From Krasnodar to Gelendzhik
From 27 700₽ per person
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Type: Multi-day activity
* When we still have snow in the forest, peonies and hyacinths are already blooming in the Caucasus, warm streams are murmuring and waterfalls are noisy. And the rock is already so warm that you can press your cheek against it and bask for a long time, looking for the next clue.
We offer you 2 springs. The first spring will greet you with a riot of colors and greenery, mountains and waterfalls in the Caucasus. The second one, our northern one, will come with you when you return home after the May holidays.
We will climb Papai Mountain, sacred to the Scythians and Adygs (819 m), swim in a dozen waterfalls (Chernaya River, Papai River, Genet River). We have to go through several passes and climb Mount Thab (905 m) – the highest point of the route, from which we will descend along the Main Caucasian ridge almost in summer – amazing and beautiful Gelendzhik.
The Papai mountain range is located in the axial zone of the Main Caucasian Ridge, at the headwaters of the Ubinka, Papayki and Bolshoy Khable rivers. The height is 819 m. Papai stands out among the neighboring ridges and peaks with its formidable rocky shapes and pronounced sharp ridge. It is considered the westernmost rocky peak of the Greater Caucasus. It is composed of marl, limestone, and mudstone. The Papaya "saw", consisting of 5 peaks — Northern, Central, Main, Eastern and Western — stretches from east to west for 5 km.
The Gray Monasteries rocks (Krasnodar Pillars) are well known far beyond the borders of the region to climbers, tourists and rock climbers. They are located in the far depths of the foothill part of the Kuban on the northern slopes of the Kotsekhur district.
But that's not all. After conquering the city of Papai, we will go to the village. Novosadovy and plunge into the atmosphere of the wild West: Uncle Dima's saloon, where we will try amazing drinks (of various strengths) – all brewed in the mountains, an evening show in which everyone becomes a participant and everyone will find something for themselves.
After a rest and a bath in Novosadov, we will go to an interesting rock massif – Monasteries, which is also called Krasnodar Pillars. We will spend the whole day there and dedicate it to lasagna and swimming in the waterfall.
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day 01
Day 1
Type of accommodation:Tent
• Meet at the Krasnodar railway station and begin our journey. We take a transfer to the village of Ubinka.
• Then we go on foot upstream of the Ubinka River. On the way, we inspect a free-standing dolmen, pass a memorial stele to the Avenger squad.
• If we make it in time, we cross the Church Ridge (low – a set of 150 meters), and go out to the Pshadsky waterfalls.
We camp at the fork of the river. (Transitions of 40-50 minutes with breaks. There are about 4-5 parishes in total).
day 02
Day 2
Type of accommodation:Tent
• We get up early, have breakfast, get ready and go towards the town of Papai up the river (more like a stream).
• In the afternoon, we set up an intermediate camp and begin the ascent to Papai city light. The ascent takes 1.5 – 2 hours. The descent takes less than an hour. We go down to the Chernaya River (a tributary of the Papaya) and watch the cascade of waterfalls. (About 5-6 passes).
• If possible, we move to the parking lot in the Black Farm tract or stay in place.
day 03
Day 3
Type of accommodation:Tent
• A simple transition from the Black Farm to the village. Novosadovy. Recreation, Uncle Dima's sauna club. Let's plunge into the atmosphere of the wild West: the Papai saloon club, where we will try amazing drinks (of various strengths) – all brewed in the mountains, an evening show in which everyone becomes a participant and everyone will find something for themselves. (About 3 transitions).
day 04
Day 4
Type of accommodation:Tent
• After a rest and a bath in Novosadov, we will go to an interesting rock massif – Monasteries, which is also called Krasnodar Pillars (by analogy with the most famous Krasnoyarsk Pillars). • We dedicate the rest of the day to climbing rocks and swimming in the waterfall. (One transition per hour).
day 05
Day 5
Type of accommodation:Tent
• We get up early, have breakfast and begin the ascent to the city of Thab. The rise time is 2 hours. We go out to the Main Caucasian Ridge and from the observation deck we take a look at our entire previous path.
• Now we have to walk along the ridge itself (droga) and go down to the sea. But that will be tomorrow. And today we will see the waterfalls on the Genet River and get up for the last rest in the mountains. (6 transitions).
day 06
Day 6
Type of accommodation:Not included
• We walk along the ridge, from the ridge there is a view of the coast and the sea in places. After lunch we go down to the village. Ardybeyevka and we go out to Gelendzhik. (5-6 passes).
• In Gelendzhik, we are waiting for a clean, tourist-ready city, lots of flowers, warmth and the sea. As well as the mountains around, and a huge selection of hotels and apartments in the city, with almost no tourists.
day 07
Day 7
Type of accommodation:Not included
• On this day in the evening, you can leave for Novorossiysk, Tuapse or Krasnodar and then go home. But we recommend staying at least a day or two at sea. We rest and swim in Gelendzhik.
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