Where to organize a winter holiday in Russia? An excellent answer to such a question could be a ski resort. On the Russian expanses, the Lago-Naki plateau , which is located near the famous Krasnaya Polyana, where tourists from different regions of the country and neighboring states come to rest every year, is considered the best.
On the slope of the plateau Lago-Naki is a large resort base "Seventh Heaven" with a comfortable hotel, which guarantees a carefree vacation for representatives of different age categories. What are the features of this resort and recreation center? What conditions for relaxation can provide here? All this in more detail below.
General information about the tourist complex
The Seventh Heaven ski complex (Lagonaki) is a place ideal for families. Here are great ski slopes. Many residents of Russia prefer to spend New Year's holidays in this hotel on Lagonaki, and also just enjoy moments of free time.
Rest in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia is very useful for humans. This is due to the fact that this area is located at a high altitude (about 2000 m). Thanks to this, the air here is especially clean and pleasant. All the components of which it consists have a beneficial effect on the respiratory system.
"Seventh Sky" (Lagonaki) offers tourists several ski slopes, a large number of exciting excursions, as well as walks. In addition, there is a large hotel where everyone can sit. Fans of "hot" relaxation have the opportunity to visit a bath or sauna. In addition, on the large territory of the ski complex there are several cafes, as well as places for recreation and entertainment, which will be interesting to visit for people with different preferences.
The resort began to receive guests in November 2010. At the end of 2014, a new, more modern building was opened on its territory, in which guests also live.
Location
The resort is located on the Lagonaki plateau, which belongs to the chain of the Caucasus Mountains - this area is located in the Krasnodar Territory of Russia. Not far from here is a small village - the village of Mezmay (Absheron region). Not far from this area there is a very picturesque object created by nature - the Gutter Gorge. It is here that tourists often come to enjoy the beauty of landscapes.
Hotel
Many tourists who love winter holidays in Russia prefer to organize it on the territory of this ski resort. Much attention is paid to this object not only because it provides excellent slopes for those who want to frolic on sleighs or skiing. In addition to all this, there is a comfortable hotel, which offers first-class service for all categories of tourists.
The hotel on Lagonaki offers tourists a small number of rooms, consisting of 30 apartments. All of them are designed for a different number of guests: from 1 to 6. All rooms are distributed in two small buildings, the newest of which was built in 2014.
Residents of the Seventh Sky Hotel (Lagonaki) in their reviews of the resort note that all rooms offered for check-in are warm. In each of them, everything is very beautifully decorated; modern comfortable furniture is used for the decor.
The entire fund is divided into apartments of several classes, depending on the proposed comfort conditions: standard, deluxe, family. They have private bathrooms with modern fixtures and bath amenities. In addition, the area of the apartment is heated by a modern heating system.
Standard
Standard rooms are divided into three groups: classic, mini and superior. As guests of these rooms note, everything is decorated here for reasons of creating the maximum level of comfort for guests of different ages.
The standard-mini rooms of the Seventh Sky Hotel (Lagonaki) offer guests all the conditions that are needed for one or a couple of guests to stay. There are two single beds for them, with high-quality orthopedic mattresses and linen from natural fabrics. In addition, the room has a large wardrobe, made of dark wood, which can be used to store personal items and clothes.
The classic standard provides for a pair of guests for whom one double bed is installed. In all other respects, the furniture in the room is the same as in the standard mini.
As for the third group of this level of apartments, the improved standard offers a large room with a private balcony and a large double bed. If desired, a third guest can be accommodated here, for which a large folding sofa is installed in the room.
Tourists, staying here, note that in a small area of the room, the designers arranged all the furniture that is needed for a comfortable stay. Many of them recommend staying in standard apartments with a loved one - they are perfect for a couple. Guests especially note that in all rooms of this class there is a plasma TV, which broadcasts about 20 satellite channels.
The daily cost of living in apartments of this category is from 3,700 to 5,500 rubles.
De luxe
The deluxe rooms at the Seventh Sky Hotel (Lagonaki) do not differ much in price from the standard. Their daily rent costs 5900 rubles. However, if we compare these apartments in terms of comfort, then deluxe undoubtedly wins. All this is due to the fact that the rooms of these rooms offer more comfortable conditions.
The deluxe offers the attention of vacationers a space divided into two parts: for sleeping and the living area. The bedroom has a large bed for two, as well as a place to store clothes. Guests note that a special atmosphere here can be created using dim lighting, which is provided for by lighting fixtures installed in the bedroom.
In the living room there is a headset consisting of a large sofa and an armchair. In front of them is a low table, in addition, in the living room there is a plasma TV connected to the satellite broadcasting system.
Family
Apartments of this level are perfect for families or trips with friends. This is due to the fact that the furniture of family-type rooms is designed for a large number of guests - from 2 to 6 people.
As in deluxe rooms, there is a division into two parts: a sleeping area and a living room. The bedroom has four single beds, and the living room has a large folding sofa, which, if necessary, can accommodate two. The family-class apartments also have a large plasma TV, a coffee table and a huge closet that holds a large amount of clothing.
The cost of a day in a family room is 8600 rubles.
Nutrition
In the building of the Seventh Sky Hotel there is a small cafe where tourists have the opportunity to eat. As they themselves note in their comments, here you can taste delicious dishes prepared in the best traditions of the Caucasus. A large number of reviews are addressed to delicious kebabs, as well as traditional lula.
Some vacationers prefer to arrange kebab frying on their own. For this purpose, you can rent a small gazebo, the complex of which is located on the plateau. As practice shows, this service is in demand only in the warm season.
Excursions
The Seventh Sky tourist complex organizes excursions to various interesting places located on a plateau. Such an opportunity is also relevant in the warm season.
Inquisitive Russians often book group tours on ATVs, which is also possible. As noted by those who are fans of this way of knowing the world around them, it is by using this type of transport that you can learn much more than walking.
A great alternative to riding a quad bike can be a horse ride. At the base of the "Seventh Sky" operates a whole club that contains horses of elite breeds. Fans of such animals will certainly be happy to get to know them.
Another possible option for excursions is to climb mountains. They are led by experienced instructors. Fans of this lesson will definitely recommend taking the opportunity to explore the world from a great height, since from the peaks of the Caucasus Mountains you can observe beautiful landscapes that will be remembered for a long time.
Of all the routes that are offered at the Seventh Heaven tourist base, hiking in St. Michael's Monastery, as well as visiting the biosphere reserve in the Caucasus, are especially popular.
Sauna
The guests of the Seventh Sky Hotel (Lagonaki) are very fond of visiting the sauna, which is located in the resort. According to them, in the coldest winter days, nothing can be better than a good "hot" vacation, which can be provided here.
A large steam room, a comfortable relaxation room, as well as a kitchenette where you can prepare your own meals are presented to the guests of the sauna. If you don’t want to cook, you can order them at a local cafe.
Winter holidays
A huge number of travelers prefer to visit this resort in the winter, when there is an opportunity to ski. In the reviews of tourists about this resort it is said that an excellent and maximum safe ski track has been created here, on which it will not be difficult to master such a difficult sport even for a beginner.
The total length of the ski run is almost 2 km, which is a lot. Next to it is a track for sledding. Those who wish can always purchase or rent at a special point located on a plateau.
Additional features
Not only the beautiful ski run, hotel and sauna is famous for the Seventh Sky resort. In the summer, you can engage in some types of active sports, which need a special atmosphere. Many tourists and fans of extreme sports come here with whole companies in order to go rafting or take a bike ride along the mountain slopes. Car enthusiasts prefer to do jeeping.
In winter, there is an additional opportunity to organize snowmobile rides.
In social networks and on tourist sites, you can find a large number of reviews about this complex and the services that are provided in it. Many travelers share their impressions not only in the form of text - they also attach bright photos to their comments, which capture beautiful moments and joyful emotions.