One-day mountain hikes in Ile-Alatau Park -
Natural attractions of the Big Almaty Gorge -
Big Almaty Peak (BAP) is a beautiful pyramidal mountain peak, located at an altitude of 3650 meters above sea level, is a place for active recreation and mountain hikes. The summit is clearly visible from any point in Almaty, the path to the mountain begins from the Dzhusaly-Kezen Pass (3337), where the famous Cosmostation (high-altitude scientific station of cosmic rays VNSKL) is located. On the way to the pass, you will pass the Big Almaty Lake (2500) and the Tien Shan Astronomical Observatory (2800). From the pass there is a mountain route to the Bolshoy Almatinsky peak, where the path becomes visually invisible, the route is marked with small stone pyramids (markers), so on the way to the peak always look for these pyramids, you can also put your pyramids next to those that are there to improve visibility. From the peak, a gorgeous panorama of the Tien Shan Mountains and the city of Almaty opens up. Opposite, there is another no less interesting mountain peak, this is the Tourist peak (3954).
The length of the route from the Dzhusaly-Kezen pass to the Bolshoy Almatinsky peak is 3 km, from the city center 25 km. Duration: 10 hours. Difficulty: from medium to difficult, closer to the top you need to make your way along the rocks, this must be done very carefully and under the supervision of the team and mountain guide. When making a mountain hike to the Bolshoy Almatinsky peak, be sure to use the services of certified mountain guides, they will prepare you for the hike, instruct you and safely lead you along the route. Do not go to the mountains alone, do not leave the path, do not go close to the cliffs, watch the weather and choose clear sunny days for your trip. Do not walk in the mountains at night and in the dark. Calculate your time in the mountains wisely.
How to get there, visit -
Big Almaty Peak is located above the Zhusaly Kezen passes in the upper reaches of the Big Almaty Gorge and Prokhodnoye Gorge, Zailiysky Alatau Mountains, Ile-Alatau Park, Almaty Region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 43°03'14"N 76°56'00"E
Information -
On the way to Big Almaty Peak, part of the way goes along the Big Almaty Gorge, you will move up along the Bolshaya Almatinka River. Follow the main road for about 40 minutes until you reach the hydroelectric power station, then the road goes left across the river. On the way you will come across a large pipe that goes down a steep slope from the mountain, you will see it right away, it delivers water from the Big Almaty Lake to the power station, along the path along this pipe there is a route to BAO Big Almaty Lake. There is an ideal road to Big Almaty Lake and above. Then by car you can drive to the space station and start climbing Big Almaty Peak (BAP). After the scientific station you go straight to the southern flank of Big Almaty Peak. After about 600 meters the path bends to the east onto a small steep slope that leads to a small passage under the southern slope of the mountain. There are signs along the route.
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