In the depths of the Baksan gorge, in the center of the Caucasus, is Elbrus and the adjacent region -. Without exaggeration, we can say that this is one of the most famous ski resorts in Russia. The Elbrus region includes 12 km of ski lifts and 35 km of ski slopes. The ski season starts in November and ends in mid-May. In some areas, skiing is possible all year round. Ski slopes, in addition to Elbrus, are located on Mount Cheget.
Mount Cheget has a height of 3700 m, with a height difference of 1000 m. Cable cars ascend the mountain, one is single-chair, the other is double-chair, the height difference is 650 m, the length of the route is 1600 m. The length of the ski slopes is 900 m.
Let's consider hotels in the Cheget glade in the Elbrus region, where skiing enthusiasts, fans of snowboarding and extreme skiing can stay.
Hotel "Snow Leopard" Cheget, Elbrus region
Hotel “Reserve Tale” Cheget, Elbrus region
The hotel is small, cozy, beautifully decorated and has 19 rooms. The hotel is famous for its solid wood furniture. Each room has a private bathroom (bathroom, shower), satellite channels, minibar.
In addition, guests are offered:
- Russian bath;
- sauna;
- billiard room;
- restaurant.
This hotel is suitable for those who do not like crowded hotels and prefer quiet guesthouses. Carpeted flooring in the rooms makes even walking around the hotel noiseless.
The hotel suite “Reserve Tale” is located among a pine forest, with a mountain river flowing nearby. In summer, guests can fish in the hotel's own trout lake.
Cost of accommodation in this hotel (per room per night):
- single occupancy standard - from 850 rubles;
- double occupancy standard - from 1200 rubles;
- one-room junior suite - from 1150 rubles. (one person), from 1500 rub. (two people);
- two-room suite - from 1500 rub. (one person), from 2000 rub. (two people).
There is the possibility of additional space in a suite and junior suite at a price of 300 rubles. per person per day.
Hotel "Povorot" Cheget, Elbrus region
positions itself as a club hotel for fans of active recreation, in particular alpine skiing. As one of the advantages of the hotel, the owners note the friendly atmosphere and the absence of strangers.
This is a small three-story hotel with 16 rooms: from budget class to luxury options. All rooms are very large.
Accommodation is available with a buffet breakfast or with breakfast and dinner.
Cost of accommodation at the Povorot Hotel (per day):
- economy class (per person) - from 1000 rubles;
- single room - from 2200 rub. (standard), from 2600 rub. (junior suite), from 3600 rub. (luxury);
- double (per room) - from 2600 rub. (standard), from 3100 rub. (junior suite), from 4200 rub. (luxury).
The room price includes:
- using Wi-Fi;
- use of parking lot,
- use of equipment storage;
- satellite television;
- refrigerators in the rooms.
For guests' relaxation the following facilities are provided:
- continuous cycle sauna;
- pool;
- spa treatments;
- Russian bath;
- billiard room;
- gym.
As a hotel-club for lovers of holidays in the mountains, the Povorot hotel in Cheget organizes hiking trips and excursions, accompanied by instructors.
Discount cards of some sports brands provide discounts on services at this hotel.
Hotel "Ozon Cheget", Elbrus region
- another small hotel on Chegetskaya Polyana. A magnificent view of the years and the pine forest is guaranteed. There are 20 rooms on 5 floors:
- 18 - double rooms (from 3100 rub./day per room);
- 2 - double suites in the attic (from 3900 rub./day per room).
Both rooms have:
- bathroom;
- TV (satellite channels);
- free Wi-Fi;
- landline phone.
Valid at the hotel paid services: sauna, swimming pool, gym, restaurant, equipment storage, billiard room.
Works at the hotel free parking.
In addition, the Ozon Cheget hotel in the Elbrus region can organize ski training and extreme skiing tours.
Hotel "Laguna" Cheget, Elbrus region
The newest of the hotels in question. Built in 2010, this modern hotel is ideal for those who enjoy a simple interior design inspired by the Austrian Alps.
The hotel offers 23 rooms.
Will help you find your way around the ski resort. We tried to place the most significant objects on it. In addition, on this page you can see the coordinates Elbrus region on the map countries and get information about the largest tourist settlements.
National Park "Elbrus"
Elbrus National Park is located in the center of the large mountain range of the Caucasus Mountains, on the southern border of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria. This is the upper reaches of the Baksan Gorge. The Elbrus region includes several villages: Verkhniy Baksan, Neutrino, Elbrus, Tegenekli, Baidaevo, Terskol. The nearest city is Tyrnyauz, the administrative center Elbrus region.
The settlements were located along the road running along the bottom of the Baksan Gorge and leading to the foot of the highest mountain in Europe. Location Elbrus on the map can be quickly determined by switching to satellite. The white spot of eternally snowy peaks is clearly visible against the background of the green massif. Elbrus coordinates(western peak): latitude 43.2113, longitude 42.2630.
On Elbrus region map one more vertex is highlighted. This is Mount Cheget. It is located a little closer to the villages and has very interesting slopes for skiing. But the slopes here are so difficult that they are only suitable for professionals. That's why ski Elbrus does not lose its popularity. Its routes are longer and are served by a new cable car.
The main tourist infrastructure of the Elbrus region resort is concentrated in 3 settlements. These are villages Elbrus, Tegenekli And Terskol.
Elbrus village
Elbrus is a village located in Elbrus region Kabardino-Balkaria, on both banks of the Baksan River.
On Elbrus region map it is clear that a side gorge goes away from the village to the right. This is Irik-Chat, through which you can access Elbrus glaciers or go to the Djily-Su spring. The gorge is crowned by the Irik glacier, one of 23 Elbrus glaciers.
The side gorge Adyl-Su goes to the left - the most popular and beautiful in the Elbrus region. There are several mountaineering bases located nearby.
In the village itself there are cozy comfortable hotels (Peak of Europe, Grand Ozon, Ozon Landhaus, etc.), the Elbrus boarding house, the Andyrchi children's sanatorium, several cafes, and a hospital specializing in the treatment of the respiratory system.
Almost in the center Elbrus there is an office and scientific laboratories National Park "Elbrus". The famous Baksan pine forest begins from the village.
Tegenekli village
On the left bank of the Baksan River, between Elbrus villages(1.5 km) and Terskol(10 km) is located small Tegenekli village. It is located at an altitude of 1850 m above sea level. The Elbrus and Cheget ski lifts are 10-12 km away. from Tegenekli.
Here are the boarding houses “Edelweiss” and “Elbrus”, the recreation center “Baksan”, several cafes and bars, a training slope with a rope tow.
also in Tegenekli village there is a mountaineering and hunting museum named after. V.V. Vysotsky. Here, in Tegenekli, the famous film “Vertical” was filmed.
In the late 1960s, Stanislav Govorukhin's film became a cult work on which an entire generation of Soviet people grew up. “Vertical” was the first Russian film about climbers.
One of the main roles in it was played by young Vladimir Vysotsky. The museum widely presents exhibits and materials about the history of the Elbrus region and the people inhabiting it.
Terskol village
The village of Terskol is a center of mountain tourism, mountaineering and skiing in the Elbrus region. It is located in the upper reaches of the Baksan Gorge, near Elbrus, 4 km. from the Azau clearing.
On Elbrus region map it is clear that this is the highest mountain village, located at an altitude of 2200 m above sea level.
IN Terskol
IN Terskol there are small private hotels (Esen, Balkaria, Vershina, Legend, Ozon Cheget, etc.), boarding houses (AnTau, Cheget, Wolfram, etc.), shops, cafes, snack bars, a children's ski school, post office, telegraph, control and rescue service.
Not far from the village there are the Elbrus (2 km) and Cheget (1 km) cable car complexes. The village is surrounded by a picturesque pine forest, and the Achi-Su mineral spring is located very close by.
The whole life of the village is permeated with alpine skiing, you can feel it even in summer. Posters, announcements, room furnishings - everything indicates that you are at the largest ski resort.
Gives a visual representation of the location of cable cars and ski slopes in the mountains Elbrus and Cheget. Complex " Elbrus"includes 3 stages of the old cable car (pendulum and chairlifts) and a new gondola-type cable car. The Cheget complex is represented by a cable car and a double chairlift.
On Elbrus region map The Museum of Military Glory of the Defenders of Elbrus and the Caucasian Passes during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 is noted. It is located on the territory of the Mir station, at an altitude of 3500 m. This is the highest mountain museum. The exhibits presented in the museum introduce tourists to the heroic defense of the Caucasus and tell about the military operations in this high-mountain sector of the front.
From the Mir station, a high-mountain taxi - snowcat will take you to "Shelter of Eleven"- a unique high-mountain hotel in the world (4200 m above sea level).
At least once, but it's worth a trip. In good weather, the shocking sensation of being on the same level with the peaks of the Main Caucasus Range will remain with you forever, and the descent through wide fields and even fresh snow will not disappoint.
From the shelter you can see a complete panorama of the Caucasus Mountains, both peaks of Elbrus in the north, the ridges of Svaneti, the Main Caucasus Ridge and its northern spurs.
On the map of the Elbrus region The Pastukhov Shelter rocks are also marked. Hence the Russian surveyor and mountaineer, explorer of the Caucasus A.V. Pastukhov walked to the eastern peak Elbrus. Today the Shelter serves as a starting point for many Russian and foreign climbers to storm the highest peak of the Caucasus.
Elbrus region– this is an amazing part with stunning mountain nature, which stretches from the western part of Elbrus to the Chegem River in the east. This is where the highest mountains of the Greater Caucasus are located.
We will definitely see some of this today, though only after we resolve the issue of overnight accommodation. The last driver warned us that for setting up a tent in an undesignated place, a fine of about 2,000 rubles could be imposed. Therefore, I stood in front of one of the recreation centers, wondering whether to ask them for a cheaper place, or to ask where I could spend the night for free. Then he waved his hand and went to “board.”
Free tent site.
In the reception hall I was met by an older woman, whose eyes immediately lit up at the sight of a tourist (and it was not the season). I found out from her that putting up a tent on the territory of the base will cost us 150-200 rubles. per person. Frankly, I didn’t want to pay at all for something that could chill me to the bone at night. And she refused to enlighten me about the free options, so Mila and I decided to try our luck at other bases.
The next one looked completely abandoned with a sad gray Soviet building on the floor, and small wooden houses on the back lot. Memories of children's camps surfaced from my memory when I looked at the drawings that were on the walls.
After wandering around, we noticed a nice place behind the houses. Just who should I ask? I walked around the large building until I saw light on the ground floor. And then he knocked on the nearest door. An elderly woman with a rather peculiar sense of humor emerged from there. I didn’t ask her about paying for a tent site, but immediately asked about the possibility of a free overnight stay.
Granny thought about it, smiled, and allowed us to stick the tent right where we wanted it. I was even surprised that everything turned out so easily. But it turned out that the grannies (there were two of them in the room) worked here at a children’s ski camp before retiring. Nowadays, purely out of connections, they come for the summer out of old memory to heal their health with the mountain air, and to relax in the silence of the forest, and at the same time they look after the area. In general, we were lucky, what else is there to talk about :).
Valley and Mount Cheget.
I slept incredibly cold, and in the morning I didn’t even want to get out of the “mini-house”. Unless we wait until the sun reaches us and warm up. Yesterday I agreed with the grannies that we would stay here for a couple of days, at the same time I clarified about the routes and about the ski lift.
The Elbrus region has three valleys: Azau, Terskol and Cheget. We were interested in the latter, and Baba Sveta talked about him the most. Cheget is the name of not only the valley, but also the village nearby and the mountain, near Elbrus, famous among freerider skiers around the world.
Baba Sveta immediately figured out what kind of travelers we were, so she told us a couple of secrets about how you can use the lift for free. There are three lines on Mount Cheget (three levels or three sites). The first line is the longest and most popular. Down at the site they charge for the entire lift at once, no matter how far up you go, but you will have to pay at least 500 rubles. even in the summer season.
So, you can climb to the first stage on foot, but to the second and third, including the return descent, they won’t ask for a ticket, that is, you can use the lift for free. We decided to take advantage of this when we hitchhiked first to the small village of Cheget.
We were given a lift by local young guys who themselves landed on the lower platform approaching Mount Cheget. Here, of course, every 5 meters there is a hotel, a cafe, or a souvenir shop. Even the low season doesn’t scare anyone; there are plenty of tourists here. I am glad that that morning we were also lucky with the weather and from time to time even the sun showed up.
In winter, Cheget has several slopes, among which everyone can choose what they can do. And now, in the summer, instead of skiers, you can see many suicide cyclists here. They descend from such steep heights at tremendous speed that there is simply no other way to call them.
This is how you slowly climb up the mountain, pluck raspberries, admire the mountain scenery, and then from behind some pine tree this miracle on wheels flies out to you. And they’re not afraid.
There were no brave tourists to climb the mountain on foot. During our climb we met only two people. The first were a father and son who bought a ticket for the ski lift, but the boy was so afraid of heights that they did not climb further than the first stage and actually walked back.
And the second was a woman who, judging by her uniform and trekking poles, was very fond of mountain hiking trails. By the way, it was she who advised us, before we get to the first site, to follow the path to the left behind the blue sign and admire the mountain lake.
True, she warned that a passport is enough for Russians, but foreigners need to have a special (and obviously not free) permit, which will be checked by border guards along the way.
Mountain lake and rain.
They say that there are more than 300 sunny days a year in the Elbrus region. Apparently that day we were among the remaining 65 :). Because the morning clarity gradually began to give way to gray clouds and a piercing wind.
The path to the lake turned out to be not short at all, and we never came across the promised border guards on the way, although I saw a watchtower on a hill in the distance. Thoughts began to appear in our heads that we were lost when the first outlines of a green mountain lake finally appeared ahead.
The closer we got, the more details revealed themselves.
For example, from above, I began to make out some white inscriptions near the lake. Approaching even closer, I realized that I could go down there and put some kind of inscription with large stones like “Vasya was here”; from above it would look very impressive.
In addition, between the bushes I distinguished several colored dots, which means tourists are really going down there. Mila and I were frozen in indecision whether to follow their example, when suddenly a downpour that began quite suddenly decided everything for us.
This is not a forest where you can at least hide under the crown of a tree. Here on the half-naked mountain the nearest roof was only on the first platform or in that military booth. Mila and I and all the tourists who were now at the lake (at that moment I did not envy them) hurried back the way, gradually getting wet through and through, coupled with the piercing cold wind.
We even caught up with some other tourists, who also decided to go down to the lake, and now were hastily returning to the first line. Frankly, I thought they would immediately try to pull the handle of the watchtower, because it was very far to the next shelter, but the guys ran past without even trying. And I immediately went to the door, pulling the handle with all my strength. Surprisingly, the door was unlocked and there was no one inside.
It wasn't very warm here, of course, but at least it wasn't damp. Of all the subsequent “wet” girls, only two more girls thought of doing the same; the rest simply passed by without even trying to change anything in their current situation.
Free lift and return.
Mila and I waited out the main rain, and then covered the rest of the way in more comfortable conditions. The weather, however, completely deteriorated. I thought that because of the accumulated gray clouds I would not be able to even take photographs from the first site, but so far the clouds blocked my view only of Elbrus. Therefore, friends, forgive me, today there are no photos of this legend.
I decided not to climb to the very top, but it was pointless due to the overcast sky. But I decided to take the second step. True, the lift there had only one seat, so Mila refused to join me. As Baba Sveta told us, beyond the first stage you can use the lift for free. Which I took advantage of, naturally.
In fact, Mila has not lost anything, an ordinary place with another cafe and such mountain landscapes.
So I just got up, took a couple of photos and went straight down. And then Mila and I completely descended from Mount Cheget.
During our descent the sun came out again. On this occasion, we decided to try to get to Mount Elbrus. But, having reached the turn, we stood for about an hour and were unable to catch a ride. Therefore, a little tired, we returned to the base and walked around the surrounding area for the rest of the day.
Another cold night.
The main thing was to survive another cold night. However, besides the cold, another surprise awaited us: somewhere around midnight there was such a downpour that our tent simply “floated”. Somehow we dozed off until early morning, and then, under the still incessant rain, we moved our things to Baba Sveta and Tatyana’s room.
They gave us hot tea and warmed us up (as far as possible). And Baba Sveta said the magic words: “If I had known about the rain, we would have given you a room in the building, anyway, there is no one there now.” Wonderful, that is, she could put us in one of the empty rooms of the old building, and for two days we froze on the street and listened to the howling of jackals nearby.
And again, I’m not offended, because if it weren’t for these grannies, we might not have found a free overnight stay in the Elbrus region. In addition, we each received a hot mug of tea with gingerbread.
The second, quieter old woman, having prayed on the path, went to visit relatives who lived in this area. And we waited until the rain finally subsided, pulled on our backpacks and opened the door towards the first rays of the sun.
Where do we go next? Let this be another little secret that I will reveal in . You know that you can be the first to know about all the news on the site if you subscribe to the newsletter. See you, friends.
Today, the Cheget Glade (Cheget Glade, Elbrus region) is a busy place where various infrastructure facilities and hotel complexes are concentrated. Although earlier, even before the construction of the Cheget cable car, the Cheget clearing was deserted and empty. The name, in those distant years, completely coincided with reality: Cheget translated from Kabardian means a wooded slope. The undeveloped slopes of Cheget looked more like “green fur hats.” The modern glade of Cheget contains:
- hotels in Cheget glade
- hotels in Cheget glade
- boarding houses of Cheget glade and tourist centers of Cheget glade.
And the most interesting thing is that the locals called literally everything after the mountain - the boarding house "Cheget", the restaurant "Cheget", the mini market "Cheget", the rental point "Cheget".
When you choose the Cheget clearing as your vacation spot, you find yourself in the epicenter of the party! You definitely won’t be bored here on winter evenings!
Ski season in Cheget
Glade Cheget is located at the foot of Mount Cheget. This is where the Cheget chairlift starts, which takes tourists to the top, to a height of 3,070m.
The slopes of Cheget differ from others precisely in their unique mountain topography. This is a place for people who love extreme sports!
And for beginners who come to the Elbrus ski resort there is a “green” slope on Mount Cheget. Surprisingly, the easiest route is located almost at the highest point of the lift - 3000 meters above sea level.
You can see the description of the slopes and characteristics of the ski resort in the section of the Cheget Group of Companies.
The benefits of relaxing in the Cheget glade
- Hotels within walking distance from the Cheget cultural center. Here, accommodation options range from economy to comfort levels; hotels have different locations (from 20 meters to 300 meters) and pricing policies.
- Rental points. Equipment rental bureaus in Cheget glade provide a large selection of skiing equipment.
- Cafes and restaurants . The variety of food places is surprising in its vastness. There are canteens, cafes, and restaurants providing quality service and a variety of national and European dishes.
- Karaoke, billiard rooms, night clubs. There are a lot of establishments in the Cheget glade where you can have a good time and relax after active skiing.
- Bath complexes. A large flow of tourists, as a rule, choose a relaxing holiday for body and soul. You can get this service in the baths and saunas in the Cheget meadow. All complexes are equipped with steam rooms, swimming pools, and plunge pools. In addition, you can take massage treatments and body wraps.
- The shops. Numerous grocery mini-markets and industrial goods stores in the Cheget clearing, as well as pharmacies are located in the Cheget clearing. Each store sets opening hours individually; often from 08.00 to 20.00 you can purchase all the necessary products.
- Local market. Residents of the Elbrus region organized a small market right at the foot of Cheget. Handmade wool products are sold here: socks, hats, mittens, scarves, sweaters, sweaters, etc. Honey, nuts, herbs, teas, local sweets made with your own hands. In memory of the Elbrus region, you can buy souvenirs with resort logos at the market.
In Kabardino-Balkaria there is a wonderful corner of nature that attracts both landscape lovers and athletes - climbers and skiers. This corner is Mount Elbrus and its surroundings. The Elbrus region is one of those places where people return again and again, because the beauty of mountain nature fascinates forever. The Elbrus region is located in the very center of the Caucasus region and has many unique and indescribably beautiful sights.
Vacationers will certainly be interested in walking on cable cars, the total length of which is about twelve kilometers, and observing the magnificent mountain landscapes. This may surprise you, but having gone on vacation to the Elbrus region, you may well return home with a tan that is not inferior to the south. Sunbathing in the snow is both pleasant entertainment, pleasure, and extreme!
Tourists who prefer active recreation will be interested in the ski slopes (total length is about thirty-five kilometers) and mountaineering routes. The ski season usually begins in November and lasts until May and even June. Ski slopes of varying difficulty levels provide a chance to ski without injuries and other negative emotions not only for experienced athletes, but also for beginner skiers. In the Elbrus region, experienced and friendly instructors will help beginners learn to ski.
The main peaks of the region are Mount Elbrus and Cheget. They are very picturesque and majestic, in addition, they are popular objects of mountaineering. Let's talk briefly about these mountains.
The height of Mount Cheget is 3,650 meters; several chairlifts, both double and single chairlifts, will take you to the height. The ascent consists of two turns: the length of the cable car of the first is 1,600 meters, the second – 900 meters. The maximum possible height of ascent by cable car is three thousand fifty meters. The difference in heights at the first turn is 650 meters, at the second - 300 meters. There are a couple of places on Cheget that will be of interest to snowboarders - these are the southern slopes and the “Dollar” line on the northern slope. Slopes for skiers are mainly characterized by a medium and high degree of difficulty; beginners should try skiing on the slopes of Elbrus. In total, there are one and a half dozen ski slopes on Mount Cheget. In order to ski on the slopes of Cheget, professional skiers come from all over the world. International alpine skiing competitions are regularly held here. In the Elbrus region there are many hotels of various price categories.
Elbrus, the main peak of the region, has a height of 5,642 meters. This is the highest peak not only in the Caucasus and Russia, but throughout Europe as a whole. The ascent to Elbrus consists of the following sections and stations:
- lower station – Azau hotel;
- the Elbrus-1 pendulum cableway is one and a half thousand meters long and with a difference between heights of about 650 meters;
- Old Perspective station;
- the Elbrus-2 cable car with a length of 1,750 meters and a difference between heights of 550 meters;
- Mir station, where the museum of the military glory of the Elbrus defenders and a cafe are located;
- a 2,000 meter long cable car with a 280 meter difference in altitude;
- Gara-Bashi station, from which climbers begin their ascent to Elbrus.
On the slopes of Elbrus there are ski slopes of any complexity, so any skier can find a suitable line - from beginner to pro. The main ski area is located between altitudes of 2,280 and 3,800 meters. We can advise snowboarders to pay attention to the slopes behind the second turn of the pendulum road from the Mir station. The slopes of Elbrus will also be of interest to freeriders and backcountry fans; they can ride alone or in groups. Those who are tired while skiing on the slopes can restore their strength by taking a few sips of narzan from local, never freezing sources.
The tourism infrastructure in the Elbrus region is actively developing: hotels, cable cars, places of recreation and entertainment - cafes, bars, rest houses - are being built and modernized. Tourists can visit the Little Narzany spring, as well as the Vladimir Vysotsky Museum.
We think you are already filled with determination to visit this wonderful place - the surroundings of Mount Elbrus. In this case, you need to think about how to get to the Elbrus region. It’s very simple: by plane or train you need to fly or drive to the city of Minvoda or Nalchik, and then take a taxi that will take you to one of the hotels in the Elbrus region.
We present you with brief background information about the cable cars of the Elbrus and Cheget mountains. You will learn about their history, length and stopping points.
The cable car to Elbrus starts near the Azau hotel and runs to the Old Horizon point (height - 2,950 meters), after a transfer you can get to the Mir point. The height at which this station is located is 3.5 thousand meters, here you will find probably the highest cafe in the world, called the same - “Mir”, where you will be offered to taste traditional dishes of Caucasian cuisine. It’s worth stopping at Mir station not only to have a snack - visit the museum of military glory, and honor the memory of those who defended the surroundings of Elbrus during the Great Patriotic War.
In order to go higher, you need to take the chairlift to the Gara-Bashi point, located at an altitude of 4,200 meters. It is from this station that the climbing route to Elbrus begins. From each station - Stary Krugozor, Mir, Gara-Bashi - there are ski slopes down, the total length of these slopes is about 35 kilometers. The distance between the stations Gara-Bashi and Mir, Mir and Stary Kruzor is two thousand meters, and from Stary Kruzor to the Azau hotel - almost two and a half thousand meters. Let us briefly list the characteristics of the cable cars leading to Elbrus:
- road IV "Elbrus-1", pendulum-rope, length - 1,900 meters, travel time - 12 minutes;
- road V "Elbrus-2", pendulum-rope, length - 1,800 meters, travel time - 12 minutes;
- road VI "Elbrus", chairlift, length - 1,000 meters, travel time - 12 minutes;
- road No. 2 “VL-500”, towing, length – 500 meters, travel time – 5 minutes.
Above, we did not mention the newest cable car of Elbrus, but we did this not out of forgetfulness, but because it deserves special attention. So, the Ariana-8 cable car was designed in 2003 and put into operation on December 17, 2006, with a two-year delay from the original plans. This cable car leads from the station near the Azau hotel (next to the lower station of the road from Azau to Mir station) to the Old Horizon point. The length of the road is 1,760 meters, and the difference between heights is almost 580 meters. The road includes 58 cabins with a capacity of eight people, and its throughput is slightly less than 2.5 thousand people per hour. The average slope of the cable car is about 35%.
The building of the lower station looks quite modern and reliable - its architecture is high-tech, so those who initially doubt the reliability of the cable car actually have to believe in it. The upper station is designed in the same style as Azau, so tourists do not experience dissonance between the beginning and end of the journey.
Now – about the cable cars leading to Mount Cheget. The first chairlift opened here more than forty years ago - in 1963, its length was more than one and a half kilometers, and the difference in heights was about 650 meters. The second stage of the cable car, Cheget-2, was launched in 1966. In 1969, a double chairlift was put into operation, and in 1974 the Cheget hotel began operating. To the left of the cable car to Cheget are the mountain peaks of Donguzorun, Kogutai and Nakra, and to the right is the famous double-headed Mount Elbrus. Tourists will be amazed by its beauty of the Cheget meadow with the tourist infrastructure objects that organically fit into it - hotels and tourist centers. At an altitude of 2,750 meters there is Ai station, where you can have a delicious lunch in a cafe. The end of the cable car is Cheget-3, located at an altitude of 3,083 meters. In total, there are currently four cable cars operating on Cheget:
- road I “Cheget-1”, chairlift, length – 1,600 meters, travel time – 13 minutes;
- road II “Cheget-2”, chairlift, length – 900 meters, travel time – 11 minutes;
- road III “Parnaya”, length – 1,600 meters, travel time – 13 minutes;
- road No. 1 “VL-300”, towing, length – 300 meters, travel time – 3 minutes.