Winter sports are incredibly popular among our compatriots. What is especially nice, in order to go skiing or snowboarding, today it is not necessary to leave Russia. "Mountain Carousel" is a sports and tourist complex located near Sochi. Today it is a popular holiday destination, in no way inferior to the famous European resorts.
General information about the recreation area
"Mountain Carousel" - a sports and tourist complex - is located near the village of Esto-Sadok and is part of the famous ski resort Krasnaya Polyana. The improvement of the active recreation zone was started in preparation for the Sochi 2014 Olympics. Today it is a great place to relax in winter and summer. According to experts, the microclimate of the resort is similar to the climatic conditions of the famous ski areas in Switzerland. While skiing on snowy tracks, you can not only enjoy the freshness of the air, but also admire the picturesque views. There is no doubt about the quality of the rest: well-maintained slopes of varying complexity, modern lifts, fast-food points and restaurants, hotels. As in any other ski resort, in the “Mountain Carousel” you can rent all the necessary equipment for skiing, find an experienced instructor or enroll in a school for beginners.
Outdoor activities
The ski season lasts from January to early May. The total length of the tracks is about 12 kilometers. However, for each new season, the resort pleases its guests with some new things: new slopes appear, old ones improve. The average length of one descent is 600-800 meters. "Mountain Carousel" - a sports and tourist complex, equipped in the area with elevations of 540 - 2296 meters. Skating will not be boring even for professionals. Attention: all tracks are marked in color according to difficulty level. The resort boasts slopes of all categories: black, red, blue and green. In the summer season, “Mountain Carousel” offers its guests the following activities: excursion lifts along the
cable cars, hiking mountain trips and mountain biking.
Ski resort infrastructure
It's no secret that outdoor activities require significant energy costs. The Mountain Carousel complex will delight its guests with a thoughtfully organized network of catering establishments. There are cozy restaurants and a bistro cafe where you can have a bite to eat quickly and inexpensively. A large car park, souvenir and sports shops - the Mountain Carousel ski resort also boasts all of this. The overview of the recreation area was incomplete without mentioning that there is also a rental of equipment and equipment. Many vacationers come to the resort as a family, for the smallest there is a children's room with professional nannies and animators.
Accommodation in the surroundings of the Mountain Carousel
In the immediate vicinity of the ski resort there are many modern hotel complexes. The most popular among them are: Chalet Polyanka, Tatyana, Gala Alpik, Chomutovsky Yard and Olympus. If the goal of your trip is “Mountain Carousel” (ski resort), living in the private sector of the nearest village of Esto-Sadok is also a worthy option. Do not forget that you can always be closer to the coast in Sochi, Adler or the surrounding area.
Ski resort "Mountain Carousel": ratings, reviews of tourists
Winter active
holidays in the Caucasus are becoming increasingly popular among our compatriots. Krasnaya Polyana, including the Mountain Carousel (sports and tourist complex), is one of the most popular ski resorts in Russia, regularly occupying the top positions in various ratings of the best places for winter recreation. Many tourists who have already had time to relax here are satisfied. Firstly, tours to Krasnaya Polyana are much cheaper than similar offers to foreign resorts. At the same time, the level of service, the ski tracks themselves and the entire infrastructure do not cause complaints. The sports and tourist complex "Mountain Carousel" also has positive reviews due to its favorable geographical location. The resort is located only 40 km from Sochi. This means that for one vacation you can combine skiing and acquaintance with the sights of large cities on the coast. If you wish, you can stay in the immediate vicinity of the sports complex. Local hotels will be pleased with affordable prices and a good level of service. Many vacationers come to the resort with children, all the conditions for a family holiday are organized here, many cafes have a separate children's menu, and various activities for young travelers are also offered.