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The sights of Rosa Khutor are mountains created by nature, and a chic well-thought-out tourist infrastructure built into the mountain landscape by human hands. The attractions of Rosa Khutor are presented on its three levels: Rosa Dolina, Rosa Plateau and Rosa Peak.

Attractions "Rosa Khutor" is the Olympia cable car, which lifts tourists from the "Rose Valley" to the "Rosa Plateau" and the mountain Olympic village. Attractions Rosa Khutor is the third highest level called Rosa Peak (altitude 2320 meters) with panoramic views of the entire Rosa Khutor resort and the "steepest" ski slopes for professionals.

The sights of "Rosa Khutor" begin to unfold from its lower level "Rose Valley" at an altitude of 560 meters above sea level.

The sights of Rosa Dolina give the Rosa Khutor resort a special spark and a special play of nature with architecture. The forest begins right outside the walls of the hotels.

Rosa Khutor bridges are landmarks that, like “podiums”, hang over the Mzymta River and connect not only its opposite embankments, but also link the image of the resort into a single ensemble.

The sights of Rosa Khutor, like elements of a theatrical scenery, replace each other as you move along the embankments of the Mzymta River. In the evening, the sights of Rosa Khutor in a haze of fog seem to be illuminated with gold from the inside in the rays of color illumination, and you again find yourself in a fairy tale ... At the first rays of the sun, everything in Rosa Khutor changes and seems to come to life. The work of architects at Rosa Khutor is unique and this is obvious to all guests of the resort! Part of the idea is that all the attractions of Rosa Khutor have a bohemian and fashionable look. In the style of buildings there are elements of classics, arches and ancient facades.

Like a little Switzerland, it beckons tourists for a special impression of freedom.

The town hall with a clock on Rosa Square is the main attraction of Rosa Khutor. The town hall resembles the tower of the Sochi railway station. The Town Hall clock measures the Sochi Olympic time. On the Rose Square in front of the Town Hall, children are entertained by animators, and in the summer you can play games on the playground. board games.

"Romanov" bridge - the owner of the Olympic podium. The exhibition of paintings by the Art Studio "Colored Mountains" on the "Romanov" bridge makes even impatient tourists stop.

Each building at Rosa Khutor is unique in design. All architectural sights at Rosa Khutor are in strict order and harmony, which creates a single image of a stylish European town. Majestic hotels adorn the Mzymta river embankments. Valzet Apartments are the best friends of the Rosa Khutor budget. The business center "Business" attracts tourists not only with its architecture.

"Mzymta Dvor" on the Lavender embankment with a poster "Rosa Khutor" is an example of a building in the Dutch style. Mzymta Square is the busiest area of the Rosa Khutor resort. Near it there are stands, information blocks and ticket offices of the lower station of the Olympia cable car.

Olympia is the first cable car to Rosa Khutor and one of its main attractions. The views from it to the Rose Valley are simply amazing! A little further there are two more stations of the cable cars "Strela" and "Tirol".

At Mzymta Square, already on the Lavender embankment, you can admire the Avenue of Stars of our country's athletes, where on the sidewalk are laid out the "nominal stars" of all the winners of the Olympics.

Roza Khutor Indoor Skating Rink is an attraction available to all tourists at any time of the year. The rink is big. Equipment rental is available. Ice hockey and figure skating competitions can be held here.

"Park of Miracles" and the Olympic Talismans near the "Mishkin" bridge will give tourists a good mood and magic. A small public garden invites you to relax on its benches, rub the bull's golden horns for good luck and go further to see the sights of Rosa Khutor.

Yarmarka YAR, Tasting complex Krasnaya Polyana and souvenirs from Rosa Khutor in the Gifts of the Caucasus shop will leave a long memory of themselves. Boutiques of famous brands with children's and adult clothing, as well as jewelry stores will be a reward for those who appreciate shopping. All three embankments of the Mzymta River at Rosa Khutor are full of elegant summer cafes and invite you to taste delicious ice cream. On the embankments you can ride not only on bicycles, segways and velomobiles, but even on ... Russian Pechka. Children's towns near the hotels are provided! The Perekrestok store on the Lavender Embankment in house 2 will remind you that it's time to eat. For fans of fast food, McDonald's is open at 1 Mzymta Square.

Rosa Khutor's attraction is the Rosa Beach recreation area. It differs from the traditional holiday on the Black Sea, because it is located in the mountains on the shore of the lake basin three meters deep.

Rosa Beach mountain lake free. Sun loungers in the summer are paid. The beach complex Rosa Beach in Rosa Dolina is equipped with two large pools with clear mountain water, surrounded on one side by sandy beach, and on the other - wooden flooring with umbrellas and sun loungers. The recreation area is complemented by comfortable showers, changing rooms and toilets. The beach has a children's play area with swings, slides and a sandbox. Cafe Rosa Beach is an essential attribute of the beach complex.

"Health Path" - Rosa Khutor landmark and hiking mountain route.

Behind the Rosa Beach cafe, the “Health Path” begins and runs along the wooded slope of Mount Psekhako. The total length of this wellness route is 3300 meters with a set of the most beautiful views and natural objects. On the "Health Path" there are three viewing platforms, two large waterfalls, two springs, one font and 25 stops with benches. On the gentle slopes of the right bank of the Mzymta River mountain waterfalls give their coolness to tourists. Waterfalls are considered streams of water over 1 meter. The “Health Trail” involves walking along the routes of the “Small Ring” for 15 minutes (310 meters), the “Middle Ring” for an hour and a half (1630 meters) or the “Big Ring” for 2 hours (1970 meters).

The Rosa Khutor landmark is considered to be located 500 meters from the Rosa Hall concert hall.

Congress Hall (Rosa Hall) is a building for holding conferences and large-scale events at the Rosa Khutor resort.

In winter, the snowy decoration of the resort is added to the sights of Rosa Khutor and its main purpose is skiing.

It is called "Russian Courchevel" - I mean Sochi, the mountain resort "Rosa Khutor". In summer and winter, autumn and spring, guests who visit it will not be disappointed. After all, this is a huge modern complex for a comfortable and pleasant stay of any kind.

There is something for guests of all ages to enjoy. And numerous sights of the city can be visited as part of an excursion, or you can see it on your own.

The history of the small town of Rosa Khutor, where the resort of the same name, which has already become very popular, is located, began in 1881. It was at this time, immediately after the end of the Caucasian War, that several Estonian families came to these lands and decided to settle in the valley of the stormy Mzymta River.

Soon new residential buildings began to appear here, and the Estonian settlement was called Esto-Sadok. There was a man among the Estonians, whose name was Adul Rooza. From his last name came the name Rosa Khutor.

Being a loner by nature, he did not want to live in a new village with everyone else. Eight kilometers away, he built a house for himself and began to live separately. This place began to be called the farm of Roosy, but, over time, the name changed a little and acquired a modern version: Rosa Khutor. Here is such an unusual origin.

The very beginning. Birth of a famous resort

Time inexorably runs forward. And in 2010, a resort was opened here, which later became the largest world-class ski resort in Russia. From the very beginning, 5 lifts and 9 kilometers of slopes for skiing were put into operation here. Already after 2 years on Sochi resort Rosa Khutor hosted the World Cup in skiing, the first in the history of Russia.

But, of course, the 2014 Olympics brought special popularity to the town, because it was here that the competitions took place then, and it was here that 30 sets of Olympic medals were played!

In order to comfortably accommodate a huge number of guests who came from all over the world, a large number of hotels and hotels, multi-level parking lots, parking lots, sports grounds, bars, restaurants, playgrounds and other infrastructure facilities were built in Rosa Khutor.

They are conveniently and harmoniously located on both banks of the Mzymta River and colorfully fit into the main interior of the city. This is how it all looks now on the modern map of the Rosa Khutor resort.

Let me tell you about it in more detail, I will try to do it short review what to do in the Rosa Valley resort in summer and winter, where to go, what to visit, what entertainment and attractions are available here in summer.

5 bridges connect the two banks of the river flowing here. And each has its own differences and its own name. Romanov Bridge, for example, is pink. He connects main square the city where the Town Hall with a clock is located, with Mzymta Square. The bridge is very wide, it seems to continue the Rose Square, where tourists like to walk so much.

And on the square itself, various exhibitions and concerts are constantly held.

And that is not all. If you go behind the City Hall building

and go a little to the left, then you will see a natural spring with clean cool water. On hot summer days, this is especially true, isn't it?

Between heaven and earth

And now let's take a closer look at the famous resort that made the small town on the banks of the Mzymta River so popular.

General area ski resort is approximately 1820 ha. It is located on the northern slope of the Aibga ridge and the southern side of the foot of the Psekhako ridge.

Unlike many other cities that lie horizontally, the Rosa Khutor resort is located vertically: on the slopes of the mountains. As a result, 4 large tiers are obtained: Valley, Plateau, Stadium and Peak. I suggest taking a walk through each of them.

Rosa Valley

The lower part of the health resort is called "Rose Valley". It is located at an altitude of 560 meters above sea level. There are residential and entertainment facilities. The whole range of services is designed in such a way that the resort can receive 10 and a half thousand people daily.

For visitors there is a mini-golf course, huge pieces for playing chess. Those who wish can play ping-pong, air hockey, volleyball, badminton, jump on a trampoline. Rafting enthusiasts will have the opportunity to raft down the Mzymta mountain river accompanied by an experienced instructor.

Rest +! Learn new things about Russia

Cultural and ethnographic center "My Russia" is located near the resort "Rosa Khutor". Its length is 950 meters.

Here guests can get acquainted with architectural features various regions of Russia, as well as to learn some of the customs and traditions of the peoples inhabiting them.

On the territory of the ethnopark there are thematic folk festivals, unique bell concerts and other events that will not let you get bored. And at the end of a busy day, you can taste delicious national dishes and stay overnight in one of the hotels of the complex.

The price of an adult ticket to the museum "My Russia" is 350, and a child ticket is 250 rubles.

We rejoice, looking at the smiles of children

If you are planning a vacation with children, then you certainly need to visit the Changeling House. This is, in general, an ordinary cottage, but it is installed "upside down".

The two-story house stands on its roof with a chimney and a ridge, which makes it lean a little on its side. Such a miracle attraction is located on the Polyanka embankment, in house number 1.

The house has 7 ordinary rooms, but the floors here serve as ceilings and, in general, everything is turned upside down. Come on in, the kids are sure to love it!

A little over a year ago, an amusement park for children from 3 to 12 years old with the cheerful name "Detiland" appeared in Rosa Khutor.

In it, girls and boys will be able to:

jump on a big trampoline;
feel like real travelers, making your way through the mysterious labyrinth of pirates;
taste cotton candy of all colors and sizes;
spend some time in a room filled with legos of varying complexity, and then surprise you - moms and dads - with a masterpiece created here with your own hands.

And with the help of a unique computer program, you can play various games by controlling the game with the movements of your body. Really cool!?

Detiland working hours: every day from 10 am to 10 pm and is located at the address: Lavender Embankment, 2. Second floor, above the Perekrestok store.

Very close, on Lavender Embankment, 1, there is a magical attraction "Park of Wonders". More than 500 square meters of space given over to the gallery of optical illusions. With their help, the visitor of the exhibition feels like a real participant in various situations: falling from a huge skyscraper in a metropolis, rescuing from a shark with its mouth open in the ocean, and others. This is the largest gallery of "optical illusion" in the south of Russia.

In the summer of 2017, it is planned to open a mirror maze. So get ready to be amazed! "Park of Wonders" is waiting for guests every day. Its working hours are from 10 am to 10 pm. To see the miracles, you will have to pay 300 rubles.

Both adults and children will be interested in visiting the biosphere reserve named after Shaposhnikov, located very close to the city. 25 rare species of animals roam freely here, which have taken their place in the Red Book of Russia.

Here, on the same territory, bison, lynxes, chamois, Western Caucasian tours and others already rarely found in wild nature, animals.

Sun, air and water...

And what is a resort without its own beach? For recreation in the summer of guests and residents of the city, a luxurious beach with an artificial lake is equipped near the Olympia cable car station.

Two swimming pools open sky- for children and adults - filled with clean water from mountain springs.

Swimming in this mountain lake, according to tourists, is a real pleasure!

In addition, sun loungers, changing rooms, showers, a playground with all kinds of swings and other fun things are waiting for you. There is also a bar here.

Nearby is the lowest point of the trolley descent "Flight of the Eagle".

This bungee ride is a mini-branch, which is located much higher in the mountains.

On the path to health

Immediately behind the mountain beach, a specially equipped Health Path begins. Rather, it is looped in such a way that it is a little difficult to determine where the beginning and where the end is.

The route passes through the territory of Sochi national park. Here is a map of it exciting journey along the hiking trail.

On the way you will meet streams, rare species of trees, a small beautiful waterfall.

In general, it's just great opportunity walking through the forest in the city, not in a hurry, leaving behind all worries and anxieties.

And from above you can watch the beach life resort village Rosa Khutor.

Visitors are provided with walking routes of three difficulty levels.

It will take 1.5-2 hours to complete the Great Circle of Health. The hike along the Middle Ring will last about an hour, and the Small Circle is only 15-20 minutes of walking.

The trails are equipped with bridges,

ladders and steps,

benches and tables with benches. Here you can relax and have a snack outdoors. But, in this case, you need to take care of this in advance, since there are no shops in the forest.

Well, for more thrifty tourists, you can go mushroom hunting. Many different mushrooms grow here. I hope you know how to choose edible ones from them? 🙂

Yes, a small remark, this walk will be absolutely free.

Rosa Plateau - Olympic Village

From the "Rose of the Valley" with the help of cable cars or by motorway you can get to its second height of 1170 meters, this is the "Rose of the Plateau". Here is the mountain Olympic village.

During the Olympic Games, athletes-participants lived here, who spent here in the mountains unforgettable days Olympic battles. These are, for example, the six-story Vysota hotel, the Rosa Chalet complex for a comfortable stay of guests, and others.

The very awareness of this fact gives the environment brightness and a slight note of solemnity. Until now, in memory of this grandiose event of 2014, the Alley of Flags is located in the center of the village.

And, of course, here you can take pictures with the symbols of the Winter Olympic Games against the backdrop of amazing mountain ranges, on which even in summer there is snow.

Here is the territory of the Olympic Village on the map:

All the necessary infrastructure: shops, bars, restaurants are located here, within walking distance. All of these facilities are still in operation today.

Now a branch of the capital's design factory "Flacon" has opened here. Now it is a platform for cultural and educational events: Bottle 1170.

For some reason, I did not have a photo of the building itself, but I found it over my shoulder when I was going up to the Olympic village by cable car. 🙂

In combination with active recreation, it is planned to study urbanism, design and other disciplines. But, basically, all events are organized in the winter.

On the site next to this complex is a small exhibition with various unusual installations.

Climbing into this giant chair, you can feel even smaller surrounded by fantastic mountains. And from here you can endlessly watch the slowly moving cabins of the Olympia cable car. For example, like this. 😆

For those who prefer a more noisy and loving pastime, from the Olympic Village you can go to Husky Farm. More than 40 husky and malamute dogs live here. This is where fun and good mood are provided for both adults and children!

You can go to visit the Huskies on a special UAZ, which leaves not far from the cable car stop: behind the Berloga restaurant. Here is the visiting residence of the husky center, where you can arrange not only a trip to visit the dogs, but you can also order hiking trails(various in duration) along with these friendly animals.

Rosa Stadium

This is the next - the third - level of Rosa Khutor. It is located at an altitude of 940 meters. It can also be reached by car or by cable car.

On the funicular you need to get to the stop "Besedka" at an altitude of 1350 meters, and then go down the open chairlift "Wolf Rock" a little down.

In summer, this object is used only as a free parking lot for those who come to relax at the Rosa Khutor resort. "Summer" tourists are not even dropped off at the bottom, and the cable car, making a circle, rises back up.

But in winter they lie here ski slopes, and this direction is actively used by lovers of skiing sports.

If you get to the Rose Stadium by cable car, then you can look into the unusual and very extreme. It is located not far from the stop where there is a transfer from the Zapovedny Les gondola to the Caucasian Express route leading to mountain top"Rose Peak".

This unusual mountain attraction will be of interest to both children and their parents. Personally, I really liked it there! 😀

Rosa Peak

Very unusual stands out from all with graffiti numbers. That is, all the walls of the rooms are painted with paintings of a certain theme. Topics include: films and series; cartoons; famous and not so famous artists and poets; beautiful places in the world; various patterns, original ornaments, well-aimed phrases. Very original! So if you are not used to being bored day or night, then you will certainly come here!

But wherever you live, you can admire the gorgeous surrounding mountains every day for free! 😆

True, it is worth mentioning the "minus" of this location. There is no transfer to the hotel unless you take a taxi downstairs in Rose Valley. If you go up here by funicular, then you will have to carry suitcases and bags on yourself.

And the cheaper the cost of the hotel, the, alas, it is further located from the ski lift. I remember this path of 500 meters through the mountains very well. 😕

But there is also a huge plus. All residents of Rosa Plateau can use the Olympia cable car completely free of charge. Of course, you won’t be able to climb Rosa Peak “for free”, but you can easily “drive” it to a store or to other attractions of the Valley.

I was very pleased with such an unusual transfer to the hotel. I have never ridden a cable car with a suitcase. 😆

For those traveling by car, parking information will be important. It is here for all residents of Rosa Plateau free of charge. True, it will not be possible to park on the territory, but there are parking spaces at the entrance to the village.

Mountains of fun

For the convenience of tourists, the “Mountains of Entertainment” program has recently been developed, which includes accommodation in one of the comfortable hotels in the city and an immediately planned program of events.

Of course, it all depends on how many days you plan to spend here and, of course, on the amount you intend to spend on it. There are options for 1-2 days, well, or for 1 week. The choice is yours!

Rest on the Black Sea coast with a view of the Caucasus Mountains

A beach has been opened on the Black Sea coast especially for guests of the Rosa Khutor resort. Goes back and forth several times a day free bus. Distance to the sea 50 km, drive 40 minutes.

For the first time, the resort was called “Russian Courchevel” by its owner Vladimir Potanin, president of one of the largest holding companies in Russia, Interros.

And I must say that this was not said in vain - the prices here, how to put it mildly, are quite high even by Moscow standards. But if your financial situation allows, then you will most likely be satisfied with the service and quality of the services received. So come. Great stay you are provided!

By the way, in summer the entire infrastructure can be used much cheaper, and there are plenty of activities and entertainment for summer holidays here!

Rosa Khutor is located in Krasnodar Territory, Adlersky district, at the very foot Caucasus mountains. The distance to it from Adler is 40 kilometers. By car, you can drive them in half an hour. Direction - highway A-148.

The distance between Rosa Khutor and Sochi is about 80 kilometers. By car, you will have to drive a little more than an hour. Tourists often come here from Adler and Sochi as part of an excursion.

If it is more convenient for you to get to the resort on your own by bus, then from Adler you need number 135, and from Sochi - number 105. By rail from Adler and Sochi, you can get here by the convenient Lastochka electric train. Wish you have a great time here!

You can find all the objects described in this article on the map (click "+" to zoom in or "-" to zoom out).

I was at the Rosa Khutor resort for several days during May-July 2017. Other attractions Krasnodar Territory(in particular, cities, and), where I managed to visit, are on this map.

For the Winter Olympics in Sochi, a mountain cluster was built - the Rosa Khutor ski resort, which welcomes guests all year round. Over the past summer season, Rosa Khutor was visited by more than a million people, including us. Take a day off the beach for a trip to the mountains and you won't regret it. High in the mountains, all conditions for an interesting and comfortable stay are created. How much does a trip to Rosa Khutor cost and what to do there in the summer?

Before going to Sochi, I read some rave reviews about visiting Rosa Khutor in the summer, and we decided to dedicate one day of our vacation to this. The weather in the mountains is different from the weather on the coast, so choosing the right day is not so easy. At independent trip on Rosa Khutor, a decision can be made the day before or early in the morning by looking at the forecast or looking at the mountains. The summer season in Rosa Khutor lasts from June 1 to November 10. You need to take warm clothes with you (jacket / windbreaker, trousers) and sports shoes. You can have lunch on site or bring sandwiches and water with you.

How to get to Rosa Khutor

For those who live in, the most convenient way to get to Rosa Khutor is by car or by the high-speed train "Lastochka" from the Olympic Park station.
From the "old" Adler to Rosa Khutor there is a "Swallow" (40-45 minutes) and bus number 135 (stop at the Novy Vek shopping center).
From Sochi to Rosa Khutor can be reached by bus number 105 (stop railway station Sochi). Sochi-Roza Khutor train schedule in Yandex Timetables or on the Russian Railways website. Travel time 1 hour 15 minutes. A free bus is organized from the Rosa Khutor railway station to the resort hotels.
The renovated highway A-148 (40 km) leads from Adler to Rosa Khutor. There are 10 parking lots on the territory of the resort, prices from 100 rubles / hour, 400 rubles / day.
it is better to book in advance so as not to have problems with taxi drivers at the airport.
Excursions to Rosa Khutor are sold in all travel agencies and hotels from 500 rubles per person, not including lifts and meals. As part of the group, you will be taken by bus and told about the Olympics. Much more interesting .

See how it will be more convenient for you to get there and choose the type of walking ticket on the website of the Rosa Khutor resort. You can consult on the spot at the information centers of the resort.

Rosa Khutor resort structure

The basic level of the Rosa Khutor resort is called Rosa Valley(560 m). While everyone is queuing up at the ticket office of the lifts, go take pictures on the podium of champions and at the Town Hall, where the information center is located (opening hours 09:00 - 19:00). We took a map of the resort and a leaflet "20 reasons to visit Rosa Khutor".

Main Rosa Khutor Hotels are located in Rose Valley and offer a very profitable terms to live in the summer. Guests receive a ski pass, daily transfer to Adler Beach, parking and other services free of charge or at affordable prices.
Radisson Rosa Khutor the best 5* hotel in Rosa Khutor
Mercure , Golden Tulip , Park Inn hotels 4*
Tulip Inn , Azimut FREESTYLE hotels 3*
Valset Apartments are spacious apartments for the whole family.

If you want to stay in the mountains of Sochi for a longer period or during the ski season, take a look. Buying everything in a complex (air tickets + hotel + transfer) is more profitable and more convenient.

Take walks in the Rose Valley in the second half of the day, and climb to the top in the first half. Even if you bought tickets online, you need to go to the box office to get a card for the lifts. Different types of walking tickets include different options. If you want to ride more, choose the Discovery Day with an unlimited number of ascents and descents on all working cable cars. Walking ticket "Way to the Heights - Waterfalls Park" includes 1 ascent and 1 descent. There are tickets with lunch, children's, family fare. The card is applied to the turnstiles at the entrance to each lift, the attendants help to enter and exit the booth.

The second level of the resort (Mountain Olympic Village) is located at an altitude of 1170 m. There are shops in the main building, you can change clothes inside. A complex lunch at the Berloga restaurant costs 350 rubles (included in walking tickets with lunch), for open area music plays and they offer to be photographed in national costumes. Hotels on Rosa Plateau attract with affordable prices and panoramic mountain views. Closest to the ski lifts are Rosa Ski Inn, Riders Lodge, Rosa Springs Sanatorium.

Cableway Reserve forest leads to the station Alcove(1350 m). At this level, there are two types of entertainment at once: the rope Panda Park and the Wolf Rock chair lift. You can ride the six-seat lift without restrictions, there is no way out at the bottom. Panda Park for those who like to overcome obstacles at height, the cost of one route is from 350 rubles.

For the most high point Rosa Peak(2320 m) raises 2 lifts: Quartet and Caucasian Express, we passed the Rosa site (1600 m) without transfers. The highlight of Rosa Peak is the 360° panorama of the mountains and the sea. To see more, it is worth taking a walk along the walking route to stone pillar(2509 m), having a picnic along the way. By mountain range Aibga ride horses and quads. Unfortunately, the day of our trip to Rosa Khutor turned out to be cloudy, so we stood in the fog, got cold and drove back. Those who are lucky with the weather get great photos. The number of visitors to the cafe-restaurant "Vysota 2320" also directly depends on the weather conditions.

Summer fun at Rosa Khutor

In addition to the already mentioned Panda Park, walking routes (trekking) are popular on Rosa Khutor in summer. The routes are designed for different levels of difficulty, to go through any of them you need to have sports shoes, water, a hat, sunscreen. Route maps are posted on information boards, hikes are recommended in good weather people who do not have health problems.

We took a walk Path of health, which starts from the beach in Rose Valley. This wellness a tourist route almost everything can pass, there are many places for rest on the way, shade from trees and beautiful views. Choose the difficulty and duration (15 minutes - 1.5 hours - 2 hours), we have passed the middle ring. At the entrance, on one side, there is a waterfall, on the other, a mountain spring, you can drink water and take it with you.

Rosa Khutor has 3 bike trails: X-traverse - 3076 m, Rosa Downhill - 2773 m, V-One - 2034 m. /adult. Most of the resort guests ride along Rosa Valley on ordinary city bikes, segways or velomobiles (rental from 200 rubles per hour). Rafting on the mountain river Mzymta is a separate adventure. Expeditions of different levels of complexity are organized by the Active Recreation center located on Roza Dolina (Mzymta square). You can sign up for Nordic walking classes, go on a thematic tour or go on an expedition with an instructor.

Rosa Beach small, you can swim for free, additional services are beneficial to take in the complex: 250 rubles for half a day include the use of a towel, deck chair, shower, changing room, mini-pool, playground and toilet. We took towels and swimwear with us, but there was no desire to swim.

All concerts and shows at Rosa Khutor take place in concert complex"Rose Hall"(st. Lavender embankment, 6).

For those who came to Rosa Khutor for one day, the second half is busy with walks along the Lavender embankment, shopping and dining in bars and restaurants. There are many things to do: stand on the avenue of stars, rub the bull's golden horn for good luck, take pictures with the Olympic mascots, buy souvenirs. On the playground in front of the Town Hall you can play board games, children are entertained by animators. We found the only Perekrestok grocery store in Rosa Dolina (Lavender Embankment 2), where we bought fruits and drinks and sat in a cozy square in front of the Radisson Hotel. We walked back to the station.

Reasons to visit the Rosa Khutor ski resort in summer:

visit the mountains
breathe fresh air
cool down and heal
ride the cable car
take beautiful photos
see the venue of the 2014 Olympics

If you are planning a holiday in wonderful place like "Rosa Khutor" what to see and where to go, you need to decide in advance. The variety of entertainment 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 summer. What to see and how best to do it, we will tell you below. Read the article carefully. We hope it will help you in 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 winter at this resort? Mountains, snow, skiing - this is what many tourists and vacationers desire. 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, the Olympic Village, Krasnaya Polyana, Rosa Khutor. What to see in these famous places, what is the best thing to do when spending a vacation there, how to properly organize a vacation, depends on your tastes and preferences, as well as the time of year when you decide to go there. You can soak up the sun, or you can go skiing. You can relax in the hotel by the pool, or you can explore the sights until you are pleasantly exhausted.

We are planning a vacation

So, you have decided to spend your vacation at the Rosa Khutor resort in Sochi. What should you 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 highly visited not only in winter, but also in summer and autumn. Only in summer 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 something attractive and entertaining for themselves. It is very convenient that at the height of the season there are hot offers for tourists, the price of which includes travel and a walk to the top of the mountain. On average, the price for such an offer is about 1000 rubles for an adult and 700 rubles for a child under 14 years old. You can purchase such a ticket both online and on the spot.

How to get to the target?

In order to correctly describe the road and transportation options, we mentally drive along the route. Let's start our journey from Adler. From here, Rosa Khutor resort can be reached in several ways:

Drive your own car along the track, which has been reconstructed and has an ideal surface. The A148 highway is 40 kilometers long. This option is very convenient for those tourists who prefer to plan a trip independently of the travel agency, know what they want from the Rosa Khutor resort, what to see on their own and how to do it.
Use the services railway. The 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, bus number 135 runs from Adler to the resort. It departs from the stop, which is located near shopping center "New Age". If you will be traveling 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 at the schedule of both trains and buses in advance. Then you will have options. If you have 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 opens up to your eyes mountain nature. The first, or lower, or base, level of the resort is called "Rose Valley". This level is located at an altitude of 560 meters. Speaking about what is good about the Rosa Khutor resort, what to see here and so on, one cannot fail to note the excellent hotels, most of which are located on the lower level. There are both luxurious five-star hotels and lower-class hotels designed for tourists with an average income. Depending on the class of the hotel, tourists receive different 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".
"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 there is a platform for lifts. at the ticket office, you can go up to the second level of the resort. While you are waiting for the rise, you can take some great photos near the Town Hall or near the Plinth of Champions. The resort's help center is also located here, where you can find out all the necessary information regarding resort area and entertainment.

It is worth noting that even if you purchased special tickets through the Web, you must get a travel card at the box office. The resort contains several cable cars:

"Olympia".
"Reserved Forest".
"Caucasian Express".
"Wolf Rock"
"Crocus".

If you have bought a walking certificate, then it includes trips on all cable cars in the resort. The average cost of such a certificate is about a thousand rubles for an adult. It is possible to purchase a family package: about 3500 rubles for two adults and two children. It is profitable and is in great demand among tourists who have a rest with their families. After receiving the card, you apply it to the turnstile near the lift and go inside the cabin.

"Rosa Khutor": average level

Having risen to this level, you understand why tourists tend to visit the Rosa Khutor resort, what you can see here is a lot beautiful places and enjoy the magnificent views of the mountains. The second level is called "Rosa 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 into local national costumes and take beautiful photos against the backdrop of the mountains. There are also hotels on this level, but they are mostly closed during the summer.

With help, you will move to the next area called "Arbor". Here at your service such entertainment as "PandaPark" and lift "Wolf rock". PandaPark is especially popular in summer. This entertainment is suitable for people who like to overcome obstacles by climbing 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 at an altitude of 2300 meters and is called "Rose Peak". The Quartet or Caucasian Express lifts will take you here. The most breathtaking sight here is the panorama. The mountains and the sea are in full view here. 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 pictures near the "Stone Pillar". You can also ride a horse or rent a quad bike. There is a cafe where you can have a delicious meal and relax.

Path of health

For people who visit such places as Rosa Khutor, Krasnaya Polyana, what to see in the summer is not a problematic issue. At such times, the health trail is very popular. It originates on the beach and has a different duration. You can go on a route that lasts 15 minutes, an hour and a half or two hours. Throughout the route, there is an 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 take water with you.

For lovers of cycling, there is a great opportunity to rent a bike or a velomobile and tour the trail in this way. There are special routes for this:

"X-traverse" 3075 meters long.
"Rose Downhill" 2775 meters long.
"B-One" 2035 meters long.

"Rosa Khutor": beach

Let's continue the conversation about the Rosa Khutor resort. What is interesting to see here, where is it better to go? It is impossible not to mention the beach called Rosa Beach. The beach is absolutely free, and for an additional fee you can get a lot of additional services. It is possible to purchase a complex ticket for all services for 500 rubles for the whole day. Included in the price:

Beach towel,
deck chair,
use of showers and changing rooms,
swimming in the pool,
playground for families with children,
toilet.

The beautiful embankment 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 views 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 the opportunity:

spend time in the mountains
enjoy the fresh mountain air
take a ride on the cable car
cool off after hot summer days
visit the Olympic Park,
take lots of great photos.

Rosa Khutor is a ski resort created specifically for the Winter Olympics held in Sochi in 2014. People from all over the country and not only flock here to ski, swim in the sea, walk along memorable places. Rosa Khutor offers a whole range of entertainment, regardless of the season and season.

How to get there

Initially, the small town of Rosa Khutor was located at the location of the modern entertainment complex. The history of its creation goes back to 1881. The formation of the resort itself falls on 2010. Soon he received the title of the largest ski resort in Russia. Even in the first year of opening, nine kilometers of slopes and five lifts were launched.

And two years later, the resort hosted the World Cup in skiing. But Rosa Khutor received the greatest popularity after the 2014 Olympics. To accommodate everyone who wants to enjoy the Olympics on the territory of the resort, it was built a large number of hotels, hotels, parking pavilions, parking lots, sports grounds, cafes, bars, restaurants, clubs. All this was very conveniently placed on both sides of the Mzymta River.

Sochi itself can be reached by plane or train. When choosing the option of how to get to Sochi, you should take into account the time spent on the road and ticket prices. There are four ways to get to the resort itself: by bus, by car, by taxi, by train. If you get from Adler, then Rosa Khutor can be reached by car or high-speed train"Swallow" stop "Olympic Park".

Embankment of the Mzymta River

From Sochi, the resort can be reached by bus number 105 or by train. The journey will take approximately an hour. Buses run quite often. How much it will cost, you can find out at the box office. approximate price will be from 150 to 250 rubles *. If you go by car, you can leave it in the parking lot for 100-400 rubles per day*. If you want to use taxi services, then it is better to order it in advance.

The cost of a taxi will be approximately 400 rubles*. This cost is much higher than by bus or train. Taking a rental car is also not cheap, in addition to the payment itself, you will need to leave a deposit. Rosa Khutor is the final stop, so it is impossible to get lost.

What to visit in Rosa Khutor

Before heading to the resort, it is worth checking the weather forecast, as it is changeable in the mountains. Be sure to take care of suitable clothing and footwear. The attendance of the resort is equally high in both winter and summer. Such popularity is explained by the fact that Rosa Khutor provides entertainment for every taste and age. To simplify the process, you can purchase a guide.

Important! Going to the resort, you should not take paid excursions. Usually they take only a couple of hours, during which the guide will take tourists to the most significant places, provide a little time to take pictures and that's it. It is best to go on your own and in the morning.

What to do in summer

Rest in Sochi in the mountains in the summer has its own indescribable charm. You can not only enjoy the magnificent nature and breathe fresh air, but also get acquainted with local attractions.

About everything in order. To start Train Station, where the branch of the Sochi node ends. Rosa Khutor is located next to ski center. The station itself is a spacious light building with waiting rooms, cafes and restaurants, free Wi-Fi access, shopping malls to buy souvenirs. There are a lot of places, designed to stay at the same time up to eight thousand people.

Interesting! Near the station there is a cable car "Alpika-service". You can buy a ticket for it and ride to a height of one and a half thousand meters. You can get off at the "Pikhtovaya Glade" or climb to the height of "Psekhako". The cost of a subscription for walks on cable cars in 2018 is 1150 rubles. You can go down the other branch, admiring the surrounding panorama.

You can take a walk along the embankment of the Mzymta River. Around are beautiful and modern hotels, restaurants, bars and souvenir shops. The entire area is fenced and maintained in order. During a walk along the embankment, you can have time to taste Caucasian wines, cheeses, cognac, buy honey and Caucasian spices. You can buy souvenirs related to the past Olympics, the work of local craftsmen, talismans. In a word, you will not leave here empty-handed.

On Raza Square or Town Hall you can get acquainted with European style and splendor. A variety of festivals, holidays or any other entertainment events often take place here. From here you can buy a ticket for another cable car and admire all the beauties from above. Also, walking around the square, you can see a pointer to another local attraction - the path of health.

It has routes for two, one and a half hours and fifteen minutes. Throughout the journey, you can sit down, relax, have a snack, enjoy nature. On the way you come across a lake and in the summer there are sun loungers next to it. On the trail there is also a waterfall and a spring from which you can get drunk and draw water. It is possible to rent bicycles and take a bike ride along one of the special tracks. Bicycle rental for the whole day will cost 1500 rubles.*

Path of health

The cultural and ethnographic center "My Russia" presents all the beauties of our country in miniatures. Only here you can get into the Middle Ages, see the Kazan Kremlin, visit the Kuban with characteristic small houses under a thatched roof, see the Moscow Kremlin and the Urals. Such diversity just makes my head spin. In the evening, this whole world becomes even more beautiful, as the backlight turns on.

Note! It is no less interesting to visit the indoor skating rink even in summer. It is very large and figure skating competitions are held here. You can rent skates or hockey equipment. Playing hockey with a whole team is an indescribable pleasure.

The entertainment center "Galaktika" is another place that you should definitely look into. There is a whole range of entertainment for the whole family. Cinemas, a water park with a large number of water slides and attractions. The outdoor swimming pool, from which you can admire the mountains, will delight even the most demanding tourists. A family or group of friends can spend time bowling. Visiting the park is possible from 10 am to 11 pm. It will cost 1200 rubles for an adult and 900 rubles for a child.*

Panda park - rope town - perfect place that will delight any child. The bravest can take part in team competitions. The tracks have different lengths, and the most difficult ones are at an altitude of thousands of meters. But that's not all: the flight of the eagle attraction with a length of two hundred and forty meters will help you test yourself.

If a tourist gets tired of walking, but does not want to ride a bicycle, you can use horseback riding. The whole trip is conducted by a specialist instructor, sometimes completely unique places, which you can’t get to either by bike or by car. For those who do not have enough thrills, you can raft down the river on catamarans or boats.

Important! A visit to the sea in the summer is a must. Access to the Rosa Beach is absolutely free. An additional fee is charged for the provision of a sun lounger, towels, shower, playground and toilet. All this can be arranged in a complex - for half a day for 250 rubles.*

And that's not all that Rosa Khutor has to offer in the summer. You can endlessly describe the numerous bars, restaurants, cafes, nightclubs and other entertainment of the resort.

Winter fun

The most common entertainment in winter, namely in December, January and February, is skiing. Although the artificial snow system allows you to ride until April. Tracks with a total length of ninety kilometers were created for professional athletes, so they meet all safety standards. The ascent to the highest peak, to a height of two thousand and a half meters, is carried out on a lift. It takes approximately twenty minutes in total.

Ski slopes Rosa Khutor

Pay attentionFor beginners and children there are special simplified routes where you can use the services of instructors. Rental of all necessary equipment is available, as well as tubing for skiing. For advanced athletes there are special tracks marked in black and red.

After active rest there is an opportunity to rest on the territory of hotels in a restaurant or cafe. It is always a pleasure to drink hot tea or coffee with delicious desserts. Also, many hotels have indoor pools that are open all year round. In addition to skiing, snowboarding, sledding, or tubing, tourists can visit the Olympic Village, take a walk around local attractions, enjoy nature, and breathe in the fresh mountain air.

When is the best time to visit Rosa Khutor - in winter or summer? There is no single answer. Travelers choose. A matter of taste and preference. If you want to ride on the slopes, enjoy the snowy mountain air, then, of course, you should go in the winter. You can swim on the beach, take a walk in flowering places only in summer. The only thing is that the resort will not disappoint anyone.

The options that Rosa Khutor can offer, where to go and what to do, are very diverse. Arriving here once, travelers want to come back again and again, because it is simply impossible to visit all the delights of the rose farm at one time. And no matter when you come in winter or summer, no one will be bored. This town at any time gives unforgettable experience and the feel of a fairy tale.

* Prices are for 2018.