Tours and excursions in the vicinity of the Katunsky Range -
Attractions of the Katunsky Range and the Kazakh Altai -
The mountain range consists of metamorphic schists and granites. It is rich in polymetallic ores and gold reserves. The slopes of the Katunsky Range are home to 386 glaciers with a total area of 279 km2. At the western foot of the range is the Rakhmany Spring, known for its healing properties.
The climate here is sharply continental, with cold winters. In midwinter, temperatures in the mountain valleys drop to -50-52°C. Summers are mild, with July temperatures reaching 10-14°C, and mountain peak temperatures reaching -6-8°C. Precipitation is approximately 500-1000 mm.
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How to get there and visit -
The Katyn Range is located on the border of Russia (Altai Republic) and Kazakhstan. The southwestern part of the Katyn Range extends into the East Kazakhstan region. The highest point of the Altai Mountains (Mount Muztau, 4,506 m) is in the central part of this range. The Katun Range is 150 km long.
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Tourist Information
The slopes feature gray soils of mountain forests and purple mountain soils. At altitudes of 2,000-2,200 m, pine and cedar grow, while lichen and moss grow on the rocky slopes. This region is rich in wildlife. Brown bears, wolverines, deer, squirrels, lynx, foxes, sables, red deer, muskrats, and others live here. The western foothills of the ridge are suitable for agriculture.
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