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Day 1 Pyatigorsk - Arkhyz "Ice farm"
Meeting of the group in Pyatigorsk. Transfer in the vicinity of the village of Arkhyz - a tent camp (height 2070 m) in the first days will be in a secluded place not far from the "Ice farm" at the foot of Mount Sofia with views of the waterfalls. We will explore the surroundings of the camp, meet at a large fire. And the "Ice Farm" has a small shop, a cafe and a bathhouse - if you wish, you can go there.
Day 2 Radial hike: pass Sofia saddle 2558 meters
Going lightly to the Sofia saddle pass (2558 m), from where beautiful views of the mountain waterfalls and the valley of the Kizgych river open.
Day 3 Radial hike: Irkiz pass 2880 meters - Upper Sophia lake - Lower Sophia lake - Kelaush pass - Upper comma lake
Today we will slightly increase the taken height - we will visit the Irkiz pass (2880 m), ascend there through 2 lakes - Upper Sofia and Lower Sofia (or Aimatly-Dzhagaly), and descent through the Kelaush pass and Lake Upper comma between the peaks of Peshter and KCAO.
Day 4 Radial hike: climbing Chegetchat mountain 2963 meters
Our first ascent to the Chegetchat peak (2963 m) - a stunning panorama of the surrounding valleys and mountain ranges opens from the top. It is not difficult, it takes about 5 hours.
Day 5 "Ice farm" - Dukkinsky lakes - Arkhyz village
This morning we will pack up the camp, the transfer will take us to the beginning of the trail to the Dukka Lakes - a pair of pretty turquoise mountain lakes, which, however, is a feature of local water bodies. And then we will see a beautiful waterfall, and also we will reach the village in Arkhyz - now he will live in a tent camp near the village. In the evening we will taste trout in a local cafe and go to a bathhouse.
6 day Free day
On this day, we can simply relax using the services of the local population, which offer a choice of various entertainments - rafting, horseback riding, quad biking, etc. And it's time to buy souvenirs, mountain honey and Caucasian herbal teas as a souvenir. You can go to ancient settlements or on an excursion to the astrophysical laboratory - the largest center for ground-based astronomical observations in Russia. If the weather is good at night, then there is a great chance to look at the stars and planets through a telescope!
Day 7 Transfer Arkhyz - Pyatigorsk
This is the final day, we gather and say goodbye to this hospitable place. We leave for Pyatigorsk, and there we say goodbye to each other (or maybe goodbye?;))
The hike is conducted by the guides of the tourist club
Dmitry Chesnokov
Included in cost:
- consultation assistance of the organizer in organizational matters at will (purchase of tickets, booking accommodation, purchase of insurance, equipment)
- use of group equipment
- a place in a tent (the organizer provides only 4-person tents, a 2-person tent can be rented)
- providing the group on the route with gas and water
- 3 meals a day (except meals in a cafe)
- all planned transfers on the route
- public first aid kit and repair kit
- registration with the EMERCOM of Russia
- group leader services
The price does not include:
- tickets for travel to the meeting point
- visiting attractions along the route (optional)
- rental of personal equipment (sleeping bag, rug, backpack, trekking poles)
- insurance with tracking option (ask the manager or arrange it yourself)
- visiting cafes / canteens / restaurants (dinner on 5 days, lunch and dinner on 6 days, lunch on 7 days, the average bill is about 200-400 rubles, depending on the ordered dishes)
- bath (optional)
- additional unscheduled transfers on the route
- accommodation in hostels / hotels before or after the route
The meeting of the group will take place in the city of Pyatigorsk near the Central hostel (Karl Marx street, 4) at 11:00 on the first day of the program.
Participation of children from 9 years old is possible. The upper limit of the age of the participant is determined individually.
Seven day hiking hike to Big and Small Thach - well suited to start exploring the Caucasus mountains, it is quite accessible and very picturesque route. The name of the Big Thach mountain is associated with God. Thya - in Adyghe means God. You can also find names of the mountain such as "young God" or "Sacred mountain". The Tkhach massif is located on the border of Adygea and Krasnodar Territory. The highest point of our route will be Mount Bolshoi Tkhach, its height is 2368 m, and the length of the wall is 10-12 km. The Bolshoi Tkhach Natural Park is included in the World Natural Heritage List by the International Wildlife Fund. And, therefore, there is something to see! These are bizarre rocks, alpine meadows with medicinal plants, caves and eternal snows, stunning mountain panoramas, this is an opportunity to see wild animals - chamois, mountain goats, hares.
If we go here in May, it will be almost summer-like warm and green, only here and there we can come across remnants of snow - pieces of winter in the middle of the Caucasian summer. In summer we will enjoy flowering, and autumn will delight our eyes with crimson and ocher deciduous forests.
Departure point: Mineralnye Vody 11:00 (railway station)
Arrival point: Mineral water 16:00 (railway station), 16:40 (airport)
- 01.05-09.05.2020
- 23.05-31.05.2020
- 20.06-28.06.2020
- 29.06-07.07.2020
- 21.07-29.07.2020
- 10.08-18.08.2020
- 29.09-07.10.2020
Hike "Teberda-Arkhyz" - this is the choice when you want to spend a few days away from civilization among the mountain beauty. On this trek to the Caucasus mountains, we will overcome several passes, visit near age-old glaciers, breathe in the aromas of coniferous forests and alpine meadows, see picturesque alpine lakes and rapid mountain rivers. We will visit several climatic zones, we will contemplate the peacefully grazing herds and taste the real Caucasian ayran. The route passes through a sparsely populated area and connects two popular Caucasian resorts - Teberda and Arkhyz.
The route is not difficult, but at times we have to climb up to 1000 m, so good physical shape will not be superfluous on the hike from Teberda to Arkhyz.
Maximum height - miat Loam (3003 m)
Departure point: Vladikavkaz (railway station) until 11:00
Arrival point: Vladikavkaz (railway station) 16:00
The nearest dates of the hike:
- 11.05-19.05.2020
- 29.08-06.09.2020
- 26.09-04.10.2020
The Republic of Ingushetia is the smallest and youngest constituent entity of Russia. At the same time, it is located in the heart of the Greater Caucasus Range and has a very ancient history. Ingushetia is called the country of mountains and towers, which is displayed on the emblem of the republic. The very name of the Ingush, "galgai", translates as "tower dwellers", "tower builders". For thousands of years, this region has been inhabited by people, and some of the buildings date back to 2-3 millennia BC. Among the majestic white caps of the Caucasus, the Ingush built their guard fortifications, erected fortresses and houses. An important point of the Silk Road passed through this land, and a lively trade was carried on here, which contributed to the development of tower architecture in this inaccessible area. An amazing edge! Here Islam borders on ancient pagan sanctuaries and the oldest Christian temple in Russia. All this is surrounded by majestic mountains, snowy views of the Caucasus five-thousanders and Kazbek himself open up! The entire region is strewn with ancient monuments, among which tower complexes proudly rise upward.
Cost: 10500 rbl
Departure point: Adler railway (until 12:00)
Arrival point: Adler railway (about 15:00)
Upcoming dates:
- 01.05-09.05.2020
An interesting and uncomplicated route for the May holidays in sunny Abkhazia, which is perfect for beginners, children and those who do not like a lot of km and kg)))
The route is distinguished by the absence of heavy crossings and high passes, an abundance of radial exits and a variety of attractions. We will have only 2 days of trekking with a backpack, the rest of the transitions are radial exits with light luggage. The heights at which the hike will take place are about 600 m, so the mountains will already have time to warm up, dissolve the spring greens, and the snow will only decorate the peaks towering over the valley.
The Kodori Gorge is a river valley in Abkhazia, not far from Sukhum, one of the most picturesque and interesting places in the Caucasus! Our hike along the Kodori gorge very full of sights and pleasant surprises! It passes through picturesque valleys, along turbulent rivers and gorges, high waterfalls and deep caves, the second largest mountain lake in Abkhazia Amtschkel; we will see a mysterious dolmen and once impregnable fortresses that stood on the way of the Great Silk Road, descend to the bottom of the canyons, admire the peacefully grazing herds in the meadows and golden trout in crystal clear waters, and those who wish can fish on the lake or in a mountain stream, because the bite is excellent here !
At the end of the mountain part of the hike, we will have a day when those who wish can, for an additional fee, go on a real speleo trip in wetsuits to the Shakuran cave, or raft on the Kodor River - whoever likes something, and if you don't want any of this, we just take a walk in the vicinity.
Finally, we will take off all the fatigue after the hike in the hot thermal springs of Kyndyg and in the Black Sea. And, of course, we will not leave the cultural part - we will take a walk in the pearl of Abkhazia, the New Athos complex.
Welcome to the picturesque mountainous Abkhazia!
Hike cost: 11000 rbl
Departure point: Krasnodar (until 10:00)
Arrival point: Sochi (14:00)
The nearest dates of the hike:
- 06.06-14.06.2020
- 20.06-28.06.2020
- 01.07-09.07.2020
- 11.07-19.07.2020
- 05.08-13.08.2020
- 15.08-23.08.2020
- 12.09-20.09.2020
"Thirty"- probably the most popular and most beautiful tourist route of the former USSR, and maybe even of the whole world :) Route Thirtieth passes through the Western Caucasus, where you can see the transition from low-mountain wooded ridges to majestic mountains covered with powerful snow caps, glaciers, with Subtropical humid forests are located on the southern side of the Main Caucasian Range, and in the lowlands, where the water has time to warm up, one can swim in mountain rivers filled with water from melting glaciers on the Fisht and Oshten mountains.
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Caucasus - hiking
The Caucasus is located between the Black, Caspian and Azov Seas, on the border of Europe and Asia. It consists of the Main Caucasian ridge and the adjacent regions of the North and South Caucasus. The North Caucasus is a plain (Kuban) and foothill (Ciscaucasia) lands, they are entirely part of Russia. The South Caucasus is divided between South Ossetia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia.
The Central Caucasus is the most mountainous and the most inaccessible region, the heights exceed 5000 m. The graceful lines of the thinly carved peaks of the Caucasus with a bright firn cover at their foothills delight the eye with a wonderful combination of colors. Mount Elbrus (Mingi-Tau) is considered to be the pearl of the Caucasus, its height is 5642 m. Elbrus is also the highest peak in Europe. It is a two-headed cone of an extinct volcano. Elbrus is a very popular place among serious climbers.
Elbrus region - this is how the name of the part of the Greater Caucasus, located from the western approach to Elbrus to the Chegem river basin in the east, has developed in the tourist environment. It is a chain of the highest peaks located in the territory of Kabardino-Balkaria. The Elbrus region is decorated with magnificent gorges at an altitude of 2 thousand or more meters above sea level. Glaciers lie above 3500 m. There are many beautiful waterfalls from 3500 to 2100 m. Many rivers of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia originate from glaciers. The hike in these places is difficult and requires good physical and mental preparation from the participants.
The Western Caucasus is a very picturesque area, despite the fact that the mountains are lower here. Calm valleys, a riot of forests and greenery. Glaciers here practically descend with their tongues into the upper reaches of the valleys. The vertices have sharp jagged shapes and a peak. The average heights of the passes are 3000 m. This system combines mountain and forest landscapes with rocky peaks and towers covered with glaciers and snowfields. For example, the hike "Through Lago-Naki to the sea" is moderately difficult, it is best suited for the first acquaintance with the Caucasian mountains.
Abkhazia - located in the Western Caucasus, is famous for its stunning peaks, vast meadows, wild forests, the unique high-mountainous lake Ritsa, Caucasian hospitality. Here is the huge Arabica plateau, which gave the name to one of our hikes in the Caucasus, on which there are many caves. Routes in these parts will be interesting for lovers of new and untrodden paths. They are quite complicated because suggest significant differences in height, you need to wade through thickets and windbreaks.
The Caucasus is an amazing place. The legendary peaks Elbrus and Kazbek are crowned with the local ridges, united into mountain systems - here the Greater and Lesser Caucasus begin. Looking at the snow-capped rocky slopes propping up the sky, you feel the full power of the wild. The Caucasus is a rather harsh mountain, in winter it gets five meters of snow on the passes here, and in summer it is hot up to thirty degrees. Numerous hiking routes in the Caucasus are very diverse and at the same time not easy. Mountains and passes attract both experienced tourists and those who are just beginning to learn the wonderful world of tourism. Alpine meadows here alternate with turbulent mountain rivers carrying their foamy streams into the real foothill jungle. Stunning colors and amazing silence are the hallmark of these places, and here, in the Caucasus, you can truly enjoy both.
There are several peculiarities of hiking in the Caucasus. First of all, it is worth mentioning the weather. It rarely rains here in summer, but it often rains, and sometimes it happens every day. A windbreaker is a must, and so is a raincoat. If the sun is shining, then it is shining so that be healthy, especially at altitude, respectively, do not forget to take sunscreen with you so as not to burn too much. Good weather that lasts a week in a row in the Caucasus is rare, but it also happens. In addition, there are no problems with water in the Caucasus, there are many springs and rivers, which we will sometimes cross.
Secondly, I will mention a slight feeling of hunger. We usually carry all the products with us, since on most routes there is nowhere to buy them, and since you cannot take on much on yourself, otherwise you simply will not go, you have to take into account the amount of products per day compared to the same Crimea. A vicious circle - the loads in the Caucasus are great, you will want to eat a lot, but you won't take much with you, in general it will be possible to lose another kilogram.
Hiking trips in the Caucasus are usually 9 and 12 days long. And here you need to be strong in spirit and realize that you have to go to the end. Because there is simply nowhere to get off here on the route. There are only mountains around. To get off the route, the whole group will have to shoot and stomp to the nearest settlement, and this is often a couple of days' journey, in order to leave those who want to end the journey there prematurely. But, I will add that we have a couple of not very difficult routes, especially for beginners - along Tkhachi in Adygea and along the Kodori Gorge in Abkhazia.
Let me remind you that we have routes that go along the border areas and reserves. This imposes its own peculiarities on hiking, nature reserves as nature reserves, but the border guards need to issue permits for some routes in advance, Russians get a pass a month in advance, citizens of other states two months before the trip, we issue the passes, you only need your data. Well, that's all, good hikes!
Elbrus (Russia, 5642 m) is the highest peak of the Greater Caucasus, in the Lesser Caucasus the highest is Aragats (Armenia, 4090 m).
With you can:
climb Elbrus (Russia), Kazbek (Georgia) or Aragats (Armenia);
go hiking in the Caucasus in Russia: around Elbrus, from Teberda to Arkhyz, Bolshoi and Maly Tkhach, to Hot Springs or Lago-Naki.
go hiking in the Caucasus in Georgia: Tusheti and Khevsureti or Svaneti.
go hiking in the Caucasus in Abkhazia: along the Kodori Gorge, Arabica and Ritsa, Avadhara and New Athos.
Armenia
To go hiking in the Caucasus in the mountains of Armenia, citizens of Belarus, Russia and Ukraine do not need a visa. To enter the country, you need a passport, the expiration date of which should be no earlier than 3 months after the date of the planned return.
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Georgia
To go hiking in the Caucasus in Georgia, citizens of Belarus, Russia and Ukraine do not need a visa. To enter the country, you need a passport, the expiration date of which should be no earlier than 3 months after the date of the planned return.
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| Hiking in Svaneti for the May holidays is a light version of the Mountain Svaneti route especially for lovers of Georgia and the Caucasus mountains who sting to go hiking on the May holidays. In May, Georgia is especially contrasting and beautiful - there is snow on the peaks, and gardens are blooming by the sea. | |
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| Hike from Khevsureti to Tusheti. On the way, we will see the legendary Kazbek, the picturesque mountain Abudelaur lakes, the natural monument of the multi-colored travertines of Truso, visit the wineries in the Alazani Valley and see many ancient towers. | |
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| Samegrelo | Lake Tobavarchkhili is a land of untouched nature, along which we will go light - a hike without backpacks. All our belongings will be carried by the horses. There are underground caves, mountain lakes, rainforests and magnificent waterfalls. | |
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| Mountainous Svaneti is wild high mountains, pristine nature and hospitable people - the guardians of this land. There are many medieval towers on the mountain slopes and picturesque villages in the river valleys. Here we will see the “Matterhorn of the Caucasus” - not easy for climbing, but the picturesque peak of Ushba - from close by, as well as taste local cuisine, Georgian wine and relax by the sea. | |
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| Climbing the harsh icy peak of Kazbek (5033m), which has always attracted and continues to attract strong-minded climbers. We will go from the Georgian side along the classic route, where the ascent will be physically easier, but more technical. | |
Russia
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| Climbing Elbrus - if you are ready to challenge yourself, dream of conquering the highest peak of the Caucasus and all of Russia, then it is time to realize this dream and join the team of climbers to this serious and so alluring peak. We follow the classic route - from the south, and before the ascent we will go through an exciting acclimatization trekking in the Elbrus region. | |||
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| Thirty or Lago-Naki - on this trip we will feel the power of the Caucasus mountains and see their beauty with our own eyes, without having any special alpine skills. The route of this trek through the Caucasus passes through the Lago-Naki plateau, which is famous for its very beautiful alpine meadows. The procedure for entering and obtaining permission to enter Abkhazia is posted on the official website of the Consular Service of the Republic of Abkhazia. Hiking in the Caucasus | Abkhazia:
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