Russia
1 / 20Arkhyz Ski Resort is in Russia's North Caucasus Federal District. It offers 24.5 km of ski and snowboard runs and 9 lifts.
Trail information
Arkhyz, known as the pearl of the Caucasus Mountains, offers an ideal mountain climate, legendary mineral springs, glaciers and historic sites.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snowmaking
- There is a valley run from the slopes.
Maps
Lifts
- 5Gondola lifts
- 4Chairlifts
- 1Magic carpets
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Contacts and opening hours
Mid · 2 340 м
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What visitors say about the resort
Arkhyz is praised for its snow and prices: dry North Caucasus snow lasts until April, while lift passes and accommodation are noticeably cheaper than in Sochi. Visitors highlight the wide, gentle runs on the North Slope - convenient for learning - and the almost complete lack of queues on weekdays.
The same complaints recur from review to review: there are few runs for confident skiers, the resort quickly "runs out", and the journey is difficult - three to four hours from Mineralnye Vody along a winding mountain road. Visitors also mention the wind: the upper lifts close more often than they would like. The overall verdict from reviews is that it is a strong choice for families and beginners, but a little dull for experienced skiers.
An editorial summary of public reviews on specialist sites. This is not a visitor review: we retell what is written about the resort most often, both praise and criticism.
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