Trekking in Bezengi. Comfort tour with hotel

The route takes place in the Caucasus, on the territory of Kabardino-Balkaria.
These places are called the “ice heart of the Caucasus”, because it is here that the legendary Besengi gorge is located. Nature gave the Caucasus 8 peaks, the mark of which exceeds 5000 m. Six five-thousanders of the Caucasus are located in Bezengi!
This gorge delights tourists with its contrast: our trails go along flower meadows, along green grass and nearby there are snowy five-thousanders! In one frame, bright flowers and emerald glaciers are placed here. As an ornament, Nature gave the Besengi gorge delicious orange poppies.
During the trip, we will visit several waterfalls, walk along the equipped ecotrail, take photos of glaciers and see the incredible beauty of the North Wall and Bezengi.
The route is simple, we recommend for beginners.

Travel area: Russia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Bezengi gorge.
Type of rest: hotel accommodation, walk light, without backpacks.
Cost: 27800 rubles.

Travel dates for 2020 (7 days):

June
June 14-20
June 21-27
28 June-04 July

July
12-18 July
July 19-25
July 26-01 August

August

02-08 August
09-15 August
August 16-22
August 23-29

SEPTEMBER
06-12 September
13-19 September

To pass along the tourist routes of this region, all tourists need a pass to the border zone.
For Russian citizens, the instructor issues a pass on the first day of the route.
For citizens of foreign countries (Ukraine, Belarus, Israel), registration of the pass takes 30 working days (43 calendar days). After submitting an application for participation in the campaign, we ask each citizen of a foreign country for a copy of the passport for registration of the pass.

The route thread: Mineral Waters • Bezengi Gorge, Zhiginji Falls, Ecotropa • Dumala River Gorge, Ukyu Falls • Gidan Waterfall, Mijirga Glacier, Northern Wall • Rock climbing on the Ayutash rock spur • Bezengi Glacier, Baran Kosh Lake • Blue Lake, Aushiger thermal springs • Mineral Waters.

Day 1

11:00-11:30 - group gathering at the airport and at the railway station of Mineralnye Vody (near the main entrance to the station from the city side).
Transfer by bus to Bezengi alplager (about 5-6 hours). In the village of Bezengi, the usual asphalt ends and the dirt road begins. Next, we will check the documents at the border guard post.

Bezengi Gorge.
In the evening we will come to one of the most stunning and organized alpagera in the Caucasus - the alpagera "Bezengi"!
On its territory there are buildings for living, parking places with tents, a dining room, a shower, a souvenir shop and even a kindergarten.
After settling in the alplagher, we will make a sightseeing tour of its territory. From afar we will see the gorges with glaciers Mijirga and Bezengi, and also with pleasure we will consider the relief model of the Bezengi district. Relief, snowy mountains rise on the layout, gorges, lakes and our entire future route are perfectly visible!

Day 2

Zhigindzhi Falls, ecotrail along the Bezengi Gorge.
Today we have an easy walking route!
Right from the camp we can see the huge Kargashil ridge. At the very top of the ridge is the Zhigindzhi glacier, which melts and gives rise to the river of the same name. The river jumps rapidly on the ledges of the ridge and turns into a beautiful waterfall!
Today’s waterfall with a secret, it harbors an unusual natural phenomenon. In the morning, part of the water flow is “golden” from the illumination of the sun. After lunch, the second part of the waterfall comes out of the shadows and glows with silver.
This unusual fact is very interesting to scientists. They came to Bezengi with a small laboratory, took water samples. But the mystery of the waterfall was never solved.

We go on and get to the ecotrope to the Besengi glacier. Comfortable ecotrope was equipped by RusHydro. Along the trail there are colorful stands with photos and descriptions of the local flora and fauna.
Walking along the ecotrope, in July we collect strawberries, in August-September we enjoy blueberries and lingonberries.
At the end of the route we will come close to the Besengi glacier. It is the largest glacier in the Caucasus. Its length ranges from 13 to 20 kilometers, and the thickness of the ice reaches 180 meters!!
The active part of the route: 5.5 km, the height difference of 2140-2040-2200 m, the duration of the route is 5-6 hours.

Day 3

The Doumala River Gorge.
Today we will spend away from the alpine camper “Bezengi”. Part of the way we will go by bus, and then walk to the gorge of the river Dumala.
The word “Dumala” translates as “beautiful”. And that's the absolute truth! The gorge is very green and picturesque. If the landscapes in our Bezengi gorge are more rocky, decorated with glaciers, then the Dumala gorge is lightness, spaciousness and stunning, dense forests. These places always treat us to berries and mushrooms).
The river Dumala runs along the gorge, which in especially narrow places of the gorge gladly shows tourists its stormy temper.
At the end of the route, we go to a huge clearing from which another river opens - Ukyu. It is on it, in a narrow canyon, that the Ukyu Falls are born! In clear weather it is snow-white and perfectly illuminated by the sun.
Rest, dine, enjoy the beauty and go back.
The active part of the route: 9.6 km, the height difference of 1590-2070 m, the duration of the route is 6-7 hours.

Day 4

Gidan Falls, Mijirga Glacier, North Wall.
This day will surely be remembered for its incredible landscapes! Today we will see the stunning North Wall. The northern massif is a huge mountain system: 15 kilometers of perfect snow and ice, 4 five-thousanders!!
Against the background of the blue sky, white snow caps and glaciers look very impressive. Light clouds pass by and slightly touch the mountain peaks.
The effect of this gorge is in a stunning contrast: we walk on green grass, flower meadows and immediately before us rise snowy five-thousanders. At such a moment, you feel how huge mountains nature has created here!!
We will also have lunch on the background of five thousand. Then we will walk a little more and make beautiful photos of the Mizhirga glacier.
On the way back we will admire the cascading waterfall Gidan. He is born on Mount Gidan-tau and, jumping on ledges, quickly runs into the valley.
The active part of the passage along the route: 13.2 km, the height difference of 2140-2820 m, the duration of the route is 7 hours.

Day 5

Climbing lessons.
From the camp we can clearly see the rock spur Ayutash. Residents of the campground call this place “Rock Laboratory”. This is where all beginners learn the basics of climbing.
An experienced instructor will conduct a safety briefing and teach you how to climb rocks correctly! The routes here are simple, they will be under the power of every tourist. Rock routes have very interesting names: "Black Tooth", "Road to the Clouds", "Smell of the Wind", "Seasons".
By the end of the day, you will have mastered climbing skills and be sure to get new, unusual experiences!
Duration of the event: 4 hours.

Day 6

Bezengi Glacier. Lake Baran-kosh.
Good morning!
Those who like to get up early will always enjoy the magnificent, sunrise scenery. We highly recommend you to admire the Besengi Wall at sunrise! Around the dark, dormant mountains, and at the end of the gorge pink light lights the Besengi wall! The first rays of the sun touch its five-thousanders and the pointed peak of Gestol. This is how a new day comes to our gorge!

Today we have a very busy route - we are going to the Besengi Glacier and the Besengi Wall. The wall is 13 kilometers of snow and ice, there are two five-thousanders: Jangitau and Shhara.
Even further, in the side pocket of the moraine, is Lake Baran-kosh. Our photos will look like this: green meadows, flowers and the calm surface of the lake, which reflects the snowy peaks of Bezengi! Perfect =)
! The instructor decides to visit Lake Barankos based on the physical fitness of the group.
The active part of the passage along the route "Bezengi Glacier": 6.3 km, the elevation difference of 2140-2550 m, the route duration is 5-6 hours.
The active part of the passage along the route "Bezengi Glacier and Baran Kosh Lake": 17.4 km, the elevation difference of 2140-2750 m, the route duration is 9-10 hours.

Day 7

Blue Lake "Cherek-Köl", thermal springs Aushiger.
In the morning we leave the Besengi gorge and return to the city of Mineralnye Vody. On the way we will stop at Blue Lake and thermal springs.

Blue Lake Cherek-Köl.
This lake always captivates tourists with its incredible, emerald blue color of water! The water is very transparent, visibility reaches 20-40 meters.
Blue Lake is one of the deepest karst lakes in the world, its depth is 279 meters.

Aushiger Thermal Springs.
In this place there are swimming pools in the open air, where you can swim with pleasure. Water comes to the surface from a depth of 4000 meters, its temperature reaches 50C.
Thermal water is very rich in calcium, potassium, sodium and bromine. It perfectly relieves stress and gives a boost of energy!

18:00 - Arrival in Mineralnye Vody, departure home.

Depending on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the participants and other factors, the route of the hike may be changed.

• Accommodation in the Albuger "Bezengi": double, triple rooms, amenities on the floor.
  On the territory of the alplager "Bezengi" equipped toilets, hot shower, laundry room, dryer room for things, cafe, souvenir shop, tourist equipment store, grocery store.
• Three meals a day. Breakfast and dinner in the dining room, lunch - dry rations during the day in the mountains.
• Rental of group equipment: boilers, gas burners (for making tea for lunch in the mountains), group first aid kit.
• Road crossings along the route
• Registration of a pass to the border zone
• Conductor-instructor services

The price does not include:

• Transportation costs to the beginning of the route and back (Mineralnye Vody).
• The surcharge for single accommodation in the hotel room is 3300 rubles. for the entire rest period.
• Insurance (optional)
• Possible accommodation in more comfortable rooms in the housing "Warm corner" (comfort in the room). The number of rooms is limited, it is necessary to book at the time of application. The surcharge for accommodation in the building "Warm corner" is 2400 rubles. per person for the entire period of residence.