Lake Taimenye and eight passes. Walking tour to Altai

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New unexplored and incredibly beautiful places. Lake Taimenye is the second largest lake in Altai. The lake stretches for 5420 m, the length is 1080 m. Grayling and lenok are found in the lake. In this regard, the origin of the name of the lake is curious. Some researchers suggest that, apparently, the locals confused lenka with taimen fish, which was the reason for the name of the lake.

We have tried to make your trip comfortable: pack horses will accompany you on the route for all eight days, they will transport food and public equipment – tents, boilers, awnings.

Location

Novosibirsk, Barnaul, Gorno-Altaysk, village Ust-Koksa

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Tour highlights

Exciting fishing

Let's go grayling fishing and cook a delicious fish soup with the freshest catch

The pristine beauty of nature

We will see the wildest places where there are no traces of man, but only the purest emerald lakes

Rest in the cedar glade

We will swim in a cool mountain river and fall asleep soundly among the aromas of the healing coniferous air

Itinerary

Day 1 - The Chuisky tract. Gathering of the group in Ust-Koksa village
Departure from Gorno-Altaysk (airport) at 11:00 to Ust-Koksa (if all participants arrive earlier, then an earlier departure is possible, on the last arrival).
Arrival of a bus from Novosibirsk to Ust-Koksa/Barnaul at 10:00.
Lunch at the cafe.
The bus from Gorno-Altaisk arrives in Ust-Koksa at 17:00.
The road passes along the famous Chui tract among the rocky ridges of the Altai Mountains, then along the Kansk steppe to the Uymon Valley.
Gathering of the group in the village of Ust-Koksa.
Getting equipment.
The briefing.
Supper.
Dating night.
Route: minibus 375 km. Meals: lunch at the campsite, dinner at the cafe. Overnight in tents.

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Day 2 - Cheltygash and Zaychonok passes
Beginning.
Early rise.
After breakfast, transfer Ust-Koksa – Multa village-Maralnik.
Boat crossing to Maralovodka.
Start at the Agafonikha River, at the confluence with the Katun River, to the Hare.
It's a pretty difficult day.
Cheltygash passes 2250 m and Zaychonok 2100 m.
Overnight in the area of the Zaychonok pass 2000 meters above sea level.
Car 25 km/on foot +pack horses 19 km. Meals: camping kitchen. Overnight in tents.
Day 3 - Zaychikha and Sobachy passes
The most difficult day, but no less beautiful and interesting, are the Zaychikha (2110 m) and the Dog (2030 m) passes.
Overnight in the area of the Dog river.
On foot + pack horses 21 km. Meals: camping kitchen. Overnight in tents.
Day 4 - Khairuzarovsky and Bolsherechensky passes
Today, the landscapes will change very much, completely different views, winding rivers, green valleys, panoramic views from the passes!
A real aesthetic pleasure!
Bolsherechensky (2090 m) and Khairuzarovsky (2000 m) passes.
Overnight at Lake Taimenye.
Fishing, grayling, fish soup, sauna are possible.
It is possible to stay in cabins (for an additional fee).
Admiring the pristine nature and the beautiful lake is free and priceless!
Sauna (extra charge).
On foot + pack horses 15 km. Meals: camping kitchen. Overnight in tents.
Day 5 - Stanovoy Pass
Overcoming the small Stanovoy pass – height 2179 m (by this time everyone has already pulled in and cheerfully overcome kilometers of deserted trails).
Overnight at the Obvodnaya River under the Kazenikha pass.
On foot + pack horses 13 km. Meals: camping kitchen. Overnight in tents.
Day 6 - Kazenikhinsky Pass
Kazenikha Pass is 2,360 m.
Overnight near the purest lake Izumrudnoye (2057 m)
On foot + pack horses 9 km. Meals: camping kitchen. Overnight in tents.
Day 7 - Kazenikhinsky cordon
Today we enter the territory of the Katunsky Nature Reserve.
Transfer to the Kazenikhinsky cordon (height 1489 m).
On foot + pack horses 13 km. Meals: camping kitchen. Overnight in tents.
Day 8 - Transfer to the parking lot on the Yeshtu River
Transfer to the parking lot on the Yeshtu River.
On foot + pack horses 9 km. Meals: camping kitchen. Overnight in tents.
Day 9 - Completing the route
The lower reaches of the Kuragan river – crossing to the confluence of the Yeshtu and Kuragan rivers, swimming in the crystal clear Yeshtu river in the parking lot (water temperature +5 refreshes perfectly after a long day).
Transfer to Ust-Koksa.
Supper.
A farewell party.
Car 25 km/on foot +pack horses 19 km. Meals: breakfast, lunch - camp kitchen, dinner in a cafe. Overnight in tents.
Day 10 - Departure
In the morning, equipment delivery and an excursion to the village of Verkhny Uymon – one of the oldest villages in the Ust-Koksinsky district.
The village was founded by Old Believers about 300 years ago.
There are two museums in the village: the N.K. Roerich Museum of Local Lore and the Museum of Old Believers.
Lunch.
Departure to Gorno-Altaysk at 18:00.
Hotel accommodation (on your own) Recommended hotels: "Beloved" (S. Maima), "Igman" (Gorno-Altaysk). Transfer to the airport on your own. Taxi Maxim +7 (38822) 2-44-44 (Estimated cost 200 rubles).
Departure to Novosibirsk/Barnaul (Novoaltaysk) (local time, + 4 hours difference from Moscow) at 18.00.
Dinner is on the way at your own expense.
Arrival in Novosibirsk at 08:00 / Barnaul (Novoaltaysk) at 04:00 / Arrival in Gorno-Altaysk at 03:00.

Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Tour organizer's comments

We have tried to make your trip comfortable: pack horses will accompany you on the route for all eight days,

they will transport food and public equipment - tents, boilers, awnings. Hiking up to 19 km per day.

Accommodation

Tent

9 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour provides accommodation in tents on the route.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

16 years old

Duration

10 days 9 nights

Group meets at

Novosibirsk, Barnaul, Gorno-Altaysk, village Ust-Koksa

Included in price

3 meals a day (except meals on the road);
guide services;
program maintenance;
group and individual camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, mat, backpack, campfire equipment);
medical insurance and accident insurance on the active part of the route: MS-450000, SNC-50000 *medical insurance and accident insurance on the inactive part of the route: MS-300000, SNC-50000 *An insurance policy is issued, for tourists under 65 years of age the cost is 1806 rubles) (age up to 65 years. If the tourist is over 65 years old, then the surcharge is based on the age coefficient);
excursion to the village of Verkhny Uymon (10th day);
horses for cargo transportation (2-9 days of the route);
recreational fees;
transfer Ust-Koksa – M. Maralnik, Kuragan – Ust-Koksa;
storage of personal belongings at the t/c in Ust-Koksa village during the active part of the route;
shower on ECO t\k "Altair".

Paid extra

air-railway tickets to Gorno-Altaysk, Barnaul, Novosibirsk;
transport delivery to Ust-Koksa:
- Novosibirsk – Ust-Koksa – Novosibirsk – 10,200 rubles/person.;
- Barnaul (Novoaltaysk) – Ust-Koksa – Barnaul (Novoaltaysk) – 9,800 rubles/person.;
- Gorno-Altaysk – Ust-Koksa – Gorno-Altaysk – 7,000 rubles/person.;
meals on the road;
bathhouse. On the route, a visit to the bathhouse is possible: 3rd day, 6th days. 1.9 days (eco-tourist complex "Altair", 2000 rubles/hour);
washing clothes – 500 rubles / 1 bookmark.

It's important to know

a down jacket or a warm jacket;
waterproof clothing (raincoat, jacket, trousers);
trekking boots;
boots (preferably made of polyurethane foam);
trekking poles (it is possible to rent them at the tourist complex before the start of the route);
sneakers and slates (light slippers);
a seat made of karimat (podpopnik);
a warm tracksuit and a warm hat;
cotton gloves;
T-shirts 2-3 pcs.;
shorts;
wool socks 2 pairs;
socks are thin 3-4 pairs;
a sun cap;
sunglasses and cream;
swimsuit / swimming trunks;
lantern;
folding knife;
matches;
batteries;
a personal set of dishes;
personal hygiene items;
medicines: corn patches, bandage, elastic bandage, iodine, painkillers, for colds.

Dates and Prices

$560

25 Jul – 3 Aug, 2025 10 days 9 nights

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