The commute from Sochi takes about 1 and half hours. On the way to Red Meadow we had visited the Trout farm and the Canyon (Greek restaurant). The Red Meadow has a great view, modern mountain lifts and other facilities. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krasnaya_Polyana,_Krasnodar_Krai I liked best the Gazprom complex (comfortable parking, lifts, shops and cafe). http://www.grandhotelpolyana.ru/en/mountain_tourist_centre/ There is also Mountain Сarousel place.... More

A trip to Krasnaya Polyana is interesting here mountains, clear mountain air, crystal clear water of the rivers, flora and fauna, but the animals I was not able to see and photograph them on camera. All the animals live here in the mountains far from people and construction of various facilities for the Olympic Games. In the mountains I climbed... More

I went there this year in January and this was the most beautiful place for skiing I have ever seen. Mountains are beautiful. The are differenf slanks for each taste from the beginners to the experienced one. The best complex is Laura-Gazprom. Everything is new. Service is good. We stayed in Belarus hotel and I advise it to everybody: very... More

Breathtaking scenery with spacious cablecars. This will be the setting of the 2014 Olympics Winter Sports. The place is still obviously going through massive work in building resorts and facilities. I beleive in about 2 years the place will be simply amazing. You have to keep in mind that Sochi's climate is a bit humid due to the Black Sea,... More