Arkhyz
Russia
Mountain-resort village in the Republic of Karachay–Cherkessia, Russia, Arkhyz sits at high elevation in the valley of the Bolshoy Zelenchuk River, surrounded by peaks rising above 3,000 metres. Founded in 1923 near the confluence of the Arkhyz and Pshish rivers, it functions as both a ski resort and a summer climbing destination, with several summits in the area rated at second and third difficulty categories for mountaineers. The village has an unusually dense café and restaurant scene for its size.
- Population600
- Nearest water from center0.1 km
- Nearest mountain from center4.0 km