The legendary route No. 8. Krasnodar Territory Walking Tour

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Active recreation in the Krasnodar Territory.

We are going to hike along the cordons of the Caucasian Natural Biosphere Reserve. A well-trodden path dives into the forest, then goes back to the river. We will walk to the confluence of the Achipsta and Malaya Laba rivers, and also climb the Balkansky Ridge, which offers a panorama of the western part of the Main Caucasian Range.

Location

Krasnodar / Mineralnye Vody

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Tour highlights

Campfire gatherings

We will share our impressions and enjoy delicious campfire food.

Picnics in the mountains

We'll have lunch, relax and gain strength in the mountains, eat berries in raspberry bushes and feel a pleasant idleness.

Nights at the Thousand Stars Hotel

We'll set up camps in the best places, enjoy the atmosphere of the southern region and get a well-deserved rest.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Chernorechye cordon
11:00-12:00 Meeting of Krasnodar-1 railway station.
12:00 Meeting in Mineralnye Vody.
16:00 Arrival time at the Chernorechye cordon.
16:00 Late lunch.
We are staying in tents.
18:00 Cooking together.
A sauna is available on request and by appointment (to be paid for independently).
Free time.
Day 2 - Cordon Chernorechye — cordon Third Company
08:00 Wake up.
09:00 Joint breakfast preparation.
Gathering tents.
Exit to the route: Chernorechye cordon — Third Company cordon.
The path goes along the left bank of the Malaya Laba, gradually gaining altitude.
The road is crossed by numerous streams and rivers, at the bottom of which, if you search, you can find "fool's gold" (a type of mica very similar to natural gold).
At the cordon, the Third Company will be conveniently located in the parking lot and replenish our drinking water supplies.
Beyond the cordon, the road ends and turns into a trail running through a tall fir forest.
There are convenient places to spend the night near the riverbank.
14:00 Approximate time of arrival.
We're setting up tents.
Cooking lunch together.
18:00 Dinner.
Free time, enjoy the views of the majestic mountains.
The crossing is 9 km.
The climb is 100 m.

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Day 3 - Cordon Third company — cordon Umpyr
08:00 Wake up.
09:00 Joint breakfast preparation.
Gathering tents.
Exit to the route: cordon Third company — cordon Umpyr.
After breakfast, we set off for the Umpyr cordon.
A well-trodden path dives into the forest, then goes back to the river.
Then the ascent to the Balkan ridge begins.
The ridge offers a panoramic view of the western part of the Main Caucasian Ridge.
The peaks of Tsakhvoa and Magisho are visible, with a Small Laba winding like a thin ribbon below.
It is convenient to make a lunch break here.
After lunch, the trail will take us to the confluence of the Achipsta and Malaya Laba rivers, where the Umpyr cordon is located.
We're setting up camp.
14:00 Approximate time of arrival.
We're setting up tents.
Cooking lunch together.
18:00 Dinner.
Umpyrsky glades can comfortably accommodate overnight and, if desired, take a dip in the sauna.
Sauna by appointment (self-paid).
The crossing is 11 km.
The climb is 150 m.

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Day 4 - Umpyr cordon — parking 30 km
08:00 Wake up.
09:00 Joint breakfast preparation.
Gathering tents.
Exit to the route: Umpyr cordon — parking 30 km.
After breakfast, we walk along the trail to the numerous tributaries of the Malaya Laba.
The trail leads to the confluence of the Tsakhvoa River with the Malaya Laba. Here, in a clearing, a convenient place for lunch and scenic parking is the 30th kilometer.
14:00 Approximate time of arrival.
We're setting up tents.
Cooking lunch together.
18:00 Dinner.
Free time.
The crossing is 10 km.
The climb is 120 m.

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Day 5 - Parking 30 km — the river is Clean
08:00 Wake up.
09:00 Joint breakfast preparation.
Gathering of tents.
Exit to the route: parking 30 km — the river is Clean.
The next morning, continuing along the trail along the Malaya Laba, we come to the confluence of the Chistaya River with the Malaya Laba.
After lunch— there is a radial exit to the waterfalls in the upper reaches of the Chistaya River.
A visit to raspberry bushes and pleasant idleness!
Here you can relax and gain strength before climbing the pass.
14:00 Approximate time of arrival.
We're setting up tents.
Cooking lunch together.
18:00 Dinner.
Free time.
The crossing is 10.5 km.
The climb is 650 m.

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Day 6 - Through the vast subalpine and alpine meadows to the pass. Departure
08:00 Wake up.
09:00 Joint breakfast preparation.
Gathering tents.
Exit to the route.
After breakfast, we climb through the vast subalpine and alpine meadows to the pass.
There are thickets of delicious blueberries along the trail.
The pass offers a panorama of mountainous Abkhazia and the Aibga range.
After admiring the views, we begin to descend along the trail into the valley of the Pslukh River.
Soon the trail turns into a dirt road.
The walking route is over, we get to the village of Estosadok (Rosa Khutor) by transfer.
The crossing is 7.5 km.
The climb is 630 m.
Height drop of 600 m.
The crossing is 14 km.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

There are restrictions for children under 10 years of age and people of retirement age.

Accommodation

Camp Site

4 nights

Comfort

Basic
Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in tents.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 55,000 rubles.

Discount for children under 14 years of age — 10℅.

You can rent your own tent or rent it for an additional fee.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 20 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Krasnodar / Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

transfer on the day of arrival/ departure;
instructor's work on the route;
camping meals;
sports insurance.

Paid extra

railway and air tickets to Krasnodar / Mineralnye Vody and back from Sochi;
entrance to the reserve is 300 rubles/day/person.;
equipment rental (tent, sleeping bag, mat);
sauna — from 1,500 rubles/person.;
transfer to Estosadok village;
horse—drawn backpacks - from 10,000 rubles / person (optional).

The cost is additional. The price of services is approximate and may vary.

It's important to know

Even in summer, it is worth taking warm clothes, as temperature fluctuations in the mountains can be significant, especially at night.

It is desirable that the clothes be functional, that is, one layer repels moisture, the second protects from the wind. It is important that the clothes do not cause inconvenience.

Here is a list of things that you absolutely need to take with you.:

medical insurance policy;
medications for your own needs (painkillers, sunscreens with a high protection factor, remedies for insect bites and food poisoning, as well as medications that you personally take);
light clothing (shorts, T-shirt, cap);
swimsuit, swimming trunks, rubber slippers;
windbreaker jacket, raincoat or rain cape;
shoes (hiking boots or sneakers, always with ribbed and non—slippery soles - trekking shoes);
tents, backpacks (women's 75 l, men's 75 l);
trekking poles;
flashlight;
dishes;
sleeping bag, mats;
small backpacks up to 30 liters.

Reviews

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Natalia

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23 May, 2025

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An amazing team on site, Artur, Alexander, Rinat, Alexey – YOU WERE ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! You truly made our vacation unforgettable. From the heart and soul!! Thank you for your dedication, energy, and patience ❤️ you're simply the best
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Rosalia

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28 Mar, 2025

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The breathtaking nature and attentive guide, I loved every moment of it.