Climbing Belukha in 10 days

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Climbing Belukha, the highest peak of Altai and Siberia, is one of the most unusual types of outdoor activities. This is not surprising, since this peak exceeds the other peaks of Russia in complexity, such as Kazbek and even Elbrus. The ascent takes place along the ridge through Delaunay Peak along route 4A of difficulty category. You will see the picturesque Akkem Lake and glacier, as well as undergo the acclimatization necessary for a successful ascent.

Climbing Belukha is a difficult route that requires good physical and technical training, but you will be accompanied by professional climbing instructors of at least the first sports category and certified rescuers. Test yourself for strength and embark on this extreme journey to Mount Everest's little sister!

To complete this tour, you must independently issue a pass to the border zone, please contact the organizer for details.

Location

Russia, Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaysk

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Tour highlights

Climbing Belukha

Together we will conquer the highest point of Siberia – the beautiful Beluga Whale

The most beautiful track

Our way to Akkem Lake will take place along the famous Akkem trail

Snow and ice classes

Let's put into practice the technique of movement in cats and the skills of working with equipment

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting with a group in Biysk or Gorno-Altaisk
The meeting of the group takes place in the city of Biysk (railway station) or Gorno-Altaysk (airport).
Then by transfer (minibus or passenger cars) we are moving to the village of Kucherla, from which our route begins.
The travel time will be an average of 8 hours, during the transfer we will make a stop for lunch.
In the evening, we will stay at the guest house in Kucherla, where a delicious dinner and a sauna will be prepared for you.
Day 2 - Transfer to the parking lot "Three Birches", transfer to a campsite in the area of Lake Akkemsky (2050 n.o.m)
In the morning we have breakfast and start our journey to the parking lot "Three birches" — the active part of the route begins from this parking lot.
To the "Three Birches" we will drive through the Kuzuyak pass (1513 m) on GAZ-66 (an all-terrain truck).
Next, we will walk (about 23 km) along the Akkem River to our campsite in the Akkem Lake area.
At the campsite, spacious tents on decking, a hot dinner and a field tent bath will be ready for you.

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Day 3 - A day of rest after casting
After yesterday's drop-off, we have planned a day of rest, during which you can walk along the shores of Lake Akkemsky.
The mighty, impregnable Belukha Wall is perfectly visible from the shores of the lake!
Also on this day, we adjust the equipment, learn how to handle it, prepare for the Beluga Whale.
Day 4 - Akkem Lake crossing – Tomsk overnight stays (3000 n.o.m)
Today we have to move to the next point of our route — the parking lot "Tomsk overnight stays".
It is necessary to walk about 11 km and gain 950 m in height.
As we move up, we approach the glacier zone.
In the evening, we will arrange a training session and consolidate in practice: the technique of moving in cats (on snow and on ice), basic skills of working with equipment.
We spend the night in our tents on the glacier.
Day 5 - Passage "Tomsk overnight stays" (3000 m) – Delaunay pass (3400 m) – assault camp under Delaunay peak (4000 m)
Early in the morning we go out to the Delaunay pass, overcome it with the help of railings — specially hung ropes.
The height difference between the Tomsk parking lots and the highest point of the pass is 400 meters.
After climbing the pass, we still have to climb a snow-ice ridge with sections of rocks.
The climbing route has a difficulty category 4A and runs along pre-hung railing ropes using climbing equipment.
Under Delaunay peak at 4000 m, we stop for the night in an assault camp to gain strength before the decisive assault on Belukha.

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Day 6 - Belukha ascent (4509 m)
We continue climbing.
We climb to the top of Delaunay Peak (4260 m), then drop the height a little, descending into the saddle between Delaunay Peak and Belukha Vostochnaya.
Then we go up again.
And now we have reached our goal — we are standing on Belukha Vostochnaya (4509 m).
We rejoice, take pictures, enjoy the views from the top and set off on the way back along the ascent path.
Today we need to go down to the "Tomsk overnight stays".

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Day 7 - Descent to the base campsite on Lake Akkema
We continue the descent.
Today we are going to move from the "Tomsk overnight stays" to the base campsite in the area of Akkem Lake.
Day 8 - Reserve day
A spare day in case of bad weather.
If we were lucky with the weather and we ascended Belukha on the first attempt, then this day is at our disposal.
If desired, it will be possible to climb the Kara-Tyurek pass with a walking group.
There is a great view of Belukha from there!
We can also take a walk to the Yarlu Valley, admire the mystical multicolored mountains.
Day 9 - Descent to the parking lot "Three birches"
Wake up, have breakfast and start the journey home!
We go down the already familiar path to the Three Birches parking lot.
GAZ-66 will be waiting for us there, which will take the group to the base in Kucherla.
There we will have a hot bath and a delicious dinner — a great end to the hike!
Day 10 - Departure to Biysk, Gorno-Altaisk
Tyungur — Gorno-Altaysk (Biysk) transfer.
We have breakfast at the base in Tyungur, get ready and take a transfer back to Biysk or Gorno-Altaysk.
The travel time to Gorno-Altaysk will be approximately 6 hours, and a lunch stop is provided during the transfer.

Difficulty

Only for experienced and physically fit hikers. Requires specific skills and equipment

Tour organizer's comments

Climbing Belukha is a difficult route that requires good physical and technical training, as there are long cross—country crossings.

Accommodation

Guest House

2 nights
Tent

7 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour provides accommodation in a guest house in the village of Kucherla (2 nights) and in tents along the way.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 195,000 rubles.

Individual ascent with an instructor is possible. The cost is on request.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 8 tourists

Minimum age

18 years old

Duration

10 days 9 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaysk

Included in price

one professional guide per group of two participants;
transfer Gorno-Altaysk - Kucherla village - Gorno-Altaysk;
accommodation (with meals and a sauna) (2 nights) in a guest house in the village of Kucherla;
consulting assistance in obtaining a pass to the border zone;
zabroka P. Kucherla - parking lot "Three birches" - P. Kucherla;
accommodation with meals at a campsite in the Akkem Lake area;
transportation of public cargo to the campsite in the area of Akkem lake;
meals on the active part of the route;
registration of the group in the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
group first aid kit;
rental of public camping equipment (tents, campfire, etc.);
rental of climbing equipment (helmet, crampons, harness, rope, carabiners, etc.);
satellite communications in case of emergency, radio communications and GPS navigation;
consultations with the guide and the organizers in preparation for the ascent;
a corporate certificate of ascent.

Paid extra

travel to Gorno-Altaysk (Biysk) from your city and back;
personal camping equipment (backpack, boot, track.sticks, etc.)
drop-off of personal equipment and gear to the campsite in the Akkem Lake area and back.

It's important to know

Shoes:

mountain boots with a hard sole (preferably with a welt under the cat);
trekking boots (can be replaced with sturdy sneakers);
light slippers (for the camp).

Clothes:

windproof jacket (Membrane: gore tex or equivalent);
windproof trousers (Membrane: gore tex or equivalent);
a down jacket with a hood (Down or synthetic);
insulated pants (Softshell, windblock, windstopper);
insulated jacket (Softshell, windblock, windstopper);
warm thermal underwear;
2 pairs of mittens (Polartec, fleece);
windproof leggings;
hat (Softshell, windblock, windstopper, nolartec, fleece, HB);
balaclava (Softshell, windblock, windstopper, nolartec, fleece, HB);
thermal cables;
2 pairs of socks (thermal socks dry faster than regular ones);
lightweight trousers;
2 T-shirts/T-shirts;
2 sets of underwear;
2 pairs of cotton socks.

Camping equipment:

expedition backpack (for men 80-90 liters, for girls 50-70 liters);
a cape for a backpack (in case of rain);
snow-proof shoe covers;
Sleeping bag (comfort temperature: -20 °C);
2 polyurethane foam mats (it is warmer to sleep on two mats);
hoba (polyurethane foam seat);
trekking poles (with attachments so that they do not fall into the snow);
headlamp with LEDs (be sure to insert new batteries);
matches, lighter (in an airtight package);
water container (thermos, hydrator, 1-1.5 liter bottle).

Personal items:

mug, spoon, plate (plastic or stainless steel);
folding knife;
Sunglasses (IMPORTANT! with a UV filter. Protection level ≥ 3);
sunscreen, lipstick (with a protection factor of at least 50);
brush, paste, towel (made of quick-drying materials);
bathroom accessories;
a patch for the prevention of corns (2-3 cm wide);
first aid kit + vitamins (for "favorite diseases");
toilet paper (1 roll);
reftamide (ticks can be on the day of casting and discarding, then not).

Documents:

Russian passport (Required! Border guards will check it);
a pass to the border zone (Required! It is issued independently. Border guards will check it);
MHI policy;
tick bite insurance (ticks can be on the day of dropping and discarding, then not);
cash for personal expenses and unforeseen circumstances.

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