Golden Autumn. Taganay National Park Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the world of the pristine nature of the Chelyabinsk Region on a seven-day hike through Taganay National Park. 

Here, on the border of Europe and Asia, you will find picturesque mountain ranges and the legendary Valley of Fairy Tales. You will climb the iconic peaks of the Southern Urals, pass through the most beautiful landscapes of the park and, after intense walks, relax in tourist shelters with a sauna.

These incredible and mysterious places are worth visiting for active recreation among the unique natural attractions that will leave vivid impressions.

Location

Zlatoust
$448
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Duration
7 days
6 nights
Departures
21 - 27 Sep
Accommodation
  • Camping
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 7 to 16 tourists
Minimum age
14 years old
Group meet at
Zlatoust
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Conquering the peaks
We will climb the Kruglitsa mountains and the Responsive Ridge for impressive panoramas.
Fabulous nature
We will walk through the Valley of Fairy Tales, enjoying the picturesque rocky landscapes.
Camping life
We will spend the night in cabins in the bosom of nature, steam in the sauna and cook over a campfire.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival and meeting with the group. Crosswalk and walk to "Mitkin rocks"

    There are two possible ways to assemble a group on the tour:

    • meeting at Voronezh-1 railway station — 19.09 at 17:30;
    • meeting at the Zlatoust railway station — 07:00 on 21.09 (local time +2 GMT).

    Transfer to the Central estate of the park (distance 3 km, height 550 m).

    09.00 Registration of documents.

    Walking distance to the Rattlesnake tourist shelter (distance 8.5 km, height 822 m).

    Accommodation, lunch.

    A walk without backpacks to the Mitkin Rocks rock ridge (distance 1 km, height 1020 m).

    Descent to the shelter.

    Supper.

    Overnight at the tour shelter.

  • Day 2 - Ascent to the top of the ridge "Responsive Ridge"
  • Day 3 - Valley of Fairy Tales, Kruglitsa Mountain
  • Day 4 - Kialimsky cordon, walk to the top of "Dalny Taganay"
  • Day 5 - The White Key
  • Day 6 - Two-headed hill, crossing to the Central estate
  • Day 7 - End of the program and departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The hike is suitable for beginners and does not require special sports or technical training, but you need to be in good physical shape, as tourists carry personal belongings, tents, groceries and necessary equipment in their backpack. The weight of the backpack ranges from 12-15 kg for women to 18-20 kg for men. 

The route includes crossings under a backpack, as well as walks and ascents without a backpack.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camping
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour includes accommodation in tourist shelters (overnight stays in cabins with a stove, in sleeping bags).

Camping 6 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 7 to 16 tourists
Minimum age
14 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Zlatoust

Included in price

  • accommodation in tourist shelters;
  • three meals a day on the active part of the route;
  • bathhouse;
  • instructor service on the route;
  • visit Taganay National Park.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Zlatoust and back;
  • rental of tourist equipment (backpacks, sleeping bags, trekking poles, etc.);
  • meals not included in the tour program;
  • delivery of equipment and groceries to the gathering place of the group (for nonresident tourists).

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • passport (birth certificate);
  • backpack of 70-90 liters (available for rent);
  • waterproof backpack cover (available for rent);
  • tourist rug (available for rent);
  • sleeping bag in a compression bag (available for rent);
  • trekking or mountain boots;
  • shoe covers;
  • replacement shoes (sneakers, sandals);
  • waterproof jacket;
  • running pants;
  • fleece jacket (polara);
  • a warm vest or down jacket;
  • fleece hat;
  • thermal underwear;
  • fleece gloves;
  • Light shorts or trousers;
  • a hat or a baseball cap;
  • 3 pairs of socks;
  • 2-3 sets of underwear;
  • swimsuit/swimming trunks;
  • personal hygiene items;
  • KLMN (mug, spoon, bowl, knife);
  • sunglasses (protection factor 2-3);
  • sun cream (30-50 units);
  • individual first aid kit;
  • a headlamp with a set of spare batteries;
  • trekking poles (rental);
  • plastic water bottle 1-1.5liters.
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Dates and Prices

  • $448
    21 – 27 Sep 7 days 6 nights
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