The Kyrtyk River Gorge. Elbrus
Description:
Level of training: Suitable for unprepared tourists
Hosting season: year-round
Duration of the hike: 6-7 hours
Route length: 20-30 km
Altitude difference: 1000 metres
Record-long trekking route along the Kyrtyk gorge.
This gorge is not so popular with tourists, but the place itself deserves attention.
The route begins in the village of Upper Baksan (1550 m), one of the oldest settlements in the Baksan gorge.
In the valley of the Kyrtyk river there are many pastures: endless expanses of alpine meadows with numerous herbs.
Picturesque rocks, a waterfall hidden near the trail, mineral springs, caves about which various legends go, stunning beauty rock dumps over the river and fascinating views of the tops of the Main Caucasian Range, Kurmychi (4045 m), Andyrchi (3937 m), Ulu-Tau massif (4207 m).
Having reached the end of the gorge, the view of Elbrus from its eastern exposition opens, and the passes in the upper reaches of Kyrtyk overlook the valley of the Malka River and the glaciers of Elbrus.
On the way back, you can visit the thermal springs "Geduko", the cost of arrival 1000 rubles + additional costs: 200 rubles / person for visiting the source.
Time + 2 hours.
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