Trekking in Damhurz. Karachay-Cherkessia

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Damhurts is a new corner of our Caucasus, where you can now go with us!

Geographically, Damkhurts is located on the territory of beloved Karachay-Cherkessia, not far from Arkhyz. You come to this region, turn your head around – and from the very first minutes you realize that there is an amazing picture around and you immediately feel good here!

On this tour, you will enjoy scenic light trekking with accommodation at a tourist base.

Location

Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Testing for durability

Test yourself in daily trekking and walk 70 km

Far from civilization

You will have the opportunity to look at bright stars every night before going to bed.

Picnic at the waterfalls

Under the sound of waterfalls, one of the most beautiful dinners in your tourist life awaits you.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Bolshaya Laba River Gorge
11:30-12:00 Gathering of the group at the railway station and at the airport in Mineralnye Vody.
Having gathered all together, we are going to Damhurts!
This location is high in the mountains, to get here, we will first take a minibus (about 3-3.5 hours), and then we will transfer to mountain transport (about 2 hours).
In the evening we will arrive where our beloved mountains stand, fast rivers run.
And we will rest in this beauty all week.
We will settle at the campsite where we will live during the tour.
Active part of the tour: 1.5 km on foot.

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Day 2 - Pic Zakan or Teschin tooth
Yes, yes! Today we are going to the most unusual rock that attracts the eye in the photo!
About 4 kilometers of the way, 800 m vertically – and we are there!
Zakan Peak or Teschin Tooth is a very, very spectacular peak.
Moreover, until you reach the topmost observation deck, you can see anything: the Bolshaya Laba Valley, the Imereti Valley, the village of Zakan, and the magnificent ridges around.
But you still don't see the postcard view you came here for!
And only by climbing to the saaaam top observation deck, you can see Zakan Peak in all its glory.
Active part of the tour: 7.2 km on foot, elevation difference 1270-2050 m, duration 6-7 hours.

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Day 3 - Mamhurts Lakes
Well, let's go higher up to continue to be impressed by the lakes of these places!
We will take a mountain transport up the gorge of the Mamkhurts River.
And then - on foot and only on foot.
What do you think the Mamhurts Lakes are like? They're not real!!
Nature has created seven reservoirs here, which we will be happy to admire!
Lakes change their color from blue to emerald.
And as usual, they are divinely beautiful!
Active part of the tour: 15.6 km on foot, altitude difference 1600-2300 m, trekking duration 8-9 hours.

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Day 4 - Dvoozerye under Shkhuanta Mountain
New day, new lakes!
Today we are heading along the valley of the Zagedanka River to Dvoozerye, two of the most beautiful reservoirs.
On the way we will see Mount Shkhuanta.
It's not just a mountain.
This is a peak that immediately attracts the eye with its stunning, sharp shape.
In June she is bright green, and in September and October she tries on her autumn outfit.
At the end of the route, we will be rewarded with two lakes!
They often change their color: sometimes they are bright green, and sometimes they are blue or black.
Active part of the tour: 19.3 km on foot, altitude difference 1340-2600 m, trekking duration 10-11 hours.

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Day 5 - Damhurts River Gorge
After two active days of trekking, it's worth taking a break and going for a light walk.
On this day of the tour we will go along the valley of the Damhurts River to the waterfall.
The waterfall is located on a small stream that flows into the deep Damhurts River.
In summer, it has a very beautiful, light emerald color.
The Damkhurts River runs for 22 km and then flows into one of the largest rivers in the Caucasus, the Bolshaya Laba.
Active part of the tour: 15.3 km on foot, altitude difference 1160-1380 m, duration 5-6 hours.

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Day 6 - Black Lake, Tamara Waterfall, Sancharo Waterfalls
Today is a busy and very picturesque day of the tour!
Off-road transport will take us deeper into the mountains.
Our first location is Tamara Waterfall.
It is located on the Zapadka River.
The river runs calmly through the forest and at some point rapidly jumps down from a huge, stone ledge.
When you come to the waterfall, you quickly lose the feeling that you are in the Caucasus.
Visually, there is a very unusual gorge, ferns and tall plants grow around it, and all this makes you feel like you are in a jungle or in a tropical forest.
Let's move on!
The next location on the map is Black Lake.
As usual, it's actually green in color.
Let's go to the lake, take a walk here and take beautiful photos.
But our most important goal is still ahead!
And these are the Sancharo waterfalls.
The waterfalls are located on the river of the same name.
And the beauty of them is that they are stunningly unusual!
We are all used to the waterfall being just a stream of water from above.
But here the waterfalls are completely different!
In one place, Nature has created a huge, very picturesque rock, with waterfalls rushing from two sides.
They seem to come out from around the corner and create an emerald pool in front of them.
It all looks absolutely amazing!
And in June, rhododendrons are added to this beauty.
You will definitely enjoy trekking here!
Active part of the tour: 10.8 km on foot, altitude difference 1570-1930 m, duration 7-8 hours.

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Day 7 - Departure
In the morning we set off on our way back.
14:00-15:00 Arrival in Mineralnye Vody.
Depending on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the participants and other factors, the tour route may be changed.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

Difficulty level of the route: moderate (20%), medium (80%). The route is trekking and involves walking through mountainous (rough) 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. There will be a daily elevation difference of 200 to 400 m along the routes, and two days of elevation differences of 880 m. Climbing 400-800 m is about the same as climbing 130-260 floors.

Accommodation

Camp Site

6 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in the Bolshaya Laba river gorge at the Damhurts campsite or similar.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 71,400 rubles.

The surcharge for a single room is 11,000 rubles.

On-site facilities, outdoor shower (water is heated by the sun), sauna (extra charge), electricity in the evenings.

Bed linen is provided. You need to take your own towels.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 6 to 18 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters

Included in price

motor vehicle crossings along the route by minibus at the time specified in the program;
travel by mountain transport (UAZ or GAZ-66);
accommodation in the Bolshaya Laba river gorge at the Damhurts campsite or a similar campsite. On-site facilities, outdoor shower (the water is heated by the sun), sauna (extra charge), electricity in the evenings. Bed linen is provided. You need to take your own towels.;
three meals a day according to the set menu (the menu is not individual!): breakfast (day 2-7) and dinner (day 1-6) are served ready, lunch (day 2-6) in the form of dry rations in the mountains (sausage, cheese, tea, biscuits, chocolate, sweets);
group equipment rental (campfire equipment, boilers, gas burners, first aid kit);
the services of an instructor-guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
Meals: lunch during the transfer on day 1;
if necessary, an additional payment for a single room: 11,000 rubles.;
insurance (optional).

It's important to know

Please note the rules for choosing clothes for a trip: in the Caucasus, you can wear trousers and T-shirts. You should not take shorts and T-shirts for a trip to the Caucasus.

The list of equipment for tours from June 01 to September 24:

cap / panama hat;
jacket. The air temperature in the early morning and late evening is +8...+12C;
fleece. In autumn, we recommend taking 2 fleece coats: 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;
a light shirt with long sleeves. The shirt will protect your hands and neck from burning.;
The 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 optional: dress for a photo shoot on the background of mountains;
waterproof clothing or raincoat from the middle of the thigh and below;
trekking poles. The 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 their knees, joints, and excess weight 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;
0.5 L plastic bottle (for drinking water on the route);
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 sliced 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, water bottle, etc.), as well as public food for lunch, which is provided by the instructor (the weight of the products is 400-600 grams);
sub-colonel;
shoe dryers;
sunscreen, lipstick;
individual first aid kit. Required: elastic bandage, Band-aid;
gloves (it may be cold on high-altitude routes);
the cap (for trips in September, October);
thermos bottle volume 0.5-0.75 liters (for trips in September, October);
cash money;
head lamp (for trips in September, October). The daylight hours get shorter in the fall, so sometimes a flashlight can be useful on the route in the evening.;

The list of equipment for tours from September 25 to November 15.

The air temperature during this period is: - early morning and evening +1...+5C; - afternoon +7...+13C.

hat, gloves;
jacket. The air temperature in the gorges in the early morning and evening is +1...+5C, in the afternoon +7...+13C;
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;
The buff. Protects the neck from burning, can be used as a headdress or scarf.;
warm running trousers;
lingerie;
socks;
trekking shoes up to the ankle and above;
flip-flops (for walking in a hotel);
swimsuit;
for girls optional: dress for a photo shoot on the background of mountains;
waterproof clothing or raincoat from the middle of the thigh and below;
trekking poles. The 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 their knees, joints, and excess weight 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;
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 sliced 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 food for lunch, which is provided by the instructor (the weight of the products is 400-600 grams);
sub-colonel;
shoe dryers;
sunscreen, lipstick;
head lamp (for trips in September, October). The daylight hours get shorter in the fall, so sometimes a flashlight can be useful on the route in the evening.;
cash money;
individual first aid kit. Required: elastic bandage, Band-aid.

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21 – 27 Jun 7 days 6 nights

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Alexei

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13 Mar, 2026

The tour organization was excellent!
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Nikolai

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28 Jan, 2026

I liked everything. The providers were always in touch and ready to help whenever any issues came up.
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Vera

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21 Jan, 2026

Excellent organization and a strong customer-focused approach! All the information was communicated clearly and on time. I’m already looking forward to the next trekking tour :)