Ski tours: Elbrus region from Rostov-on-Don

On the territory of Russia there is no more popular ski tour than visiting Elbrus from Rostov-on-Don. The unique nature and landscape, amazing beauty of the Caucasus, healing springs all this will please any traveler. Here there is a calm and friendly atmosphere of hospitality, attracting a huge number of tourists from different countries. Arriving in Elbrus district from Rostov, you can visit the most famous places in these resorts, which are a national park located in the heart of the Caucasus. But if you came to ski, you should pay attention to such places as Elbrus and Cheget. The first one is higher (the altitude difference is from 2300 to 3800), the second is slightly lower (from 2100 to 3040). Both are great for skiers, including professionals. For example, there are many difficult routes to Cheget. The most experienced skiers will easily find here the thrill that sometimes is so lacking in everyday life. Elbrus, in turn, has the highest access point, located at an altitude of 3840 meters above sea level. You can reach it directly from the Mir station using a special transport. On average, the altitude of the descent from both mountains varies from 5 to 7 kilometers, depending on the route chosen. A total of 11 funiculars, so there is unlikely to be any transportation problems. The longest mountain trails are Azau-Stary Gorizont (2.5 km), Old Horizon-Mir (2 km) and Cheget (1.6 km). Their conquest will require some effort from you, but there is always the opportunity to relax and relax next to the unfrozen sources of Narzan. The infrastructure is developing literally every year: hotels are being developed, cable cars are being renovated and improved, new cafes, bars, etc. appear. All this is done so that you can relax at the resort with truly European comfort. Geographically, the village is located on the Kabardino-Balkans, which has long been known for its beautiful climate and majestic mountain landscapes.