Ski tour Karakol Lakes

Karakol lakes are one of the most attractive places in the Altai Mountains. The lakes are located in the upper reaches of the Karakol River (a tributary of the Elikmanar River) in the prealpine part of the western slope of the Iolgo Range. The absolute height of the lowest of the lakes is 1820 m, the highest - 2097 m. Karakol lakes are a system of 7 lakes connected by channels and streams and having different colors of water. The decoration of the lakes is the surrounding landscape: a cedar forest with an admixture of larch, smoothly passing into meadows. The temperature of the lake water in summer is only about 7 ° C. Around the lakes are bizarre rock ensembles, some of them even have their own names, for example, “Castle of mountain spirits”. There are curious caves, small waterfalls. Karakol lakes are declared a natural monument. The route is simple, it can be attended by both beginners and tourists who have experience of skiing. 1 day Meeting in Barnaul. Transfer to Gorno-Altaisk (bus 250 km). Further, on a shift bus, the group is thrown into the Sorgat tract (130 km). Equipment preparation. Overnight in a warm house (possible bath for an additional fee). Day 2 Ski crossing to Karakol Lakes (11 km). Then the path lies in the mountains, and in a few hours you find yourself in the cedar forest. Lunch by the fire. Overnight in a cedar house on the Karakol lakes. Day 3 is Rest Day. Ski trip to the upper lakes, (5 km) skiing (a bath is possible for an additional fee). 4 day Radial access to Bagatash Pass (non-category, 2113 m), to the valley of tours. Walk to the Castles of mountain spirits, about which there are many legends and stories. Day 5 Descent in the Sargat tract. Go to Barnaul. Tour type: ski tour Region: Altai Number of days: 5 Dates of arrivals: December 30, 2008 - January 03, 2009 04 - January 08, 2009 21 - February 25, 2009 06 - March 10, 2009 The price includes: * Transport delivery from Barnaul to the tour and back. Three meals a day (on the day of arrival only dinner and on the day of departure breakfast and lunch). * Accommodation in hotels, tourist centers according to the program. * Guide services. * Rental of equipment provided by the program. Health insurance. Additional paid: - railway or air tickets - Accommodation in a hotel in Barnaul Attractions on this tour: Karakol Lakes Tour cost: 11500 rubles. on the date 30.12.2008 - 03.01.2009 04.01.2009 - 08.01.2009 15500 rubles.