Ski resorts Lagonaki: features, prices

To date, Lagonaki is a magnificent modern ski resort with equipped mountain slopes, recreation and skiing areas, with the necessary equipment and equipment (sledges, skis).

Ski resorts of Lagonaki are popular and attract a huge number of tourists not only in winter, but also in other seasons.

Plateau of Lagonaki

A powerful plateau with the massif of Mount Fisht is part of the Caucasus Mountains (western) and is located between the Belaya and Pshekh rivers. From an administrative point of view, this region captures the districts of Absheron and Bolshoi Sochi in the Krasnodar Territory, as well as the Maykop region of Adygea.

The area of the entire plateau is about 650 square meters. Kilometers. Its highest peak is in Fisht (2853.9 m above sea level). The name from Adyghe translated as "White Head".

Fisht is the most western Caucasian ice peak, the southeastern part of which is part of the largest Caucasian state biosphere reserve.

Nature

There are many reasons that attract tourists to the plateau of Lagonaki. The ski resort is located in the unique corner of the Caucasus. But first let us dwell a little on the peculiarities of the nature of these places.

Lagonaki represents on its territories the largest area of the protected natural area (30% of the total area of the plateau or 67% of the territory of the Maikop region of Adygea), which indicates the uniqueness of these places.

In addition to the aforementioned Caucasus Reserve, there are also natural protected areas:

- "Fisht" territory is ecologically-tourist (about 200 thousand hectares);

- natural monuments - "Upper Pschka, the river Tsitsa and the river Pshekhashra (height 7689 ha)," Ridge Buyny "(height 1480 ha);

- "Big Thach" - a natural park (3700 hectares).

Despite the fact that there are, in fact, ski resorts here, Lagonaki in summer, spring and autumn are beautiful and impressive for recreation. Landscapes of beautiful canyons, a large number of waterfalls, plains blooming and fragrant, on which beekeepers gather fragrant honey - all this can not leave either adults or children indifferent. And the admiring and positive feedback about Lagonaki is only confirmed.

Since 1999, the park and natural monuments are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Infrastructure of the resort zone

Ski resorts of Lagonaki have certain advantages over other Russian places for recreation and resorts of the near abroad. This is a large number of extended rock walls; Very convenient conditions for climbing (easy accessibility for transport, relatively safe environment); Lack of formalities (permits, visas, customs, border, police control, etc.), infrastructure development, the location of the Black Sea, the splendor and beauty of the surrounding nature.

At the very slope there are 2 camp sites and 1 new modern hotel "Gazprom". Each base has baths, cafes, bars, ski rental and parking for cars.

Ski resorts of Lagonaki can be visited all year round. In summer other types of recreation for active travelers are practiced here: rafting, rafting on the river, horseback and hiking trips.

Features of the resort area

The main peaks, equipped for skiing on snowboards and skiing: Blam, Abadzes, Fisht, Psheha-Su and Oshten.

All runs have an average slope of 15-35 degrees, and the difference is 300-800 meters. All descents have a length of about 1000 to 2500 meters.

The lack of particularly large vegetation makes it possible to freely and without fears engage in freeriding, which is another important feature. For athletes who like extreme sports, there is a skating on the section of the Instructor's slot.

It turns out that the routes for every taste can boast Lagonaki (ski resort).

Prices, rental

There is an opportunity to ride without risk in the neighborhood on snowmobiles, jeeps, quad bikes, which can be hired. You can also have a great rest during your holidays and on weekends, both alone and with a large company. There are excellent conditions for recreation with children, for which a lot of entertainment is arranged.

Magnificent landscapes surrounding the resort area serve as an excellent background for memorable photo sessions in memory of a wonderful holiday, from which only positive emotions arise.

Practically for all, winter rest on Lagonaki is available. Ski resort prices for different services is quite acceptable. They depend on the level of service in hotel complexes, the length of the trails and lifts and the complexity of descents: a one-time cost of using a lift - from 50 rubles; Riding with a lift (length about 200 m.) - 400 rubles. For 1 hour, without a lift - 200 r / hour; Accommodation in the hotel - from 1300-2500 rubles for a double room for a day to 7500 rubles. On holidays.

Lagonaki (ski resort): reviews

Vacationers are satisfied with almost all the services that are provided for them at the ski resort bases. And the surrounding nature is wonderful.
Surprisingly clean mountain air and clean water of the rivers have a positive effect on the health of all travelers.

Especially good walks at high altitudes (2000 m) with rare amazing views of natural landscapes, which perfectly strengthen the nervous system. All this atmosphere for a long time charges tourists with energy. It turns out that a trip to the plateau benefits doubly: wonderful entertainment and health promotion.

In conclusion, a little of the history of the development of the slopes

The development of tourists in this region began in the early 20 th century (30-ies.). The very first tourist route was organized in 1936 ("Guzeriple-Krasnaya Polyana-Sochi"). Only in 20 years there was a route called "Lagonaki-Fisht-Sochi", and later (in 30 years) - "Guzeripl-Lagonaki-Maikop". On the route "Guzeripl-Lagonaki-Sochi" began to work in 1988.

It should be noted that on the slopes of Abadzash in the 1980s there was a sports base for the preparation of the national team of the Alpine Skiing Union .