Winter sports enjoy incredible popularity among our compatriots. What is especially nice, in order to go skiing or snowboarding, today it is not necessary to leave Russia. "Mountain Carousel" - a sports and tourist complex, located near Sochi. Today it is a popular place for recreation, in no way inferior to the famous European resorts.
General information about the recreation area
"Mountain carousel" - sports and tourist complex - is located near the village of Esto-Sadok and is part of the famous ski resort of Krasnaya Polyana. Accomplishment of the active recreation area was started in preparation for the Sochi 2014 Olympics. Today it is an excellent place to relax in winter and summer. According to experts, the microclimate of the resort is similar to the climatic conditions of the known skiing areas in Switzerland. During skiing on snowy tracks, you can not only enjoy the fresh air, but also admire the picturesque views. Doubt as a vacation is also not necessary: well-maintained routes of varying complexity, modern lifts, fast food points and restaurants, hotels. As in any other ski resort, in the "Mountain Carousel" you can rent all the necessary equipment for skiing, find an experienced instructor or enroll in a school for beginners.
Opportunities for active recreation
Season skiing in the ski resort lasts from January to early May. The total length of the trails is about 12 kilometers. However, for each new season the resort pleases its guests with some novelties: new descents appear, old ones are improved. The average length of one descent is 600-800 meters. "Mountain carousel" - a sports and tourist complex, equipped in the area with elevations of 540 - 2296 meters. Skating will not be boring even for professionals. Attention: all tracks are marked with color in complexity level. The resort boasts descents of all categories: black, red, blue and green. In the summer, the "Mountain Carousel" offers its guests the following attractions: sightseeing rides on cable cars, foot hiking and mountain biking.
Infrastructure of the ski resort
It's no secret that active rest requires considerable energy costs. Complex "Mountain Carousel" will please its guests with a carefully organized network of public catering establishments. There are cozy restaurants and a bistro cafe where you can have a snack quickly and inexpensively. A large parking lot, souvenir and sports shops - all this also boasts a ski resort "Mountain Carousel". Overview of the recreation area was incomplete without mentioning that there is also a rental of inventory and equipment. Many vacationers come to the resort with the whole family, for the youngest there is a children's room with professional nannies and animators.
Accommodation in the vicinity of the "Mountain Carousel"
In the immediate vicinity of the ski resort there are many modern hotel complexes. The most popular among them are "Chalet Polyanka", "Tatiana", "Gala-Alpik", "Khomutovsky courtyard" and "Olimp". If the purpose of your trip is "Mountain Carousel" (ski resort), living in the private sector of the nearest village of Esto-Sadok is also a worthy option. Do not forget that you can always stay closer to the coast in Sochi, Adler or the surrounding area.
Mountain ski resort "Gornaya Karusel": ratings, reviews of tourists
Winter active rest in the Caucasus is becoming more popular among our compatriots. Krasnaya Polyana, including the "Mountain Carousel" (sports and tourist complex) - is one of the most popular ski resorts in Russia, regularly occupying the top positions in all sorts of ratings for the best places for winter recreation. Many tourists who have already had time to rest here are satisfied. First, the tours to Krasnaya Polyana are much cheaper than similar offers to foreign resorts. At the same time, the level of service, the tracks for riding and the entire infrastructure do not cause any complaints. The sports and tourist complex "Gornaya Karusel" has positive reviews due to its favorable geographical location. The resort is only 40 km from Sochi. And this means that for one vacation you can combine both skiing and acquaintance with the sights of major cities on the coast. If you want, you can stay in the immediate vicinity of the sports complex. Local hotels will be pleased with affordable prices and good level of service. Many vacationers come to the resort with children, there are all conditions for family rest, many cafes have a separate children's menu, as well as a variety of entertainment for young travelers.