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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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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
Breakfast, camp meeting.
Passing the Response Ridge and the Valley of Fairy Tales, we will make the transition to the Taganay shelter (6.5 km).
The responsive ridge is Taganay's calling card. From a distance, the ridge resembles either a prehistoric lizard or a sea wave frozen on takeoff.
At the foot of Otkliknoe there is a unique piece of low—growing coniferous forest with clearings of berry bushes (lingonberries, blueberries, blueberries), mountain grasses and juniper. This place is commonly called the Valley of Fairy Tales.
Setting up a camp, lunch; radial exit to Kruglitsa Mountain, the highest point of the Taganay mountain range (1178 m) — 2 km in one direction.
Kruglitsa, like a magnet, attracts esotericists, occultists, and psychics. Various sacred signs are painted on the stones here and there. The most common is the Roerich sign.
There are also many small vaults made of stones. They say that wishes made on a Round Table will certainly come true.
Return to the camp, dinner.
Accommodation: tents.
Walking distance: 6.5 km with backpacks, 4 km light.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 3 - Taganay Shelter – Kialimsky cordon – Taganay-Gora weather station – Kialimsky cordon
Breakfast, camp meeting.
Today we will go to the Kialim cordon (7 km).
After setting up camp and having a lunch snack, we will make a radial exit to the Dalny Taganay ridge and visit the Taganay-Gora weather station (9 km).
Dalny Taganay (1146 m) is the northernmost and most extensive peak of the Bolshoy Taganay range.
Here is a real tundra with its characteristic vegetation.
At the top are the houses of the Taganay Gora weather station, the highest mountain weather station in the entire Urals.
Return to the camp, dinner, evening gatherings around the campfire.
Accommodation: tents.
On foot: 7 km with backpacks, 9 km light.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 4 - Kialimsky cordon – mount Itsyl – Kialimsky cordon
We won't be going anywhere with big backpacks today.
After breakfast, we will make a radial exit to the city of Itsyl.
Itsyl is another peak of Bolshoy Taganay, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and ridges.
We'll return to the camp for lunch and rest, and in the evening we can go to the sauna at the cordon.
Accommodation: tents.
On foot: 6 km light.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 5 - Kialimsky cordon – Sukhokamenka River – Kushtumginsky glades
Today we are leaving Taganay National Park and starting our journey to Lake Turgoyak.
After breakfast, we will pack our things and go to the Sukhokamenka River (12 km), where we will arrange a lunch snack.
Having refreshed ourselves, we walk to the Kushtumga River (5 km). We're going to have a real river crossing!
We will camp overnight at the Kushtumginsky glades, which offers a beautiful view of the entire Great Ural Range.
Setting up a camp, dinner, evening gatherings.
Accommodation: tents.
Walking distance: 17 km with backpacks
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 6 - Kushtumginsky glades – Lake Turgoyak
Breakfast, camp meeting, transfer to Lake Turgoyak.
Turgoyak is the pearl of the Chelyabinsk region, the second cleanest lake in Russia with water close to Baikal in quality. The water here is cool because the springs are beating near the shore, but everyone can still swim.
On the shore of Lake Turgoyak, we will camp in a tent camp on the territory of the Lesnaya Skazka base, where we will go to the sauna, have a farewell dinner and share our impressions of the trip around a night campfire.
Accommodation: tents.
Walking distance: 10 km with backpacks.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 7 - Lake Turgoyak – Miass
Wake up, breakfast, camp meeting. In the morning, we will have time to enjoy the views of the lake once again, swim, and walk along the beach.
12:00 Departure to Miass, farewell to the group.
By car: 30 km.
Meals: breakfast.

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

Tent

6 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes overnight stays in tents.

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

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).

Dates and Prices

$395

28 Jul – 3 Aug 7 days 6 nights

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Taganay – Turgoyak: a big hike