BYDU ON THE CLOUDS

The highest point of Altai - Belukha (4506 m) - is visible from any point of Baida, approaching and increasing to giant sizes when climbing to a height above 2000 m. Travel is especially recommended for parents with children and people who do not have time for more than a week. The highest point of Altai - Belukha (4506 m) - is visible from any point of Baida, approaching and increasing to giant sizes when climbing to a height above 2000 m. Travel is especially recommended for parents with children and people who do not have time for more than a week. On August 1, 2008, the route for 1 minute 45 seconds will fall into the solar eclipse band PROGRAMMA Day 1 Meeting in Barnaul at 7:00. Transfer to Tungur. 750 km, 12 hours. Accommodation at the high-rise (850 m) in a 2-bed campground with bed linen, dinner in a cafe. Day 2 Start. T/b High-rise (850 m) - Bayda Mountain (2070 m) - the upper reaches of the Tungur stream. The way through the village of Tungur, quite an intensive climb along the trail to Baidu. Stop at the cliff "WatchPost", where the panorama of the valleys of the Katun and Kucherla rivers ("blue water"), the villages of Tyungur and Kucherla, the snowy peaks and passes of the beautiful Belukha (4506 m). We pass by the cattle pen with ail (Altai national dwelling). We cross the cosmic motives of the burning forest (fire of 1975) and go down to another ail near the Tungur River, where we set up tents. Cooking at the stake. On the way 4-5 hours Day 3 R. Tungur - the source of the river Dety-Kochek (2400 m). Short working hours. From Aila we climb to the pass, from which you can see the red mountains. Along the river Dety-Kochek we climb the Turgundy plateau. The cedar forest ends, and we pass to the river Turgunda. On the way, we harvest firewood for the night. We stand near a small high-altitude Lower Turgundy Lake. After a snack, a radial journey lightly towards Kyzyl Mountain, which can be called “A Walk Under the Clouds”. Day 4 Radial exits: to the top of Kyzyl-Kyu (2856 m), to the plateau; access to the Lower Turgundy Lake (depth 5 m). From the plateau there is an excellent view of the Katun ridge; the Katun ribbon; in the distance, as in the palm of your hand, the Belukha massif rises (4506 m); from the top of 2808 m, the Terekta ridge is visible. Day 5 R. Turgunda – Kyzylaira Pass – Kyzyl-Yutuk River. Past V. Turgundy Lake climb to the pass of Kyzylaira (2650 m). Then light a little higher to see the lakes in the valley of the Kyzylaira River. Descent from the pass is not difficult, a little through the snow, into the valley of the Kyzyl-Yutuk river and along the horse trail to the high-mountain lakes. The path is crossed by streams, fallen trees, glades with high grass. The valley is expanding, and we come to the merger of Kyzyl-Yutuk with the Malaya Katanda River. Descent along the river M. Katanda, fording through one of its tributaries - and access to high mountain meadows. Overnight by the winter on the stream. Day 6 R. Malaya Katanda - Katandinsky pass - maralnik - t / b "High-rise". On a good horse trail we go along the river M. Katanda. The path is rocky, then sharply up, then down. When climbing - stunning in its majestic beauty picture of the gorge of Kuragan (places little walkable) and the river Kuragan, the right tributary of Katun. Through strawberry fields, wading through three sleeves of M. Katanda past the village of Katanda, overcoming the simple Katandinsky pass, we get to the Tyungur hay fields. We will see a farm where marals are bred - Altai deer. At the "High Altitude" rest in campsites, dinner in a cafe. Day 7 After breakfast, leave for Barnaul. The route has no sports category of difficulty, it is available for all people who are in good physical shape. Weather conditions in the mountains change quite often. It could be rainfall. The temperature in the day + 10 + 30 degrees Celsius, at night 0 + 10. Day crossings are 10-20 km. The maximum height difference in the transitions is about 1000 meters. Participants carry their personal belongings on their own. Additional weight (total equipment and products) is not more than 3-4 kg per person. Children under 10 years old are not allowed on the route, up to 16 - accompanied by parents. The program may change due to weather and other adverse conditions. The decision to change the route is made by the guide. For the hike is provided: tent 2-3 local, fire accessories, camping dishes, first aid kit. It is necessary to have in personal use: backpack, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, waterproof outerwear, trekking shoes, flashlight, protective cream, protective glasses, cap and cap. On the t / base "High-altitude" you can rent a backpack, mat, sleeping bag. The right equipment will make your trip as comfortable as possible. Food 3 a day, at the camp - in a cafe, on the active part of the route, breakfasts and dinners in the hike are prepared by participants under the guidance of a guide, lunch is issued in a lunch package. All products are issued. The cost of 6700 rubles 30.07-05.08 7600 rubles Children under 12 years 6250 rubles 30.07-05.08 6800 rubles Includes: accommodation and meals according to the program, guide equipment (tents, bonfire accessories, first aid kit), insurance. Additional services not included in the cost of the program: Transfer Barnaul-Tungur-Barnaul (1500 km) – 2800 rubles. /chel; bath - 750 p./1 hour / 10 people; horses for cargo transportation - 660 rubles / day; PROGRAMME TERMS for 2008 09.08-15.08 30.07-05.08 24.08-30.08 The date specified in the terms of the programs first, is considered the day of arrival. Participants must arrive at the airport of Barnaul on the day of arrival (until 7:00 in the morning) or at the Vysotnik tourist base (from 16:00).