Trekking to Altai. The Multin Lakes. 8 days

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This tour is perfect for lovers of mountain lakes. During our vacation, we will go trekking to five mountain lakes and two waterfalls. We'll also go for a boat ride, see the forest chipmunks and take a walk through the cedar forests.

An abbreviated program (without a free day) on other dates can be found at the link.

Location

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

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Tour highlights

Spectacular waterfalls

Let's feel the power and might of the water, standing next to a 30-meter waterfall!

Horse riding

We will take a walk on horseback through the fragrant cedar forest

Boat trip

We will enjoy the water splashes, the light breeze and the freshness of the lakes

Observation Mountain

We will see incredibly beautiful lakes and valleys of Altai from a bird's eye view

Trekking light

We will live at the campsite and make radial exits without heavy backpacks

Itinerary

Day 1 - The city of Gorno-Altaysk is a settlement. Ground
10:00 Gathering of the group at the airport in Gorno-Altaysk.
Today we will have a long drive to the mountainous part of Altai (350 km, about 6-7 hours on the way).
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.
Arrival in the village of Zamulta, accommodation at the campsite.
Active part: 2 km on foot.

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Day 2 - Lower and Middle Multin lakes, trekking for rolling Noises
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.

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Day 3 - Upper Multinskoye Lake
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.

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Day 4 - Kuyguk Lake and Waterfall
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.

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Day 5 - Day of rest
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.
Day 6 - Observation deck overlooking the Multin lakes
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.

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Day 7 - Transverse Lake
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.

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Day 8 - Transfer to Gorno-Altaysk
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.

Difficulty

Does not require special skills, but tourists must be physically fit: expeditions, long rafting, etc.

Tour organizer's comments

The route is trekking and provides for walking through mountainous (rugged) terrain. The route passes through forest trails, dirt roads, alpine meadows, large and small stones. Slippery soil is possible underfoot after rain. There will be a passage of small rivers over rocks along the route. The height difference per day is from 100 to 350 m, in one day the difference will be 580 m. Climbing up 100-350 m is about like climbing 35-120 floors. The route runs at an altitude of 920 – 2580 m. Route length: 84.8 km.

Accommodation

Camp Site

7 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation at recreation centers (2-3-bed rooms).

Surcharge for single room accommodation: 26,600 rubles.

Accommodation in the tourist complex "Multin lakes". Day 1 - accommodation at a campsite in the village of Zamulta,

Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

Included in price

road crossings along the route;
travel along the route by mountain transport (GAZ-66 or UAZ);
accommodation at camp sites;
two meals a day. Ready-made breakfasts (day 2-8) - the menu is complex, not individual, lunch (day 2-7) in the form of dry rations in the mountains (sausage, cheese, tea, cookies, chocolate, sweets);
group first aid kit;
boat trips to the beginning of the routes to the Upper Multinskoye and Transverse lakes;
entrance tickets to the Katun Biosphere Reserve;
entrance tickets to the Roerich Museum;
the services of an instructor-guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaisk and back;
Meals: lunch during the move on the 1st and 8th day, dinners. The cost of meals in the cafe: 400-700 rubles.;
sauna (optional);
insurance (optional).

It's important to know

passport / birth certificate of the child. It is mandatory to have the original documents (not a copy);
cap / panama hat;
jacket. The air temperature in the early morning and late evening is +8...+12C;
fleece. In autumn, we recommend taking 2 fleeces: one for walking on the route (it gets a hiking smell quickly enough), the second clean and fresh fleece for walking in the hotel;
T-shirt;
lightweight long sleeve shirt. The shirt will protect your arms and neck from burning;
Buff. Protects the neck from burning, can be used as a headdress;
running trousers;
lingerie;
socks;
trekking shoes;
flip-flops (for walking in a hotel);
swimsuit;
for girls on request: a dress for a photo shoot on the background of mountains;
waterproof clothing or raincoat;
trekking poles, sticks significantly reduce the load on the knees. Physically strong and healthy tourists are recommended to have sticks with them. Tourists who have problems with knees, joints and overweight must have trekking poles;
camera / video camera and charger;
toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razor);
hairbrush;
sunglasses;
0.5L plastic bottle (for drinking water on the route);
toilet paper (useful during the day, on the route);
a mug, a spoon. At lunch in the mountains, the instructor makes tea, tourists take mugs with them. It is necessary to have a non-breaking mug (plastic or iron);
wet wipes;
thread, needle;
backpack for walking (volume 20-35 liters). The backpack contains the tourist's personal belongings (fleece, raincoat, water bottle, etc.), as well as public food for lunch, which is issued by the instructor (the weight of the products is 400-600 grams);
podpopnik;
shoe dryers;
sunscreen, hygienic lipstick;
individual first aid kit. Required: elastic bandage, patch;
gloves (it may be cold on high-altitude routes);
a cap;
thermos flask volume 0.5-0.75 liters (for trips in September, October);
flashlight (for trips in September, October). The daylight hours become shorter in autumn, so sometimes a flashlight can be useful on the route in the evening.

Dates and Prices

$737

1 – 8 Aug 8 days 7 nights

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