If you are planning a vacation in such a wonderful place as Rosa Khutor, what to see and where to go must be decided in advance. A variety of attractions and attractions makes it possible to visit it at any time of the year. Despite the fact that this is a ski resort, Rosa Khutor looks no less attractive in the summer. What to see and how to do it better, we will tell you below. Read the article carefully. We hope she helps you with your plans.
Charms of Sochi
In preparation for the Winter Olympics, the Rosa Khutor ski resort was built in the beautiful resort city of Sochi. What to see in the winter at this resort? Mountains, snow, skiing are what many tourists and vacationers want. And now all this has become available in the Krasnodar Territory. Almost every adult is well acquainted with the peculiarity of the city of Sochi, either personally or from the stories of acquaintances and relatives. Often we hear such names as Adler, Olympic Village, Krasnaya Polyana, "Rosa Khutor". What to see in these famous places, what is better to do, spending a vacation there, how to organize a vacation, depends on your tastes and preferences, as well as the time of year when you decided to go there. You can bask in the sun, or you can ski. You can relax in the hotel by the pool, or you can explore the sights to a pleasant exhaustion.
We plan a vacation
So, you decided to spend your vacation in the resort of Sochi "Rosa Khutor". What you need to see first of all when planning a vacation? Of course, the weather forecast. The fact is that the weather in the mountains is changeable and you can spoil your vacation if you do not prepare for the trip correctly. Think about clothes. Be sure to bring warm clothes with you, even if you are traveling in the summer.
Why Rosa Khutor?
Having studied the information, we can safely say that the Rosa Khutor resort is visited not only in winter, but also in summer and autumn. In the summer alone, the number of tourists reaches 750 thousand people. And if you add other seasons, you get a very impressive figure. This suggests that people love the Rosa Khutor resort. What to see in autumn and what in summer is not a problem for them. Everyone finds for himself something attractive and entertaining. It is very convenient that in high season for tourists there are hot offers, the cost of which includes travel and a walk to the top of the mountain. On average, the price of such an offer is about 1000 rubles for an adult and 700 rubles for a child under 14 years old. You can buy such a ticket both online and on the spot.
How to get to the goal?
In order to correctly describe the road and transport options, we mentally go along the route. Let's start our journey with Adler. From here, the resort "Rosa Khutor" can be reached in several ways:
- Drive your own car on the highway, which was reconstructed and has a perfect coating. The A148 highway has a length of 40 kilometers. This option is very convenient for those tourists who prefer to plan a trip regardless of travel agency, know that they want from the Rosa Khutor resort, what to see on their own and how to do it.
- Use the services of the railway. A high-speed train with the wonderful name “Swallow” will take you very quickly to your destination. The fare is low, and the train runs quite often.
- Also, a bus with number 135 runs from Adler to the resort. It leaves from the stop located near the New Century shopping center. If you are going from the city of Sochi, then you need bus number 105, which goes from the railway station.
- In order not to be mistaken, it is best to look ahead at the timetable of both the train and the bus. Then you will have options. If you purchased a comprehensive tour, then you will be served a special bus that will take you to the place. Buses also run from hotels, but this depends on the class of the hotel and the specifics of the tour desk.
Rosa Khutor: lower level
So, in the resort area, all the beauty of mountain nature is revealed to your eyes. The first, or lower, or basic, level of the resort is called "Rose Valley". This level is located at an altitude of 560 meters. Speaking of what the Rosa Khutor resort is good for, what to see here and so on, one cannot but mention the wonderful hotels, most of which are located on the lower level. There are five-star luxury hotels and lower-class hotels designed for tourists with average incomes. Depending on the class of the hotel, tourists receive various services, including excursions to the top of the mountain, delivery to the beach and so on. The most famous among the hotels are:
- Radisson.
- Mercury.
- The Golden Tulip.
- Heliopark.
You can choose the type of accommodation for every taste, from romantic apartments to rooms for a large family.
At the lower level is a platform for lifts. Having bought a ticket at the box office, you can climb to the second level of the resort. While you are expecting a lift, you can take some great photos near the Town Hall or near the Champions Pedestal. The resort’s help center is also located here, where you can find out all the necessary information regarding the resort area and entertainment.
It is worth noting that even if you purchased special tickets through the Network, you need to get a ticket to travel at the box office. The resort contains several cable cars:
- "Olympia".
- "The protected forest."
- "Caucasian Express".
- "Wolf Rock".
- "Crocus".
If you bought a walking certificate, then it includes trips on all cable cars of the resort. The average cost of such a certificate is about a thousand rubles for an adult. There is the possibility of buying a family package: about 3,500 rubles for two adults and two children. It is profitable and in great demand among tourists who are relaxing with their families. After receiving the card, you apply it to the turnstile near the lift and go inside the cabin.
Rosa Khutor: Intermediate
Having risen to this level, you understand why tourists tend to visit the Rosa Khutor resort, that you can look at a lot of beautiful places and enjoy magnificent views of the mountains. The second level is called “Rose Plateau” and is located at an altitude of almost 1200 meters. Here you can find many shops and restaurants. In the restaurant you can have lunch, as well as change clothes in local national costumes and take beautiful photos against the backdrop of the mountains. There are also hotels at this level, but in summer they are mostly closed.
Using the cable car, you will move to the next platform called the “Arbor”. Here you can enjoy activities such as the PandaPark and the Wolf Rock. PandaPark is especially popular in the summer. This entertainment is suitable for people who like to overcome obstacles, moving along rope ladders at a height. The price of such entertainment is an average of 400 rubles per person.
Rosa Khutor: the highest level
The highest level of the resort is located at an altitude of 2300 meters and is called "Rose Peak". The Quartet or Caucasian Express lifts will deliver you here. The most spectacular sight here is the panorama. The mountains and the sea are in full view. You can take unforgettable photos. There is an opportunity to go even higher. On foot, you will be able to reach a height of 2510 meters and take a picture near the Stone Pillar. You can also ride a horse or rent a quad bike. There is a cafe where you can eat and relax.
Health trail
For people who visit places like Rosa Khutor, Krasnaya Polyana, what to see in the summer is not a problem. At such a time, the health trail is very popular. It originates on the beach and has a different duration. You can take a route that lasts 15 minutes, an hour and a half or two hours. Throughout the route there is the opportunity to relax on a bench, eat and enjoy the view in the shade of trees. There is a waterfall on one side of the trail, and at the very beginning there is a spring where you can drink and get water with you.
For lovers of bicycles there is a great opportunity to rent a bicycle or cycle car and make a trip along the trail in this way. There are special tracks for this:
- X-Traverse 3075 meters long.
- Rosa Downhill 2775 meters long.
- "Bee-One" with a length of 2035 meters.
Rosa Khutor: beach
We continue the conversation about the resort "Rosa Khutor". What to see here interesting, where better to go? One cannot but mention the beach called “Rose Beach”. The beach is absolutely free, and for an additional fee you can get many additional services. It is possible to purchase a comprehensive ticket for all services for 500 rubles for the whole day. Included in the price:
- Beach towel,
- chaise lounge
- use of a shower and a locker room,
- swimming in the pool
- playground for families with children,
- restroom.
The beautiful promenade is filled with numerous cafes, restaurants, shops. Here you can walk for hours and, without getting tired, take pictures, as there are a lot of species that you want to capture.
In conclusion, I would like to separately highlight the reasons that push tourists to visit the Rosa Khutor ski resort in the summer. This is an opportunity:
- spend time in the mountains
- enjoy the fresh mountain air
- take a walk on the cable car
- freshen up after the hot summer days,
- visit the Olympic Park,
- make a ton of beautiful photos.