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Rosa Khutor
activitiesMain Olympic ski resort with alpine village atmosphere.
Gazprom (Laura + Alpika)
activitiesSki complex with two resort areas and biathlon center.
Krasnaya Polyana Resort
wellnessMountain resort with spa, hotels, and cable cars.
Esto-Sadok Village
localHistoric village with local restaurants and markets.
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faq.subtitle Krasnaya Polyana
Infrastructure is Olympic-quality! Modern lifts, groomed slopes, world-class hotels. Slopes less extensive than major Alps resorts but excellent quality. Much cheaper than Switzerland/France.
December to May! Longest in Russia thanks to altitude and snowmaking. Peak season: Jan-Feb (best snow). March-April: warmer, spring skiing. Some slopes open until June!
YES! Black Sea coast 40km, 40min by train. In spring (April-May) ski morning at Rosa Khutor, beach afternoon in Adler. Unique in the world!
Rosa Khutor: most slopes, best for advanced. Gazprom: families, beginners, forest runs. Krasnaya Polyana Resort: après-ski, casino, longest season. Multi-resort pass covers all three!
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Krasnaya Polyana
IMPORTANT: Visa/Mastercard do NOT work in Russia. Bring cash or Mir/UnionPay!
3 RESORTS: Rosa Khutor (largest, 102km), Gazprom (family-friendly), Krasnaya Polyana Resort. Multi-resort ski pass available!
ROSA KHUTOR - 2014 Olympics venue! 102km slopes, 29 lifts, 2320m peak. Longest season in Russia (Dec-May).
SKI PASS prices 2024: Day ~3500-5500₽, Multi-resort pass available. Evening skiing ~2000₽.
UNIQUE: Ski morning, beach afternoon! Black Sea coast just 40km away. Sochi airport (AER) 42km.
LASTOCHKA train from Adler to Rosa Khutor - scenic 40min ride through mountains. ~500₽.
SUMMER: Hiking, biking, Rosa Peak cable car (amazing views!), Mendeliha Waterfalls park.
World-class hotels: Marriott, Novotel, Rixos. Also affordable apartments available.
Casino Sochi - only legal casino in resort! 24/7, inside Krasnaya Polyana Resort.
Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
3°
3°98%2 м/с
Today
3°-1°
3°-1°Tomorrow-1°-5°
-1°-5°Thu
0°-6°
0°-6°Fri2°-4°
2°-4°Sat3°-1°
3°-1°Sun5°3°
5°3°Mon4°0°
4°0°2°
-5°Jan
3°
-5°Feb
6°
-2°Mar
12°
3°Apr
17°
7°May
21°
11°Jun
24°
14°Jul
24°
14°Aug
20°
10°Sep
14°
5°Oct
8°
1°Nov
4°
-3°Dec
Seasonality
Jan
-2°C
Ski Season
Temperature
-2°/ -8°
Rain Days
15 days
Prices
high
Crowds
high
Activities
❄️⛷️
Peak ski season, New Year holidays, best snow conditions
Krasnaya Polyana is a mountain resort with excellent skiing December-April and hiking June-October. Olympic 2014 venue with modern infrastructure.
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50 ₽~0.63 $
Яндекс Карты
Автобусы между курортами и до Адлера.
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150 ₽~1.9 $
Яндекс Такси
Курортные цены. От аэропорта ~2500₽.
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300 ₽~3.8 $
РЖД
Ласточка от Адлера до Роза Хутор. 40 мин, живописно!
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location.transport.bus | 50 ₽ ~0.63 $ | Яндекс Карты | Автобусы между курортами и до Адлера. |
location.transport.taxi | 150 ₽ ~1.9 $ | Яндекс Такси | Курортные цены. От аэропорта ~2500₽. |
location.transport.train | 300 ₽ ~3.8 $ | РЖД | Ласточка от Адлера до Роза Хутор. 40 мин, живописно! |
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
1,200 ₽
~1,200 $
Restaurant dinner
5,000 ₽
~5,000 $
Breakfast
700 ₽
~700 $
Street Food
Local dish
400 ₽
~400 $
Drinks
Coffee
350 ₽
~350 $
Beer in bar
400 ₽
~400 $
Local beer
100 ₽
~100 $
Imported beer
300 ₽
~300 $
Wine bottle
800 ₽
~800 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
500 ₽
~500 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
50 ₽
~50.0 $
Cigarettes
300 ₽
~300 $
Weekly groceries
5,500 ₽
~5,500 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
1,800 ₽ / night
~1,800 $
Hostel private room
3,500 ₽ / night
~3,500 $
Guesthouse
4,500 ₽ / night
~4,500 $
Hotel 2★
4,000 ₽ / night
~4,000 $
Hotel 3★
7,000 ₽ / night
~7,000 $
Hotel 4★
12,000 ₽ / night
~12,000 $
Hotel 5★
25,000 ₽ / night
~25,000 $
Boutique hotel
10,000 ₽ / night
~10,000 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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MirUnionPay
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good
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SberPayMir PayTinkoff Pay
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Visa/Mastercard do NOT work. Most places accept Mir cards but bring cash backup.
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Banks: Sberbank, VTB, Alfa-Bank - ATMs at ski resorts Rosa Khutor, Gorky Gorod. Visa/Mastercard DO NOT work due to sanctions - bring cash or Mir cards. Exchange at resort hotels or in Sochi (40km). Mountain resort - plan cash for activities, restaurants. Most resorts accept Mir cards.
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12%
10-15% at restaurants.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Very safe, modern resort. World-class infrastructure from Olympics.
What to see
Attractions and points of interest
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3/5
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$1500
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80
Mbps
5/5
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4Gexcellent
5G✓
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Marriott coworking, Resort business centers
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E-visa✓
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location.nomad.comfortable$2000
location.nomad.luxury$4000
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small
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occasional