Arkhyz combines a diverse relief, large amount of precipitation, long season (from mid-December to April), mild climate and significant heights.
The highest mountains of the Arkhyz region are Pshish (3,780 m), Sofia (3,640 m), Amanauz-Bashi (3,530 m).
Arkhyz is a dynamically developing resort, its area increases every year.
In winter, Arkhyz has fairly stable weather, which makes the region attractive for heli-skiing. Arkhyz is interesting for participants with any level of skiing skills, it has a large forest skiing area, wide fields, picturesque couloirs, descents up to 1,350 meters in delta.