Hike from Arkhyz to Dombai

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An amazingly beautiful route passes through the territory of the reserve in the border zone, near the border with Abkhazia, at an altitude of 2000-3200 m above sea level.

During the hike, you will plunge into the world of untouched nature. You will be surrounded by majestic mountains and rock formations, from which white ribbons of waterfalls break off. You will be able to swim in a transparent mountain river, drink delicious water from crystal streams, and admire the amazing colors of the Kara-Kaya glacier. And the views from the passes will not leave anyone indifferent!

After the end of the active part of the route, you will visit the village of Dombai, where you can buy souvenirs, sit in a cafe with a glass of mulled wine, and taste dishes of Caucasian cuisine.

Location

Nevinnomyssk

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Tour highlights

Amazing animal world

Argali – mountain goats are found in the mountains, yaks and bison graze on the slopes, fresh bear tracks are not uncommon

Privacy with nature

Let's look at the bright stars after spending nights in nature

A break from civilization

You can swim in a clear mountain river, drink delicious water from crystal streams

Itinerary

Day 1 - Nevinnomyssk — Arkhyz — Watchtower Mountain
Arrival in Nevinnomyssk, transfer to Arkhyz, accommodation at the campsite in rooms for 2-4 people.
A walk to the Watchtower Mountain.
Lunch and dinner at the campsite.

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Day 2 - Backpacking up the valley of the Kyzgych River
Breakfast.
Backpacking up the valley of the Kyzgych River.
The first part of the way is a country road, several fords, followed by a steep climb through the forest and a mountain trail.
Lunch is a snack.
Overnight by the river.
Evening bonfire.
Supper.
Overnight in tents.
Day 3 - Chegordali Pass — Maruha River Valley
Breakfast.
Ascent to the Chegordali pass (NK, altitude 2800 m), trail, grassy slope.
Lunch is a snack.
Descent into the picturesque valley of the Maruja River.
Rest on the river bank (height about 2000 m).
Evening bonfire.
Supper.
Overnight in tents.

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Day 4 - Marukha River Valley — Kara-Kel Lake — "Bear's Mouth" tract
Breakfast.
Crossing up the valley of the Maruja River.
Entrance to the border zone.
Lake Kara-Kel.
Lunch is a snack.
The tract "Bear's Mouth" photo on the background of a waterfall, climbing under the Kara-Kaya pass.
Overnight on the moraine at an altitude of 2800 m.
Dinner is cooked on gas burners.
Overnight in tents.

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Day 5 - Kara-Kaya Severny Pass — Aksaut River
Breakfast.
Movement along the moraine along the edge of the glacier, then along the snowfield.
Ascent to the Kara-Kaya Severny pass (1B) altitude 3100m. "Hurrah! We did it!"
Descent using a rope.
Snowfield, moraine, grassy slope.
Lunch is a snack.
Overnight in the Aksaut River valley (altitude 2000 m).
Evening bonfire.
Supper.
Overnight in tents.

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Day 6 - Alibek Pass. Half-day
Breakfast.
Approach to Alibek pass.
A hot lunch.
Half a day.
Supper.
Overnight in tents.

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Day 7 - Alibek — Dombai — Teberda Pass
Breakfast.
Ascent to Alibek pass (1A, height 3180 m).
Steep trail, moraine, snowfield.
Admiration for the panorama of the Main Caucasian ridge.
Descent.
An organized exit from the border zone.
Transfer to Dombai.
Lunch at the cafe.
Transfer to Teberda, accommodation in a hotel.
Supper.

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Day 8 - Reserve day
Breakfast.
A reserve day.
A walk around the surroundings of the village of Teberda, a visit to the main estate of the reserve.
Museum, aviaries with animals.
Dinner at the hotel.

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Day 9 - Departure
Transfer to Nevinnomyssk, departure home.

Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Tour organizer's comments

Tourists do not need to have special skills, however, day crossings of up to 25 km over rough terrain, movement through moraines, snowfields, elevation differences of more than 1000 m will require good physical fitness and endurance.

Length: 100 km on foot.

Accommodation

Tent

5 nights
Hotel

2 nights
Camp Site

1 night

Comfort

Basic
Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in two- and three-person tents, at a campsite and in a hotel.

Accommodation in double and triple tents.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 17 tourists

Minimum age

16 years old

Duration

9 days 8 nights

Group meets at

Nevinnomyssk

Included in price

all domestic transport;
overnight stays at the campsite and in the hotel;
three meals a day on the active part of the route;
equipment rental (tents, campfire and gas equipment, insurance in the mountains);
instructor service on the route;
payment for visiting the reserve.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Nevinnomyssk and back;
meals not specified in the tour program;
rent a backpack, sleeping bag, trekking poles, equipment for rent;
delivery of equipment and food to the gathering place of the group (for nonresident tourists).

It's important to know

Passport;
Backpack 70-90 liters (rental);
Waterproof backpack cover (rental);
Tourist rug (rental);
Sleeping bag in a compression bag (rental);
Trekking boots;
Shoe covers;
Replacement shoes (sneakers, sandals);
Waterproof jacket;
Running pants;
Fleece jacket (polara);
A warm vest or down jacket;
Fleece Hat;
Thermal underwear;
Fleece Gloves;
Light shorts or trousers;
A hat or a baseball cap;
3 pairs of socks;
2-3 sets of underwear;
Swimsuit/swimming trunks;
Personal hygiene items;
KLMN (mug, spoon, bowl, knife);
Sunglasses (protection factor 2-3);
Sunscreen (30-50 units);
Individual first aid kit;
Headlamp with a set of spare batteries;
Trekking poles(rental);
A 1-1.5l plastic water bottle.

Dates and Prices

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$348

9 – 17 Aug, 2025 9 days 8 nights

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