Kazakhstan Altai with its sacred biceps Belukha, the highest pinnacle of Altai, and Siberia, is not as popular among climbers as the Himalayas or Pamir. But here you will be able to make the climb from the simplest route to the route of the highest categories - 5 B.
All routes skalno-ice. Including interesting route to the Beluga (4506 m) on the south side, not previously accessible to foreigners. Po severity and difficulty Belukha unlikely to relinquish tops of the same class of other regions of the world. In this regard it as something similar to McKinley. The excess of the lower base camp at Katun to the top is about 3000 m.
A beautiful mountain landscapes with Belushinskim array can hardly compete some other mining hub. We can offer you climb from the glaciers and Geblera Berelskogo.
The tour is designed for lovers of foot travel in the mountains who want to visit at the foot of the highest mountain in Siberia and Altai - Mount Belukha (4506 m). It should be noted that Mount Belukha added to the list of UNESCO World Natural Heritage Monuments. The starting point of our trip - highland health center radon hot water Hot Keys, located at an altitude of 1500 m on the shores of a large lake tread cedar forests and alpine meadows. From Ust-Kamenogorsk separates its 490 km. Here goes our way past the lake Ushkol among granite rocks and cedar forest. Then, in the river valley. The Black Berel, where waterfalls cascade among black rocks (hence the name - Black Berel) in black discontent excellent fishing for grayling. In one afternoon shift at the recovery Pass Pacific, rafting camp in Nizhny - crossing routes all Altai, to the very large and picturesque waterfall Altai - Kokkolskomu (60 m). Radial route to the Kokkolsky Pass (3000 m), which is a unique outdoor museum - abandoned mine Kokkolsky highlands, where during the war, our fathers and grandfathers mined metal armour for Victory - tungsten. The unique construction created heroic labour among the roar of avalanches and rockfalls. Abandoned tunnels, barracks, coal washing plant at the picturesque background of harsh landscapes. Radial hike to a glacier Berelskomu Eastern Beluhi tops, and return to the health center "Hot Keys".
Necessary physical training: good.
Duration: 9 days, 8 nights.
The length of hike: 92 km.
The optimum size of the group: 3 - 6.
The timing of the tour: the second half of June - September; optimal - Aug.
Recommended Equipment: backpack, sleeping bag, dozhdezaschitny suit and rubber boots, warm clothing and cold weather (from -5 to +25 ° C), boots for trekking, photographic equipment in the water resistant packaging, repellents, Heat insulation mat.
Note: desirable vaccinated against encephalitis.
TOUR MAY BE UP TO 7 DAYS SOKRASCHEN. If you decide to commit this journey - please see specific information and the cost of the tour.
Used operations - minibuses-road "Mitsubishi Delica". Arrival of equipment and products climb to the top is done on horseback. On the itinerary provided three meals a day. Living in tents. The Panel on climbing accompanies professional guide. At the round - translator and cook. Tourists are provided with double tents, sleeping bags, insulating mat.
Upon request of clients travel program can be slightly modified.
The price of this tour does not include transfers to the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, hotel accommodation, visa, alcohol, additional food and gourmet excess of the cost of the tour ..
Tour Program
DAY 1. Meeting. Registration in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Moving Ust-Kamenogorsk - Uryl mining village. Journey time 12 - 13 hours. Accommodation at the village house. Russian banya.
DAY 2. Leisure-dnevka in the village - acclimatization. Hiking and horse (for a fee) walks.
DAY 3. Transfer by car to the beginning of the route to the highland resort "Hot Keys". We start trekking. Rahmanovskoy then ascend from the valley, the trail among the cedar forests, past lakes Ushkol, the pass in the valley of the river Ferrous Berel. Then the descent into the valley of the river past the three lakes. Perepravlyaemsya across the river Ferrous Berel wade. Overnight at the tent camp on the shore Bereli Cherney. In the river makes a grayling. Fishing lovers can experience the happiness of angling.
DAY 4. Then move to the river in Arakan and pass Itolgon traversiruya it to the right and get out of the pass Pacific from which good weather offering magnificent views of majestic mountain range, but in the opposite direction of lake. Cox. Descent to the abandoned village of Nizhny camp Kokkolskogo mine "Lower Camp" at Kokkolsky waterfall. Dinner and overnight in tents or log hut with iron stove.
DAY 5. Radial Kokkolskomu route to the waterfall or on the Upper Camp (8 km). Here, at an altitude of 3000 m asl "is an open-air museum", a monument to the mining culture 30 - s - Upper Camp former Kokkolskogo mine. Abandoned tunnel, the shacks, remnants of the beneficiation plant against the backdrop of the picturesque mountain landscapes and harsh. Return to Lower Camp. Overnight.
DAY 6. The day begins with descending to the bridge over the river. B. Berel, built in 1937, and on the right bank of the river down to wintering Sersembaya. Overnight.
DAY 7. Move to the lake Yazevogo. Relax. Overnight in tents.
DAY 8. Departure in Ust-Kamenogorsk. Relax at the hotel.
DAY 9. Flight from Ust-Kamenogorsk.
If you decide to commit this journey - please see specific information and the cost of the tour.
