After the 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi reached a new level of ski tourism. There are world-class trails for beginners and professionals, amazing subtropical nature and a high level of service. Therefore, many outdoor enthusiasts saw Sochi as a good alternative to the Austrian Alps and French Courchevel.
The main ski resort of Sochi is Krasnaya Polyana. It is located 65 kilometers from the city. You can get from Sochi airport to Krasnaya Polyana by high-speed train "Lastochka" (travel time is one hour). Those who travel to Sochi by private car should bear in mind that parking in resort areas is paid and in mountainous areas it is not easy with them.
Krasnaya Polyana has three largest sports and entertainment centers: Rosa Khutor, Gornaya Karusel and Gazprom. The most popular now is "Rosa Khutor", the venue for the Olympic Games in alpine skiing disciplines. The slopes there are of different levels of difficulty, there is a system of artificial snowmaking of the tracks, which prolongs the ski season.
The Gornaya Karusel resort can be reached by cable car from Krasnaya Polyana. This place is notable for the fact that there is the most comfortable track for evening skiing. And when you get tired of skiing, you can go up to the area of alpine meadows by ordering a "ski tour". From there, a breathtaking view of the mountains and the valley opens.
Fans of luxury recreation should go to the Gazprom sports and entertainment center. The tourist center "Grad Hotel Polyana" is located there. It was in the Gazprom center that athletes lived during the Olympics. There are trails for beginners, which are quite suitable for families with children.
