Elbrus - an unusually beautiful mountainregion, which is often called the pearl of the Caucasus. Here are the most famous peaks of the ridge - Elbrus and Ushba, Koshkantau and Shkhara, Ullu-Tau and Dykhtau, Shkheldy and others. The Elbrus region is also famous for the most powerful glaciers - Bezengi and Dykh-Su.
Mountain ranges that stretch parallel to each otherfriend, cut through the picturesque gorges, striking tourists with its unprecedented beauty. Against the background of this grandeur of stone, a gray-haired Elbrus appears like a precious pearl in all its splendor, which climbers and tourists have long ago chosen as their resting place. They are attracted to these places by snow-covered majestic mountains, swift mountain rivers, inaccessible cliffs, and gorgeous flowering valleys.
Горнолыжные курорты Приэльбрусья манят искателей adventures from around the world excellent ski slopes. Today, here, on the land of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (CBD), there is a national park, which has become world-famous resort. This territory harmoniously combines mountainous terrain and a unique climate.
Tops of Elbrus and Cheget, unique beautiesBaksan Gorge and its attractions are beautiful at any time of the year. In the summer, tourists are admired by wonderful forests, waterfalls and mountain rivers, and at this time brave souls come to conquer new peaks. In winter, the snow-white slopes like a magnet attract lovers of alpine skis from around the world.
Эльбрус - это самая высокая точка в Европе.Its height on the western side is 5642 meters, and on the eastern side is 5621 meters. The magnificent national park "Elbrus" united two ski resorts - "Elbrus" and "Cheget".
Погода позволяет кататься в Приэльбрусье с mid-November to early April, and in the highlands - even in May. The ski resorts of the Elbrus region (CBD) belong to the south, so the weather here is appropriate - in winter there is a lot of snow, and sometimes it is not there at all. Especially often its absence is observed on the lower tracks, the upper ones do not have such problems. The best time for the rest of the skiers is the end of December - the beginning of March.
Another characteristic feature of this area issunny days here is at least three hundred a year. Winter average monthly temperature is -15 ...- 10 ° C. Weather conditions in the Caucasus are more stable when compared, for example, with the Alps. In July and August, the air warms up to +28 ° C.
Known to many amateurs and professionals.Elbrus and Cheget ski tracks, which remain snow-covered even in summer, are able to compete with any similar resort. The total length of the tracks is more than 35 km.
This resort is located 150 km from the city of Nalchik.His tracks are laid on the southern slopes of Elbrus. Today, skiers and snowboarders have the opportunity to ride through the endless expanses of this famous mountain. Tourists who come to the Elbrus region, the ski resort "Elbrus" are unequivocally difficult to assess.
At first glance there is everything necessary formodern ski resort infrastructure - lifts, snowmaking system (artificial) slopes, snowcat. But at the same time, the resort is somewhat losing in the quality and variety of services provided. If it is more important for you to feel the drive from riding on the slopes of an extinct volcano, than minor household inconveniences, then this place should interest you. Many skiing connoisseurs and lovers choose this particular ski resort. Prielbrusye (Russia) provides athletes with the opportunity to choose the most suitable place for recreation.
On the main part of the slopes of the resort "Elbrus" seasonbegins in October and ends in mid-May. And at an altitude of more than 3,800 m, the season lasts throughout the whole year, although it is possible to get to these sites only on ratracs.
Due to the low humidity the climate here is mildfrost tolerated easily. In winter, temperatures drop to -15 ° C, rarely below -25 ° C. And if you find yourself at the highest point (4050 m), get ready for frost down to -40 ° C. The weather is changeable - heavy snow may suddenly change to windless and clear weather.
It is believed that this ski resortElbrus (Elbrus region) at altitudes from 2350 to 3800 m has seven trails with a length of 11 kilometers. In fact, the slopes of the resort are one continuous line, designed for both beginners and experienced riders. There are no traditional delimiters, pointers, there is a minimum number of barrier nets. Total freedom of movement is the main feature of this resort. You are waiting for unlimited open spaces in which you choose the most suitable route for yourself.
The slope is divided into five sections:
On the slopes for the safety of tourists is responsiblecontrol and rescue service. The nearest medical facility is located in the village of Elbrus. The most dangerous areas are fenced with special catch nets. It should be remembered that this is an avalanche area. At each station, work surveillance cameras.
Ski resorts in Elbrusia offer various services. In particular, the "Elbrus" is:
Every station of this resort has a lot of small cafes, tea houses, snack bars. Here you can quickly and inexpensively eat.
Если вы приедете в Приэльбрусье, горнолыжный resort (see photo below) "Elbrus" may surprise you with a variety of accommodation options. Here you can stay in comfortable hotels, mini-hotels, some of which are located on the Azau Glade, close to the first line of lifts. During the season, the cost of hotel rooms varies from 2,000 to 8,000 rubles per day.
A more affordable option - accommodation in privatesector of one of the six villages of Elbrus. Tourists often stop in Terskol, Elbrus village, Tegenekli. Many hotels in the room rate include two meals.
This resort is well known in the Caucasus.His popularity was formed in Soviet times. This ski complex began to take tourists in the middle of the XX century. The first cableway (chairlift) appeared in the Soviet Union in 1963. In February of the same year, a winter Olympics were held here. The emergence of the cable car contributed to the active development of skiing in the country. And the complex "Cheget" has since gained world fame. It is considered the most extreme. It was named in honor of the mountain height of 3700 m. The Cheget is located five kilometers from the Mount Elbrus. Its slopes do not obey everyone, but skating here will give you an adrenaline rush.
We have already said that the height of Cheget is 3700 m,and the lifting height is 3050 m. A significant height difference is 1140 m. The snow on this picturesque mountain lies from the beginning of November to the middle of May. The length of the tracks is 20 km. The Elbrus region's ski resorts are famous not only in Russia for their difficult tracks. They are known in Europe. But they are especially complicated at the Cheget resort.
The tracks here are not just steep, they have andall sorts of obstacles. Often there are stone obstacles that are not covered with snow, and the markings are often missing. But this does not stop the extreme lovers who come here every year. The most experienced and courageous skiers prefer to ride on the northern slope. It is great for freeride. The southern slopes are gentle, but the terrain is hard to read on these tracks. Experienced athletes advise beginners not to retreat from the route, because you can easily get lost. There are no children's tracks at this resort.
At the foot of the mountain is a hotel that hasquite predictable name - "Cheget". It was built in a picturesque and strategically right place - in a pine forest, in a clearing, near the beginning of the cable car. You can stay in hotels with more original names that resemble our Soviet past - Terskol, Wolfram, Itkol. From them, twice a day, a bus takes the tourists to Cheget. With great comfort you can stay in the hotel complex ZhanTamAl ’or in the hotel“ Abil Qala ”, in the hotel“ Goryanka ”.
If you wish, you can always rent a room in the private sector of Terskol. You will hardly get a European level of comfort here, but the prices are not high - 400 rubles per day with breakfast.
Today, many ski lovers choose to relax.Elbrus region (ski resort). How to get here? Beginners are interested in this. You need to fly to the airport of Nalchik or Mineralnye Vody, then use the regular bus or take a taxi to the city of Terskol.
If you prefer rail transport,then you should take a ticket to one of the stations - Nalchik, Cool, Pyatigorsk, Mineralnye Vody. From the station to the resort you will take a regular bus that runs quite often, especially in season.
