The mysterious trails of the Terektinsky ridge

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Poorly groomed and surrounded by countless mysteries and riddles, the Terektinsky ridge is considered one of the oldest on earth. The heart of the ridge is the multi–headed mountain Uch-Enmek, surrounded by a scattering of amazing beauty of lakes, which stretches its spurs for several kilometers, mysterious and unlike any other peak in Altai.

Location

Novosibirsk, Barnaul, Gorno-Altaysk, Ust-Koksa

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Tour highlights

Special energy of Altai

The special energy of these places is associated with the deep tectonic fault located here

The oldest ridge in the world

The Terektinsky ridge is the same age as the Earth from the moment when it began to cool down

Communication with Altai horses

We will be accompanied by pack horses to transport things

Itinerary

Day 1 - Gathering of the group in Ust-Cox
Departure from Novosibirsk at 20:00 on the eve of the start of the tour (July 15). The place of departure is ul. 65 Sovetskaya Street (local time, + 4 hours difference from Moscow).
Departure from Barnaul (Novoaltaysk) at 23:50 on the eve of the start of the tour (July 15). The place of departure is the restaurant and hotel complex "Oblepikha" (Altai Territory, Novoaltaysk city district, Novoaltaysk, Dorozhnaya str., 13).
Meals on the road are at your own expense.
Departure from Gorno-Altaisk (airport) at 11:00 to Ust-Koksa (on the day of the start of the tour on July 16).
Arrival of a bus from Novosibirsk to Ust-Koksa/Barnaul at 10:00.
Lunch at the cafe.
Arrival in Ust-Koksa by bus from Gorno-Altaysk at 17:00 (lunch on the way at your own expense).
The transfer is not included in the price, it is paid additionally.
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.
Food: lunch and dinner at the cafe.
Day 2 - Ascent to the upper reaches of the Bolshaya Terekta
Moving Ust-Koksa – der. Terekta.

Ascent to the upper reaches of the Bolshaya Terekta.

The path follows a picturesque path along the river among thickets of raspberries and black currants.

A snack on the riverbank at a wooden bridge overgrown with grass, overnight in a cozy clearing in the town of Happy Log.

Food: breakfast in the cafe, lunch, dinner – camp kitchen.

Length: by car – 24 km, on foot, packhorses – 16 km.

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Day 3 - Crossing to the foot of Ilgumen
We continue to move to the sources of the Bolshaya Terekta river.

After a simple ford and a snack by the river, it is necessary to overcome the Ilgumen pass (2306) and go down to the sources of the Baijera River.

On the way to the pass, Lake Terektinskoye and the town of Ilgumen (2618) are visible.

In good weather, the outlines of Uchemdek, the highest on the Terektinskaya ridge, are also visible on the rise.

Overnight in the alpine meadows at the headwaters of the Baijera River.

Food: 3 meals a day, camping kitchen.

Length: on foot, pack horses – 19 km.

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Day 4 - Radial exit to the city of Ilgumen
The path begins with an ascent to the pass into the valley of the Katyrgar river (2229), then a little further up to the top of 2522, one of the Ilgumen lakes and the city of Ilgumen in all its glory are visible here.

Let's get closer to see both lakes and call our loved ones (Beeline connection, Megafon).

A snack with a view of the lakes.

From here, there is a little more than one and a half kilometers of travel and about 170 m of easy climb to the top of Ilgumen (2618).

After climbing to the top of Ilgumen, descend to the camp through the Ilgumen pass along the already familiar road.

Food: 3 meals a day, camping kitchen.

Length: on foot, pack horses – 7 km.

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Day 5 - The transition to the upper reaches of the river.
A wide trampled path leads down the picturesque valley of the Baijera River and after a simple ford is replaced by a barely noticeable path that gradually goes into the very thicket of the forest.

Here you need to get through thickets and windbreaks with almost no path to the river Magi, along which there is an old shepherd's road.

After entering the shepherd's road, it remains only to climb along the river to the forest border.

Overnight in a clearing under the pass.

Food: 3 meals a day, camping kitchen.

Length: on foot, pack horses – 15 km.

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Day 6 - Transfer to the valley of the Chernaya Terekta River
A walk to the foot of the cityUch-Enmek.
The day begins with an ascent to the already familiar pass.
After a snack at the pass, it remains only to go down into the valley and set up camp.
In clear weather, from the pass and on the descent, you can see the highest mountain of Altai and all of Siberia – Belukha.
Food: 3 meals a day, camping kitchen.
Length: on foot, pack horses – 9 km + 12 km.

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Day 7 - Radial walk along the ridge
A day's rest.
A radial walk along the ridge separating the valleys of the Tikhaya and Yamanushka rivers.
Here you can take a look at the entire past and future path from above, standing at the top to enjoy the view of the beautiful lakes that are hidden in mountain hollows, feel cut off from the whole world, go down to Lake Yamanushka and plunge into it to wash away the fatigue accumulated during the hike.
Food: 3 meals a day, camping kitchen.
Length: on foot, pack horses – 17 km.

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Day 8 - Return to Ust-Koksa
Descent along the Chernaya Terekta river through a picturesque valley to the already familiar old bridge.
Along the river you can see stone remnants, somewhat reminiscent of the famous Lena pillars.
After a snack at the bridge and a descent along the Bolshaya Terekta river to the village of Terekta along a familiar road – car delivery to Ust-Koksa.
Arrival at the tourist complex.
Accommodation in tents on the territory of the tourist complex.
A farewell party.
Food: breakfast, lunch – camp kitchen, dinner in a cafe.
Length: on foot, packhorses – 23 km, cars - 24 km–
Day 9 - Excursion to the village of Verkhny Uymon. 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.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch.
Departure to Gorno-Altaysk at 15:00, arrival at 21:00.
Departure to Novosibirsk/Barnaul (Novoaltaysk) the next day on 07/25.23 at 18:00.
Approximate arrival in Barnaul (Novoaltaysk) is on 26.07 at 04:00 (local time, difference with Moscow +4 hours), in Novosibirsk – on 26.07 at 08:00 (local time, difference with Moscow +4 hours).
The transfer is not included in the price, meals at the end of the tour (July 24) and during the transfer on your own.

Difficulty

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

Tour organizer's comments

you need good physical training

The length of the active part: By car (1832 / 1362) + on foot (106 km +12 km)

Accommodation

Tent

8 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour provides accommodation in 2, 3-person tourist tents on the route.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

9 days 8 nights

Group meets at

Novosibirsk, Barnaul, Gorno-Altaysk, Ust-Koksa

Included in price

3 meals a day (except meals on the road);
program maintenance;
guide services;
camping equipment: tents, sleeping bags, mats, backpacks, campfire equipment, awning, first aid kit;
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;
Ust-Koksa – Terekta – Ust-Koksa transfer;
horses for transporting food and public equipment (day 2-8 of the route);
excursion to the village of Verkhny Uymon (day 9);
entrance tickets to the museums of the Old Believers and the Roerich family;
recreational fees
accommodation in tents on the territory of the Altair tourist complex (1.8 days);
shower on ECO t\k "Altair";
storage of personal belongings at the t/c in Ust-Koksa village during the active part of the route.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Novosibirsk, Barnaul, Gorno-Altaysk and back;
meals on the road;
washing clothes on ECO t\k "Altair" – 400 rubles /1 bookmark;
transport delivery to Ust-Koksa:
- Novosibirsk – Ust-Koksa – Novosibirsk – 9,200 rubles.;
- Barnaul (Novoaltaysk) – Ust-Koksa – Barnaul (Novoaltaysk) – 8,800 rubles.;
- Gorno-Altaysk – Ust-Koksa – Gorno-Altaysk – 6,000 rubles.;
the cost of transport delivery for children under 14 years old:
- Gorno-Altaysk – Ust-Koksa – Gorno-Altaysk – 5,400 rubles.;
- Barnaul (Novoaltaysk) – Ust-Koksa – Barnaul (Novoaltaysk) – 8,000 rubles.;
- Novosibirsk – Ust-Koksa – Novosibirsk – 8,400 rubles.;

It's important to know

Trekking shoes for movement – 1 pair (worn light or medium trekking boots or sneakers);
Replaceable lightweight shoes for camping and crossing rivers into a ford – 1 pair ("crocs" or light sandals; flip-flops without fastening in the heel area are NOT recommended);
Lightweight trekking pants, made of synthetics – 1 pair;
T–shirt for movement, running - 2 pieces (at least 1 with long and 1 with short sleeves, made of moisture-wicking, quick-drying synthetics; shirts, cotton T-shirts are NOT recommended);
Fleece jacket for movement – 1 piece (fleece weight from light to medium)
A warm sweater for camp or long halts – 1 piece (or a down jacket with natural or synthetic insulation; alternatively, a second thick fleece; knitted wool and fur items are NOT recommended);
jacket (windbreaker, rain membrane) in June, late August down jacket;
Raincoat (if there is a waterproof jacket, then it is not needed; a disposable plastic one is NOT recommended);
Warm synthetic hat – 1 piece;
Synthetic gloves, running gloves – 1 pair;
Trekking socks for movement – 2-3 pairs;
Warm Sleep Socks – 1 pair;
Sports underwear for movement – 2 sets;
A set of underwear for sleeping (thermal underwear, or a regular T-shirt and long johns);
Sunglasses with UV protection factor UV400;
Sunscreen for face and hands with protection factor SPF 50;
Headdress for movement – (hat, cap; bandana as an option) 1 piece;
KLMN – mug, spoon, bowl, knife – (plastic, aluminum, stainless steel or titanium; porcelain, glass is NOT recommended);
Water container (flask/bottle, plastic or metal, 0.5-0.7l ; hydrator is NOT recommended) – 2 bottles;
The seat (podpopnik);
Personal hygiene products (toothbrush and paste, toilet paper, a small bottle of shampoo or liquid soap for 1-2 applications, a small towel; deodorants, perfumes, cosmetics and excessive amounts of washing and skin care products are NOT recommended);
Roll Band-aid (to seal up your calluses);
Individual medicines (in small quantities);
The flashlight is lightweight;
The backpack is lightweight for 20-30 liters for radial exits;
Boots made of Evo material (for camp/wet weather).

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$564

15 – 23 Jul, 2025 9 days 8 nights

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