A mountain camp in Altai. The Multinskie and the lakes of the Red Mountain

The Multin Lakes are the hallmark of these places and the real treasures of Altai! 

It is curious that about 43 lakes were born on the Multa River in total! 

But only 3 lakes have become the most popular among tourists: Upper, Lower and Middle Multinskoye. 

Let's admire two of them today! 

First, we will go higher into the mountains on GAZ-66 or UAZ. 

Then we'll walk a little bit – and here we are near the Lower Lake! 

It's big and beautiful. 

In sunny weather, the lake is blue-blue, but sometimes it can change its shade to gray or green.

We will walk along the trail along the Lower One for about an hour and go out to the Middle Lake. 

This reservoir most often has a greenish and emerald color.

Although the lakes are very close, they are visually different. 

And near the Middle Lake there is a rolling Noise – this is a noisy river that runs among huge stones. 

Let's look at all the interesting locations here and set off on our way back. 

The active part of the Altai tour: travel by GAZ-66 (2 hours one way). 4.7 km on foot, altitude difference of 1620-1660 m, trekking duration 4-5 hours.

In addition to the Multin lakes, the lakes of the Red Mountain are very popular with tourists in this area. 

They do not look at all like the Multinskys, but these reservoirs have their own mountain beauty.

Today we are going to three lakes: one is located in the forest area, and the other two lakes are higher in the mountains.

And it is the upper lakes that are the most visually interesting.

Of course, we will go up again today! 

We will see a small waterfall and go out first to the second and then to the third lakes. 

The reservoirs are located in karas – as if each in its own luxurious pool. 

Their color is usually dark emerald. 

The tracking here is pleasant, the views around are excellent, so we are sure that you will definitely like this location! 

The active part of the Altai tour: travel by GAZ-66 (about 3 hours one way). 5.5 km on foot, altitude difference of 1910-2350 m, trekking duration 4-5 hours.

We are always curious to explore places that are close to our camp.

Today we will go to the small local Filaretka mountain.

The peak got its name thanks to the monk Filaret, who once lived in these places. 

Let's climb the mountain to admire the villages of Multa and Zamult, which are simply drowned in green mountains! 

And from the top we will see the valley of the Multa River and the beautiful mountain ranges – Katunsky and Terektinsky. 

The active part of the Altai tour: 6.8 km on foot, altitude difference of 950-1640 m, tracking duration of 6-7 hours.

The Uymon valley, where we are resting, holds many attractions. 

Today we will see another one – the confluence of the Akkema and Katun rivers. 

Imagine there are about 17,000 rivers in Altai. 

This region is very rich in clean water and beautiful rivers. 

Nature has given the rivers of Altai a variety of colors, so it is always curious to look at the confluence of rivers, as two different colors mix before your eyes. 

The Akkem River originates from the Akkem glacier, which is located on Mount Belukha. 

The color of the Accord is milky, with a slight greenish tinge. 

It runs 36 km, and then flows into the main river of these places – Katun.

Katun, like a true mountain girl, can be changeable: in early summer she puts on a brown outfit, and closer to July she changes it to an emerald one. 

We will go with you to the place where these two mountain rivers meet. 

They run side by side for a while, trying to outrun each other. 

And each carries its own unique color downstream! 

The active part of the Altai tour: travel by GAZ-66 (110 km round trip). 5 km on foot, the duration of the route is about 9 hours.

To be honest, this lake is the dream of many tourists! 

It is located in a stunningly picturesque gorge, and the highlight of the lake is its color. 

The color of the water is incredible turquoise.

It feels like someone painted this lake with the most beautiful watercolor paints.

But, of course, you still need to get to the lake and walk.

Our journey will begin on off-road vehicles, which will take us to the Lower Multinsky Lake. 

And from here we will walk along the footpath through the forest to our cherished goal. 

On the way we will see the deepest Kuyguk waterfall.

Powerful, strong, foamy. 

He's just a handsome guy.

Just above the waterfall is the first small lake. 

From here, it remains to walk just a little bit - and we will go out to the turquoise lake Kuyguk. 

The active part of the Altai tour: travel by GAZ-66 (2 hours one way). 20.8 km on foot, altitude difference of 1630-2020 m, trekking duration 7-8 hours.

On some days of the Altai tour, we will strain ourselves and go to the mountains for a long time. 

And today is an easier day! 

The already familiar mountain transport will take us to the Bashtali plateau, which boasts the Bashtali Lake. 

The lake has a very curious location – it is located in a kind of funnel, as if in the mouth of a volcano. 

We'll go down to the lake and take a picture of it. 

But that's not all! 

Do you remember which is the most famous mountain of Altai? 

Of course, of course, Mrs. Belukha. 

In sunny weather, it will seem to us! 

Distant, snow-white, impregnable. Beluga always attracts and attracts the gaze of tourists. 

Therefore, we are making a clear weather forecast for today.

The active part of the Altai tour: travel by GAZ-66 (about 3 hours one way). 4 km on foot, altitude difference 2350-2150-2350 m, tracking duration 3-4 hours.

Our journey has come to an end. 

We are returning to the city of Gorno-Altaysk.

16:00-17:00 Return to Gorno-Altaysk. 

Active part: 440 km by minibus (about 7-8 hours).

Depending on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the participants and other factors, the route of the tour to Altai may be changed.