Multi-day mountain hike in the Almaty mountains -
Trekking along the Big and Small Almaty gorges -
The Big Almaty Round-the-World Trip is a beautiful 4-day mountain route that passes through picturesque places in the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains. This route is very popular among fans of active recreation and hiking in the mountains, the difficulty category of the route is suitable even for novice travelers. The route begins at the Big Talgar mountain pass, which can be reached by the Medeo-Chimbulak cable car from the Medeo tract. Then the route passes through the Left Talgar gorge, along which the picturesque mountain river Left Talgar flows. There is a trail along the river that will take you to such picturesque meadows as "Krasnaya Polyana", and then to the meadow "Alpine Rose", after the route will take you to "Solnechnaya Polyana" and then to "Polyana of Fools". Next, you will need to climb the Tourists Pass and then descend into the Big Almaty gorge through the Kyzylsay gorge. Here you will see the Soviet peak, the Ozerny peak and will descend along the road between these two peaks along the Ozernaya River. On the same day, you will reach the Big Almaty Lake, from where you will need to go down to the city of Almaty by car. This route is also available in the opposite direction, and it is a little easier than the first option.
This route also includes climbing mountain peaks that are on your way, for example, the Molodaya Gvardiya peak and the Sovetskikh Alpinistov peak (Soviet Climbers). For this, you will need additional days and time. Please note that this area is adjacent to the state border between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, so you must have identification documents with you, as there are border guards in this area who can check you.
How to get there and visit -
The route "Big Almaty Around the World" goes through the mountains of the Ile-Alatau Mountain Park in the mountains adjacent to the city of Almaty, along the Big Almaty Gorge, along the Left Talgar Gorge, Talgar District, Medeu District, Almaty Region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 43°01'37"N 77°05'03"E
Information -
Big Almaty Around the World is one of the most popular and exciting multi-day tourist routes in the Zailiysky Alatau. This circular route, about 40 kilometers long, passes through picturesque gorges, passes, alpine meadows and glaciers, opening up stunning views of mountain peaks and valleys. Krugosvetka has long been a cult route for tourists, climbers and nature lovers who want to test themselves and enjoy the beauty of the mountains. This route appeared in the middle of the 20th century as a route for training climbers and tourists. Over time, it became popular among mountain tourism enthusiasts due to its accessibility, variety of landscapes and the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful places of the Zailiysky Alatau. The name "Krugosvetka" is due to the fact that the route goes in a ring, returning tourists to the starting point - the city of Almaty.
This is a route of medium difficulty, which requires good physical fitness and basic mountain tourism skills. Along the way there are steep climbs, passes with an altitude of more than 3,500 meters, as well as areas with rocky paths and snowfields. The average time to complete the route is 5 - 7 days.
The Big Almaty Round-the-World Tour is not just a route, but a real adventure that will leave unforgettable impressions. It is suitable for those who love the mountains, appreciate the beauty of nature and are ready to challenge themselves. Regardless of whether you are an experienced tourist or just starting your journey, the Round-the-World Tour will give you a sense of freedom, the joy of discovery and inspiration for new hikes.
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