Arhyz
About Arhyz
A rugged Caucasian frontier defined by ancient Alanian ruins, dense pine forests, and high-altitude astronomical observation.
Highlights
- Ancient stone churches
- Pristine glacial lakes
- Giant radio telescopes
- Wild mountain honey
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1653m
- Top lift: 2838m
- Ski pistes: 26.5km
- Ski lifts: 11
- Lakes nearby: 32
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Arhyz
- Today: 6 to 10 °C, rain, 2 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3606 m (3510 to 3730 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20 | 6 / 10 °C | rain | dry | 2 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 4 / 12 °C | overcast | dry | 4 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 5 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 7 / 14 °C | rain showers | dry | 2 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 4 / 9 °C | thunderstorm | dry | 0 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 2 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 4 / 13 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 4 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 5 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 4 / 9 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 3 / 10 °C | drizzle | dry | 4 h sun |
Things to do in Arhyz
Hikes nearby — Arhyz (12)
12 curated hiking trails around Arhyz, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Кавказская тропа - Карачаево-Черкесия, не маркировано
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К перевалу Федосеева
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Обзорный трек от подъемников в Архызе
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Озёра балки Орлёнок
Экологическая тропа "Архыз удивительный и неповторимый"
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пик Пионеров
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Джамараклитебе
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Баритовый водопад
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Подьем на Семицветное
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Водопад Чигордали
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Озеро Любви
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Подьем на Дукинские озера
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Софийские озёра
Mountain biking near Arhyz
- Тёмное сияние
- Луноход
- Гребешки
- Спутник
- Чак-Чак
- Лунка
- Медвежонок
- Романтик
Getting to Arhyz
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV), 170 km away, about 3h52 by road