Mountain trekking to the lakes of Abishira and Akhuba

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Transfer Nevinnomyssk — Arkhyz.

On the way, a visit to 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 fire and cook food in the field.

Ascent to the high-altitude 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 go on the road. 

The valley of the Chilik River and Rybnoye Lake are waiting for us — the only lake in which fish are found.

Half a day.

We rest 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 high-altitude lake.

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

Descent to the beautiful lake Turyemu. 

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 mirror of the lake.

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 seem to grow like dots with every step down. 

Descent.

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

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

Breakfast. 

Farewell. 

Departure.