To the foot of Belukha.
Description:
This route is one of the most popular among tourists, as it gives the opportunity to see the highest point of all Siberia - the beautiful Belukha (4506 m) and visit its foot, it is often called "Roerichovsky". The total length of the road part of the route is 1160 km. On the way from Biysk to Tungur, tourists will stop at the most interesting places related to the history of the Altai Mountains and archaeological finds. One of these places is the village of Nizhny Uymon, where the house-museum of Nicholas Roerich is located. On the second day, the car leaves from Tungur to the valley of the Kucherla River. Next, the road goes up to the Kuzuyak Pass, where the group, wearing backpacks, descends into the Akkema Valley and all the time walks on the left side of the river. Parking is done on Akkem Lake. There is an international mountaineering camp here. From the parking lot opens a majestic panorama of Belukha. On the fourth and fifth days, tourists, accompanied by an experienced instructor, make radial exits – to the Rodzevich Glacier and the Druzhba Pass. The route to the foot of Belukha is quite simple and accessible for beginners. On the 8th day the group returns to Tungur. In the evening, they are waiting for a farewell fire, guitar songs and dedication to tourists with the presentation of souvenirs. In the morning of 9 days the group leaves for Biysk.
Features: On this route, tourists should have good physical training and
experience of walking tourism, as well as vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis.
Accommodation: During the active part of the tour, tourists live in 2, 3 local tents.
The camp is set up by instructors. Mats, sleeping bags, backpacks
issued.
Food: On the route, the cook is engaged in cooking. Meals 3 times a day.
Insurance: Medical insurance is compulsory and included in the price of the ticket. Every tourist
Insured in Biy branch of Moscow Insurance Company. Insurance against
The accident is carried out at the request of the tourist.
Transport: Microbus, Gazelle, GAZ-66, jeep - depending on the number of tourists in the group and the roadway (if any...).
The tour price includes:
- transfer from Biysk and on the route;
- excursion programme;
- 3 meals a day;
- food in the cafe on the tour program;
- the work of instructors and cooks;
- rental of equipment and equipment;
- medical insurance policy;
- recreational fees.