Organization of trekking and hiking in Kazakhstan -
Mountaineering and rock climbing in the Small Almaty gorge -
Peak Vorota Tuyuksu (Gate) is a mountain peak located at an altitude of 3415 meters above sea level in the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains. The peak is very popular among fans of active recreation and hiking in the mountains due to its easy accessibility. The mountain has a difficulty category of 1A and is suitable even for novice travelers, this is an excellent peak for easy, short hikes and training. The peak is located in the middle part of the Small Almaty gorge, and the hike to the early starts from the high-mountain base Shymbulak, which can be reached by cable car Medeo-Shymbulak from the Medeo tract. On the way you will pass the Tuyuk-Su alpine camp, here you will need to cross to the left side of the river (to the right side as you move up) and before reaching the dam in the Mynzhilky tract, turn right along the route to Mynzhilky peak. From the top of the peak, a beautiful mountain panorama opens onto the valley of the Small Almaty River, its upper reaches and the Tuyuksu Gate tract, the Tuyuk-Su T1 glaciological station and the Tuyuksu mountain cirque, in which you will see such mountain peak as Igly-Tuyuksu, Tuyuksu peak, Partizan peak and Ordzhonikidze peak, etc.
How to get there and visit -
The Tuyuksu Gate peak (Vorota) is located in the middle part of the Small Almaty gorge in the area of the Mynzhilky tract, Medeu district, Almaty region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 43°05'33"N 77°04'14"E
Information -
Tuyuksu Gate Peak (Vorota) became famous in the early 20th century, when climbers and explorers began to actively explore the Zailiyskiy Alatau Mountains. The peak got its name from the Tuyuk-Su Gate tract where it is located. The first ascents to the summit were made in the 1930s, and since then the peak has become a popular destination for intermediate climbers. In Soviet times, the peak area was used for mountaineering training and rock climbing competitions. Its relatively accessible height, location, and picturesque routes attract both experienced climbers and novice tourists. Climbing the peak requires basic mountaineering skills, but is not overly difficult, making it ideal for training and introductory hikes.
Tuyuksu Gate Peak and the surrounding areas play an important role in the Zailiyskiy Alatau ecosystem. The glaciers located in the peak area are a source of fresh water for the rivers that feed the city of Almaty and its surroundings. Melting glaciers in the summer maintain the water balance in the region, which is especially important for agriculture and water supply. In addition, the mountainous region where the peak is located is home to many species of plants and animals typical of high-mountain ecosystems. Here you can find rare species of flowers, such as edelweiss, as well as animals, including mountain goats and snow leopards.
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