Caucasus: through the mountains to the sea (route No. 30)

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The route runs through the Caucasian Nature Reserve through the most beautiful places of the Western Caucasus. On the way, you will see and even climb the snowy peaks of majestic mountains, contemplate waterfalls, mountain lakes and rivers, caves and much more. And a vacation on the Black Sea coast is an ideal reward after mountain trekking.

The main attractions on the route: Big Azish cave, Lagonaki plateau, Oshten, Fisht shelter, Fisht Mountain, Black Sea.

Location

North Caucasian Railway, Krasnodar-1 station

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Tour highlights

The legendary route No. 30

One of the most popular mountain routes of the USSR through the mountains to the Black Sea!

Climbing

We will have two radial ascents – to the small Fishtin glacier and to the majestic Oshten Mountain

Picturesque passes

Let's admire the beauty of alpine meadows, blooming fields and the panorama of the Caucasus Mountains

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Krasnodar – Kamennomostsky – Khadzhokhskaya Gorge
10:00 Group meeting at Krasnodar railway station.
We will take a comfortable bus from the train station to the village of Kamennomostsky.
Here we will take a light walk to the Khadjokh Gorge, a winding mountain canyon with waterfalls, high cliffs and a noisy mountain river.
We'll have lunch at a local cafe.
After lunch, we settle down at the base.
We distribute group equipment and groceries into backpacks.
Dinner, gatherings, rest.
Accommodation: campsite.
Bus: 170 km.
Walking distance: 5 km on foot with light luggage.
Meals: dinner.
Day 2 - Bolshaya Azish cave – CHECKPOINT "Lago-Naki" – Abadzesh pass – Instructor gap tract
After breakfast, after packing up, we will visit a unique cave – Bolshaya Azishskaya, its age is more than 2 million years old.
Then we will get to the checkpoint and issue passes to the reserve.
Today is the first day of the walking part of the route.
We will have a simple walk to the parking lot on a Chopped stream through the Abadzesh pass, where we will be greeted by a magnificent cascade of small waterfalls.
We'll set up camp and admire the starry Caucasian sky.
Accommodation: tents.
Walking distance: 10 km with backpacks.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 3 - Radial ascent of the majestic Oshten Mountain
Getting up early, we are going to a radial ascent of the majestic Oshten mountain – 2804 meters above sea level.
It will take us almost a whole day.
Along the way, we will meet blooming fields of rhododendrons, and large snowfields on the slopes.
From the top of Oshten, a view of the Main Caucasian Ridge and the neighboring Fisht mountain, 2867m high, will open in all its glory.
We go down the same path to the camp.
Dinner, gatherings, rest, play and share our impressions of climbing.
Accommodation: tents.
On foot: 12 km light.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 4 - Guzeriplsky Pass – Armenian Pass – Fisht Shelter
A leisurely walk to Fisht Shelter.
We are moving through the extremely picturesque Guzeriplsky and Armenian passes.
Alpine meadows, blooming fields and a panorama of the Caucasian Mountains will open to our eyes with amazing beauty.
We'll have lunch at the shelter.
We'll set up camp, and we'll have time to swim in the invigorating mountain river with the clearest water – it refreshes perfectly after a day of running.
There is also an opportunity to take a cool shower at the shelter.
Accommodation: tents.
Walking distance: 10 km with backpacks.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 5 - Radial ascent of Mount Fisht
In favorable conditions and weather conditions, we will have a radial ascent of Mount Fisht, the pearl of the Western Caucasus with a height of 2867.7 meters above sea level.
This is a rather difficult route that will require endurance, good physical shape, and, possibly, the use of climbing cats.
As a reward for our work, the breathtaking mountain landscapes of the Western Caucasus will open to the eye.
Accommodation: tents.
On foot: 10 km light.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 6 - Belorechenskiy Pass (n/a) – Cherkessky Pass (n/a) – Babuk Village shelter
Today is the longest crossing on our entire route.
During the day, we will change the landscapes of snow-capped mountains to a tropical forest.
The crossing will take you through the picturesque Cherkessky pass to the Babuk-aul mountain shelter.
The long descent will be a challenge, but this evening we will enjoy a cozy campsite where we can set up tents, order a delicious barbecue or khachapuri, and most importantly, take a hot shower!
Accommodation: tents.
Walking distance: 21 km with backpacks.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 7 - Babuk-Aul – Dagomys Shelter
The walking part of our route is over.
Today we will drive to the village of Dagomys, located on the Black Sea coast.
Let's set up camp on a wild beach near the Uch-Dere railway station!
Those who wish will be able to spend the night at the recreation center (subject to availability) or put up a tent on its territory.
Hooray, we are already at sea in a subtropical climate!
Swim, sunbathe and relax after a mountain adventure!
Fruits, wine and sunset with your family!
Accommodation: tents.
Bus: 50 km.
On foot: -.
Meals: breakfast.
Day 8 - Dagomys – Sochi. Departure
On that note, our journey is coming to an end.
From Dagomys, you can travel to Sochi in just 40 minutes.
Those who wish to extend their vacation can rent a place and stay by the sea for a couple of days.