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

After breakfast, after packing up, we will visit the unique cave – Bolshaya Azishskaya, its age is more than 2 million years. 

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 the Chopped Stream through the Abadzesh pass, where we will be greeted by a magnificent cascade of small waterfalls. 

Let's set up camp and admire the starry Caucasian sky. 

Accommodation: tents.

Walking distance: 10 km with backpacks.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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 the ascent.

Accommodation: tents.

On foot: 12 km light.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

A leisurely walk to the Fisht Shelter.

We are moving through the extremely picturesque Guzeriplsky and Armenian passes.

Alpine meadows, blooming fields and a panorama of the Caucasus Mountains will open to our eyes with amazing beauty. 

We'll have lunch at the shelter. 

We will set up camp, and there will be time to swim in an invigorating mountain river with the purest water – it is perfectly refreshing after a busy day. 

The shelter also has the opportunity to take a cool shower. 

Accommodation: tents.

Walking distance: 10 km with backpacks.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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.

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 Circassian pass to the mountain shelter Babuk-aul.

A long descent will be a test, but this evening we will be pleased with a cozy camping where we can put up tents, order a delicious barbecue or khachapuri, and most importantly and desired – take a hot shower!

Accommodation: tents.

Walking distance: 21 km with backpacks.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

The walking part of our route is over. 

Today we are waiting for a transfer 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 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 in the circle of already loved ones! 

Accommodation: tents.

Bus: 50 km.

On foot: -.

Meals: breakfast.

On that note, our journey is coming to an end. 

From Dagomys, you can go to Sochi, spending only 40 minutes on the road. 

Those who wish to extend their vacation can rent a house and stay by the sea for a couple of days.