"Sacred Valley" and Middle Katun
Description:
The necklace of the mountain steppes covers the unusually beautiful and peculiar Terekinsky Range, the peaks of which rise above 2700 m above sea level. The horse journey path will lead you through the thicket of the forest and the taiga dreary, meadows are sunny and swampy, mountain passes and stormy rivers. Before your eyes will appear the peaks of snow in clouds wrapped, mountain gorges in fogs dressed and lakes smooth in the sky looking. Your heart will rest with wise thoughts and hidden thoughts, and your soul will soar above all adversity.
The water part of the route is the most popular route in the Altai, children from 12 years old can take part in it, accompanied by adults.
The route will introduce you to the most abundant river of the Altai Mountains - Katunya and passes along its middle current (thresholds "Ilgumen", "Shabash", "Kadrinskaya Pipe", "Teldekpen"). Insurance for passing thresholds will be provided by experienced instructors. The Katun River (translated from the Altai "Kadyn" - hostess) is the largest river of the Altai Mountains. It originates on the southern slope of the Katun Range near Mount Belukha (4506 m) from the Gebler glacier at an altitude of about 2000 meters. The length of the river is 688 km. When merging with the Biya River, the Ob River is formed.
The route is simple, it can be attended by both experienced tourists and beginners who do not have experience in horseback riding and rafting.