Medieval fortresses, dolmens of Krasnaya Polyana, interactive museum

The Kudepste cult stone (or Circassian stone) is the same age as the Egyptian pyramids and dolmens. It is believed that the megalithic monument appeared here in the II millennium AD.
A block of sandstone 5x5 meters in size hid in the heart of the Colchis forest. Historians assume that the stone was used for sacrifices and ritual ceremonies. On the way to the stone you will see a beautiful forest lake, sequoias and giant hornbeam, and nearby there is a cork grove.

Not far from the village Monastery is a very curious sight, the ruins of the temple-fortress of the IX-X centuries (coordinates 43.581864, 40.012027). The 5-meter-high walls of the hall temple and the fortress defensive wall made of roughly worked stones have been preserved to our days.
The trail to the temple is difficult, especially in winter. Be careful: after rain, the path can be slippery with metal rods sticking out of the ground somewhere. The reward will be wonderful views and an important historical place, which is protected by the state.
The car can be left at the observation deck overlooking the Mzymta River Valley, and the way to the fortress can be covered on foot. Cross the river along the old railway bridge and go downstream, along the combined road. A little to the right of the booth, which collects money to visit the temple during the season, there is a barely discernible path - it leads to the top of the mountain with the ruins of an ancient structure.

The dolmens of Krasnaya Polyana are located in an amazingly beautiful place: a severe forest, a river, snowy mountain tops. Dolmens here are not very impressive in size, but the atmosphere itself makes a lasting impression. In addition to dolmens you will find small burial mounds and temples with labyrinths of stones. Entrance to the park is paid: 100 rubles.

To warm up after the walk among dolmens and to fortify yourself go to "Gostidze" restaurant which will please you with fragrant dishes of Georgian cuisine. There's not so much hype here in the daytime as in the evening, but it's worth reserving a table anyway (phone 8 (862) 295-65-44).

Before sunset you will have time to explore another attraction of Krasnaya Polyana, Achipse fortress of 7-9 centuries - the most significant and largest fort of that era. The fortress itself is poorly preserved, there are only parts of the walls and towers 1.5-2 meters high. But even in this condition the citadel is interesting. You bet: it is believed that it is located on the site of one of the branches of the Silk Road. It was the shortest road leading to Rome and Transcaucasia from India.
Start climbing from Berezova Street, in front of house 134. First you will follow the old staircase, then the steep forest path. To climb, choose comfortable shoes with good tread and do not climb if it rained recently.

Continue to study the region's history and heritage at the Museum of Archaeology. The new interactive museum at Rosa Khutor Resort offers a journey into the past that comes alive with modern technology. Explore the museum's exhibits with a simple and intuitive app that you can download at the entrance.
The museum is open every day from 9:30 to 19:00. For more information, please call 8 (928) 854-98-91.

For dinner, stop by the tavern "Triconi". The menu includes seafood delicacies, grilled meat dishes, homemade pasta and vegetarian masterpieces. And be sure to order apple strudel for dessert, which the absolute majority of facility's guests like. The restaurant is in great demand, so be sure to book a table on +7 (918) 000-12-73.

Long walks and a delicious dinner - by evening you'll probably be exhausted. And you sleep so sweetly in the mountains! Hurry up to the hotel for a good rest before tomorrow's adventures.