To the foot of Belukha. Trekking

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We invite you to the legendary hiking route through the Altai Mountains – to the foot of Belukha, the highest mountain in Altai and Siberia. Only on our route you will be able to meet the dawn at the very foot of the mountain in the base camp of climbers, and touch the Beluga Whale with your hand! During the trip, you will find fragrant alpine meadows and coniferous forests, the turquoise Kucherla river and the stormy milky-white Ak-Kem River, mountain lakes, glaciers and waterfalls, the multicolored mystical Yarlu valley, ancient rock carvings and real Edelweiss, stunning panoramas of the snow-capped peaks of the Katun range, and, of course, the snow-white, legendary, sacred Belukha Mountain!

Location

Novosibirsk, Barnaul

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Tour highlights

Yarlu Valley

Let's take a walk to one of the most amazing places in the Altai Mountains

A real hike

We will walk with backpacks and accompanied by horses for more than 100 km among incredible landscapes

Belukha Mountain

Let's meet the dawn at the foot of the three-headed mountain

Away from the city

We will recuperate and spend the night in tents in nature

Scenic road

We will cover more than 1000 km along the Chui highway

Itinerary

Day 1 - The beginning of the path
Departure from Novosibirsk/Barnaul in the village of Ust-Koksa.
Departure from Novosibirsk at 20:00.
Departure from Barnaul at 23:50 (local time, Moscow time +4).
Length: by car – 875 km from Novosibirsk / 640 km from Barnaul.
Meals: on the road at your own expense.
Day 2 - Ust-Koksa
Arrival at the tourist complex in Ust-Koksa village.

Ust-Koksa is a picturesque village located in the Uymon Valley on the banks of the Koksa River. If desired, you can visit the confluence of two rivers – Koksy and Katuni.

Lunch.

Safety instructions, getting equipment.

Dating night.

Meals: breakfast on the road at your own expense, lunch and dinner at the base.
Accommodation: camping.

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Day 3 - Kucherla River
Breakfast.
Transfer to the village of Tyungur (translated from Altai as "Shaman's tambourine"). The beginning of the active part of the route.
The path lies through picturesque alpine meadows and coniferous forests along the turquoise Kucherla River, one of the most beautiful rivers of the Altai Mountains.
On the way, visit the Kuilu rock grotto with ancient rock paintings. At the end of the day – ascent to the beautiful Kuilu parking lot.
Length: by car – 60 km, on foot + pack horses – 20 km.
Food: breakfast in the cafe, lunch and dinner – camp kitchen.
Accommodation: overnight in tents.

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Day 4 - The Kucherlin trail
Ascent along the upper Kucherlinsky trail. Gradually, the path will rise above the forest zone and opens onto a high-altitude plateau.
Along the way, you can enjoy magnificent views of the valley of the Kucherla River, Kucherlinsky Lake and the snow-capped peaks of the Katun ridge!
Overnight at the high-altitude parking lot "Stone hut".
Length: on foot + pack horses – 10 km.
Food: breakfast, lunch and dinner – camp kitchen.
Accommodation: overnight in tents.

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Day 5 - Kara-Tyurek Pass
Ascent to the Kara-Tyurek pass (translated from Altai as "Black Heart"). Difficulty category 1 A. Height 3060 m.
The view from the pass is fantastic! Before us is a snow–white beauty, the highest point of the Altai Mountains - Mount Belukha, the milky waters of Lake Ak-Kem and the multicolored Yarlu valley! Great photo opportunity!
Overnight on the shore of Lake Ak-Kemsky.
If desired, you can go to the sauna.
Length: on foot + pack horses – 15 km.
Food: breakfast, lunch and dinner – camp kitchen.
Accommodation: overnight in tents.

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Day 6 - Ak-Kemskaya Wall
Access to the famous Ak-Kemskaya wall, at the foot of Belukha.

A very busy day!

First, the path goes along the Ak-Kem lake, passes through picturesque suspension bridges, then goes out onto the glacier.

On the way, an inspection of the ice grotto, from where the Ak-Kem River originates.

Overnight at the Tomsk parking lots, at the base camp of the climbers.

From here you can enjoy a stunning view of the famous Ak-Kem wall and the two peaks of Belukha – East and West!

Length: on foot – 12 km.
Food: breakfast, lunch and dinner – camp kitchen.
Accommodation: overnight in tents.

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Day 7 - Beluga Whale
Dawn meeting at the foot of Belukha!
Today you will be able to come up and touch the legendary mountain with your hand! Return to Ak-Kemsky lake.
Rest on the Ak-Kemsky lake.
If desired, you can go to the sauna and buy Altai tortillas.
Length: on foot – 14 km.
Food: breakfast, lunch and dinner – camp kitchen.
Accommodation: overnight in tents.
Day 8 - Yarlu Valley
A walk to the Yarlu Valley is one of the most amazing and mystical places in Altai, many consider it a place of power!

A whole town of stones has been built here, in the center of which is the so-called Stone of Power.

The valley is famous for its colorful rocks, the mountain range called the Mother of the World and the edelweiss blooming here!

Length: walking distance is 5 km.
Food: breakfast, lunch and dinner – camp kitchen.
Accommodation: overnight in tents.
Day 9 - Ak-Kem River
Descent along the Ak-Kem river.
Ak-Kem is a stormy milky-white mountain river originating from the glacier of the same name, the name from Altai translates as "White Water".
On the way we will see a natural monument – Tekelu waterfall.
Overnight at the Three Birches parking lot.
Here you can buy delicious pies, cottage cheese, honey and tea with Altai herbs.
If desired, you can go to the sauna.
Length: on foot – 20 km.
Food: breakfast, lunch and dinner – camp kitchen.
Accommodation: overnight in tents.
Day 10 - Kuzuyak Pass
The ascent to the uncomplicated Kuzuyak pass is 1513 m.
Along the way there are endless thickets of rosehip, raspberry and red currant.
Return to the village of Tyungur.
Transfer to the tourist complex in Ust-Koksa village.
Bathhouse. A farewell party at the base.
Length: on foot – 20 km, by car – 60 km.
Food: breakfast, lunch – camp kitchen, dinner at the base.
Accommodation: camping.
Day 11 - Departure
Breakfast.

Delivery of equipment.

Free time: walking, buying souvenirs and Altai honey.

Lunch.

In the afternoon, departure to Barnaul/Novosibirsk.

Length: by car – 640 km to Barnaul / 875 km to Novosibirsk.
Meals: breakfast and lunch at the base, dinner on the road at your own expense.
Day 12 - End of the program
Arrival in Barnaul/Novosibirsk.

Approximate arrival in Barnaul at 9:00, in Novosibirsk at 13:00 (local time, Moscow time +4).

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

the tour to the foot of Belukha does not require special training, but you need to be in good physical shape. The tour is available to children from the age of 10.

Accommodation

Tent

9 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour provides accommodation on the camping site in Ust-Koksa village before and after the hike, as well as overnight stays in 4-person tourist tents on the active part of the route.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 20 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

12 days 11 nights

Group meets at

Novosibirsk, Barnaul

Included in price

camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, mats, campfire equipment, awning, etc.);
meals on the route and at the tourist complex;
accommodation at the tourist complex in Ust-Koksa village before and after the hike;
instructor-guide services;
packhorses for transporting food, tents and public equipment wherever possible;
transfer on the route, 130 km (Ust-Koksa – Tyungur – Kucherla – Tyungur – Ust-Koksa);
insurance with the possibility of evacuation by helicopter in case of an emergency;
first aid kit;
registration of a border pass to Belukha;
registration of the group in the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
recreational expenses.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Novosibirsk / Barnaul and back;
meals during transport delivery from Novosibirsk / Barnaul and back;
sauna at the tourist complex in Ust-Koksa and hiking on Lake Ak-Kemsky;
transfer Novosibirsk – Ust-Koksa – Novosibirsk: 8,900 rubles.;
transfer Barnaul – Ust-Koksa – Barnaul: 8,700 rubles.

It's important to know

Documents – passport, medical policy.
The money is for additional expenses (meals on the road, a sauna, souvenirs, etc.).
Clothes:
- Warm clothes: a jacket or down jacket, warm trousers (for example, with fleece lining), a warm sweater (made of wool or fleece), warm socks, gloves, a hat.
- Raincoat or waterproof storm jacket. A fabric raincoat with taped seams or a membrane jacket will do. If you decide to take an inexpensive, oilcloth raincoat, take several pieces at once (with a margin).
- Waterproof/windproof pants. Fabric trousers with taped seams from the "jacket/pants" kits, which are sold in hunting, fishing, tourism stores, or membrane trousers, will be suitable.
- The main set of clothes: lightweight sweatpants for transitions, several T-shirts, underwear, several pairs of socks, a sun hat.
- Sleepwear: a set of thermal underwear or a thin knitted set (T-shirt with sleeves and tights). A separate pair of warm socks.
Shoes:
- Trekking boots (you can wear well-worn "boots" or other high boots with a solid sole).
- Sneakers or sneakers.
- Slates.
Personal first aid kit:
- Medicines for specific diseases.
- Elastic bandage.
- Adhesive plaster (plain, white, 3-4 cm wide).
- A sterile bandage.
- Cold remedies.
- Activated carbon.
Miscellaneous:
- Personal hygiene items.
- A personal set of dishes (mug, spoon, bowl).
- Knife.
- Matches.
- Lantern.
- Dark glasses.
- Sunscreen.
- The "sidushka" from karimat.
Optional:
- Own sleeping bag. (the comfort temperature is not higher than -5).
- Own backpack. (with a volume of at least 80 liters).
- My own tent.

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