Where to ride / Russia

Arkhyz Bike Park

🇷🇺 Karachay-Cherkessia, North Caucasus, Russia · Bike park

Photo: Arkhyz Bike Park

Billed as Russia's highest bike park: 24 lift-served trails over 30+ km between 2,350 m and 1,650 m — and its rules explicitly allow pedal-assist eMTBs.

eMTB allowedYes

The park rules allow mountain bikes and pedal-assist mountain e-bikes and ban all other motorised vehicles.

E-bikes on liftsNot confirmed

The Milky Way and Northern Lights lifts serve the trails; whether they carry e-bikes is not stated.

ChargingNot confirmed

Not mentioned.

eMTB rentalYes

Mountain bike rental in three tiers (Standard, PRO, Premium), protective gear, bike service and guided e-bike tours of 3 hours to a full day.

eMTB rules in short

Pedal-assist mountain e-bikes are explicitly allowed on the bike park trails; any other motorised vehicle is banned. Helmets are mandatory.

Trails24
Length30+ km
Top lift2,350 m
Day pass 20263,350 RUB

Arkhyz in Karachay-Cherkessia calls its bike park Russia's highest. Construction began in 2018, and the park now has more than 30 km of prepared trails.

Trails and lifts

There are 24 trails: 22 on the south slope, served by the Milky Way lift (1,650–2,250 m), and 2 on the north slope, served by the Northern Lights lift (1,650–2,350 m). Highlights include Bolshaya Medveditsa — 4.5 km with a 470 m drop — and Romantik, the 2.7 km competition downhill with a 540 m drop.

eMTBs allowed

The park rules are clear: pedal-assist mountain e-bikes are allowed, while any other motorised vehicle is banned. Helmets are mandatory. The sources don't say whether the lifts carry e-bikes or where to charge.

Season, prices and rental

In 2026 the park opened on 15 May and runs daily 9:00–16:30 until 15 October. An adult day pass costs 3,350 RUB and a season pass 40,000 RUB; accident insurance is 200 RUB a day. The park rents mountain bikes in three tiers and runs guided e-bike tours from the resort (1,650 m) to alpine lakes, waterfalls and passes, lasting from 3 hours to a full day.

Frequently asked questions

Are eMTBs allowed at Arkhyz Bike Park?

Yes. The rules allow pedal-assist mountain e-bikes and ban any other motorised vehicle.

When is Arkhyz Bike Park open?

In 2026 from 15 May to 15 October, daily 9:00–16:30.

How big is the bike park?

More than 30 km and 24 trails across two slopes, between about 2,350 m and 1,650 m.

How much is a bike pass?

In 2026 an adult day pass costs 3,350 RUB and a season pass 40,000 RUB.

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