Trekking in Arkhyz. Comfort tour

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Arkhyz is a stunning region filled with the murmur of clear streams, the noise of dense forests and the aroma of alpine meadows. Tours to Arkhyz are an active holiday for children and adults.

A unique natural area is located in the west of the Caucasus Mountains, in the spurs of the Main Ridge. The white-boiled ribbon of the Bolshoy Zelenchuk River flows here, the Abishir and Uzhum ridges rise. Mount Przysz dominates Arkhyz – an ancient peak crowned with a magnificent snow cap. The climate in the region is mild, comfortable, and sunny. In summer, forests and meadows are full of juicy berries, and on some lakes, even in the warm season, topaz boats of ice floes float.

Hiking in Arkhyz is an unforgettable pleasure.

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

from

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Tour highlights

Flying rafting

An abyss of adrenaline awaits us, splashes sparkling in the sun, incredible views and an indescribable feeling of community with the team

Unusual shapes of lakes

We will meet a group of lakes, each of which is associated with a living creature: a strange fish, a jade lizard or an Olympic bear

Horse riding

We will take a leisurely walk on docile horses along mysterious mountain trails

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting. Alan settlement
11:00-11:30 Gathering of the group at the railway station of Mineralnye Vody (near the main entrance from the city) and at the airport of Mineralnye Vody (near the main entrance).
Transfer by minibus to the village. Arkhyz (about 3-3.5 hours).
On the way, an excursion to the Alan settlement and the Face of Christ.
The face of Christ, looking down from a cliff at the Northern Temple, will surprise icon painting lovers a lot, because it is the highest located icon, as well as the most ancient archetype of Jesus in Russia.
The Alan settlement is a temple complex that includes religious, residential and household buildings of a people who have long gone back centuries, as well as a unique astronomical circle.
There is a Holy spring in the vicinity of the temple, from the waters of which you can get a little cheerfulness and health.
Duration of the tour: 2 hours.
After visiting the settlement, the first day of the tour also includes accommodation in a cozy hotel and a sightseeing tour of the mountain village of Arkhyz.

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Day 2 - Sofia Waterfalls
Today we are going by reliable mountain transport to the Sofia waterfalls.
Their true power can be realized in the warmer months!
The route to the Sofia Waterfalls starts from the Glacier Farm, where the fearless UAZ will easily take us — the off-road journey will last about an hour.
The goal of the second day of the tour is Mount Sofia and the glacier nestled on it.
Its height is 3,637 meters, and streams melted by gentle rays fall from a height of 70 meters.
Cafes, a small souvenir market, and tent cities are located near the Glacier Farm during the season.
The route to the waterfalls is simple: the climb is gradual, the terrain is wonderful: a coniferous forest is rustling around, a frivolous birch tree is whispering about something of its own, they are enveloped in the scent of fir.
Turn around — the Sofia Valley is clearly visible below!
Active part: 5.5 km, altitude difference 2000-2300 m, duration 5-6 hours.

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Day 3 - Small Dukka Lakes
On the third day, trekking to the lakes of the Malaya Dukka River awaits us.
Trekking runs through Alpine meadows, blooming in summer with naive blue forget-me-nots, elegant pink mountaineers, silver-lavender bells and shaggy rhododendrons.
Passing this mountain flower bed, we will approach the first lake, the clear water of which casts saturated malachite.
Trekking in the mountains is necessarily accompanied by a pleasant, wellness bonus — for lunch, the instructor treats tourists with fragrant mountain tea.
A little higher, and a second reservoir appears before admiring eyes.
The lake is located in a rocky bowl, on the walls of which snow never melts, and is distinguished by a sapphire-turquoise hue.
Then the active tour becomes even more exciting — behind the pass with the touching name Angel, a group of lakes awaits us, each of which is associated with some living creature.
Hiking in the mountains is the best pastime during the tour, but in the case of colorful lakes, the main thing is not to forget trekking poles in order to complete the route with maximum comfort.
Active part: 11.8 km, altitude difference 1920-2600 m, duration 7-8 hours.

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Day 4 - The Alan Tower, the observation deck of the Karch is for you. Cossack waterfall, Sleeping Lake
On this day, we will take a walk around the surroundings of the village of Arkhyz. We will climb one of the rocky ledges to see the ruins of the ancient Alan Tower.
It is believed that in the XIII-XIV centuries there was a tower of Karchi – the legendary ancestor of the Karachai people. Nowadays, part of the walls and the foundation of the tower remain.
After visiting the tower, we will go out to an excellent observation deck: The village of Arkhyz, the mountain ranges of Cheget-Chat, Morkh-Syrty and the valley of the Bolshoy Zelenchuk River will open to us from a height.
Also on this day we will go on a simple route to the Cossack Waterfall and the Sleeping Lake. Both locations are located in a stunning coniferous forest, on the territory of the Teberdinsky National Park.
After trekking, there will be time to visit the souvenir market and buy gifts.
The active part of the route: 16 km, altitude difference within 150-200 m, the duration of the route is 6-7 hours.

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Day 5 - Sofia Lakes/Lake Aimatli-Jagalykel
The fifth day of the tour also offers exciting trekking and jipping, the purpose of the trip is Sofia Lakes and Aimatli—Jagalykel.
We will partially make the way to these wonders of nature by SUV, and walk the remaining section.
That is why it is necessary to take care of the equipment — reliable boots and trekking poles are required in order to move comfortably through the local terrain.
We are waiting for a trip to the fabulous land of blue lakes, hiding behind the formidable back of the Irkiz pass.
But first you need to get to the Glacier farm, located at the foot of the Sofia ridge, and then descend into the valley of the small river Ak-Aira, where the mountains are covered with strings of waterfalls, and juniper and fir exude dizzying aromas.
Travelers have been going to the Sofia lakes since the beginning of July, because only by this time the reservoirs get rid of ice.
Trekking in summer is undoubtedly amazing, but in autumn it is no less beautiful in these places: the air is thick and fresh, the sky is deep, and the mountains are framed by a frame of golden foliage.
After the breathtaking trinity of Sofia reservoirs, the fifth day of the tour prepared another surprise — a hike to the beautiful Aimatli-Jagalykel.
This is a lake with a rugged coastline and a never-melting snow crust on the slopes of the bowl.
Active part: 13.2 km, altitude difference 2000-2880-1890 m, duration 8-9 hours.
Important! Trekking to the Sofia Lakes is held from July 5-7 due to the fact that until that time the lakes are still under ice. Until July 5, tourists visit Lake Aimatli-Jagaly-kel or Lake of Love.

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Day 6 - Rafting on the Bolshoy Zelenchuk river, horseback riding
Today, the tour involves an incredibly intense pastime — rafting and horseback riding.
We will go rafting on the Bolshoy Zelenchuk River and this event will forever be imprinted in your memory!
An experienced instructor will instruct you and give you a wetsuit, helmet and life jacket for rafting.
You will understand that relaxing by the river and rafting on it are two big differences.
The active part: the route length is 7 km, duration is 1.5 hours (instruction + rafting).
Meanwhile, the tour dramatically changes its vector, taking a calmer, but no less interesting turn.
The group members will have a leisurely walk on docile horses along mysterious mountain trails.
But it will not be possible to do without a light briefing, because safety is above all.
There are supposed to be stops along the way — the surroundings of Arkhyz beckon to take photos!
But the eventful day does not end there either — the tour will continue with marketing trekking: a tour of the local souvenir market.
Pine jam, fragrant mountain honey, local miraculous tea that relieves ailments and troubles, warm tsigeykovye chunis, jewelry made of semiprecious stones: on local shelves you will definitely find something that is simply vital to bring from Arkhyz!

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Day 7 - Return to Mineralnye Vody
In the morning we leave the hospitable Arkhyz.
Transfer by minibus to Mineralnye Vody.
12:30-13:30 Arrival at the railway station and the airport of Mineralnye Vody, departure home.
Depending on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the participants and other factors, the trekking route may be changed.

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Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Tour organizer's comments

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

The route passes through forest trails, dirt roads, alpine meadows, large and small stones. The routes will have an altitude difference of 400 to 600 m per day, and one day the altitude difference will be 880 m.

Climbing up 400-600 m is about the same as climbing 130-200 floors.

The route runs at an altitude of 1470-2880 m.

Route length: 61.3 km.

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in the village. Arkhyz in the hotel "Forget-me-not".

If necessary, an additional fee for single occupancy in a hotel room is 10,000 rubles / the entire rest period.

Room amenities, TV, Wi-Fi, towels are provided. You can ask the administrator for a hair dryer.

The Nezabudka Hotel was built in 2016. All rooms have modern furniture, high-quality plumbing. The hotel has a shoe dryer, washing machine. On the ground floor there is a large kitchen where tourists can cook on their own.

The kitchen has a refrigerator, stove, kettle, microwave, slow cooker. The kitchen, as well as the cozy hall, are places where we always gather as a group for evening games and gatherings. There is a private parking for cars in the courtyard of the hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

road crossings along the route;
passes along the route by mountain transport (UAZ);
accommodation in the village Arkhyz at the hotel;
two meals a day. Ready-made breakfasts (day 2-7) are served at the hotel according to a set menu (the menu is not individual!). Lunch (day 2-5) in the form of dry rations in the mountains (sausage, cheese, tea, cookies, chocolate, sweets);
group equipment rental: boilers, gas burners (for making tea for lunch in the mountains from June to August), a group first aid kit;
rafting;
horse riding;
entrance tickets to the Alan settlement;
environmental fees in the Teberdinsky National Park;
the services of an instructor-guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
meals: lunch on the 1st and 6th day, dinners. The cost of dinner in a cafe: 300-400 rubles. The hotel "Nezabudka" has a kitchen where tourists can cook on their own;
the surcharge for single occupancy in a hotel room is 10,000 rubles. for the entire period of rest.;
insurance (optional).

It's important to know

The list of equipment for tours from June 01 to September 20:

cap / panama hat;
jacket. The air temperature in the early morning and late evening is +8...+12C;
fleece. In autumn, we recommend taking 2 fleeces: one for walking on the route (it gets a hiking smell quickly enough), the second is a clean and fresh fleece, for walking in a hotel;
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 up to the ankle and above;
flip-flops (for walking in a hotel);
swimsuit;
for girls on request: a dress for a photo shoot on the background of mountains;
waterproof clothing or raincoat;
tracking sticks. 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, the club provides trekking poles for rent;
passport / birth certificate of the child. It is mandatory to have the original documents (not a copy);
camera / video camera and charger;
toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razor);
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 (useful during the day, on the route);
mug, spoon, knife. At lunch in the mountains, the instructor makes tea, tourists take mugs with them. It is necessary to have a non-breaking mug (plastic or iron);
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 products for lunch, which are issued by the instructor (the weight of the products is 400-600 grams);
podpopnik;
shoe dryers;
sunscreen, hygienic lipstick;
individual first aid kit. Required: elastic bandage, patch;
cash;
hat, gloves (for trips in September, October);
thermos flask volume 0.5-0.75 liters (for trips in September, October);
flashlight (for trips in September, October). The daylight hours become shorter in autumn, so sometimes a flashlight can be useful on the route in the evening.

The list of equipment for tours from September 21 to November 15:

jacket. The air temperature in the early morning and late evening is 0...+8C, in the afternoon +10...+14C (until October 15), +5...+12C (after October 15th);
hat, gloves;
fleece. We recommend taking 2 fleeces: one for walking on the route (it gets a hiking smell quickly enough), the second clean and fresh fleece for walking in the hotel;
T-shirt;
thermal underwear;
Buff. Protects the neck from burning, can be used as a scarf or;
running trousers (before October 15), insulated running trousers or running trousers + bottom of thermal underwear after October 15;
lingerie;
socks;
trekking boots up to the ankle and above;
flip-flops (for walking in a hotel);
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, the club provides trekking poles for rent;
passport / birth certificate of the child. It is mandatory to have the original documents (not a copy);
camera / video camera and charger;
toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razor);
hairbrush;
sunglasses. For people with hypersensitivity of the eyes to sunlight, we recommend having glasses with an ultraviolet (UV) filter;
thermos flask (volume 0.75-1 l);
toilet paper (useful during the day, on the route);
mug, spoon, plate. In the mountains, tourists drink tea from a mug that comes with a thermos or take a separate mug. The plate is useful to put chopped and small products (vegetables, cheese, olives, etc.) into it during lunch. The mug and plate should be non-breakable;
wet wipes;
thread, needle;
backpack for walking (volume 25-35 liters). The backpack contains the tourist's personal belongings (fleece, raincoat, thermos, etc.), as well as public products for lunch, which are issued by the instructor (the weight of the products is 400-600 grams);
podpopnik;
shoe dryers;
sunscreen protection factor SPF50 and above, hygienic lipstick;
cash;
individual first aid kit. Required: elastic bandage, patch..

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