all day. In the “RIxy Club”, the kindergarten “Consent”, the playroom “Legogorod”, children will spend time with pleasure under the guidance of a teacher with a pedagogical education.

What to see

In summer it is convenient to see all the nearest areas with which Krasnaya Polyana is connected by road and rail. This can be done either with the help of an organized tour or on your own. Transport links have been established, cafes where it is convenient to have a bite to eat will be found everywhere.

You can go on a trip along picturesque mountain roads, which can be dangerous in winter due to possible avalanches. And, of course, you will go down directly to Sochi to swim in the sea. In this tourist capital of our country, you will be offered dozens of excursions, which include the coast of the Krasnodar Territory, as well as the famous sights of Abkhazia and Georgia.

Rest in the hotels of Krasnaya Polyana will give you the opportunity to combine your stay in an elite mountain resort with all the delights of a beach holiday. And now about those interesting objects that are located in the immediate vicinity.

Aviary complex. Located on the shore of Achipse. Here, in conditions close to real, animals and birds live – the indigenous inhabitants of this region. Bison, bears, deer and even lynxes. You will hear a detailed story about each pet, and you will be able to communicate with some – feed and stroke. And, of course, take wonderful photos.

Akhshtyrskaya cave. This is not just a descent into the ground, but also an acquaintance with the place where ancient people lived. The cave is not only a geological, but also an archaeological monument. It is known that man appeared in the Caucasus in ancient times, and appreciated its favorable climate.

Dzykhrinskoe gorge. If you want to see the unique beauty of the nature of the Caucasus and the place of sacred power, go to this gorge. A beautiful wooden bridge is thrown across it. You can test your courage and get a dose of adrenaline by crossing the bridge. And, of course, there will be wonderful pictures.

Sources of mineral water. Not everyone knows, but in the Caucasus there are not only famous cities where people come to be treated with mineral waters: Pyatigorsk, Kislovodsk, Essentuki. Healing springs also gush in Krasnaya Polyana. Roads are laid to them, and tourists go along them every day to admire the views and drink healing water.

Lakes Kardyvach and Maly Kardyvach. Kardyvach is a high-mountain lake, which is large: its length exceeds half a kilometer, and its depth is 20 m. On the banks you will see picturesque granite rocks, coniferous and deciduous trees, flowers. Small Kardyvach is located even higher, and the water here even in summer conceals pieces of ice. In winter, the lake resembles a beautiful sparkling mirror.

Sources of the Achipse River. This river is especially good in late spring and early summer: the melting of high-altitude snow fills it with crystal-clear water. And two beautiful waterfalls, called the Brothers, make the surrounding landscape especially picturesque. Nearby are the Khmielewskie lakes, which can only be reached on foot.

Excursions

Guides offering classic overview and author's programs will help you to fully familiarize yourself with the sights of the resort. Experienced guides offer sightseeing walks with photo shoots to picturesque gorges and spurs of mountains, waterfalls and ancient dolmens, trips along the Mzymta River to the Dragon's mouth waterfall and river rapids.

Adults and children from 7 years old are delighted with horse rides held at an altitude of 1700-2200 m. The routes pass through virgin forests and alpine meadows, where the flora of untouched nature is represented by a variety of relic plants and endemics. An unforgettable experience will leave a visit to the Olympic Park in Sochi, the guides will tell you how the Imeritinsky lowland was transformed, about the main Olympic venues: the Fisht stadium, the Shayba ice arena, the Iceberg ice palace, the Formula 1 tracks.

For those who are not afraid of long journeys, we offer a trip to Abkhazia with a visit to Lake Ritsa and the monastery of New Athos. Children will love a trip to the Husky Park, located on Polyana 960, where you can spend the whole day in the company of wonderful blue-eyed dogs.

Nearby is the “Deer Farm” with a real plague and a herd of reindeer. Animals are allowed to stroke and feed. On the way, you can stop by the mountain apiary Wonderful Honey, learn about the secrets of the production of mountain honey, taste different varieties of delicacy, buy sweet souvenirs for yourself and your friends.

Which hotel to choose

On the territory of the resort there is a huge number of hotels for every taste and budget. Most of them were built recently, but have already managed to win the sympathy of the guests. For those who like to have fun in a big company, large hotel complexes with several hundred rooms are suitable. Tourists who come to the mountains in search of relaxation, a break from the hustle and bustle of big cities, choose cozy mini-hotels.

When choosing a place to stay, you should read the reviews of vacationers, see the rating and location of the hotel, photos of rooms and recreation areas. In Krasnaya Polyana, every traveler will find a place to relax to their liking.

Marriott Sochi Krasnaya Polyana Hotel 5 is a premium-class complex conveniently located a 2-minute walk from the Gorki Mall shopping center and 200 meters from the cable car.

Spacious, elegant rooms are comfortably furnished and equipped with all the amenities of the world standards of the Marriott brand. Panoramic windows offer views of the Caucasus Mountains. Breakfast is served at River Café, while the Italian restaurant serves gourmet cuisine with a picturesque outdoor terrace.

Live music is played here in the evenings. Near the outdoor pool there are beach umbrellas and sun loungers for relaxation, there is a lobby bar. In the spa area there is an indoor pool, sauna, steam room. The hotel has a kids club run by experienced teachers.

Novotel Resort Krasnaya Polyana 5 is located at an altitude of 960 m above sea level against the backdrop of majestic mountain peaks.

Rest here is chosen by travelers seeking a comfortable atmosphere of privacy and high-quality SPA, with a large indoor pool, hammam, and sauna. The stylish rooms, furnished in a classic style, have a full range of technical amenities. The Grill restaurant is located on a terrace overlooking the mountains. The front desk is open 24/7 and the friendly hotel staff will help you solve any problem.

Rixos Krasnaya Polyana Sochi 5 – located high in the mountains, surrounded by a majestic forest.

Beautifully furnished, air-conditioned rooms are designed for a comfortable stay, with mountain panorama from the balconies. The restaurants serve a magnificent breakfast, day and evening dishes are offered – masterpieces of world cuisine. There is a lounge bar with an excellent wine list, a nightclub is open until the morning. In the SPA area there is an indoor pool, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi. The wellness center offers a variety of beauty treatments and detox programmes. The hotel provides a free shuttle service to a private beach in Adler.

Radisson Rosa Khutor 5 is located on the banks of the mountain river Mzymta, next to the beach, health path and ski lifts.

A hearty breakfast buffet is served daily, Black Bar and Seacons Restaurant serve European and Caucasian cuisine. The pride of the hotel is a rooftop terrace with a bar and two jacuzzis, allowing guests to enjoy the mountain scenery from a bird's eye view. The fitness room is open 24/7, and it is possible to rent bicycles for free.

Alm House 4 is a cozy small family complex suitable for those who love a quiet measured rest.

Guests enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, high-speed wireless internet and free parking. An outdoor swimming pool is located on site and there is a sun terrace nearby. At the request of guests, barbecue facilities are provided, and valuables can be left in the guest house‘s safe.

Slides Panorama 4 – located at an altitude of 960 m, allows you to admire the snow-white peaks of the mountains all year round.

It offers an indoor pool with a children's section, beauty treatments, a free gym. A delicious buffet breakfast is served daily for vacationers. The Italian restaurant Roma operates in the custom menu mode. Young guests of the hotel will always find entertainment in the Kids Club.

Dolina 960 4 – luxurious rooms, decorated in the style of pop art, equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay.

Delicious and varied breakfasts are included in the price. The restobar with adjoining banquet area and lobby bar with original design will allow you to feel the evening club atmosphere. There is an outdoor pool with mountain views, an indoor pool with sun loungers around the perimeter, and a bath complex. Guests are offered luggage storage, free WI-FI, dry cleaning.

How to get there

You can get there by various means of transport. Adler Airport accepts aircraft from different companies, you can pick up a ticket at a very affordable price. Branded and ordinary trains run to the railway station from Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities of Russia.

Arriving in Adler, you can take your time to take a taxi; public transport works well in the resorts of Sochi. Buses No. 105 and No. 135 run from the airport with a stop at the railway station to Krasnaya Polyana. High-speed electric train “Lastochka” delivers travelers to the station. “Rosa Khutor” in 30 minutes.

Developed road infrastructure allows you to comfortably get to the resort on your own transport. Many hotels organize a transfer for their guests, vacationers are delivered to their place of residence without transfers on comfortable buses.

The cost of travel

The main travel costs are travel and accommodation costs. Interesting offers of tour operators help to save a lot on the trip. Holidays at the Bridge Mountain Hotel will cost 29,994 rubles. for 5 nights, and in the Panda Shelter apartments – only 23,878 rubles. for 8 nights.

The cost of the tour includes flights, accommodation and medical insurance. By purchasing a tour, you are freed from the hassle of planning a route, booking accommodation and buying tickets, the cost of which depends on the carrier and is in a wide price range. Krasnaya Polyana does not have its own airport. The hotel shuttle service included with the tour makes it easy to get to the place with small children and luggage.

When buying tickets on your own, a round-trip air flight will cost 9-18 thousand rubles, a train ride in a reserved seat – 7,050 rubles, in a compartment – from 11,800 rubles.

A week's stay at the resort of two people allows you to meet the 35-50 thousand when booking a middle-class hotel. When staying in a 5 * hotel and actively attending paid events, the cost of the trip increases to 100-120 thousand. Even in this case, the rest will cost much less than with a similar trip abroad.

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Reviews of tourists

Most vacationers in Krasnaya Polyana in the summer agree that the resort in the warm season is no less attractive than in winter. No matter how many days the trip is planned, no one will be bored. Here you can have a good time at any age. For children and young people there are various sports facilities, numerous restaurants and bars, the elderly can combine a relaxing holiday with the improvement of the body.

In summer, prices for hotels, restaurants and cafes offer promotions and discounts. The trip was especially appreciated by the tourists who visited Krasnaya Polyana as part of the tours. Vacationers liked the organization of arrival at the place of residence and the real savings in travel costs.