Those who like to go on vacation and treatment in the Krasnodar Territory know the ancient resort - the city of Goryachy Klyuch. "Foothills of the Caucasus" - a sanatorium that is popular among tourists. About 10 thousand people visit it annually, for which optimal conditions have been created for treatment and relaxation.
Description
One of the most visited resorts of the Caucasian Mineral Waters is the Hot Key. "Foothills of the Caucasus" - a sanatorium with a modern medical base. The health resort is located in close proximity to mineral springs, such as "Essentuki Drinking Waters", "Matsesta Baths".
The sanatorium has an eight-story building, administrative and household buildings, which together form a single hotel complex. A picturesque park is located around the living area, from the windows of the rooms overlook the Psekups River, mountain peaks and beautiful natural landscape. Like many sanatoriums in the Krasnodar Territory, the health resort "Foothills of the Caucasus" has its own infrastructure, allowing vacationers to spend time comfortably at any time of the year.
The hospital accepts adults and children of any age, which attracts many tourists to the city of Goryachiy Klyuch. Sanatorium “Foothills of the Caucasus” offers a range of balneological procedures for recreation, and for entertainment - children's play areas, a library, restaurants, a swimming pool, outdoor areas for active sports and much more. The territory is guarded around the clock, there is a private paid parking.
Medical profile
Sanatoriums of the Krasnodar Territory make full use of the healing factors given by nature for the healing of patients. Each health resort has its own specialization. The sanatorium “Foothills of the Caucasus” accepts for treatment according to the following indications:
- Gastrointestinal diseases (chronic course of peptic ulcer, gastritis, duodenitis, stomach dysfunctions, cholecystitis, colitis, postoperative conditions after gastrectomy, etc.).
- Diseases of the bone, muscle systems and connective tissue (ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis, scoliosis, polyarthritis, osteoarthritis, intervertebral hernia, the effects of bone fractures, spondylosis, etc.).
- Diseases of the central nervous system and PNS (neuritis, lumbalgia, neuroosteofibrosis, vegetative-vascular dystonia, headache, neurasthenia, migraines, etc.).
- Gynecological diseases (inflammation, some types of infertility, neuralgia, infantilism, etc.).
- Urological diseases (pyelonephritis, chronic kidney disease, prostatitis, urinary incontinence, etc.).
- Diseases of the respiratory system (chronic bronchitis and non-specific pneumonia, rhinitis, tonsillitis, moderate and mild asthma, etc.).
- Dysfunctions of the endocrine system, disorders in the metabolic system (diabetes, gout, obesity 1 and 2 degrees, etc.).
- Diseases of the blood circulation system (rheumatism, hypertension of 1 and 2 degrees, cardiac ischemia, angina pectoris, etc.).
- Diseases of the subcutaneous tissue and skin (psoriasis, acne, atopic dermatitis, etc.).

Medical base and methods
The reputation of the resort with great natural opportunities for treatment enjoys the city of Goryachiy Klyuch. "Foothills of the Caucasus" - a sanatorium with advanced equipment, experienced specialists and well-established medical services that guarantee high-quality treatment of patients.
The health resort employs specialists in the following areas:
- Neurology, dermatovenerology, psychology.
- Gynecology, urology, physiotherapy.
- Kinesitherapy, cosmetology, osteopathy.
- Manual therapy, dentistry, homeopathy.
- ENT doctor, somnology, etc.
Procedures are prescribed after a thorough examination, if necessary, additional studies are carried out to clarify the current condition of the patient. The diagnostic base has the following features:
- Laboratory of clinical, biochemical analyzes.
- Functional diagnostics on modern equipment (ultrasound, ECG, spirography, etc.).
- Endoscopic examinations (RRS, FGDS, etc.).
Balneological treatment methods are common in the resort Goryachiy Klyuch (Krasnodar Territory). Sanatorium “Foothills of the Caucasus” offers guests to undergo such types of treatment and rehabilitation as:
- Climatotherapy, drinking treatment (water of the Psekupsky spring).
- Hydrotherapy (bathtubs - turbulent, pearl, shungite, mineral, etc.).
- Shower procedures (Scottish, circular, underwater massage, etc.).
- Thermal procedures (pyelotherapy, paraffin therapy, ozokeritotherapy, sauna Cedar barrel, etc.).
- Physiotherapy (UHF, Ural Federal District, DDT, electrophoresis, magnetotherapy, dry carbon dioxide baths, electric sleep, etc.).
- All types of massage, procedures within the framework of gastrointestinal therapy (washing).
- Ozone therapy, inhalation, irrigation using mineral water.
- Kinesitherapy, psychotherapy, phytobar.
- Spinal traction as prescribed, exercise therapy, therapeutic swimming, etc.
Treatment and wellness programs
Many patients annually come to Goryachiy Klyuch. Sanatorium “Foothills of the Caucasus”, based on the many years of experience of its specialists, has developed several programs for the prevention and recovery of the body during the rest period:
- The program of postoperative rehabilitation of patients who underwent an intervention in the digestive tract.
- “Healthy spine” (for healing and prevention).
- "Pure breath." (prevention, treatment of respiratory organs).
- Apollo, Hercules (for men)
- “Golden Autumn” (supporting health in adulthood and old age).
- "Harmony" (wellness and restorative).
- “Mother and Child” (recovery).
- “A step towards health” (according to the methods of Prof. Bubnovsky).
- "Grace" (weight loss and health promotion).
- Health program.
The full range of services includes treatment programs that give a positive result due to the healing traditions of the Goryachiy Klyuch resort. Sanatorium “Foothills of the Caucasus” sets prices for additional procedures according to the commercial price list. A complex of spa procedures is not included in the price of the ticket, but it will pleasantly delight you with the effect at the end of the course.
The following programs are offered:
- "Beauty and health" (medical and cosmetic).
- "Beauty and health - chocolate" (medical and cosmetic with additional services).
- Beauty and health technology (body wraps, stone therapy, lymphatic drainage, infrared sauna, etc.).
Housing stock
For all holidaymakers, the city of Goryachiy Klyuch is hospitable. "Foothills of the Caucasus" - a sanatorium that has become one of the symbols of the Caucasian Mineral Waters. The health resort has been operating since 1925. In the early 50s, the sanatorium welcomes guests in any season, for the year the total number of vacationers reaches up to 10 thousand people. The number of living spaces is 300 units. Housing stock is concentrated in the main building.
Guests are offered rooms:
- “Family” for a couple with children or for a single person.
- "Junior Suite" (the highest category of comfort), equipped for single or double occupancy.
- Single room (1 category of comfort).
- Double room (1 category of comfort).
- Room "Suite" (the highest category of comfort), has 2 rooms.
All rooms, regardless of category, are equipped with an individual heating system, a set of household appliances, a bathroom, comfortable furniture. Bed linen is changed once a week, towels in the bathroom are changed daily. Wi-Fi is available on the territory of the complex, all residents can use the existing infrastructure.
The cost of trips
A trip to the resort "Foothills of the Caucasus" includes a full board - accommodation, meals, treatment. The price of the guesthouse depends on the chosen course according to the health resort programs. The cost of a health-improving permit lasting from 12 days of stay starts from 3000 rubles per day for one living in a room of category 1. The maximum cost of a health-improving voucher is 4200 rubles per day for one person in a deluxe room. You can buy a ticket on the spot, preliminary reservation - 500 rubles.
In addition to trips with full board, health resorts offer coursework, their cost depends on the choice of the number of services. For example, if only treatment is required, then the cost of a coursi will be from 900 to 2600 rubles per day. The course, which includes only accommodation and treatment, will cost 1900 rubles, the maximum price is 4900 rubles. All prices are presented according to the price list of 2017. There is a system of discounts and benefits for children, children are accepted from any age. You can specify all the information by phone. Contact numbers are indicated on the official website.
Nutrition
Healthy lifestyle traditions are practiced at the Goryachiy Klyuch resort. Sanatorium "Foothills of the Caucasus" offers its guests three meals a day diet, built on the "buffet". The menu is selected taking into account the profile of the institution and includes diet tables - No. 1, "P", 5, 8, 9, 15. According to the recommendations of the attending physician, the patient independently chooses his favorite dish.
The dining room chefs carefully adhere to the recipes of each dish, the menu includes fresh vegetables, fruits, dairy products. The main goal of food in the sanatorium is to ensure physiological needs, replenish energy costs, normalize metabolism. The diet recommended by the specialist enhances the therapeutic effect of the entire complex of prescriptions and contributes to a speedy recovery.
Leisure
The resort is not only a recovery and treatment, but also a full rest with entertainments. Sufficiently developed infrastructure has a resort Goryachiy Klyuch. Sanatorium "Foothills of the Caucasus", in turn, offers guests a large number of programs and opportunities to spend their free time to good use. Vacationers are invited to:
- Bowling, outdoor areas for active sports.
- Gym with exercise equipment, pool.
- Sports and tourist equipment rental.
- Karaoke bar, restaurant, cafe.
- Dance programs, discos for different age groups.
- Concert Hall, designed for 290 seats, where new items and classic films are shown, concerts are given.
- Entertainment programs.
- Library, children's playroom.
- Excursion service, field trips.
Reviews and travel
Sanatorium “Foothills of the Caucasus” (Goryachy Klyuch) receives rather high ratings for cleanliness in rooms, quality medical care, fresh repairs in most of the housing stock. Regular visitors of the sanatorium who come to rest annually note that the living conditions, food and quality of services in 2017 have significantly improved compared to the previous year.
Negative reviews indicate that doctors do not always prescribe the procedure correctly. Some patients say that the system of consultation, payment and acceptance of payments for services is inconveniently arranged. All rooms are located on different floors, a queue is formed near each, many lose time and patience, which serves as a reason for refusing some of the procedures. Resorts give advice not to occupy rooms with a view of the alley, because loud music will be heard almost all night.
The sanatorium “Foothills of the Caucasus” in Goryachy Klyuch is located on Lenin Street, building No. 2. From Krasnodar Airport, you can go to Goryachiy Klyuch by train or minibus and bus No. 3 (“Sanatorium” stop).