The Dombay resort opens up its attractions and the possibilities of skiing this year at the most opportune moment, many tourists, due to the growth of the dollar, no longer even think about abroad, according to statistics, tickets and hotels are being booked more and more often in Russia, one of these areas is rest in Dombai in summer and winter. Consider the trip on our own and find out what you can see from the sights.
A favorable temperate continental climate prevails throughout the resort. And the air is so amazingly pure that the mountains are visible at a distance of hundreds of kilometers.
It is located in a wonderful and unforgettable place. This is the territory of Karachay - Cherkessia. The land of virgin beauty, wondrous mountains and fabulous nature. If you are going to relax in Dombai in the summer, do not forget to bring sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun's rays reflected from the snow.
Dombay is an endless mountainous territory, with snow-white tops of the majestic mountains and the purest air. It has long turned into a popular resort for ski lovers. In winter, snowboarding, slalom and paragliding competitions are held here.
Where does the name come from?
The highest mountain in these places is called Dombay-Ulgen... An old legend is associated with this name. The word "dommay" is translated from Karachai as "bison". Indeed, a long time ago, these places were inhabited by huge herds of bison. Hence the name arose. And it translates as “killed bison”. The legend says about a hunter who constantly hunted bison. And on the day he managed to kill the animal, he slipped and fell from a high mountain straight down.
Over time, the resort has turned into a huge sports center. Now it can offer vacationers tourist excursions to the most beautiful places, skiing and mountaineering - sports recreation on Dombai. You can relax, warm up and relax in one of the hotels, which are built on the territory of a lot. All of them are comfortable and provide travelers with excellent service.
Why is it worth resting in Dombai?
As if nature itself took care and prepared all the conditions for mountaineering and mountain skiing. The tourist and sports complex was created a long time ago, now it continues to develop and improve. New hotels and cable cars are being commissioned. The territory is becoming more and more attractive for tourists from Russia. After all, it has many advantages over the same Alps.
Reasonable prices, beauties of nature, modern and comfortable hotels, holiday houses, various routes of difficulty, experienced instructors - all this speaks in favor of Dombay. The lifts built and commissioned meet modern requirements and are safe. But the main advantage is affordability. The resort is open and prepared for everyone: for beginners and experienced skiers, for children, and for people who take their skis with caution.
There is a sufficient amount of equipment in the rental. It is also in favor of the fact that the resort has become the venue for such competitions as the World Cup in freestyle, international competitions in snowboarding, slalom and giant slalom and other large-scale competitions.
How to get to Dombai?
There are several solutions to the question of how to get to Dombai on your own, we will consider all the best ways and means from Moscow:
- Get there by car... By car you need to go to the Don highway and continue driving through Voronezh to Nevinnomyssk, then we turn onto the A155 highway and through Cherkessk we move towards Dombai. The time spent on the way by car from Moscow to Dombai is 19 hours.
- Take the train... I recommend buying train tickets on the website tutu.ru, there are not only low prices for travel, but also a decent saving of time for booking and searching for tickets. We buy a train ticket to Mineralnye Vody, Nevinnomyssk, Cherkessk or to Nalchik. The travel time by train from Moscow to Dombai takes 30 - 35 hours, then we take a taxi (about 2500 rubles per trip) or a minibus in the direction.
- Fly by plane... The cheapest plane tickets to Min Vody can be bought here. The flight time is about two hours. We leave the airport and book a taxi online or wait for a minibus. The distance from the airport to the resort is 230 kilometers.
So, rest in Dombai will be inexpensive for those who want to buy train tickets, the plane will be faster, and the last way I did not mention is buses... You can get there by bus, but on the road you will get so tired (30 hours drive from Moscow) that you will no longer have the energy for skiing or sightseeing.
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From the high point of the mountain Mussa-Achitara you can make descents from different heights and along tracks with varying degrees of difficulty. Therefore, tourists prefer to master it.
The presence of small hills and moderate slopes attracts all visitors. Because here you can go sledding, go skiing without much preparation. But, if a problem occurs, experienced rescuers will always come to the rescue.
For those who are frequent guests here and have already tried all the slopes, it is suggested to take a risk and ride on the slopes of the steeper and more unknown mountains, but equally snowy. This is the attraction of Dombai. Everything sets you up for a pleasant stay. First of all, it is an acceptable air temperature, snow on the peaks and hills. Here you really get distracted, forget where you are and lose track of time. What else do you need for a wonderful holiday?
- The list of hotels for recreation in the Dombay resort can be found on the booking page.
The main thing that needs to be borne in mind when skiing in the Dombai ski resorts and on vacation is that the operating hours of the lifts differ, I recommend writing down the schedule in a notebook, so that later it will be easier to navigate.
Where to stay in Dombai?
Consider a selection of the best vacation spots, reviews of tourists about which are only positive.
There are plenty of hotels here, but not every tourist knows which hotel in Dombay to book for vacation, below I will give a list of hotels for accommodation that are ideal for relaxing in the resort of Dombay, and I recommend looking for all hotels and hotels at low prices on RoomGuru:
- Hotel «Caprice»Charges more per night (3500 rubles for a double room) than other accommodation options, but for this money you will get amazing nature and excellent service, many guests agree to overpay, but once again find themselves in this place.
- Hotel «Blizzard ", the room will cost you only 1,500 rubles.
- «Guest House Ice Cherry " will take from you 2400r per day of stay.
- «Pikhtovy Mys Guest House», You can book this guest house from 1800 rubles per day, depending on the season.
- Hotel "White Nights»From 1100 rubles per day.
There are also cheaper accommodation options, from 1200 rubles, but these options must be booked in advance, at least three months before the trip. There are also more luxurious accommodations for wealthy tourists, for example Dombay Palace", The night here will cost from 6000 rubles, but this is not the limit for high-level hotels, apartments "Vertex"Cost 18,000 rubles. per day.
- You can have an inexpensive vacation in Dombai by renting private accommodation through the Booking.com service. So an apartment with three rooms will only cost you 2000r. per day. As for private housing, the average cost per day is 1100-3500 rubles. depending on amenities and developed infrastructure.
What to try from food?
Naturally, such active rest and sports, yes in the fresh air, gives rise to a great appetite.For vacationers, the resort has a fairly large number of cafes and establishments where you can just have a snack or taste the national dishes of the Caucasus, try a drink ayran... Very tasty food charcoal trout... So, no one will remain hungry.
The prices for rest in Dombai are reasonable, there are no elite housing and other luxurious services, everything is done for a simple tourist. For example, if you take food in a cafe, then a barbecue will cost 300 rubles for a large portion, tea 25 rubles, coffee 35 rubles, salads from 120 rubles, hot dishes from 170 rubles. It all depends on your appetite and pocket, where the money is.
The time spent in the mountains will remain in your memory for a long time. And, if you also take pictures, then you can share your impressions with friends. As for the camera or video camera, this is the very first item when gathering for a vacation in Dombai, no matter whether in winter or summer.
Rest in mountain Dombai includes sledding, skiing, climbing to the highest points of the mountains, riding ATVs, ice skating, snowmobiling, various entertainment for children. They rest in hotels where you can visit a sauna, restaurant, bowling alley, nightclub. With the development of the resort, this list is added and expanded from year to year. That is why it is difficult to get tickets here during the winter vacation season, and places in the houses must be booked in advance.
What to see in Dombai?
Let's find out what to visit in Dombai of the sights for tourists in the first place during the summer holidays or in winter. The resort is not limited to visiting the snowy mountains and skiing in the ski resort. Numerous mountain lakes, gorges, national parks, nature reserves, nearby resort towns - all this may interest tourists.
1. Glacier Juguturluchat can be seen from the cable car. For a more detailed examination, you need to go up to the site Mussa-Achi-Tara... From here, a magnificent view opens up from above to the entire line of the ridge of the mountainous Caucasus.
2. Alibek waterfall is located in the gorge and is famous for the fact that it has no equal in size. Sightseeing walking tours lead to it. This place is loved and visited by tourists. Truly fascinating is the noise of water falling from a great height and the shine of its droplets in the sun.
3. A very interesting building - a hotel “Plate". Its shape is unusual and original, moreover, the hotel is located on the slope of a mountain, and from the windows you can see all the charm of the Caucasian nature.
4. Peak Ine - this is the edge of a high mountain covered with snow. It would seem that there is nothing surprising, but, as in the masterpieces of Picasso, you need to see the main thing in one thing Glacier Alibek - the most accessible for skiing. Walking along it, you can get to the forest, then continue the route along the forest paths, snow-covered forest.
5. Tourist tours include routes for acquaintance with turbulent mountain rivers: Gonachkhir and Ullu Muruju, Alibek, Amanauz.
6. Valley Buu-Ulgen is the broadest among others. In the period after the melting of the snow, it amazes with its nature and vegetation. Alpine meadows are found here.
7. Gorge Gonachkhir is a deep canyon with a turbulent mountain river below. To view it, tourists must pass through the barrier.
In summer, there are also plenty of excursions and entertainment. But it is advisable to stay for a few days. Wonderful walks and hikes through the territory of the beautiful nature reserve are no less exciting. They are as popular as cycling and ATVs that can be rented. And also there are amazing horse rides that will not leave anyone indifferent.
Rest in Dombai will be an amazing pastime for you with a huge amount of emotions and impressions, no matter how much the trip costs and no matter that all your friends are going to rest abroad, I can honestly say that you lose a lot if you do not see the whole nature of this place with your own eyes. ...
