The thousand-faced Altai. Car-walking tour with tents

In the morning, after breakfast, we set off to the high-altitude Kurai steppe, known throughout the world for giant traces of ancient currents and global natural changes.

Petroglyphs, mounds, stone sculptures and ancient irrigation systems can be seen on the territory of the steppe.

After enjoying the views of the steppe, we are going to see another natural wonder — Geyser Lake.

Ozero is an artist who surprises with new drawings every minute.

And the miracles don't stop there.

Ahead is Kyzyl-Chin, nicknamed Altai Mars.

Among the red landscapes, you will feel like an astronaut or a cowboy in the Wild West.

After lunch, our way leads to the glacier along a winding road through shepherd's camps, wild, untouched lakes.

We will set up a camp on the bank of the Akkol River, near the waterfall.

The evening promises to be unforgettable.

It's going to be an invigorating night in a tent.

This day will be athletic, your muscles will be in good shape!

9 km trekking (one way) to the ancient glacier through rocks, shrubs and streams is a real test of strength and endurance.

But it's worth it — the contrasts of a cold glacier and blooming glades are plenty for photographers!

We go to the foot of the Sofia glacier.

One of the largest in Altai.

Snack.

After lunch we return to the camp.

Overnight in a tent.

In the morning, as soon as we woke up, we refreshed ourselves and set off again.

Today you will enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the entire valley where we spent the night.

Having tamed our irrepressible delight from the mountain views, we drive to the ancient "gallery" of rock paintings under the open sky — the Elangash valley.

Here, as researchers, we will look for ancient drawings of our ancestors.

We are going to the place of overnight stay on the river bank, towards the Buguzun spring.

Overnight in a tent under the starry sky, near the parking lot.

Today we are going to the border with Tuva.

Where numerous herds of sheep and herds of horses graze freely, where the Tyva Nature Reserve begins.

Having done a photo shoot with views of Tuva on Chapaevsky Pass, we go to the Buguzun holy spring.

The spring is known far beyond the borders of the republic, people come here to be treated for various diseases.

These springs, lost among the hills, give strength and faith in recovery to many people.

We return to the village of Aktash.

Where dinner, a sauna and warm heart-to-heart conversations await us.

Overnight in cozy cabins in the village of Aktash.

The day will start with a steep and unforgettable ascent to the highest mountain of our journey (over 3,000 meters) in Lysukha.

From here, 360 degrees will show you Altai in full view — the snow-white mountain ranges of the North Chuya range, the Kurai steppe, turquoise lakes, the Aktau abandoned mine, a web of roads, taiga forests.

Having admired enough, we drive back along the Ulagan highway, through forest thickets, small lakes, ahead of the Red Gate and the Ulagan pass, dotted with white ribbons.

And the final chord of our journey this day will be the Katu—Yaryk pass and the amazing Chulyshman Valley, where we will spend three nights!

The Chulyshman Valley is full of waterfalls.

And today we will go to one of the most famous — the two-cascade waterfall Kurkure (15 meters), where you can see the guardian of the waterfall and the rainbow behind the layer of water.

We return to the base.

Overnight in the same place.

When visiting the Chulyshman Valley, it is necessary to visit the impregnable Uchar waterfall.

This is the largest waterfall in Siberia – 160 meters.

The thundering giant in a thousand streams will not leave you indifferent!

The path to the waterfall itself will make an indelible impression on you.

This is a path of obstacles, Zen knowledge and a lot of pleasant emotions!

The radial walk is designed for a full day (9 km in one direction).

Overnight in the same cabins.

Stone mushrooms in the Ak-Korum tract are another unique asset of the Chulyshman Valley.

This is an amazing creation of nature!

Giant mushrooms, 7 meters high, forged from sand, soil and stones, have been welcoming curious travelers for years.

Transfer to Cape Kyrsai, where we spend the night on the shore of the largest lake in Altai, Lake Teletskoye.

Overnight in tents.

Fire.

A boat arrives for lunch and an exciting tour of Lake Teletskoye (78 km) awaits us.

On the way we visit the Altai Nature Reserve and the Korbu waterfall (12 meters).

We disembark at the pier in the village of Artybash (where you can refresh yourself in the dining room).

Then take a car to the hotel/ train station/airport of Gorno-Altaysk.