The resort village of Krasnaya Polyana in the mountains of the Caucasus has a long history. Today, these places attract tourists with their fabulous views, clean mountain air, relict forests, healing mineral springs. It is in this amazing area that the Gazprom ski resort is located. No need to go abroad to enjoy a ski holiday. Going to Krasnaya Polyana, you can have a great time both in the company of friends and with your family.
Krasnaya Polyana
Modern Krasnaya Polyana is the most popular resort among ski lovers. Convenient, well-designed tracks, comfortable rest, and service are not inferior to European standards. But once the village was a modest Circassian settlement, located 40 km from the Black Sea.
Everyone who visited here speaks of these places with genuine warmth and enthusiasm. The places here are really unique. Climbing into the mountains, you can feel the change of climate and the change of natural zones. From the tropical zone there is a smooth transition to the Alpine. Our tourists already call this area Russian Switzerland. Indeed, by the beauty of nature, and now by mountain types of recreation, the resort is no worse than foreign places, but in some ways it could be better. After all, Krasnaya Polyana is located near the sea, and this ensures the mixing of mountain air with sea, rich in iodine.
Mineral springs are considered to be of great value in Krasnaya Polyana. The most famous of them is the Tsar's Spring, located on the right bank of the Achips river. Gazprom ski resort from this wonderful place is an hour's walk. Vacationers often make excursions around the resort area. This allows you to plunge into the world of Caucasian nature, to see the most beautiful places of the region.
Gazprom ski resort: weather
Although Krasnaya Polyana is considered a ski resort and many seek to come here in winter, in the summer there are also a lot of tourists in these places. The climate largely depends on the mountains of the Caucasus and the Black Sea, characterized as temperate, mild. Mountains protect the area from cold winds. There are quite a lot of sunny days throughout the year, and therefore, thousands of vacationers come to the Gazprom ski resort (Sochi) all year round.
In winter, the average temperature in Krasnaya Polyana is 0 + 5 degrees. Frosts are extremely rare, but sometimes in the mountains the thermometer drops to minus 10. The coldest month is February, just at that time long and heavy snowfalls begin, the height of the cover reaches up to 500 mm of precipitation. The climate makes snow fluffy, light and slippery at the same time, which is just perfect for skiers. It is extremely rare in Krasnaya Polyana that there are snowstorms. The fog, if it lays, it is only in the lowlands, it does not rise to the ski slopes.
PJSC Gazprom gives its employees vouchers to the resort year-round. In summer, you can also relax here. Warm, calm weather, the temperature reaches +28 degrees. Humidity in this period is high, however, as on the entire coast.
In the fall, in the velvet season, Krasnaya Polyana is incredibly beautiful, lives up to its name. The riot of colors fascinates the spirit. Mountains are covered in all colors: red, brown, yellow, crimson. Air temperature until November is kept at an average of +16 degrees. In November it gets colder, and usually in the mountains snowfalls begin.
Gazprom ski resort, Sochi
Officially, the resort is called the Gazprom Mountain-Tourist Center. It includes several objects:
- The following hotel complexes: Polyana 1389 (hotel and spa, 4 stars); "Peak" (hotel, 4 stars); Grand Hotel Polyana (5 stars).
- "Laura" is a ski and biathlon complex.
- Cultural and entertainment center "Galaxy".
- Ski slopes, cable car complex.
The work of the resort PJSC Gazprom year-round. In the high season (winter) there is a ski center of world significance. In low season, the resort provides spa services, training facilities are available for athletes. Various business events (conferences, meetings, forums, corporate parties) are held here, holidays, entertainment events (concerts, sporting events, festivals) are held.
In 2008, the Gazprom ski resort began operating. “Laura” - a ski biathlon complex - was specially prepared for the Sochi Winter Olympics. All biathlon competitions were held on its tracks, including among Paralympic athletes. Russian biathletes are constantly training on the Laura tracks, this is the only place in Russia where athletes at home can prepare for serious performances.
Trails and lifts
The highest point is the Psekhako plateau, height - 1435 m. From here all the slopes that the Gazprom ski resort offers its guests begin. The plateau stretches to Pikhtovaya Polyana, which is located at an altitude of 1660 m. The cable cars are made using advanced innovative technologies and are not only a means of climbing the tracks, but also a wonderful tourist attraction with a surprisingly beautiful view of the Caucasus Mountains. Vacationers who spent time on the "cable car" left the warmest, rave reviews. From a bird's eye view they could see all the delights of the resort. Gazprom ski slopes are served by 14 cable cars with a total length of 23 km.
There are 23 routes in the resort, 8 of them on Pikhtovaya Polyana, 15 on Psekhako:
- For beginners: 7 tracks B, C, D, E (blue, green).
- For experienced skiers: 8 F runs (black).
- For family holidays: 8 tracks G, H, I (red, blue, green).
The Laura tracks are characterized by a gentle relief. This is typical for this area. In the nearest resorts "Rosa Khutor" and "Mountain Carousel" ski tracks of a different type. The gentle slopes of Laura allow vacationers to go skiing for a couple of kilometers, to go dog sledding. Here are the most convenient places to relax with children.
Entertainment at the resort. Tourists reviews
All vacationers note that there are so many entertainments in Krasnaya Polyana that there is not enough time to go everywhere. It is worth planning your vacation in advance and deciding which activities to give preference to those offered by the Gazprom ski resort.
Krasnaya Polyana in the number of excursion tours in the ranking is in the first place, the best entertainment is offered by Gazprom GTZ:
- Sightseeing tours on the cable car.
- Karting in the mountains.
- Motorcycles, ATVs, jeeps.
- Pools.
- Fitness, spa.
- Children's clubs.
- Aquapark.
- Excursion programs.
- Bowling.
- Billiard club.
- Cinema.
- Ice Arena.
- Club "Clever".
- Scientific and educational center "Cosmodrome".
- Dog sledding.
- Binoscopes
- Children's slope.
Tourists vacationing at the resort of Gazprom, respond to the days spent here with enthusiasm. No one is bored in Krasnaya Polyana. There are many entertainments, everyone chooses something for himself. Lovers of outdoor activities give the highest score to slopes and lifts of varying difficulty, there is a choice. Vacationers with children positively assess the organization of entertainment, note that everything is arranged in the resort so that tourists can completely escape from city worries and problems. Special instructors work with children, and babysitters work with kids.
Vacation with children
Very often, tourists call the Gazprom resort “Laura”, and this is not only the name of the biathlon complex. The place is located in the valley of the river of the same name, which is not far from the village of Esto-Sadok.
The weather in the mountains is always mild, and this favorably affects the overall family vacation. Beginners feel quite confident on the tracks of Psekhako, all thanks to gentle gentle slopes. For skiing with children, green tracks are recommended, for more prepared - blue tracks. Those who do not dare to go skiing can take advantage of the usual cross-country skiing and ride on a flat ski track. Someone likes to ride on dogs, sledding is provided at will. If you come with children, do not forget about traditional fun: sledges, skates, cheesecakes, snowmobiles. Pihtovy Mountain Shelter organized a playground and a children's slope for skiing. All parents who came with their children to the Gazprom ski resort leave extremely positive reviews. Spent the winter holidays here not only help to relax, but also improve health, temper the child’s body.
"Galaxy"
Everyone who comes to the Gazprom ski resort must visit the Galaxy entertainment center. It is located in the village of Esto-Sadok at an altitude of 540 m. A visit to the center can be combined with a guided tour by cable car.
On the territory of the Galaxy there are: an ice arena, a bowling alley, a water park, a kids club with space attractions, boutiques, shops, restaurants, three cinema halls, a billiard club.
The water park consists of two zones: the first is intended for winter recreation, the territory is covered. In winter, you can bask in the Finnish sauna or in the hammam. For summer outdoor recreation, a second outdoor area is equipped. Older children can have a great time here, 12 pools are rebuilt, 4 steep slides operate.
Resort Hotels
Gazprom resort hotels are by no means cheap; everyone has a star category.
- The most luxurious in Krasnaya Polyana is the Grand Hotel Polyana 5 *. It includes three buildings, villas, a spa, an outdoor pool, a hat club, and playgrounds. For children, babysitting and a ski instructor are available.
- "Peak" (hotel, 4 *). Large hotel, which consists of five villas, five chalets. Indoor pool services, a kids club, a bath complex, and playgrounds are provided. Upon request, babysitting and instructor services.
- "Polyana 1389" (hotel and spa, 4 *). His other name is “Hotel on the Mountain”. The complex consists of a main building, as well as 28 cottages. Location - right on the slope near the ski slopes. It offers vacationers two pools (indoor and outdoor), a children's room and a kids club.
How to get there
Adler can be reached both by plane and by rail. Gazprom ski resort will be taken by the Lastochka electric train. The Mountain and Tourist Center of PJSC Gazprom is located near the Rosa Khutor resort. The Gazprom and Rosa Khutor stations are neighboring. It is easy to get here by bus, taxi or minibus. If you arrived by your own car, then a paid car parking is available at the A1 gondola lift.