The Wolf's Trail. The Ring of the Western Caucasus

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A two-week hike through the cordons of the biosphere reserve and the natural attractions of Adygea.

We will take route No. 8, which is a picturesque and rather difficult hiking route that starts from the Rosa Khutor resort and leads to the Aishkha Pass at an altitude of about 2,400 m above sea level.

Upon arrival at the camp, we steam in a cozy sauna on the banks of a mountain river and roast kebabs. Then we will embark on a journey from Tea Mountain to the rocky giants.

We will also make an ascent to the top of the Big Thacha. A real challenge awaits us: a steep climb that requires endurance and the will to win.

Location

the city of Sochi

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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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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 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 south and get a well-deserved rest.

Climbing in Adygea

The reward will be a stunning panorama: endless expanses, breathtaking valleys and a sense of self-pride.

Unforgettable sunsets

We will climb Mount Mavrikosh and spend the sunset there.

Thermal pleasure

We will get a relaxing and healing effect due to the special properties of the waters

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Introduction and briefing
11:00 Meeting at the railway station and Sochi airport.
11:50 Train to Rosa Khutor.
15:00 UAZ pickup to the first parking lot (12 km).
16:00 We set up camp.
Acquaintance.
The briefing.
Checking and preparing the equipment.
18:00 Cooking dinner together.
Free time.

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Day 2 - Exit to route No. 8
08:00 Wake up.
09:00 Joint breakfast preparation.
Gathering of the camp.
10:00 Departure on route No. 8.
The exit to route No. 8 (Rosa Khutor — Aishkha Pass) is a picturesque and rather difficult hiking route.
It starts from the Rosa Khutor resort and leads to the Aishkha Pass, located at an altitude of about 2,400 meters above sea level.
The route offers stunning views of the Caucasus Mountains, valleys, waterfalls and glaciers.
Before lunch, we will have a long climb to the Aishkha pass, 4 km long.
The climb will be 800 m.
13:00 Snack.
Then the route goes down to the cordon on the Chistaya River.
The trail passes through forests, alpine meadows, and rocky areas.
Along the way, you can see waterfalls, mountain peaks and a variety of vegetation.
19:00 Arrival at the parking lot.
Setting up a camp.
20:00 Dinner.
Free time.
The crossing is 12 km.
The height difference is 800 m.

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Day 3 - The route from the Chistaya River to the parking lot at the 30-kilometer mark
08:00 Wake up.
09:00 Joint breakfast preparation.
Gathering tents.
10:00 Departure on the route.
This route passes through picturesque places, starting from the Chistaya River and ending with a parking lot at the 30-kilometer mark.
The route includes a diverse landscape, from forest trails and mountain passes to river crossings.
You will enjoy the fresh air, beautiful views, physical activity and, possibly, a meeting with wild animals.
The key points of the hike will be to overcome the distance, organize a camp and rest in the parking lot, where you can recuperate and enjoy the atmosphere of the wild nature.
13:00 Snack on the route.
17:00 Arrival at the parking lot.
Setting up a camp.
18:00 Dinner.
Free time.
The crossing is 10 km.
Height drop 450 m.

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Day 4 - Parking 30 km
08:00 Wake up.
09:00 Joint breakfast preparation.
Gathering tents.
10:00 Departure on the route.
We set off from the parking lot 30 kilometers towards the breathtaking views!
Today we will be trekking along the picturesque forest trails leading to the Umpyr cordon.
Breathe in the crystal clear mountain air, enjoy breathtaking panoramas, and feel at one with nature.
13:00 Snack on the route.
17:00 Arrival at the parking lot.
Setting up a camp.
18:00 Dinner.
Free time.
The crossing is 10 km.
The climb is 150 m.
Day 5 - Umpyr cordon — 3rd company parking lot
08:00 Wake up.
09:00 Joint breakfast preparation.
Gathering of tents.
10:00 Departure on the route.
Today we are conquering new horizons!
We start from the Umpyr cordon to get to the cozy parking lot of the 3rd company.
Exciting crossings along the mountain trail winding along the Malaya Laba River are waiting for you.
On this day, we will enjoy panoramic views of the mountain river, rocky peaks surrounded by greenery.
13:00 Snack on the route.
18:00 Arrival at the parking lot.
Setting up a camp.
19:00 Dinner.
Free time.
Swimming on the river.
The crossing is 13 km.
Height drop of 200 m.

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Day 6 - Through the vast subalpine and alpine meadows to the pass
08:00 Wake up.
09:00 Joint breakfast preparation.
Gathering tents.
10:00 Departure on the route.
Today we will travel from the 3rd company parking lot to the hospitable Chernorechye cordon!
13:30 Arrival at the parking lot.
Setting up a camp.
14:00 Lunch.
Upon arrival at the camp, we steam in a cozy sauna on the banks of a mountain river, roast kebabs and celebrate.
The crossing is 8 km.
Height drop of 100 m.

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Day 7 - Drop-off to Tea Mountain. A trip to the Bolshoy Thach Nature Park
08:00 Wake up.
08:30 Joint breakfast preparation.
Gathering tents.
09:30 Departure.
Drop-off to Tea Mountain (1.5-2 hours).
11:30 Exit to the route.
Today we are going on an unforgettable journey through the Bolshoy Thach Nature Park, from Chai Mountain to the rocky giants — Acheshboks.
Enjoy a walk along the winding trails surrounded by pristine beauty: majestic cliffs, emerald valleys, endless blooming Alpine meadows.
13:00 Snack on the route.
17:00 Arrival at the parking lot.
Setting up a camp.
18:00 Cooking dinner together.
The crossing is 10 km.
The climb is 300 m.

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Day 8 - From Acheshbok to Thach pass
08:00 Wake up.
09:00 Joint breakfast preparation.
Gathering of tents.
10:00 Departure on the route.
We will start from Acheshboki to the Thach pass to conquer one of the most majestic peaks of Adygea!
An exciting trekking experience awaits us, which will give you unforgettable views and a feeling of boundless freedom.
Enjoy the panoramic views and feel like a part of this great world.
Get ready for the impressions that will stay with you for the rest of your life!
13:00 Snack on the route.
16:00 Arrival at the parking lot.
Setting up a camp.
18:00 Cooking dinner together.
Climbing Maly Thach.
We're seeing off the sunset.
The crossing is 10 km.
The height difference is 300 m.

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Day 9 - Climbing the Big Thach
07:00 Wake up.
07:30 Joint breakfast preparation.
08:00 Ascent of Bolshoy Thach.
The climb is 350 m.
The route length is 4 km.
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure: we will storm the top of the Big Thach!
A real challenge awaits us: a steep climb that requires endurance and the will to win.
But the reward will be a stunning panorama: endless expanses, breathtaking valleys and a sense of incredible pride in oneself.
Having conquered this majestic mountain, you will always remember this day!
Incredible views and a boost of energy are guaranteed!
12:00 Lunch.
12:30 Descent to Taiwan.
17:00 We are picked up by a transport that will take us to the hotel.
The crossing is 7.5 km.
Height drop of 1000 m.
The crossing is 40 km.

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Day 10 - Khadjokh Gorge Tour
08:00 Wake up.
09:00 Breakfast.
10:00 Excursion to the Khadjokh gorge.
We assure you that you will experience an extraordinary delight from the impressions of visiting the gorge.
Here, the powerful Belaya River is tightly trapped in stone fetters.
It is impossible to tell what happens here during the spring snowmelt.
But it is better to come and see this picturesque picture for yourself and hear the voice of the river.
14:00 Lunch.
15:00 Departure to the Psygups geothermal spring.
19:00 Dinner.
Entrance tickets to sightseeing sites are available for an additional fee.

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Day 11 - Caucasian Natural Biosphere Reserve Walking Tour
05:00 Rise.
06:00 Breakfast.
Then we drive by car to Yavorovaya Polyana.
A walking route through the Caucasian Natural Biosphere Reserve begins from here. Entrance is paid separately — from 500 rubles / day / person.
We are going to the foot of Fisht Mountain, where the tourist shelter of the same name is located.
12:00 Snack on the route.
Upon arrival, we camp overnight in tents and cook dinner.
A sauna is optional by appointment.
18:00 Cooking dinner together.
The crossing is 12 km.
The height difference is 400 m.

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Day 12 - Passage along the route Fisht shelter — Belorechensky pass — Cherkessky
09:00 Breakfast.
Transfer along the route Fisht shelter — Belorechensky pass — Cherkessky.
Belorechensky Pass is located between Belorechenskaya Mountain and Fisht massif, its height above sea level is 1782 meters.
The pass divides the valleys of the Belaya and Shakhe rivers.
During the Great Patriotic War, the territory occupied by the Caucasus Nature Reserve was a key part of the German command's plans to reach the Black Sea coast to destroy the fleet.
The path to the Cherkessky pass is very picturesque, every now and then it bends around huge boulders, the height of the largest reaches 3-4 meters.
On the pass (1836 meters above sea level) there is a whole village of shepherd's houses and summer cottages.
We set up camp at the Cherkessky pass.
14:00 Lunch at a cafe in the highlands.
Where we will try local dishes made from Alpine milk.
The famous tortillas with cheese from Aunt Alla and fresh matzoni.
Bathing in a bath tub on the background of the Caucasian peaks.
Free time.
18:00 Cooking dinner together.
19:00 We are preparing to climb Mount Mavrikosh and watch the sunset there.
The crossing is 8 km.
The climb is 300 m.

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Day 13 - Babuk Village
08:00 Breakfast.
Immediately after breakfast we go out to Babuk Village.
Today we are waiting for a "fun descent", which fully allows us to feel the difference in the climatic zones that we pass through on this day.
Along the way, we will see a large number of waterfalls, streams, and rivers flowing into the warm, beautiful mountain river Shakhe.
This river is of extraordinary beauty, its gently turquoise water beckons you to take a dip and cheer up.
When we get to the shelter, we settle down and cook dinner by the campfire together.
The crossing is 15 km.
Height drop of 1500m.

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Day 14 - Jeeping on UAZ trucks to Solokhaul. Departure
09:00 Breakfast.
10:00 Jeeping on UAZ trucks to Solokhaul (extra charge) which will take about 2 hours.
12:00 In Solokhaule, we transfer to a regular bus (additional ticket fee) to the Dagomys bus station.
Here the group breaks up — then someone goes home, someone will continue their vacation at sea.
It is recommended to take return tickets after 17:00.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Tent

11 nights
Camp Site

2 nights

Comfort

Basic
Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in tents and 2 nights at the base.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 95,000 rubles.

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

Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 20 tourists

Minimum age

18 years old

Duration

14 days 13 nights

Group meets at

the city of Sochi

Included in price

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

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Sochi and back;
entrance to the reserve starts from 500 rubles/day/person.;
equipment rental (tent, sleeping bag, mat);
entrance tickets to the Khadjokh gorge — 600 RUB/adult;
a visit to the thermal springs — from 400 rubles/adult;
sauna — from 1,500 rubles/person.;
jeeping on UAZ trucks to Solokhaul and a regular bus ticket to Dagomys bus station;
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;
camping tableware;
sleeping bag, mats.

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Galina

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13 Nov, 2025

It was ok , but one can do much better :)
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Anna

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25 Aug, 2025

Many thanks to the providers for showing us Adygea in such vivid detail. We’ll definitely be back!
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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