SPA after skiing: full recovery in one evening

Arkhyz resort events in the 2026 season: what not to miss

Season opening, freeride festival, gastronomy week and a fireworks closing — calendar of headline events with prices and registration.

Skiing season in Arkhyz: what to know before you go

When the lifts open, which slopes suit beginners and advanced riders, how to dress, and where to stay near the gondola.

Family vacation in Arkhyz with kids: a 5-day plan

What to do with kids aged 4-12 in the mountains: training slope, telescope museum, horse ride and the hotel pool. A boredom-free plan.

Caucasian cuisine: 5 dishes to try in Arkhyz

Khychiny, lagman, lamb shashlyk, ayran and honey baklava — a guide to the region's culinary signatures with serving notes and wine pairings.

Travel tips: how to reach Arkhyz without overpaying

Mineralnye Vody or Nevinnomyssk, taxi or shared transfer, which mobile operator works in the mountains — a practical no-fluff guide.

Three trekking routes around Arkhyz

Sofia Lakes, Barite Waterfall and the Abishira-Ahuba ridge — detailed maps, elevation gain, timings and what to pack.

Arkhyz sights: 10th-century churches and ancient observatory

The Alan churches are Russia's oldest Christian buildings, plus the rock-carved Face of Christ and the SAO RAS observatory with Eurasia's largest telescope.

Summer Arkhyz: rafting, horseback tours and paragliding

What to do in the mountains in summer — from a Bolshoy Zelenchuk descent to a tandem paraglider flight over the ridge. Prices, contacts, tips.