Le CITY deluxe Russia · Winter · 2012

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SOCHI

Fchair lift, which climbs the highest elevation in Russia with the height of 1698 meters. It has 5 stages and lifts guests from 540 meters to 2238 meters above sea level. At the site level 4, at an altitude of 2238 meters you can enjoy the view of the only Caucasus Mountain with full outlook range to 100 km. For beginners at the third stage, a rope elevator is available. In natural circuses (Shumikhinsky and Salymovsky) on the fourth stage of the lift, there are all perfect conditions for off-piste skiing.

Krasnaya Polyana ski resort offers all the possibilities for recreation in the mountains and winter sports. There are numerous places to rent, where you can get a kit of ski equipment for use such as snowboards, sleds and snowblades. And they are all available for professionals, amateurs and children. For beginners, there is organized school for skiers.

In Krasnaya Polyana, you can relax and have a vacation with the kids. Parents have the opportunity to spend the day skiing, enrolling children (3.5 to 6 years) in "Kindergarten", where the children are with teachers and instructors for the whole day.

In July 2007, The International Olympic Committee chose Sochi as the venue for the first Olympic Winter Games in Russia. The new amazing set was destined to become the scene for an exciting Olympic sport

Krasnaya Polyana Unique climate zone Krasnaya Polyana is comfortably located 40 km away from coast of Black sea and close to the bottom of the main Caucasus mountain range ridge at a height of up to 3000 meters...

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AUTUMN 2012

From December until the beginning of the spring, the town is perpetually covered in snow, however the temperature rarely is under -10°C, as the average temperature in winter tends to be around 0°.

Around the area of Mount Achishkho at a height of 2391 meters above sea level, is the humidity pole of Russia that features a huge amount of rain and an average snow depth of 7 meters. A truly unique mountain-sea climate was predetermined to undergo development as the Krasnaya Polyana ski resort.

A holiday in the resort of Krasnaya Polyana (Red Glade) is attractive during any time of the season. In December, when the entire coastal resort of Sochi is still in autumn, Krasnaya Polyana is already in the grips of a real Russian winter. But even at this time you can rest comfortably. From the edge of the sea to the snowed ridges through the mountain gorges, the warm sea breeze makes its way in. Krasnaya Polyana - the only place in Russia where you can find such a favorable environment for the winter holidays. Krasnaya Polyana offers modern skiing equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable ride. The season in Krasnaya Polyana lasts from November until the second half of June.The slopes are constantly staffed by rescue services. A special anti-avalanche service provides security to guests.

In Krasnaya Polyana there are several ski resorts.

For example, on the mountain Aibga, there is a

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