Country Sinegorier

Day 1

Transfer by bus on the route Novosibirsk - Elekmonar village. In a high-traffic car we drive further and further into the mountains, leaving behind the bustle of civilization. On the banks of the small transparent river Tura, we put the first tent camp in this hike. Preliminary training. Safety briefing. Tent accommodation. Dating night

Day 2

Enter the route. Along the trail along the Tura River to the Karakol Lakes (10 km). On the first day of the journey, we have to climb even higher into the mountains, to the very top of the Tura River, to the Karakol lakes. The path on this day leads us higher and higher. The body gradually gets used to the loads and the surrounding world of trees, rivers, grasses, stones. And around, with the climb, nature changes. The dark mixed forest is replaced by light coniferous cedars, among which, at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level, the first two lakes lurk. Here we will camp for an overnight stay and after lunch we will take a walk to the upper lakes. The water in the Karakol Lakes is clear and cold. The uppermost lakes are above the forest boundary, in the realm of alpine meadows, stone and snow, bordered by high peaks. After the walk, the evening gatherings at the campfire.

Day 3

Through the passes of Bagatash and Akkainsky, to the valley of the Ugul River (16 km). This day we will start with the ascent to the first pass of the route - Bagatash. The climb is not difficult, you just need to go up. On the way we will see the change of natural zones. We have to rise to a height of more than 2000 m above sea level, in the zone of mountain tundra - the kingdom of dwarf birch, stones and streams. The weather here is very changeable. From the pass, our path lies along the Iolgo ridge, above the border of the forest, so that almost without noticing, we will find ourselves at the Akkainsky pass. Along the way, we will see the stone remains of the Castles of Mountain Spirits. They owe their name to the mystical stories associated with this place. For the night we stand in the upper reaches of the river Ugul.

Day 4

Transition to the valley of Bayoyuk lakes (9 km). Today we are waiting for the pass in the upper river Bayoyuk. Among tourists, this place is known for its numerous lakes, near one of which we will stop for an overnight stay.

Day 5

Visit to the Karakokshi cave and the passage to the upper reaches of the Ayryk River (12 km). Having overcome the low pass, we will go down to the valley of the Karakoksha River. Here we have to dress up as speleologists while visiting the cave of Karakokshinskaya. The total length of the cave passages is more than 400 m. We will walk through one of two levels of the cave, where we will see the results of many years of water work. After lunch with a wide valley we will go to the upper reaches of the river Ayryk. Overnight in the cedar forest.

Day 6

Passes Ayryk, Akkainsky and Bagatash. Descent to the Karakol Lakes. On this day we have to get up earlier than usual: there are two passes ahead. By this time, the body has already fully adapted to camping life, and the backpack has become much easier, so the new path is given easily. First pass the Ayryk Pass. Going down to the valley of the Akkaya River and having made a snack, we begin the climb to the next pass - Akkainsky. Further descent and overnight stay on the Karakol lakes.

Day 7

Descent to the bottom of the Tura River. Moving to Elekmonar. Overnight, bath and dinner party.

Day 8

After breakfast, leave for Novosibirsk/Barnaul. Approximate arrival time in Novosibirsk - 22:00 / Barnaul - 21:00, local time.