Sochi — Agur waterfalls — Mount Akhun — Adler — Trout farm — Skypark — Rosa Khutor
Distance— 125 km from Sochi or 130 km from Sochi International Airport
Travel time without stops — 2.5-3 hours. With full stops, a visit to Skypark and the Rosa Khutor resort – 8 hours.
When to go. At any time of the year. Summer is relatively hot (average temperature +25). Winter is mild and warm, on the coast +5+7, in the mountains about zero degrees.
1. Agur waterfalls
The first point of the route is Agur waterfalls, they are located only 13 km from Sochi. A full trip to the waterfalls can take a whole day. In conditions of limited time, we advise you to carry out the “minimum plan” and walk up the Agur gorge, along the river of the same name, to the first waterfall (there are three in total).
Please note that comfortable shoes are required for such a walk.
2. Mount Akhun
A half-hour drive from the waterfalls is the next stop – Mount Akhun. There is an observation tower on the mountain, from which you can view the peaks of the main Caucasus ridge and appreciate panoramic views of the surrounding area. We highly recommend visiting the Mangal cafe. It is located on the mountain itself, not far from the tower. The meat dishes here are very tasty (especially rack of lamb). A nice bonus is a ride on the Ferris wheel, free for guests of the establishment.
3. Adler (Olympic Park + Sochi Park)
Adler is one of the four urban districts of Sochi, located 30 km from its center. It was here that the Olympic Games were held in 2014, and the Olympic Park is considered the most visited attraction.
On its territory there are major sports facilities, as well as a number of interesting museums, singing fountains and a variety of restaurants. For convenience, we advise you to rent a bicycle (average cost from 120 rubles per hour) and travel around the entire territory on it. The park is open daily from 08:00 to 00:00. For more information please visit this website.
In addition to the Olympic Park in Adler, you can visit Sochi Park. This is a theme park that features rides, dolphinarium shows, a ropes course and much more. Sochi Park is open all year round, but opening hours vary depending on the season and day of the week. Current information on schedules and prices can be found on this website.
Address: Olympiysky Prospekt, 21, Adlersky district.
4. Trout farming
The next stop on the route will interest all fish and fishing lovers, and if you are not one of them, head straight to Skypark, which is a ten-minute drive away.
You can take a tour of the trout farm (which, by the way, is one of the largest in our country), during which you will be shown numerous pools with fish and told about the features of its cultivation. The cost of a half-hour excursion per adult is 250 rubles. There is also a tasting room here where you can try dishes from the freshest trout or you can buy live fish and cook it yourself on the river bank (there are barbecues and gazebos there).
Address: st. Forelevaya, 45A, s. Cossack Brod.
5. Skypark
This is a Russian-New Zealand project, which is the first and only amusement park at altitude in Russia. The main attraction is the Skybridge – the longest suspended pedestrian bridge in the world. Here you can test your nerves and bungee jump from a height of 69 or 207 meters, swing on the world’s highest swing, and also visit the rope park. Skypark is open to the public all year round. You will find detailed information about tariffs on the official website.
6. Rosa Khutor
Rosa Khutor, the largest ski resort in Russia, is located near Krasnaya Polyana. The resort is year-round (in summer, various hiking and cycling routes, horseback riding, a rope park, etc. are popular). If you are limited in time, we highly recommend at least taking a ride on the cable car, it will offer you breathtaking views.
Detailed information about all entertainment, the cost of ski passes, equipment rental can be found on the official website.
We recommend staying at one of the Rosa Khutor hotels for the night. You can start the next day with travel to the Khmelevskie Lakes.
