Fairy tales of the blooming taiga. Altai

From 34 000₽

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Adventures and fun activities

Subcategory:

Expedition

Description

Type: Multi-day activity
* Hiking route along the ridge and Mountains of Northeastern Altai. We will visit the famous Karakol Lakes, Saigonosh Waterfall, admire the Albagan peak and many other locations. And most importantly, most of the route passes through Alpine meadows, blooming at this time. Lights, catchments and other flowers decorate the mountainsides at this time. The lakes are ice-free, but still decorated with dazzling snowfields along the shores. The bright contrasts of greenery and snow delight the traveler's eyes. • blooming alpine meadows • bright contrasts of spring greenery and white snow • clean mountain lakes • Extreme off-road casting • the beauty of the Altai Mountains from the height of the traversed passes • jipping • Photo shoots • hiking with a backpack • evening campfire gatherings • cooking camping food Important! Hiking in the Altai mountains. We're going with backpacks. Crossings from 12 to 20 km. Suitable for people with good physical condition. Hiking experience is desirable.
Available languages

Russian

Group type

Group

Age restrictions

Kids are allowed

Training level

Medium

Transfer

Transfer not included

day 01
Barnaul - P. Announcement
Type of accommodation:Hotel
The group meets in Barnaul at 8.00. We get into the minibus and hit the road. On the way, we stop for lunch at a cafe and as needed. Our path lies along the famous Chuisky highway. We spend the night at a campsite near the village of Anos on the banks of the Katun River. Nearby are the Dragon's Teeth rocks, where you can walk and take evening photos. In the evening, we pack our backpacks and prepare for the morning exit.
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day 02
P. Anos - Karakol lakes - lane Bagatash
Type of accommodation:Tent
In the morning we get into the SUV and drive up the Elekmonar River. The car is driving along a bumpy road and you can only wonder how you can drive here at all. Along the way, you can enjoy views of Mount Adygan and the surrounding mountains. In a few hours we will land on the shore of Lake Karakol. We climb the Bagatash pass (translated from Altai as "stone frog"), arrange a photo shoot in the Stone Town. Our way lies further, to the Castle of the Mountain Spirits. We spend the night at cedar campsites in tents. We will walk 8 km in a day.
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day 03
Castle of mountain spirits - ur. Sarysaz
Type of accommodation:Tent
In the morning we leave the cozy parking lot and climb the Akkain pass. Then, past the lakes of the same name, we go to the Airyk pass. We will have a pass almost every day. All of them are simple, and from their saddles stunning panoramas open up - as in the song, "how happy are the messengers, the mountains are blue in the distance!" We admire the Airyk lakes and blooming meadows - they are everywhere here! We have lunch, and through a swampy valley we go to the Sarysaz tract. Here, in the cedar grove, we spend the night. We will walk 11 km in a day.
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day 04
Sarysaz district - upper reaches of the Lozha River
Type of accommodation:Tent
We move to the upper reaches of the Cuba River. The panoramas of the Chemalo-Kubinsky watershed are clearly visible from here. We cross the high Cuban plateau to the Loja River. There are several lakes surrounded by mountain ranges. We will spend the night and spend the night at one of them, in a cedar grove. We will walk 18 km in a day.
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day 05
Upper reaches of the riverLodge - Albagan Pass - Yuzheme river
Type of accommodation:Tent
We climb the Albagansky pass, past the blue mountain lakes hidden in harsh moraines, and cross into the valley of the Yuzheme River. The pass overlooks the leading peak of the area, Mount Albagan (2618m). The saddle of the pass is located above the forest zone among the stone placers. Spare parts from rockets launched from Baikonur are often found in the valley of the Yuzheme River. You can take interesting photos. We will spend the night on the riverbank and walk 14 km in a day.
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day 06
R. Yuzheme - R. Saigonosh
Type of accommodation:Tent
We go down the Yuzheme River to its confluence with the Tyurdem River - this is how the Malaya Sumulta River is born. And we go to the Saigonosh river and move up it to a convenient parking place among the cedars by the river. We'll spend the night here. We will walk 10 km in a day.
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day 07
R. Saigonosh - R. Toguskol
Type of accommodation:Tent
In the morning we climb the Saigonosh pass past the picturesque taiga waterfall Saigonosh. For Altaians, rivers and waterfalls have a special, sacred meaning. And when you look at the living, bubbling water among the green valleys, you understand why the locals revere nature so much. There is a big tour on the pass, where you can search for messages from previous travelers and leave your own! We take pictures of stunning panoramas and go down the Toguskol River to the place of overnight stay. We will walk 10 km in a day.
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day 08
R. Toguskol - R. Edigan
Type of accommodation:Hotel
We are overcoming the last pass in this campaign - Tamaniel. The road runs through wide green valleys. We come to the tributaries of the river . Edigan. There's already a whiff of civilization here! We spend the night on the Edigan river near the village of Edigan. We will walk 20 km in a day.
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day 09
R. Edigan - Barnaul
Type of accommodation:Hotel
We say goodbye to the mountains, get on the bus and drive to Barnaul. On the way, we stop at the Orokto bridge and the village of Chemal. We'll be in the city later in the evening. We break up with new friends and see you again.
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Details

Included

Barnaul - Anos, Edigan - Barnaul transfer

Off-road pickup

Groceries (we cook ourselves)

Overnight at the base in Anos

Instructor's job

Group first aid kit

Group equipment (tents, campfire equipment)

Satellite phone rental in case of emergency

Excluded

Meals at the roadside service

Fees for sightseeing facilities

Travel certificate ₽ 1000 (for those who wish, it is possible to issue a certificate of travel credit, confirmed by the route qualification commission of the Federal Customs Service of the Altai Territory)

equipment rental ₽ 1000 (we have the opportunity to rent personal equipment: sleeping bag, mat, backpack. If you need a tent. The cost of a specific amount of equipment.)

Requirements for the participant

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Personal: - Hob seat - Mountain sunglasses, degree of protection 3 or 4 - Thermos flask for 1 liter* - Small towel (made of microfiber) - Headlamp and a set of spare batteries for it - Dishes (mug, spoon, bowl, knife) - Winter travel mat - Sleeping bag comfort temperature not less than -15 degrees - Travel backpack from 80 liters for women, from 100 liters for men

Documents: - Hermetic bag (waterproof) for documents - Passport of the Russian Federation - Compulsory medical insurance policy

Recommend to bring

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Optional: - Wristwatch - Power bank (battery charger) - Compression bag for bulky clothes - Mobile phone with charging - Camera

Makeup bag: - Wet wipes - Hygienic lipstick - Toothbrush and paste (small package) - Sunscreen (spf 50-70) - Small scissors or nail clippers - A small piece of soap - Toilet paper in a waterproof package *the list is for recommendation purposes

Personal first aid kit: - Individual medications - Nasal drops - Coldrex/teraflu - Patch for corns

Clothing: - Buff hat or balaclava - Warm, winter synthetic thermal underwear (top and bottom) - Warm fleece jacket - Windproof jacket - Running sports membrane trousers (made of quick-drying synthetic material, easily washable) - Fleece gloves - Trekking socks 3 pairs (2 warm, 1 summer) - Wool socks 1 pair - Trekking boots - Lanterns (gaiters) - Second shoes (puffs or sneakers) - Crocs or their like (for fords) - 1 T-shirt or long sleeve shirt - 1-2 running T-shirt (synthetic) - For girls — sports bra (usually uncomfortable) - Underwear in reasonable quantities - Thermal underwear for sleeping 1 set

Restrictions

No health restrictions

The instructor can make changes to the route schedule depending on the weather and the condition of the group.

We individually discuss with each participant what they should take, what to buy, and what to rent.

Starting point

* June 22, 08:00 (local time) Barnaul, Altai Territory, Russia

Finish point

* June 30, 22:00 (local time) Barnaul, Altai Territory, Russia

How to get

* It is advisable to arrive in Barnaul the day before the start of the route, if you arrive by plane. Barnaul Airport of arrival (BAX) or alternatively Gorno-Altaysk (RGK). Return tickets can be taken for the evening or better the next day at the end of the route.

Cancellation policy

* If you decide to cancel your reservation less than 16 days before the start of the tour, the prepayment will not be refunded. In all other cases, we will make a refund after deducting the actual expenses incurred (at least 15% of the tour price)

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Organizer
Мы команда друзей и единомышленников. Выросли в походах и продолжаем заниматься любимым делом. Суммарно у нас 60 лет походной жизни, десятки гор и рек, сотни исхоженных троп. И нам все еще это нравится! Если вы не знаете, с чего начать или как продолжить свою туристическую жизнь, мы подскажем, поможем и научим. Организуем: Активные туры и треккинги Восхождения Сплавы Пешие и горные походы Автотуры

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