Where to go on a weekend in the mountains of Almaty -
Guide to the Small Almaty Gorge -
Cosmonaut Peak (Kosmonavt) is a mountain peak located at an altitude of 3840 meters above sea level, in the Zailiysky Alatau Mountains. The peak is very popular among fans of active recreation and hiking in the mountains and guests of Almaty.
The ascent to the peak begins from the Tuyuk-Su T1 glaciological station, which can be reached by a mountain road from the Shymbulak high-mountain base through the Mynzhilky tract. Usually, they first climb to Malysh peak (Kid), and then along the ridge reach Cosmonaut peak passing Vodolaz peak along the way. All three peaks are located close to each other at a distance of 500 meters from each other.
It is necessary to move between the peaks along the mountain ridge with great caution and observe safety precautions. The mountain peaks are made of rock, the stones can be mobile. When descending the mountain, you also need to be extremely careful and cautious. We recommend climbing all three peaks in the summer, when there is a minimum amount of snow on the mountain slopes. From the top of the mountain, a beautiful mountain panorama opens up to the Ile-Alatau Mountain Park and such peaks as Molodezhny Peak and Titov Peak, which are located near the mountain route.
How to get there and visit -
Cosmonaut (Kosmonavt) Peak is located in the Zailiysky Alatau Mountains in the upper reaches of the Small Almaty Gorge, on a mountain ridge that divides the Small Almaty River valley and the Kumbelsu River valley, Medeu District, Almaty Region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 43°04'13"N 77°02'53"E
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