Taganay – Turgoyak: a big hike

Hiking in the national park "Taganay", sung by bards, with access to the legendary Lake Turgoyak.

A journey with the smell of pine needles and the sound of icy streams. With the gentle August sun and the cool waters of the crystal clear lake. 

On this tour, you will forget about the stuffy city and plunge into the fabulous world of the Ural taiga. Climb to a height of over 1000 meters and reach the shores of the legendary Lake Turgoyak.

A hike for real romantics: with a campfire, tents, mountains and a night sky full of stars.

Route option: Central Estate of Taganay National Park – White Key – Rattlesnake Key – Taganay Shelter – Kialimsky cordon – Taganay Mountain weather station – Lake Turgoyak – Miass.

Location

Chelyabinsk region, Zlatoust
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$375
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 28 July – 3 August
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Group
From 6 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
14 years old
Group meet at
Chelyabinsk region, Zlatoust
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Tour highlights

Taganai Mountain
We will visit the highest mountain weather station in the Urals — Taganay Mountain
Lake Turgoyak
Let's meet the dawn with a cup of coffee on the shore of a beautiful lake
Kruglitsa Mountain
Let's make a wish at the highest point of the Taganai mountain range
Campfire gatherings
In the evenings we will enjoy solitude with nature and warm friendly company around the campfire
Tales of Taganay
We will see the taiga from the height of stone feathers and find ourselves in the Valley of Fairy Tales.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Zlatoust – White Key – Two–headed hill – White key - Rattlesnake Key

    At 08:00, we will meet with all the participants of the hike at the Central Estate of the Taganay National Park, on the outskirts of the city of Zlatoust.

    Zlatoust is a Ural city surrounded by mountains, famous throughout Russia for its knives, which are real works of art. But we won't stay here for long: an exciting journey through the mountains of the Southern Urals awaits us.

    Approximately 08:30 — group registration, distribution of group equipment, preparation for the route; transfer to the White Key shelter (6.5 km).

    Bely Klyuch is a spring known for its clear, delicious and always cool water. It got its name from the white quartzite that covers the bottom of the spring.

    From here, leaving our backpacks, we will climb to the top of the Two-headed hill (1.5 km in one direction).

    The climbing route starts on a metal ladder and continues along a fairly steep path winding between birch trees. At the top, at an altitude of 1,033 m above sea level, we will see the famous "feathers" (rocks so named for their characteristic shape) and admire the panoramas of the Response Ridge and Mount Kruglitsa.

    Descent to the White Key, lunch; transfer to the Rattlesnake Key shelter (2.5 km), setting up camp, dinner, evening gatherings around the campfire.

    Accommodation: tents.

    On foot: 9 km with backpacks, 3 km light.

    Meals: lunch, dinner.

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  • Day 2 - Rattlesnake Key – Taganay Shelter – Kruglitsa Mountain – Taganay Shelter
  • Day 3 - Taganay Shelter – Kialimsky cordon – Taganay-Gora weather station – Kialimsky cordon
  • Day 4 - Kialimsky cordon – mount Itsyl – Kialimsky cordon
  • Day 5 - Kialimsky cordon – Sukhokamenka River – Kushtumginsky glades
  • Day 6 - Kushtumginsky glades – Lake Turgoyak
  • Day 7 - Lake Turgoyak – Miass
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour organizer's comments

Difficulty: 6 out of 10.

This tour is suitable for all outdoor enthusiasts in good physical condition who do not have serious health problems.

The weight of the backpack is 17-22 kg.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour includes overnight stays in tents.

Tent camp 6 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 6 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
14 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Chelyabinsk region, Zlatoust

Included in price

  • meals on the route (6 hot breakfasts, 5 lunch snacks, 1 hot lunch on the lake. Turgoyak, 6 hot dinners);
  • payment for a stay in the Taganay National Park;
  • payment for accommodation in tents in the Taganay National Park;
  • payment for accommodation in a tent camp at the campsite "Lesnaya Polyana" (lake.Turgoyak);
  • sauna at the Lesnaya Polyana campsite;
  • Lake Turgoyak — Miass Transfer;
  • instructors' work;
  • group equipment (tents, awning, cooking utensils, communication and navigation equipment, gas, burners);
  • firewood in the Taganay National Park;
  • advice on clothing selection, ticket purchase (on request);
  • the company's buff.

Paid extra

  • railway tickets to Zlatoust and from Miass;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • sauna on the territory of the national park (approximately 300 rubles/person);
  • n/a insurance;
  • tips (gratuity for guides on a voluntary basis).

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Equipment:

  • backpack 80-100 liters.;
  • rain cover on a backpack;
  • travel mat;
  • sleeping bag;
  • trekking poles;
  • tourist seat with elastic band (hob). 

Clothing and shoes:

  • trekking boots (ankle is fixed, thick sole);
  • gaiters / "lanterns" (worn over boots);
  • sandals (with a fixed heel);
  • wind and moisture-proof jacket;
  • wind- and moisture-proof trousers;
  • The raincoat is good;
  • insulated jacket or vest;
  • fleece hat, buff, panama hat/cap;
  • insulated jacket (fleece);
  • T-shirt or long sleeve shirt;
  • 1-2 T-shirts (preferably synthetic);
  • trekking socks (3 pairs, synthetic) + 1 pair of warm socks;
  • Lightweight running pants, you can also wear shorts;
  • thermal underwear set;
  • bathing accessories.

What else to take:

  • 1 kg of breadcrumbs (can be placed in a juice tetrapack per 1 liter);
  • plate, spoon, mug (not ceramic), knife, matches;
  • first—aid kit for personal use, in case of chronic diseases (a public first-aid kit with a standard set of medicines will be provided by the instructor) + elastic bandage, sterile bandage - 2 pcs., hydrogen peroxide, tissue-based rolling patch.;
  • personal hygiene products (toothpaste, brush, soap, toilet paper, accessories for girls, etc.);
  • thermos flask (0.5-1 liter);
  • water bottle or hydrator;
  • UV-resistant sunglasses;
  • sunscreen spf 30-40;
  • hygienic lipstick;
  • a flashlight (preferably a head-mounted one) + a spare set of batteries.

Documents:

  • passport;
  • money for souvenirs and additional expenses (about 3,000 rubles in cash).

Additionally:

  • camera (video camera);
  • a set of threads with a needle;
  • a rope of 5 m with a diameter of 5 mm (for drying clothes, repairs).
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Dates and Prices

  • $375
    28 Jul – 3 Aug 7 days 6 nights
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