Mountain camp in Arkhyz PRO. 10 mountain lakes

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Weekly trekking through the most picturesque places of Arkhyz for children and adults.

Every day passes through the forest area and blooming alpine meadows. You will walk along rocky paths to lakes and waterfalls, visit a lot of mountain lakes: according to the plan — 10, and if the group walks well, you can see even more — emerald lake Orlenok, colorful Dukkin, huge Seven-colored, drop-Comma lake and incredible Sofia lakes.

There are trekking tours every day on this tour, so take care of your physical fitness in advance.

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

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Tour highlights

Checking for durability

Try yourself on daily trekking routes and climb a high pass

Thermal pleasure

Relax in the delightful thermal springs enriched with useful elements

The magical nature of Arkhyz

In June you will see flowering rhododendrons, in August you will pick blueberries near the lake and compare the colors of all the lakes along the way

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Thermal springs "Pearl of the Caucasus"
11:30-12:00 (Moscow time) Gathering of the group in Mineralnye Vody (railway station, airport).
Transfer by minibus to the village. Arkhyz, to the meadow of Taulu (about 3-3.5 hours).
Thermal springs.
On the first day of the hike in Arkhyz, we will stop by to swim in the thermal springs!
The Pearl of the Caucasus complex has several pools with hot and cooler water.
Let's choose the pool that we like the most and enjoy spending time here.
After a swim, we go on to the mountains!
In the afternoon, we will arrive at our favorite camp and set up tents.
We'll cook dinner and get to know each other in the evening.
Active part of the hike: 2 km on foot.
The campsite in Arkhyz is located at an altitude of 1600 m.
The duration of the transfer with things from the minibus to the camp: 1-2 minutes.

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Day 2 - Trekking to Orlyonok Lake
We will start our trekking trip to Arkhyz with a visit to the Orlyonok lakes.
We will climb the Sofia ridge and see the alpine meadows for the first time along the way.
After passing through the flower glades, admire the waterfall, and then climb to a surprisingly flat plateau!
From here, we will look at the village of Arkhyz from afar, and also admire the huge, very spectacular Kara-Jash mountain.
Next, we will go into the coniferous forest and take a photo of the first lake Eaglet.
Then we will walk a little further to see the second emerald lake, which is hidden higher up the gorge.
The active part of the route: 12.6 km, altitude difference 1600-2380 m, duration 6-7 hours.

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Day 3 - Trekking to the lakes of Malaya Dukka
Mountain transport will take us to the beginning of the trail, and then only on foot.
If you like long trekking trips with lots of photo locations, then you will like this route!
On this day of hiking in the Arkhyz mountains, we will see 3 lakes on the Malaya Dukka River.
They are all completely different shapes and colors!
Rhododendrons bloom near the first lake in June, blueberries can be harvested near the second lake in August, and the third lake is simply huge and beautiful.
The active part of the route: 11.8 km, elevation difference 1920-2600 m, duration 7-8 hours.

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Day 4 - Trekking to Lake Semitsvetnoye
The Dukka River is rich in beautiful reservoirs.
Today we will go to one of the largest local lakes.
We will walk for half a day along the Bolshaya Dukka River and smoothly climb the valley.
Only at the very end of the gorge will there be a steeper climb.
But after climbing the stone moraine, we will see a Seven-colored lake immediately behind it!
The water in the lake will be of different colors from different sides.
We'll walk along the lake shore together and take lots of colorful photos.
The active part of the route: 13.2 km, elevation difference 1920-2450 m, duration 7-8 hours.

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Day 5 - Trekking to the Sofia Lakes
We climb higher and higher along the valley of the Ak-Aira River, admiring the waterfalls along the way.
To make it easier to climb, the instructor will treat you to fruits or nuts.
And then — climb to the Irkiz pass!
We will see 3 lakes — magnificent, colorful!
We photograph the Sofia lakes from above, then we will get closer to them.
We will go down another gorge and along the way we will see another lake — dark green Aimatli.
The active part of the route: 12.3 km, elevation difference 2000-2280 m, duration 8-9 hours.

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Day 6 - Trekking to the lake Lower Comma
Today it is the turn of the lake, which resembles a huge, green drop or comma in shape.
After going to the lake, we will climb a small hillock to admire it from above!
The active part of the route: 6.3 km, elevation difference 1820-2890-1890 m, duration 8-9 hours.

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Day 7 - Departure
We wake up in the morning in such a familiar camp.
A delicious breakfast awaits us!
Today is the final day of the hike, so we pack our tents and leave the mountains.
12:30-13:30 Return to the city of Mineralnye Vody (we stop at the airport and the railway station).
Depending on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the participants and other factors, the route of the hike may be changed.

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Difficulty

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

Tour organizer's comments

The route is trekking and provides for walking through mountainous (rugged) terrain. This type of active recreation involves daily climbing and dropping heights (ascents and descents).

Accommodation

Tent

6 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour involves accommodation in a personal tent at the paid tourist parking lot "Lesnoy Kotor".

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 37,600 rubles.

Accommodation in a private tent at the paid tourist parking lot "Lesnoy Kotor". There is an equipped toilet in the parking lot, a hot shower (10 minutes per tourist per day), a sauna (sauna for an additional fee), electricity is constantly available, it is possible to charge mobile phones and batteries.

Tour conditions

Group

From 6 to 18 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

road crossings along the route;
travel by mountain transport to gorges (UAZ);
accommodation in a private tent at the paid tourist parking lot "Lesnoy Kotor";
3 meals a day according to the set menu (the menu is not individual):
- breakfast (day 2-7) and dinner (day 1-6) are prepared at the camp;
- lunch (day 2-6) in the form of dry rations in the mountains (sausage, cheese, tea, cookies, chocolate, sweets). Every day, tourists on duty are assigned who are engaged in cooking;
entrance tickets to the thermal springs;
group equipment rental: campfire equipment, boilers, awning, gas burners, group first aid kit;
the services of an instructor-guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
lunch during the transfer on the 1st day;
personal equipment: tent, sleeping bag, karemat (can be rented);
insurance (optional).

It's important to know

tent;
backpack / bag / suitcase for things;
sleeping bag (comfort temperature 0...-5C). The air temperature at night in the tent is +4...+9C;
karemat;
podpopnik;
hat, gloves;
cap / panama hat;
jacket. The air temperature in the early morning and late evening is +8...+12C;
fleece;
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;
shoes for walking in the camp. The grass in the camp is wet with dew in the morning and evening. We recommend that you have closed shoes, for example, galoshes;
swimsuit;
for girls on request: a dress for a photo shoot on the background of mountains;
waterproof clothing or raincoat from the middle of the thigh and below;
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;
if necessary, you can rent trekking poles;
passport / birth certificate of the child. It is mandatory to have the original documents (not a copy);
camera/video camera;
toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razor, towel);
hairbrush;
sunglasses. For people with hypersensitivity of the eyes to sunlight, we recommend having glasses with an ultraviolet (UV) filter;
0.5L plastic bottle (for drinking water on the route);
toilet paper;
a plate, a mug, a spoon. The plate and mug must be non-breakable (plastic or iron);
lantern;
wet wipes;
thread, needle;
backpack for walking (volume 20-25 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);
Portable Power Bank charger for charging a mobile phone (optional);
sunscreen, hygienic lipstick;
cash;
a protective cream against insect bites. There may be mosquitoes in the evenings. There are no ticks;
individual first aid kit. Required: elastic bandage, Band-Aid.

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Reviews

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Yuri

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25 Mar, 2025

The tour was very well organized. The transfers from the airport and railway station to the campsite, as well as from the campsite to the hiking trails, were smooth and convenient. The campsite itself was comfortable, with rooms equipped with showers and TVs. What impressed me the most, however, was the drying room on our floor! The weather in this region changes rapidly, and almost every day, our group got caught in the rain. Drying clothes and shoes while hiking can be a real challenge, back in Altai, after getting soaked in rain and snow, I was never able to fully dry my clothes, as it rained every night, and they only dried once I got home. Here, that problem was completely solved. A special thank you to our guide, Roman, an experienced mountain tour expert, a fascinating and cheerful companion, and undoubtedly a true mountain romantic. He went above and beyond to bring our diverse group together, chatting with everyone during the day and organizing engaging activities in the evenings. He shared captivating stories about his native Krasnoyarsk region, the Sayan Mountains, local customs, and legends, as well as personal anecdotes. Roman carefully selected routes based on the weather and terrain, always prioritizing the safety and well-being of the group. Roma, thank you so much!

Type of equipment	Rental price for 7 days, RUB.	Note
Sleeping bag	1 100	Sleeping bag with artificial insulation. Comfort temperature -4...-10C
Karemat	400	Izhevsk Karemat
Double tent	2 600	Double-layer, waterproof tent
Three-person tent	3 000	Double-layer, waterproof tent
Trekking poles (2 pcs.)	free	Trekking poles