Abishir and Akhuba Lakes Mountain trekking in Arkhyz

Breakfast at the hotel.

Nevinnomyssk — Arkhyz transfer.

On the way, visit the Face of Christ.

The rock image is the same age as early Christianity.

Exit to the route.

Overnight at the mountain river.

We learn how to set up tents, build a campfire and cook food in the field.

Ascent to the high mountain area.

Skirting the ridge, we climb to the mountain lake.

We meet flocks of sheep and herds of horses along the way.

We admire the mountain scenery.

Storming the lane. Chilik (1A, 2890).

Along the way, we admire the first high-altitude lakes.

Overnight near Chilik Lake.

The bravest can swim in the icy water.

Today we have a strenuous physical work ahead of us — 15 km.

It is more convenient to pack backpacks and travel.

We are waiting for the valley of the Chilik River and Lake Rybnoye, the only lake in which fish are found.

A half-day trip.

We are relaxing on the shore of Lake Kyafar.

We dry things.

We cook a delicious compote of mountain berries.

Those who wish make a trip to the alpine lake.

Lake Provalnoe is a bottomless lake whose waters flow underground into Lake Kyafar by an underground river.

Descent to the beautiful lake Turyu.

Overnight in a high-altitude area under the stars, among fog and clouds.

Nimble tours run along the slopes and are curious about the tourist cuisine.

We walk along the valley of the Kyafar-Agur river.

Overnight at Lake Zapovednoye.

We admire the reflection of the stars in the lake mirror.

Today we are waiting for the last pass — Baritovy (1A, 2809).

It offers a magnificent panorama of the Sofia Ridge and the Gabulu plateau, the village of Arkhyz.

The small houses of the village are like dots growing with every step down.

Descent.

Along the way, we admire the Baritov waterfall, listen to the sound of the water and swim in the warm streams.

In the village, hotel accommodation (rooms without amenities).

Breakfast.

Farewell.

Departure.