High-speed train "Swallow" (Sochi - Rosa Khutor): history of construction, schedule, ticket prices

High-speed train, following the routeSochi - Rosa Khutor, "Swallow" - is by far the most convenient mode of transport, with which you can get to Krasnaya Polyana. In addition, there are flights from Adler and a charter flight from Krasnodar. Convenience of "Swallow", in combination with amazing landscapes outside the window, will bring a lot of positive impressions of the trip.

Sochi route - Rosa Khutor

On this route are six stations, two of whichthe final - Sochi, Rosa Khutor. "Swallow" still makes a stop in Matsesta, Hosta, Adler, Esto-Sadok. Two of them are in the mountains - this is Rosa Khutor, which belongs to the resort of Alpika-Service and Esto-Sadok, located on the outskirts of the village of Krasnaya Polyana. Most of the tourists go to the terminal station, since this is where the famous and largest ski resort is located.

History of construction

The construction of the railway was associated withOlympics in Sochi. The construction of the Olympic facilities was in the area of ​​Krasnaya Polyana, where the old road was leading. She could not cope with the large flow of tourists. In addition, rocky areas, landslides, and mudflows were not uncommon in the mountainous areas of the old route. The traffic along this road was only automobile. It was long and dangerous, despite the fact that several tunnels were pierced.

Therefore, it was decided to build a newroad, which would combine the highway with the railway tracks. It was decided to launch a new high-speed train "Swallow". Sochi - Rosa Khutor should be a high-speed route. Construction lasted four years. The length of the road is 48 kilometers and includes 14 tunnels and 40 bridges. It passes by the river bank, with the strange name Mzymta, surrounded on both sides by mountains.

Travel Sochi - Rosa Khutor on the "Swallow"becomes not only fast, but also very interesting. The landscapes here are charming. Bends of the mountain river, mountain peaks, overgrown with forests. It's not just a trip, it's an interesting little trip that will be remembered for a long time.

Village

Rosa Khutor is a modern ski resort,included in the Alpiku service. Local residents often, buying a ticket to the terminal station, say that they need to Alpica. Its location is near the Esto-Sadok settlement. There are competitions in alpine skiing, snowboarding and freestyle. In February 2014, the competitions of the Olympic Games were held on these types. You can get here by "Roshcha" Rosa Khutor-Sochi, the cost of the trip is small, it will be listed below.

Rosa Khutor belongs to the settlement of Esto-Sadok,which, in turn, is part of the settlement district of Krasnaya Polyana. The territory of the resort covers an area of ​​1,821 hectares and lies on the southern and north-eastern side of the Aigba ridge. Its lowest mark above sea level is 575 meters, the highest mark is 2,509 meters above sea level (the top is the Stone pillar).

Infrastructure

During the construction were guided by the calculation,according to which 10 thousand people can simultaneously use the resort. Olympic facilities were built here: the freestyle center, the Olympic village (mountain), the snowboard park and the ski center. The total length of the route is 77 kilometers. The ski resort operates constantly, as the artificial snow making system works here. There are 19 lifts.

On the banks of the river and on the slopes of the mountains, 10hotels that are located at different altitudes above sea level, equipment rental outlets, multi-storey car parks, cafes, restaurants, McDonald's, an outdoor beach area, shops, playgrounds.

Train Station

The station Rosa Khutor is modern, large andspacious. It has two floors. The second is closed, the first works. Exit to the train through the underground passage, there is an escalator and an elevator for slow-moving passengers. Exit through the turnstile ticket barcode. An electronic scoreboard will give you information about the Rosa Khutor-Sochi “Swallows” schedule, the price of a return ticket. You can buy a return ticket at the box office or electronic kiosk. At the station there is a buffet where you can eat if you are hungry during the journey. Even on the train you can book a tour of the places of the Olympics.

schedule

Route schedule of Sochi - Rosa Khutor("Swallow") is constantly changing and depends mainly on the season and the influx of tourists. Today, five trains leave the route daily. The first flight is at 7.30, the last - at 17.26. From Rosa Khutor Station, the first train leaves at 10.00, the last at 22.00. The ticket price is 335.8 rubles (adult) and 167.9 rubles (for children). Baggage and bicycle transportation - 50 rubles. A child under 5 years old does not need a ticket, he goes for free.