Mountain passes in the upper reaches of the Small Almaty Gorge -
What is interesting and where to go in the mountains of Almaty -
Titov Pass is a mountain pass located at an altitude of 3630 meters above sea level in the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. The pass is very popular among fans of active recreation and hiking in the mountains as it is located on an interesting mountain route that begins before reaching the glaciological station Tuyuk-Su T1, which is reached on foot from the high-mountain station Shymbulak. Having reached the pass from it, you can climb Titov Peak or climb Pamyat Peak. Prepared travelers can climb two peaks at once in one day. You can also go down to the upper reaches of the Gorelnik gorge through the Titov Pass and see the famous moraine lakes of Titov. You can also continue the descent along the gorge and visit the Gorelnik waterfalls. This route through the Titov Pass is also accessible from the Gorelnik Gorge in the opposite direction. The pass offers a beautiful mountain panorama of the Ile-Alatau National Mountain Park of Kazakhstan. From here you can see such mountain peaks and attractions as the Soviet Peak, the Molodezhny Peak, the Big Almaty Lake, etc.
How to get there and visit -
The Titov Pass is located in the upper reaches of the Small Almaty Gorge and the Gorelnik Gorge on the mountain ridge that divides the Malaya Almatinka River Valley and the Gorelnik River Valley, Medeu District, Almaty Region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 43°04'54"N 77°03'30"E
Safety -
When hiking to the Titov Pass, 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 go to the mountains alone, do not leave the path (route), do not go close to rocky cliffs, snow cornices, turbulent rivers and mountain lakes. Properly calculate your physical strength for staying in the mountains, if you feel unwell, know how to stop in time and turn back, inform the mountain guide about your condition. 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 walk in the mountains at night and in the dark. Properly calculate your time in the mountains, try to return in the afternoon before dusk and complete darkness, be sure to consult with the mountain guides about this. For hiking in the mountains, use special sportswear 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. Also, in the spring (May) there are ticks in the mountains, we recommend not visiting the mountains during this period.
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