Trekking to Altai. The Multin Lakes. 8 days

In the morning, mountain transport will take us higher into the mountains, to the Lower Multinsky Lake. 

Check-in at the tourist complex from 13:00. 

Civilization, bustle, shops and noisy roads are far behind.

In the coming days, we will be happy to enjoy the untouched beauty of the Altai mountains and lakes.

After arrival, we immediately go for a walk! 

We go out to the shore of the lower Multin lake – and it immediately takes your breath away! 

The reservoir is huge, snow–capped mountains are visible in the distance, and around, as far as the eye can see, endless cedar forests! 

We will walk along the forest path along the lower lake and come out to the middle Multinsky lake. 

Between the lakes, nature has created a picturesque rolling of water among huge stones – Noises.

Let's take a picture of this unusual place and set off on our way back. 

Active part: 11.2 km, altitude difference 1630-1650 m, duration 3-4 hours.

When you walk near the lower lake, snow peaks flaunt and beckon you in the distance.

Today we will go straight to the foot of these snowy mountains! 

We will cross 2 reservoirs by boats, then on foot! 

The trail will take us through cedar forests and alpine meadows. 

It's so unusual, but there are practically no climbs here!

For the entire track, we will gain only 100 m vertically! 

If it has been raining recently, we recommend going on the route in rubber boots, as the trail becomes very dirty. 

A few hours later, we come to the upper lake! 

Mountains, snow, glaciers, bizarre driftwood in the water.

Everything here breathes space and silence. 

Active part: 19.8 km, altitude difference of 1630-1800 m, duration 7-8 hours.

The valley of the Kuyguk River will delight us not only with a magnificent emerald lake, but also with a spectacular waterfall! 

The rivers of Altai are very stormy and full-flowing. 

That is why stunning waterfalls are born here. 

The height of our waterfall is about 30 meters, standing next to it, you fully feel the power and might of the water.

Rising above the waterfall, we will see the first, small pond. 

After walking a little more, we will find ourselves on the shore of Lake Kuyguk.

As soon as you approach its shore, your breath stops! 

In front of you is a huge, emerald lake, which is guarded by snowy mountains. 

Silence hovers around, birds occasionally soar.

It is at such moments that you want to stop time, sit and admire such beauty.

We will arrange lunch and a big rest near the lake. 

Active part: 20.8 km, altitude difference 1630-2020 m, duration 7-8 hours.

We will make one day a day of rest! 

In this tour, the routes are quite long and therefore in the middle of the tour you want to take a short break. 

On this day, you can enjoy a walk near the Lower Multin Lake, sit on its shore and admire the mountains.

Almost every year, sap rental is opened on the lake. 

If you are curious about this type of recreation, you can go for a ride.

Let's take a bird's-eye view of our lakes!

We'll ride horses part of the way. 

We will leave the horses at the end of the cedar forest, and then we will reach the top on foot. 

From here, from an incredible height, we will admire the Lower and Middle Multin Lakes, see the valley of the Krepkaya River and neighboring valleys. 

In addition, let's look over the ridge, which opens up another endless valley of Altai!

Interestingly, in this valley, the green backs of the mountain ranges were overgrown with dark cedars and looked like the ridges of huge dinosaurs.

The observation mountain is a unique point. 

It's definitely worth going here.

Active part: 9.8 km, altitude difference 2000-2580 m, duration 6-7 hours.

There is a hike to the Transverse Lake ahead. 

We'll leave early today, as we have a long way to go. 

We will follow the already familiar path to the fork: the right path goes to the upper Multinsky lake, and today we turn left.

A short ascent through the forest – and we are moving again through the zone of alpine meadows.

At some point, the path seems endless, but suddenly, after another hillock, a lake opens in front of you.

The valley is decorated with mountains with glaciers, at the foot of which there is a huge lake. 

Watersheds, mountaineers and such rare, fiery roasts bloom on its shore in July.

No photo will convey this amazing beauty.

In this place, you will finally and irrevocably fall in love with Altai.

Active part: 21.2 km, altitude difference 1630-1890 m, duration 9-10 hours.

Today we are going to have a long trip to Gorno-Altaysk. 

On the way, we will make a stop at the Seminsky pass and take a walk through the souvenir market. 

The Altai market will delight you with delicious honey, teas, wooden magnets and delicious jam.

16:00-17:00 Arrival in Gorno-Altaysk.