Trekking to the Shavlin lakes

In the morning, having gathered, we will get into UAZ cars that will take us to the bridge over the Chuya River.

And we will go up to the first parking place near the Oroy river.

We'll set up camp here.

Length: 3 km by car, 6 km on foot with backpacks.
The height difference is 800 meters.

A good day's work.

In the morning we will go along the river. Go upstream and stop for a rest at the Altai lodge, where you can taste delicious Altai tortillas, milk, cottage cheese and cheese from ayran.

In the clearing, we admire the massive and majestic cedars and move on.

Closer to lunch, we will cross the Oroy pass (2,230 m), from where we will have a stunning view of the vast plain with many small lakes.

In the evening, after passing through the flat terrain, we will reach the valley of the river Yeshtykol, which later flows into the river Shavla.

We will spend the night on the banks of the Shavly River.

Length:18km – on foot with backpacks.
The height difference is 600 meters.

All day we will keep walking along the Shavla river until we reach the lower Shavlin lake (the culmination of our journey).

On the way, we will repeat the bends of the Shavla river, bypass a small picturesque lake, meet cedars, larches, thickets of blueberries, blueberries and lingonberries.

The snowy peaks are already visible.

From here, a powerful rocky massif can be clearly seen, which separates the valleys of the two sources of the Shavly River.

After turning the river to the left, we will climb the slope and gain altitude, the lower Shavlinskoye lake is already close.

And finally, the azure water surface begins to appear.

Going a little further, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the lake and mountain peaks: A fairy tale, a Dream and a Beauty.

In the evening we set up a tent camp, share our impressions and admire the incredible landscape.

Length: 15 km on foot with backpacks.
The climb is 350 meters.

After breakfast, we will go to the radial exit to the upper Shavlinskoye lake, overcoming kurumniki.

The bravest can reach the glacier at the foot of the mountain peaks.

After returning to the camp, we will cook dinner, eat delicious Altai tortillas, treat the chipmunks who frolic nearby with something delicious.

Length: 10-12 km – walking light.
The height difference is 300 meters.

If desired, you can just lie on the shore of the lake.

Sunbathing and swimming.

Or you can make a radial exit to the top of Pyramid Mountain, which offers excellent panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

Length: 10 km – walking light.
The height difference is 2000 meters.

In the morning we set out on our way back.

We have a big crossing under the Oroysky pass across the plain.

We will say goodbye to the Shavla River and keep going along the Yeshtykol River.

On the way, we can meet horses grazing freely in the open spaces near the pass.

Length: 15 km on foot with backpacks.
The height difference is 350 m.

We will start this day with a trail along the Yeshtykol River towards the Oroi pass, before which we will replenish our drinking water supplies and go through the pass to the Altai house we already know, where we will stop to buy Altai cakes and fresh milk, watching the beautiful mountain landscape.

Then our way will lie down in the valley of the Oroy River, where we will spend the night.

Length: 10 km on foot with backpacks.
The height difference is 250 meters.

The village of Chibit is already very close.

We will go out on the trail to the bridge crossing over the Chuya river.

After the bridge, we will walk along the serpentine on the slope of the river valley, along the way gophers will often cross the road, livestock (cows, horses, sheep) will meet, then we go out onto the hill, from where the panorama of the village of Chibit and the Chuya River opens.

Accommodation at the recreation center in cabins.

A sauna awaits us in the evening.

Length: 10 km on foot with backpacks.
The height difference is 900 meters.

At dawn we move back to Novosibirsk.

If necessary, we will bring part of the group to Gorno-Altaysk.

On the way, we will definitely stop to visit the souvenir market. 

We recommend buying return tickets after 22.00.

If you are traveling through Novosibirsk, we recommend visiting: water park, zoo and aquarium.