Challenging mountain routes in the Small Almaty Gorge -
Interesting and memorable places in the mountains of Almaty -
Pamyat Peak (Memory) is a beautiful mountain peak, located at an altitude of 3665 meters above sea level, in the area of the Titov Pass in the middle part of the Small Almaty Gorge on a plateau in the Mynzhylki tract. A picturesque mountain route leads to the peak, which starts from the Chimbulak high-mountain base, which can be reached by taxi or bus from the Medeo sports complex or by the Medeu-Chimbulak cable car in the Medeu tract. If desired, you can walk from Medeo to Chimbulak. The name of the peak and the peak itself are dedicated to the soldiers who died in the Afghan war. On the way to the peak you will see the Malaya Almatinka River, the T1 glaciological station, and Titov Peak, which you can also climb. You can return from the mountain along the ascent route or go down to Lake Titov and return to Medeo through the Gorelnik gorge. From the top of Pamyat Peak, a breathtaking panorama of the Zailiyskiy Alatau Mountains and the Ile-Alatau Mountain Park opens up, you can see Kumbel Peak and the city of Almaty, which is located at the foot of the mountains, is clearly visible. The total length of the route is 20 kilometers, the season is from May to October.
How to get there, visit -
Peak Pamyat (Memory) is located in the Zailiyskiy Alatau Mountains in the Maly Almaty Gorge, Mynzhylki tract, Medeu district, Almaty region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 43°05'07"N 77°03'34"E
Safety -
When hiking to the Pamyat (Memory) peak (mountain peak), be sure to use the services of certified mountain guides. Mountain guides will prepare you for the hike, instruct you and safely lead you along the route. Do not hike alone, do not leave the trail, do not go close to rocky cliffs and snow cornices, watch the weather and choose clear sunny days for your trip. During the hike, always stay in a group so that everyone is always in sight of each other, always wait for those who lag behind. Do not hike in the mountains at night or in the dark. Calculate your time in the mountains wisely, be sure to consult with mountain guides. For a hike in the mountains, use special sports clothing and equipment, do not go to the mountains in flip-flops, slippers and light soft shoes, take care of your feet, your feet should be protected by reliable mountain shoes for trekking and hiking with ankle fixation. Do not forget about mountain sickness and the need for acclimatization in a mountainous area for a further comfortable stay in the mountains.
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