Seven day hiking trip to Big and Small Thach- well suited to start exploring the mountains of the Caucasus, it is quite accessible and very picturesque route. The name of the mountain Big Thach is associated with God. Tkha - in Adyghe means God. You can also find mountain names such as "young God" or " sacred mountain". The Thach massif is located on the border of Adygea and Krasnodar Territory. The highest point of our route will be Mount Bolshoy Thach, its height is 2368 m, and the length of the wall is 10-12 km. Natural Park Big Thach is included by the International Fund wildlife to the list of world natural heritage. And that means there is something to see! These are bizarre rocks, alpine meadows with medicinal plants, caves and eternal snows, stunning mountain panoramas, this is an opportunity to see wild animals - chamois, mountain goats, hares.
If you go here in May, it will be almost summer-like warm and green, only in some places we can come across the remnants of snow - pieces of winter in the middle of the Caucasian summer. In summer we will enjoy flowering, and in autumn we will delight our eyes with the crimson and ocher of deciduous forests.
Departure point: Mineral water 11:00 (train station)
Arrival place: Mineral water 16:00 (railway station), 16:40 (airport)
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Trekking "Teberda-Arkhyz"- this is the choice when you want to spend a few days away from civilization among the mountain beauties. In this trip to the Caucasus Mountains, we will overcome several passes, visit the age-old glaciers, breathe in the aromas of coniferous forests and alpine meadows, see picturesque alpine lakes and swift mountain rivers. We will visit several climatic zones, we will see peacefully grazing herds and try the real Caucasian ayran. The route passes through sparsely populated areas and connects two popular Caucasian resorts - Teberda and Arkhyz.
The route is not difficult, but at times we will have to climb up to 1000 m, so good physical shape will not be superfluous on the hike from Teberda to Arkhyz.
Max Height - Mint Loam (3003 m)
Departure point: Vladikavkaz (railway station) until 11:00
Arrival place: Vladikavkaz (railway station) 16:00
Upcoming tour dates:
- 11.05-19.05.2020
- 29.08-06.09.2020
- 26.09-04.10.2020
The Republic of Ingushetia is the smallest and youngest subject of Russia. At the same time, it is located in the heart of the Greater Caucasus Range and has a very ancient history. Ingushetia is called the country of mountains and towers, which is displayed on the coat of arms of the republic. The very name of the Ingush, "galgay", is translated as "inhabitants of the towers", "builders of the towers". For thousands of years this region has been inhabited by people, and some of the buildings date back to the 2nd-3rd millennium BC. Among the majestic white hats of the Caucasus, the Ingush built their guard fortifications, erected fortresses and houses. An important point of the Silk Road passed through this land, a lively trade was conducted here, which contributed to the development of tower architecture in this remote area. Amazing end! Here Islam borders on the ancient pagan sanctuaries and the most ancient Christian temple in Russia. All this is surrounded by majestic mountains, snowy views of the five-thousanders of the Caucasus and Kazbek itself open up! The whole region is strewn with ancient monuments, among which tower complexes proudly rise up.
Price: 10500 rub
Departure point: Adler railway (until 12:00)
Arrival place: Adler railway(around 15:00)
Upcoming dates:
- 01.05-09.05.2020
Interesting and easy route May holidays in sunny Abkhazia, which is perfect for beginners, children and those who do not like a lot of km and kg)))
The route is distinguished by the absence of difficult transitions and high passes, an abundance of radial exits and a variety of attractions. We are waiting for only 2 days of trekking with a backpack, the rest of the transitions are radial exits light. The heights at which the hike will take place are about 600 m, so the mountains will already have time to warm up, bloom the spring greenery, and the snow will only decorate the peaks towering above the valley.
The Kodori Gorge is a river valley in Abkhazia, not far from Sukhum, one of the most picturesque and interesting places in the Caucasus! Our hiking in the Kodori Gorge very full of sights and pleasant surprises! It passes through colorful valleys, along turbulent rivers and gorges, high waterfalls and deep caves await us on the way, the second largest mountain lake in Abkhazia, Amtshkel; we will see the mysterious dolmen and once impregnable fortresses, who stood on the path of the Great Silk Road, we will go down to the bottom of the canyons, admire the peacefully grazing herds in the meadows and the golden trout in the crystal clear waters, and those who wish can go fishing on the lake or in the mountain stream, because the bite here is excellent!
At the end of the mountain part of the hike, we will have a day when those who wish can additional fee go on a real caving trip in wetsuits to the Shakuran cave, or raft on the Kodor River - whatever you like, and if you don’t want any of this, we just take a walk around the neighborhood.
Finally, we will remove all fatigue after the hike in hot thermal springs Kyndyg and in the Black Sea. And, of course, we will not leave the cultural part - we will walk along the pearl of Abkhazia, the New Athos complex.
Welcome to the picturesque mountainous Abkhazia!
Hike cost: 11000 rub
Departure point: Krasnodar (until 10:00)
Arrival place: Sochi (14:00)
Upcoming tour dates:
- 06.06-14.06.2020
- 20.06-28.06.2020
- 01.07-09.07.2020
- 11.07-19.07.2020
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"Thirty"- probably the most popular and most beautiful a tourist route the former USSR, and maybe even the whole world :) "The thirtieth route" passes through the Western Caucasus, where you can see the transition from low-mountain wooded ridges to majestic mountains covered with powerful snow caps, glaciers, with mighty rocky walls. On south side The main Caucasian ridge are subtropical rainforests. In the lowlands, where the water has time to warm up, you can swim in mountain rivers filled with water from melting glaciers on the Fisht and Oshten mountains.
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Caucasus - hiking
The Caucasus is located on the territory between the Black, Caspian and Seas of Azov, on the border of Europe and Asia. It consists of the Main Caucasian Range and adjacent regions of the North and South Caucasus. The North Caucasus is flat (Kuban) and foothills (Caucasus) lands, they are entirely part of Russia. South Caucasus - divided between South Ossetia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia.
The Central Caucasus is the highest mountainous and most inaccessible region, the heights exceed 5000 m. The graceful lines of the thinly carved peaks of the Caucasus with a bright firn cover at their foot delight the eye with a wonderful combination of colors. Mount Elbrus (Mingi-Tau) - is rightfully considered the pearl of the Caucasus, its height is 5642 m. Elbrus is also the highest peak in Europe. It is a two-headed cone of an extinct volcano. Elbrus - very popular place among lovers of serious ascents.
Elbrus region - this is how the name of the part of the Greater Caucasus, located from the western approach to Elbrus to the Chegem River basin in the east, has developed in the tourist environment. It is a chain of the highest peaks located on the territory of Kabardino-Balkaria. The Elbrus region is decorated with magnificent gorges at an altitude of 2 thousand or more meters above sea level. Above 3500 m there are glaciers. From 3500 to 2100 m there are a lot of beautiful waterfalls. Many rivers of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia originate from glaciers. Hiking in these places is difficult and requires good physical and moral preparation from the participants.
The Western Caucasus is a very picturesque area, despite the fact that the mountains are lower here. Calm valleys, riot of forests and greenery. Glaciers here practically descend with their tongues into the upper reaches of the valleys. The tops have outlines of sharp teeth and a peak. The average height of the passes is 3000 m. This system combines mountain and forest landscapes with rocky peaks and towers covered with glaciers and snowfields. For example, the hike "Through Lago-Naki to the Sea" is moderately difficult, it is best suited for the first acquaintance with the Caucasus Mountains.
Abkhazia - located in the Western Caucasus, is famous for its stunning peaks, vast meadows, wild forests, the unique alpine lake Ritsa, Caucasian hospitality. Here is the huge Arabica plateau, which gave the name to one of our hikes in the Caucasus, on which there are many caves. Routes in these parts will be of interest to lovers of new and untraveled trails. They are quite complex, because involve significant elevation changes, you need to wade through thickets and windbreaks.
Elbrus (Russia, 5642 m) is the highest peak of the Greater Caucasus, the highest in the Lesser Caucasus is Aragats (Armenia, 4090 m).
With you can:
climb Elbrus (Russia), Kazbek (Georgia) or Aragats (Armenia);
go hiking in the Caucasus in Russia: around Elbrus, from Teberda to Arkhyz, Big and Small Thach, to Hot Springs or Lago-Naki.
go hiking in the Caucasus in Georgia: Tusheti and Khevsureti or Svaneti.
go hiking in the Caucasus in Abkhazia: along the Kodori Gorge, Arabica and Ritsa, Avadkhara and New Athos.
Armenia
Citizens of Belarus, Russia and Ukraine do not need a visa to go hiking in the Caucasus in the mountains of Armenia. To enter the country, you need a passport, the expiration date of which should be no earlier than 3 months after the date of the planned return.
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Georgia
Citizens of Belarus, Russia and Ukraine do not need a visa to go hiking in the Caucasus in Georgia. To enter the country, you need a passport, the expiration date of which should be no earlier than 3 months after the date of the planned return.
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| Hiking in Svaneti for the May holidays is a light version of the Mountain Svaneti route especially for lovers of Georgia and Caucasian mountains wishing to go on a hike during the May holidays. In May, Georgia is especially contrasting and beautiful - there is snow on the peaks, and gardens bloom by the sea. | |
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| Trekking from Khevsureti to Tusheti. On the way we will see the legendary Kazbek, the picturesque mountainous Abudelauri lakes, natural monument multi-colored Truso travertines, we will visit wineries in the Alazani Valley and see many ancient towers. | |
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| Samegrelo | Lake Tobavarchkhili is a land of untouched nature, which we will go light - a hike without backpacks. All our belongings will be carried by horses. There is underground caves, mountain lakes, tropical forests and magnificent waterfalls. | |
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| Mountain Svaneti is wild high mountains, pristine nature and hospitable people are the guardians of this region. There are many medieval towers on the mountain slopes, and colorful villages in the river valleys. Here we will see from near the "Matterhorn of the Caucasus" - not easy to climb, but the picturesque peak of Ushba, and also taste local cuisine, Georgian wine and relax by the sea. | |
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| Climbing the icy severe peak of Kazbek (5033m), which has always attracted and continues to attract climbers with a strong spirit. We will go from the Georgian side along the classical route, where the ascent will be physically easier, but more technical. | |
Russia
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| Climbing Elbrus - if you are ready to challenge yourself, dream of conquering the highest peak Caucasus and all of Russia, then it's time to realize this dream and join the team of climbers on this serious and so alluring peak. We go the classic route - from the south, and before climbing we will go through an exciting acclimatization trekking in the Elbrus region. | |||
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| Thirty or Lago-Naki - in this campaign we will feel the power of the Caucasus mountains and see their beauty with our own eyes, without having special alp skills. The route of this hike through the Caucasus passes through the Lago-Naki plateau, which is famous for its very beautiful alpine meadows. The procedure for entry and obtaining permission to enter Abkhazia is posted on the official website of the Consular Service of the Republic of Abkhazia. Hiking in the Caucasus | Abkhazia:
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The Caucasus is an amazing place. The legendary peaks of Elbrus and Kazbek crown the local ranges, united in mountain systems- this is where the Greater and Lesser Caucasus begin. Looking at the snow-covered rocky slopes supporting the sky, you feel the full power of wildlife. Caucasus pretty harsh mountains, V winter time five meters of snow falls on the passes here, and in summer the heat is up to thirty degrees. Numerous hiking routes in the Caucasus are very diverse and at the same time not easy. Mountains and passes beckon experienced tourists and those who are just beginning to learn wonderful world tourism. Alpine meadows here alternate with turbulent mountain rivers, carrying their foamy jets into the real foothill jungle. Stunning colors and amazing silence, this is business card local places, and here, in the Caucasus, indeed, you can fully enjoy both.
There are several features of hiking in the Caucasus. First, let's talk about the weather. The rains here in summer are rarely prolonged, but they come often, and sometimes it happens every day. A windbreaker is a must, and a raincoat too. If the sun shines, then it shines so that be healthy, especially at altitude, so do not forget to take sunscreen with you so as not to burn yourself too much. Good weather that lasts a week in a row is rare in the Caucasus, but it happens. In addition to everything, there are no problems with water in the Caucasus, there are many springs and rivers that we will sometimes cross.
Secondly, I will mention a slight feeling of hunger. We usually carry all the products with us, since there is nowhere to buy them on most routes, and since you can’t take much on yourself, otherwise you simply won’t go, you have to take into account the number of products per day compared to the same Crimea. A vicious circle - the loads in the Caucasus are large, you will want to eat a lot, but you won’t take much with you, in general, it will be possible to lose another kilogram.
Hiking in the Caucasus we usually go for 9 and 12 days. And this is where you need to be strong spirit and realize that you have to go to the end. Because there is simply nowhere to get off here on the route. There are mountains around. To get off the route, the whole group will have to leave and stomp to the nearest village, and this is often a couple of days' journey in order to leave those who wish to end the journey prematurely there. But, I will add that we have a couple of not very difficult routes, especially for beginners - along Tkhachs in Adygea and along the Kodori Gorge in Abkhazia.
Let me remind you that we have routes that go along the border and nature reserves. This imposes its own characteristics on hikes, nature reserves as nature reserves, but border guards need to issue permits for some routes in advance, for Russians a pass is issued a month in advance, for citizens of other states two months before the hike, we issue passes, you only need your data. Well, that's all, good trips!
Many of us know the Caucasus in absentia, from old films. Episodes of such masterpieces of Soviet cinema as “12 Chairs”, “ White sun Desert”, “Love and Pigeons”, “Headless Horseman”. A rare viewer did not notice the most beautiful panoramas that unfolded in the frames of these films. In reality, the region is even brighter and more picturesque. Thousands of fans have been convinced of this active rest who went with us on campaigns in the Caucasus. If you have never been to these places, it's time to catch up. In our Adventure Club, many tours to the Caucasus are planned at very competitive prices.
Let's travel together
Our club is designed for a wide range of tourists. Some people like a relaxing holiday with accommodation in comfortable hotels and camp sites and leisurely excursions to interesting places. Others prefer active tourism with river rafting, climbing to high points and spending the night in tents. Still others crave adrenaline and choose the most difficult and difficult routes. We have offers for everyone. We organize sightseeing and extreme tours in the North Caucasus for tourists with different hiking experience.
Groups are formed taking into account the preparation of the participants. We will never send a rookie on a hike difficult route, which provides for great physical activity, just as we do not include an experienced extreme tourist in a group of novice travelers. Everyone will be happy, no one will be disappointed.
Popular routes
The Caucasus is replete with bright and interesting tourist locations - when looking at the catalog of tours, many eyes widen. Most of the people who go hiking with us for the first time come to us again for another tour. Many bring friends and relatives with them, introducing them to active tourism.
The following directions of tours to the Caucasus are especially popular:
- Dombai. People come here for visual impressions - to admire the snow-white glaciers and the green plateaus of the Dombay meadow. In winter, it's great to ski here, in summer - just enjoy the wonderful panoramas of the surrounding mountains.
- Arkhyz. Popular resort for family holidays. There are many beautiful lakes and waterfalls here, and meadows stretching for many kilometers are an ideal backdrop for bright photo shoots.
- Elbrus. The tallest Mountain peak Russia and a popular ski resort. The slopes of Elbrus fascinate with their grandeur, and the sky here is simply unearthly - blue and bright, bright.
- Kazbek. Another one legendary mountain, relatively easy to conquer. Many novice climbers aspire to get here.
- Black Sea coast. Krasnaya Polyana, the Olympic Park, the White Rocks Gorge and other picturesque locations at the junction of the sea and mountains. Excursion tours By Black Sea coast Caucasians do not require special preparation and are suitable even for families with children.
- Teberda. Surprisingly beautiful area with an abundance of sanatoriums. It is believed that the local air contributes to the treatment of broncho-pulmonary diseases.
By type of movement, all tours to the Caucasus can be divided into walking, water and combined. In the first case, participants overcome the main part of the route on foot, with or without backpacks, depending on the complexity of the tour. People with no experience hiking self-guided tours are suitable, where the group is always accompanied by a car that transports tents and other heavy loads.
By day Instructors List of things Cost Org.Information Reviews
Day 1 Pyatigorsk – Arkhyz “Ice Farm”
Group meeting in Pyatigorsk. Transfer in the vicinity of Arkhyz village — camping(altitude 2070 m) in the first days will be in a secluded place near the "Ice Farm" at the foot of Mount Sofia with views of the waterfalls. We examine the surroundings of the camp, meet at a large fire. And the "Ice Farm" has a small shop, a cafe and a bath - if you wish, you can go there.
Day 2 Radial exit: Sofiyskoye saddle pass 2558 meters
Easy exit to the pass Sofia saddle(2558 m), from where beautiful views of mountain waterfalls and the valley of the Kizgych river open up.
Day 3 Radial exit: Irkiz pass 2880 meters - Upper Sofiyskoe lake - Lower Sofiyskoye lake - Kolyaush pass - Upper comma lake
Today we will slightly increase the height taken - we will visit the Irkiz pass (2880 m), climbing there through 2 lakes - Upper Sofia and Lower Sofia (or Aimatly-Jagaly), and descending through the Kolyaush pass and Lake Upper comma between the peaks of Peshtera and KCHAO.
Day 4 Radial exit: climbing Mount Chegetchat 2963 meters
Our first ascent to the top of Chegetchat (2963 m) - a stunning panorama of the surrounding valleys and mountain ranges opens up from the top. It is easy and takes about 5 hours.
Day 5 "Ice farm" - Dukka lakes - Arkhyz village
This morning we will pack up the camp, the transfer will take us to the beginning of the trail to the Dukka Lakes - a couple of nice mountain lakes turquoise color, which, however, is a feature of local reservoirs. And then we'll see beautiful waterfall, and also get to the village in Arkhyz - now he will live in a tent camp near the village. In the evening we will taste trout in a local cafe and go to the bathhouse.
Day 6 Free day
On this day, we can just relax using the services local population, which offer a choice of various entertainments - rafting, horseback riding, quad biking, etc. And it's time to buy souvenirs, mountain honey and teas from Caucasian herbs. You can go to the ancient settlements or on an excursion to the astrophysical laboratory - the most major center ground-based astronomical observations in Russia. If it will be good weather at night, that is a great chance to look through a telescope at stars and planets!
Day 7 Transfer Arkhyz – Pyatigorsk
This is the final day, we are gathering and saying goodbye to this hospitable place. We leave for Pyatigorsk, and there we say goodbye to each other (or maybe goodbye? ;))
The hike is conducted by guides of the tourist club
Dmitry Chesnokov
Included in cost:
- consultation assistance of the organizer in organizational matters at will (purchase of tickets, booking accommodation, purchasing insurance, equipment)
- use of group equipment
- a place in a tent (the organizer provides only 4-person tents, 2 local tent can be rented)
- providing the group on the route with gas and water
- 3 meals a day (except meals in a cafe)
- all planned transfers on the route
- public first aid kit and repair kit
- registration with the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia
- group leader services
The price does not include:
- tickets to the meeting point
- visiting sights along the route (optional)
- rental of personal equipment (sleeping bag, rug, backpack, trekking poles)
- insurance with tracking option (ask the manager or arrange it yourself)
- visiting cafes / canteens / restaurants (dinner 5 days, lunch and dinner 6 days, lunch 7 days, the average bill is about 200-400 rubles, depending on the ordered dishes)
- bath (optional)
- additional unscheduled transfers on the route
- accommodation in hostels / hotels before or after the route
The meeting of the group will take place in the city of Pyatigorsk near the hostel Central (Karl Marx street, 4) at 11:00 on the first day of the program.
Children from 9 years old can participate. The upper age limit of the participant is determined individually.
