The year-round mountain resort of Rosa Khutor, located on the Aibga ridge, has many lifts, a special place among which is occupied by three of the most popular cable cars: Olympia, the Protected Forest and the Caucasian Express.
These three cable cars are convenient gondola lifts-closed cabins with seats inside, with a capacity of up to 8 people and are a single lifting link to the top of Rosa Peak, located at an altitude of 2320 meters above sea level.
Cable cars operate all year round and are included in the excursion route "The Way to the peaks".
You can climb on the cable cars using walking tickets (lifting without skating) all year round, and in winter also by ski passes.
When climbing on the Olympia cable cars, the Protected Forest and the Caucasian Express offer beautiful views of mountain heights and lush vegetation.
During the ascent on the cable cars, guests make transfers at two intermediate stations (Mountain Olympic Village and Gazebo), where there are viewing platforms, various entertainment, services and trails for those who ski and snowboard. Therefore, the ascent and descent on the cable cars can become not only a walk with panoramic views, but also a wonderful pastime - you can walk at the stations and enjoy entertainment and all services.
Olympia Cable Car
The Olympia cable car lifts guests from the lower station of the Rosa Khutor cable cars, located in Rosa Valley at an altitude of 560 meters above sea level to the mark of the "Rosa Plateau" (Mountain Olympic Village) at an altitude of 1170 meters above sea level.
The length of the Olympia cable car is 2341 meters, and the capacity is 2709 people per hour. More about the Olympia Cable Car…
Cable car Protected Forest
The cable car "Zapovedniy les" lifts guests from the mark "Rosa Plato" (Mountain Olympic Village) to the station "Gazebo", located at an altitude of 1350 meters above sea level.
The length of the Zapovedniy les cable car is 1541 meters, and the capacity is 2442 people per hour. More about the Zapovedniy les Cable Car…
Kavkazskiy express Cable Car
The cable car "Kavkazskiy express" lifts guests from the "Besedka" mark to the extensive "Rose Peak" platform, located at an altitude of 2320 meters above sea level.
The length of the Kavkazskiy express cable car is 2141 meters, and the capacity is 2384 people per hour.
The ascent and descent on the Kavkazskiy express takes place at a sharper angle than on other cable cars of the Rosa Khutor resort. During the ascent, from the cab of the cable car, you can enjoy picturesque breathtaking views of the mountain peaks. More about the Kavkazskiy express Cable Car…
While driving, the Kavkazskiy express cable car passes the Rosa-1600 landing station, located at an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level.
Landing on the Rosa-1600 is possible only when climbing up. When descending, there is no landing-the elevator cabins go directly to the Arbor station.
You can get off at the transfer station. There are: observation points, places for walking and recreation, ski slopes and lifts, an instructor service, a first aid station, a restaurant and toilets. In summer, hiking trails along the ridge run from the station.
A gondola cable car "Strela" runs to the station "Rosa-1600" from the lower station of the Rosa Khutor cable cars, located in the Rosa Valley, which is accessible to guests by ski passes in the winter season. Learn more about the Rosa-1600 station…
At the Rose Peak mark there are: an observation deck and observation points, a high-altitude restaurant, ski slopes and lifts, toilets, a first aid station, as well as some entertainment - swings above the clouds and a suspension bridge, paragliding flights and hiking summer routes are possible. Learn more about Rose Peak and all the possible entertainment and routes on the top…
Practical information
Lifts and trails (one or the other, or all) may be closed due to weather conditions. We recommend that you check the information before riding on the official website in real time (you can download the mobile application).
The cost of ski passes and walking tickets varies from season to season.
The opening and closing dates of the seasons are determined by the administration of the Rosa Khutor mountain resort, depending on weather conditions, and in winter, on the snow cover. The administration can also determine the dates and deadlines for routine maintenance. Information about determining the start and end dates of the seasons is posted on the official website of the resort.
All information about the Rosa Khutor mountain resort, including lifts, active ski passes and walking tickets, as well as their variations, the exact conditions for using tickets and their cost, we recommend checking on the official website of the Rosa Khutor mountain resort.
Website of the Rosa Khutor mountain resort: rosakhutor.
The nearest airport to the Rosa Khutor resort and, accordingly, to all the ski resorts of Esto-Sadka (Krasnaya Polyana) is located in the city of Sochi (Adler), 43 kilometers from Estosadka. Flights to Sochi (Adler) →
The fastest and most convenient way to get from Sochi airport to Rosa Khutor is by taxi. You can order a taxi / transfer in advance, even from home. At any time of the day, at the airport, a driver will be waiting for you with a sign where your first and last name will be written. To order a taxi, it is enough to provide your flight data.
If you come by car, you can leave it at the lower station of the Rosa Khutor cable cars. There are also parking spaces throughout the Rosa Dolina and the Mountain Olympic Village (parking is paid).
In winter, there is a large outdoor parking at the Rosa Stadion mark of 940 meters, from where you can also start climbing the mountains on the lifts. Parking on it is free.
More information about how to get to all the ski resorts of Krasnaya Polyana (Esto-Sadok), including Rosa Khutor, can be found here →
All accommodation facilities at the Rosa Khutor resort can be viewed and booked here
