Stargazing: Taganay. Ural Mountains

The route passes through the territory of the Taganay Nature Park. Many legends are associated with these places, ancient and modern.

This hike is ideal for those who decided to go on a winter hike among the mountains for the first time. We won't have to cut through the snowdrifts at all: the trails here are wide and cleared. And the overnight stay will be in the winter forest in a cozy house.

Location

Sverdlovsk region, Yekaterinburg
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$204
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 20 – 22 December
or
Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 13 people
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Sverdlovsk region, Yekaterinburg
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The magic of the Ural Mountains
Unforgettable sunrises and sunsets in the mountains and a huge number of stars are waiting for us
A break from gadgets
We will pet the red cat, drink tea, talk conversations and play board games
A hot bath
Let's steam in the Russian bath and plop into a fluffy snowdrift

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Departure to the national park. Walking distance to the first house

    We leave early in the morning (from 05:00 to 07:00, the meeting place is the railway station, the airport) and get to Zlatoust, have lunch at the Parus cafe (paid independently), where hand-made dumplings, dumplings with Adyghe cheese are prepared and delicious cakes are made. 

    We arrive at the beginning of the hiking route – the central entrance to the Taganay National Park. 

    We pack our backpacks and go out on the route (we go 14 km along the lower trail through the Mother-in-law's tongue and the Big Stone River to our first house).

    Important! Everyone carries their personal belongings, a sleeping bag + 2 kg of food (groceries). 

    Snowy majestic pines and fir trees greet us with the freshness of a coniferous forest, and we set off along a wide path to meet new impressions. 

    In the evening, we steam in the sauna, relax, play board games, drink tea and chat. 

    There is no connection, you will not be able to disappear into the phone.

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  • Day 2 - Ascent to the Dalny Taganay ridge
  • Day 3 - The meeting of the dawn. Transfer to Zlatoust
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

No special training is required.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

Accommodation in shelters. Heated houses with a stove (in the house there are two-storey beds with mattresses made of waterproof fabric, a stove, a table): Taganay shelter and Weather Station shelter. The toilet is outside.

Tour. shelters 2 nights

Heated houses with a stove (in the house there are two-storey beds with mattresses made of waterproof fabric, a stove, a table): Taganay shelter and Weather Station shelter. The toilet is outside.

Tour conditions

Group
up to 13 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Sverdlovsk region, Yekaterinburg

Included in price

  • accommodation in a heated (stove heating) house in the Taganay tourist shelter and at the weather station;
  • national park fees, sauna;
  • instructor services; 
  • hot meals and snacks specified in the program;
  • transport from Yekaterinburg and back;
  • insurance coverage – 30,000 rubles (accident).

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Yekaterinburg and back;
  • meals at the cafe on the way.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
Required documents: 
  • passport;
  • travel package;
Clothing and equipment: 
  • winter trekking boots;
  • shoe covers - gaiters for protection from snow;
  • backpack (60-80 l);
  • down jacket;
  • windproof suit;
  • thermal underwear;
  • fleece;
  • warm pants;
  • a cap;
  • warm mittens;
  • personal tableware (mug, spoon, plate);
  • thermos;
  • lantern;
  • hygiene items;
  • bathroom accessories;
  • slippers;
  • bathing suit;
  • towel;
  • sleeping bag (0-(+10)).

Are plane tickets included in the tour price?

Dates and Prices

  • $204
    20 – 22 Dec 3 days 2 nights
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Reviews

  • A
    Alexandra
    8 Nov, 2024
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    Reliable, responsive and professional
    8 Nov, 2024
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  • SB
    Svetlana Baeva
    15 Sep, 2021
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    I am satisfied with the organization of the tour I would like to express my special gratitude to our guide Anastasia Lozhkina for her high professionalism, kindness and responsiveness. During the campaign, Anastasia cooked quickly and very tasty, responded adequately to non-standard situations, was always ready to help and support. Thank you very much, Nastya!
    15 Sep, 2021
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    Svetlana Baeva
    15 Sep, 2021
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    I am satisfied with the organization of the tour.
    15 Sep, 2021