Winter hike along the route Bolshoi Tkhach - Agige - Maly Bambak (Caucasus). Legendary route "thirty" or through the mountains to the sea Map route 30 Caucasus hike

The main hiking routes in Russia and the CIS countries Is a selection of the best routes for tourists who prefer to walk on foot through unknown places on our planet.

Hiking trails - who are they for?

Hiking is a very special kind of travel.

Hiking is a special kind of travel

Such trips require remarkable preparation, tremendous fortitude and will. An ordinary unprepared person, after the first kilometers traveled on foot, will think a dozen times whether or not to hike in the future. Previously, I myself walked along some routes, wound more than a dozen kilometers along them, saw a lot of beautiful places, received a huge number of positive emotions. On some trips I took my friends with me, on several routes, where the path is not the longest and most difficult, my friend and I took our classmates.

Hiking in Russia

• Kola Peninsula

The climate of the peninsula ranges from subarctic maritime (north-west of the peninsula) to moderately cold (center, south-west and east of the peninsula). Most of this territory of Russia is located beyond the Arctic Circle and consists of terraces, mountains (over 800 meters above sea level), hollows, reservoirs (rich in a variety of fish) and plains of numerous lakes and swamps. The climatic conditions of the peninsula make it possible to enjoy the polar day (solstice) in summer and the aurora in winter.

• Karelia

This region is called a "pioneer" in active recreation and tourism in Russia. The cleanest air, mixed forests, rich in flora and fauna, rivers and lakes attract tourists from all over the world. The climate varies throughout the territory from maritime to continental. The territory of Karelia - hilly plains, turning into hills, lake depressions, ramparts (up to 2 km high and up to 200 meters wide), kams.

• Komi Republic and Arkhangelsk Region

The Arkhangelsk region is located along the coast of the Arctic seas, which makes the climate changing from subarctic to maritime, and to moderate continental. The insular part of the territory and some areas of the coast are assigned to the region of the Far North. The territory is a plain with hills on the coast, depressions and lakes in the continental part (Summer Mountains of the Onega Peninsula), creating a chain of mountain ranges, uplands in the south (Konosha-Nyandoma Upland), low mountains with peaks up to 450 meters in the east (Timan) and plateaus (ridge) in the west of the region (Windy Belt). The region has a huge number of rivers and lakes. Lacha, Kenozero, Kozhozero and Northern Dvina, Onega, Mezen and Pechoga are considered to be especially large lakes and rivers. The forest area of \u200b\u200bthe region is presented in the form of mixed forests. It should be noted that such famous reserves as the Pinezhsky Reserve, Vodlozersky National Park and Kenozersky National Park are located here.

The Komi Republic is a continuous forest, as forests occupy almost 70% of its entire territory. The famous Pechora-Ilychsky Reserve (the territory is represented by forests that have never been exposed to man-made impacts from humans) and the Yugyd Va National Park are protected by UNESCO and included in the list of "Virgin Forests" of the Komi Republic. The climate is temperate continental. The relief is flat, passing in places into the mountains, washed by rivers.

• Leningrad and Vologda regions

The Leningrad Region is located on the territory of the Russian Plain, with small hills up to 150 meters above sea level, and lowlands on the shores of Lake Ladoga and the Gulf of Finland. The climate is Atlantic-continental. Nature - mixed forests, rare species of animals and plants, glacial lakes, rocks, caves and moraine ridges.

The Vologda region is called the land of "white-stone cities", located in the north-east of the East European Plain. The relief is hills, alternating with lowlands and highlands. The region is full of lakes, rivers and swamps.

Ural trails

The Ural is a chain of mountains stretching between the East European and West Siberian plains, dividing the continent into Europe and Asia. The climate is sharply continental in the mountains, turning into temperate on the plains. The Ural Mountains can be divided into regions:

• Polar Urals (Konstantinov Kamen mountains and the upper reaches of the Khulga river),
• Middle Ural (up to the Yurma mountains)
• Southern Urals (from the Yurma mountains to the southern borders of Russia).

The relief of the Urals is plateaus, hills and plains.

Walking through the European territory of Russia

The territory of the European part of Russia is divided into federal districts:

1. Central,
2. Northwestern,
3. Southern
4. Privolzhsky.

Hiking tourism in Russia is certainly not limited to the routes listed below.

There are many routes in Russia for hikers

But the lion's share of them falls on the European part of Russia. A variety of natural conditions, great length, flat terrain and other indicators of commonality, allow to combine into a single hydrographic region. Natural conditions are due to the length of the area with a change in geographical landscapes from north to south. The northern part, passing through Kazan - Ufa, belongs to the forest zone. The southwestern part is mixed deciduous and coniferous forests, and the northeastern part is taiga. Also, the territory is dominated by forest-steppe, steppe, lakes and swamps. The relief is a hilly plain with small elevations over 200 meters above sea level. In the east, the plain is bordered by the Ural ridge, the central part is represented by the Middle Russian Upland, in the south, the Donetsk ridge with heights reaching 370 meters above sea level, in the southeast there is a vast depression adjacent to the Caspian Sea (Caspian lowland) and in the northern part are located basins of the upper Dnieper, Upper Volga and Kama. The climate is continental, but due to the length of the region, climatic conditions are different. Climatic differences are manifested in landscape changes from taiga in the north and mixed forests in the northwest to steppes and semi-deserts in the south and southeast.

Southern Siberia

This region of Russia is a mountain range that forms the watershed of the Irtysh, Yenisei and Ob rivers. Climatic conditions are a transition from a harsh continental winter to a short hot summer. The landscape of Southern Siberia can be divided into five relief belts:

• Alpine high-mountain belt - the highest peaks of Altai, Stanovoy Upland, Tuva and the Barguzinsky ridge more than 2500 meters high with glaciers and snowfields
• Mid-mountain belt - prevails over most of southern Siberia, the height of the ridges reaches 2000 meters, and in some places 2200 meters
• Low-mountain belt - represented by ridges of hills passing into foothill plains. Transbaikalia is an example.
• Plain - undulating plains on the ranges of Eastern Altai, Sayan and Northern Transbaikalia
• Intermountain zone of hollows - steep slopes of ridges with glaciers

Khabarovsk region

Located in the eastern part of Russia, washed from the southeast by the Sea of \u200b\u200bJapan, separated from Sakhalin Island by the Tatar and Nevelsky straits, it includes several islands. Climatic conditions change from north to south (from continental to subtropics) depending on proximity to the sea and landscape. The landscape is mountain ranges (Sikhote-Alin, Pribrezhny and Dzhugdzhur) and plateaus up to 2500 m high. The Khabarovsk Territory is unique in that it is a “taiga country”. The light coniferous taiga covers almost the entire region from north to south, where it turns into the spruce-fir taiga.

The territory of the region is rich in rivers, lakes and waterfalls (over 100), which speaks of the diversity of flora and fauna, reserves, caves and archaeological sites. The insular part of the Khabarovsk Territory is light coniferous and dark coniferous taiga. The main inhabitants are birds that fly here to continue their offspring.

Exploring Primorye

The region is located in the southeastern part of Russia and is washed by the Sea of \u200b\u200bJapan. Its territory is represented by lowlands in the west, turning into mountains in the central and eastern parts of the region. Moderate and monsoon climate. The landmarks of the region are caves and waterfalls, reserves and parks (national and natural), rivers and lakes with the purest water. The landscape of the region is rocky peaks with snow caps, rocky slopes and wooded slopes, smoothly turning into plains, steppes and swamps. The forests are mostly mixed and coniferous-broadleaved with intertwining vines.

Sakhalin island

Sakhalin Island is the largest Russian island along the eastern coast of Asia, washed by the Pacific Ocean, the Sea of \u200b\u200bOkhotsk and the Sea of \u200b\u200bJapan. The geographical position of the island makes the climate of the moderate monsoon turning into the sea. The island has a huge number of rivers and streams, lakes and waterfalls, mineral springs with curative mud, volcanoes, sites of primitive inhabitants, natural (Moneron Island) and archaeological (over 250), monuments (about 1000 objects of cultural and historical heritage) and geothermal springs. The saturation of flora and fauna is amazing.

Kurile Islands

The Sakhalin Region includes the Kuril Islands, consisting of a chain of small islands (over 30) with a length of 1200 km. The islands are dominated by a maritime climate with high humidity. The territory mainly consists of mountains (volcanoes), mineral springs, natural (Kurilskiy reserve) and archaeological sites. The length of the islands from north to south represents the diversity of nature. Due to the harsh climate on the northern islands, the flora is shrubs, and on the southern islands there are coniferous forests and broad-leaved species. One of the attractions of the southern islands is magnolia and bamboo.

Kamchatka

Kamchatka is located on the Kamchatka Peninsula, which is famous for its volcanoes (more than 1000, of which 29 are active), geysers in, and on the islands - Karaginsky and Komandorsky. There are many rivers and lakes on the territory of the peninsula, which originate at the foot of mountains and glaciers. The peninsula is divided by two ridges: Sredinny (the longest) and Vostochny, between which is the Central Kamchatka lowland. On the coast of the peninsula, a maritime climate prevails, while the central and northern parts are continental. The flora of the peninsula is coniferous and sparse birch forests, cedar and alder dwarf trees, meadows and moss tundra. The fauna is diverse and amazing.

Magadan region, Chukotka

The Magadan Region is located along the coast of the Sea of \u200b\u200bOkhotsk in northeastern Russia. The region is characterized by a subarctic climate turning into a maritime one. The region consists of mountains (in the North they are called Sopki) and plateaus, such as: the Verkhoyansk ridge, the Oymyakonskoe and Verkhnekolymskoe highlands, the Yanskoe, Yukagir and Elga plateaus. The forest area occupies most of the territory and consists of evergreen forests and relict poplar forests.

Chukotka is the harshest and most mysterious land in the entire territory of Russia. Most of the territory is located beyond the Arctic Circle. Chukotka is located on the entire Chukotka Peninsula and adjacent islands. The subarctic climate is replaced by the sea, on the coast and continental, in the interior. Permafrost covers all of Chukotka. Most of the peninsula is mountainous and arctic tundra with shrubs, lichens, grasses and mosses. Light coniferous and relict - poplar forests are rarely found. The peninsula consists of several natural zones (arctic desert, typical and southern tundra, forest tundra and deciduous taiga), which explains the great diversity of flora and fauna.

Such natural phenomena as the Northern Lights and winter, lasting 10 months, are not found anywhere else.

Caucasus (Western and Eastern part)

The Caucasus is a mountainous region of Eurasia, located between the Azov, Black and Caspian Seas.

You can watch a great video about hiking in the 4th category of difficulty in the Caucasus.

I always admired the guys who walk such routes. The landscape of the mountains depends on the height and distance from water bodies. Starting from swamps and glacier forests in the center and in the west and moving on to high-mountain semi-deserts, steppes and meadows in the south. Forest massif of mountains - fir and spruce forests. The mountain system of the Caucasus is divided into three regions:

1. Western Caucasus (mid-mountain and high-mountain ridges covered with snowfields and glaciers). For example, Arkhyz and Sofia waterfalls),
2. Central Caucasus (the highest peaks exceeding 5,000 meters above sea level. For example, Elbrus)
3. Eastern Caucasus (mountains of low height, running from the mountain from Kazbek to the Absheron Peninsula).

Hiking - Crimea

The relief of the Crimea starts from the plains in the East, to the hills and mountain ranges in the South-West of the republic. Nature is rich in mixed forests, pine forests, steppes and forest-steppes. Most of the country has a temperate continental climate, turning into a Mediterranean climate on the southern coast of Crimea (Crimean peninsula).

The main tourist destination of that region is Crimea. Therefore, it is not surprising that

Tourists in Crimea could always find stunningly beautiful places

and has always been popular. Mountain Crimea is interesting for its historical and archaeological cultural monuments (cities and monasteries in caves, medieval fortresses), palaces, waterfalls, salt lakes (about 50) and landscapes. A distinctive feature of the Crimea is a smooth transition from mountains to flat steppes, the change of cool air to the sea breeze.

Kazakhstan and Central Asia

The relief of the territory of Kazakhstan is high mountains, lowlands, hills and plains with drainless basins. The climate is mostly sharply continental. The mountain system is represented by the ridges of the Mangystau mountains, deserts in the Balkhash-Alakol depression, the Saryarka upland.

We have really gorgeous places in Kazakhstan. Having walked many routes, I was convinced of this more than once. I invite everyone to come and see this with their own eyes.

Most of Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) is occupied by semi-deserts and deserts, which indicates an arid climate. The mountain range of Central Asia includes: the Ustyurt plateau, the Turan lowland, the Turgai plateau, the Kazakh small hills, mountains: Kopetdag, Pamir-Alai, Tien Shan, Dzhungarskiy Alatau, Saur and Tarbagatai. The relief of the territory of Central Asia can be divided according to its member states:

• KAZAKHSTAN: plains from the Volga to Altai and from Western Siberia to the oases and deserts of Central Asia;
• KYRGYZIA: Tien Shan ranges with valleys and basins;
• MONGOLIA: vast desert and semi-desert plains; in the west and southwest of the mountain; in the southeast, the Gobi Desert;
• TAJIKISTAN: Pamir and Alay Mountains; Fergana Valley (western part) in the north, Kofarnikhon and Vakhsh valleys in the south-west;
• TURKMENISTAN: hilly or flat sandy desert with dunes, turning into mountains along the border with Iran;
• UZBEKISTAN: flat sandy deserts with dunes; wide and flat, valleys abundantly irrigated by the Amu Darya, Syrdarya and Zeravshan rivers; Fergana Valley (eastern part) surrounded by mountains of Kyrgyzstan.

Tien Shan

Tien Shan ("Heavenly Mountains") is a mountain range located in Central and Central Asia. The main part of the Tien Shan is located in Kyrgyzstan, the northern and western ridges in Kazakhstan, and the southwestern part of the Tien Shan in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Geographically, the Tien Shan mountains are divided into regions:

• Northern (Kyrgyz ridge, Kungey-Alatau, Ketmen, Chu-Ili mountains, Trans-Ili Alatau and Issyk-Kul)
• Western (ridges Chatkal, Sandalash, Pskemsky, Maidantalsky, Ugamsky, Fergana and Atoynoksky)
• Eastern (Kuylyu, Akshiirak, Dzhetymbel, Naryn-Too, Borkoldy and At-Bashy ridges),
• Central
• Inland (valleys covered with moraine sediments, covered with grass, which creates conditions for pastures (syrts)).

The Tien Shan ridges are characterized by mountainous-glacial relief, which indicates a sharply continental climate. The flora and fauna of certain regions of the Tien Shan mountains differ significantly depending on the climatic and relief features.

Republic of Belarus

The republic is located in Eastern Europe, which indicates a temperate continental climate with mild winters and warm summers. The relief is flat, rolling in some areas in the uplands. Nature, rivers and forests that attracts tourists from all over the world. The routes pass through nature reserves and national parks with minimal impact on the surrounding nature.

The tourist's path goes along specially equipped trails. An example is such parks as "Narochansky", "" and Polessky reserve.

Carpathians - Ukraine

The Carpathians are a mountain range in Central Europe, passing through countries such as Hungary, Slovakia, Ukraine (which is why I decided to insert a review of the Carpathians in this article), Poland, Serbia, Romania and part of the territory of Austria, the peaks of which are covered with glaciers. The total length of the chain is 1600 km. The relief is represented by turbulent rivers, forests and meadow valleys.

The entire mountain range can be divided into climatic zones replacing each other: High mountains (cold with high humidity), middle mountains (moderate cold), Carpathian (warm and moderately humid), Low mountains (high humidity) and Transcarpathia (warm and humid). Basically, the climate is temperate continental, warm in places due to the frequent presence of the Atlantic cyclone.

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This is a real hiking trip. We carry food, equipment and personal belongings in our backpacks. We spend the night in tents, we cook food on a fire or a gas burner. The recommended maximum backpack weight for men is 18 kg, for women 12 kg.

To take part in a hike across the Caucasus, you need. We will contact you, discuss all the details and tell you what to do next.

The cost of a hike in the Caucasus includes: escort of the guide along the entire route, registration at the Ministry of Emergencies, 3 meals a day (be sure to study ours, it can be corrected).

The price does not include:equipment rental, passes, fees for visiting museums, reserves, caves and other paid attractions along the way. In the amount of up to 3600 rubles per trip (except for rental).

The guide can change the route of the hike based on the weather, the state of the group, the prohibition of the passage by the foresters and other factors.

If the cost of the trip seems too expensive, choose yourself.

If you do not have your own tourist equipment, and there is nowhere to borrow it, then you can take it.

For those who have already gone with us, the hike will cost 8100 rubles. For children 8-14 years old, the cost is 7400.

Group meeting at the railway station Krasnodar 1 until 11 am. We will be back in Dagomys by 15:00 on the 8th day of the hike. On day 9, you can leave in the morning. To Sochi 30 minutes, to the airport in Adler 1.5 hours by train.

Additional important information:

1 day. Khadzhokh is a canyon of the Belaya River. Rufabgo Falls

Radial exit 8 km in both directions.

Groups usually meet in Krasnodar. It is there that trains from Moscow and Minsk and buses from Crimea arrive early in the morning through a ferry crossing. Those interested can independently, if it is more convenient, through Maikop to get to the village of Kamennomostsky, where the rest of the group will arrive in the afternoon. This is the Khadzhokh mountain resort, famous for its skilled stone cutters and sheep breeders. He is the starting point of our trip. After gathering the whole group, there is enough time to set up a camp and explore two local attractions. Amazing, Khadzhokhskaya gorge is a narrow, 400-meter canyon, along which, with enviable persistence, for the past millennium, the stormy waters of the Belaya River have been making their way in the rocks. The second, quieter, but no less picturesque, attraction is the seven-step cascade of waterfalls of the Rufabgo stream. Usually shallow, after rains it instantly turns into a stormy stream of water and everything that got into it, for which it received the local name - the Evil Wizard. To see everything, you will need a short, no more than 8 km, radial hike, light. Sightseeing is paid, 150 rubles each, but there is a free trail to the waterfalls.\u003e

2nd day. Abadzesh pass - Lagonaki plateau

Start altitude 1780 m, parking altitude 2050 m, climb 270 m, mileage 9 km.

After the morning exercise and breakfast, there will be a car rally again, but now on real mountain roads with appropriate landscapes and emotions. Transfer to the Abadzesh pass. Finally a full hike begins. But we will not vomit, today we have acclimatization. A smooth 9 km ascent with a climb of only 270 m is just what you need. An altitude of more than 2000 m, we are already among alpine meadows with characteristic vegetation and karst formations, in some of them, at a depth of eternal snow. Along the Lagonaki plateau, we will come to a stream with the interesting name Rubleny, which is at the foot of Mount Oshten. After setting up the camp, those who wish have the opportunity to swim in the not very cold waterfalls of the stream and admire the mountain landscape. In good weather, the Krasnaya Polyana mountains, the site of the future 2014 Winter Olympic Games, are perfectly visible. Those who were not - can climb the nearest hill and inspect tomorrow's path, or spend their excess energy usefully and go to the forest for firewood. A bonfire is always nice.

3rd day. Mount Oshten (2804 m)

Radial hike, climb 754 m, 13.5 km in both directions.

In the morning, accelerated procedures, breakfast and, not difficult, but quick radial ascent to one of the three neighboring three-thousanders, Mount Oshten (2804m), are coming. Fast, because after lunch the clouds descend on the mountains, visibility decreases and the opportunity to come and not see anything increases. We will go light, without backpacks, but it is imperative to take raincoats and warm clothes. The weather can change almost instantly. A solid height meets the slopes with bare rocks and peaks with eternal snow. The solemn grandeur and silence leave lasting impressions for a lifetime.

4th day. Guzeripl and Armenian passes, Fisht shelter. Small Fisht Glacier.

The height of the parking lot is 1590 m, the drop is 470 m, the mileage is 10 km. Radial hike: climb 410 m, distance 8 km in both directions.

Today we will finally escape from the parking lot on the Rubenny stream. A gradual descent leads to the Guzeripl and then the Armenian passes. The trail traverses the slopes of the Lagonaki plateau, the vegetation here is very lush - often we will walk along a narrow corridor with two-meter walls of grass. The ten-kilometer trek ends at the Fisht shelter, an equipped parking lot on the banks of a large river. There is even a shower and a shop! True, the prices are cosmic. More precisely, by helicopter: there is no road here, all provisions are delivered to the store by helicopter, and garbage is taken away on it. Before the end of the day, those who wish still have time to run into an 8-kilometer radial to inspect the small glacier on Mount Fisht.

Day 5. Fisht Oshten pass. Lake Psenodakh, Maykop pass.

The height of the parking lot is 1560 m, the climb is 630 m, the drop is 660 m, the mileage is 12.5 km.

The acclimatization has been passed and the load can be increased. Ahead is a long and difficult ascent to the Fisht-Oshten pass (2220m). Then we will go down to the picturesque mountain lake Psenodakh. An unusually shallow, crescent-shaped lake with a depression at one end. Here you can swim great! The lake is surrounded by legendary brothers of three thousand meters: Fisht, Oshten and Psheho-Su. A unique view of the Big Fisht Glacier opens from here. Bypassing Fisht in a circle, we will finally enjoy the alpine meadows, and through the Maykop pass we will go down to the camp site.

6th day. Stream Vodopadny, waterfall 200 m. Lunnaya Polyana.

The height of the parking lot is 1873 m, the climb is 330 m, the drop is 350 m, the climb is 430 m, the mileage is 11 km.

Today we will continue to traverse the slopes of Fisht, the road will constantly go up and down. The Vodopadisty stream, encountered along the way, starts from the Fisht glaciers and falls down with a powerful waterfall from a 200-meter height. The spectacle is very grandiose! But you can not always see him. The main waterfall fills up only after a good shower or in the spring. But on the other hand, a small waterfall, flowing directly from the rock, of the same 200-meter height, always "works". Further, the trail runs close to V.V. Putin at Lunnaya Polyana. Now here all kinds are defiled not only by the buildings themselves, but also by the ski lifts under construction. Excavators, bulldozers, pipes, cables, noise, stench ... Finally, our mood will be spoiled by a guard running towards us with a menacing look and demands to immediately erase everything that has been photographed ... Of course, such an outrage in the State Caucasian Nature Reserve should not be in plain sight. It seems to me that the path past the dacha will soon be completely closed ... as usual, under the guise of concern for the tranquility of wild animals and plants. On this day, the last high night will take place, right at the Circassian Pass.

7 day. Descent to Solokh aul.

We begin to descend to the sea. The route passes through a shady beech forest, rivers will come across.

Day 8. Transfer to Dagomys, sea ...

We are moving to Dagomys by a custom minibus. The camp is set up in a convenient location on a wild beach.

Day 9. Home…

The most unhurried morning during the entire trip is accompanied by the gentle sea and the slight sadness of parting. Those wishing to prolong the bliss can stay here for a few more days. You can get to Sochi by train in half an hour, to Krasnodar in 4 hours.

Goodbye, Caucasus.

They pass through the most interesting places of the Main Ridge of the Crimean Mountains and not only.

There are hiking trips in Crimea, they have been and will be. This is an active vacation in Crimea and, as a result, a healthy lifestyle!

Mountain trips in Crimea are easy and relaxing! Traveling through this beautiful and small country, we will storm the peaks and conquer the passes, wander through the shady forests, sleeping in tents in the open air, drink the delicious water of the springs, spend evenings by the fires in leisurely conversations about existence and be involved in everything that surrounds us. We will get to know the mountainous Crimea, walking on foot, enjoying the splendor of the views opening from the peaks of the low, but so beautiful and dear to the heart mountains, we will try to penetrate into the innermost secrets of gorges, rocks, ridges ...

Tourist trips in the mountainous Crimea is a good and interesting and informative business. For those who love outdoor activities, great hikes, and are naturally curious!))

Time passes, and new things come into the world, and you sit and think how, what and why. A new vacation, in the mountains or somewhere else, in all its manifestations? Yes! And so, after some thought, it was decided to expand the geography of our site by creating themes - Hiking in the Crimea with children, Auto-walking tours in Crimea, trekking in Nepal, hiking in the Caucasus and Turkey.

• Hikes in Crimea with children are children's hikes, technically uncomplicated, with dads and moms who want to introduce the younger generation to the living world of the planet.
• Auto-hiking tours in Crimea are a lightweight option for those who cannot, for some reason, participate in hikes with full gear, i.e. with large backpacks for autonomous travel.
• Trekking tours in Nepal are an acquaintance with the highest peaks of the planet and the amazingly beautiful identity of the east.
• Hiking in the Caucasus, difficult mountains and passes, but interesting to everyone that your eyes will see.
• Hike in Turkey "Lycian path" acquaints the traveler with a smiling country, where it is always warm and hospitable.

Indeed, in each of us there is an enduring and glorious curiosity about the road, new worlds and recognition, and what is there, around the bend!

Hiking trip of Crimea "From goblin to mermaids"

• Type - autonomous hike.
• The length of the trekking route - 59 km

There are miracles, there the devil wanders ...

The tourist route of the hike "From Leshy to Mermaids" passes through one of the most uncrowded corners of the mountains of the Eastern Crimea. In this hike through the mountains of Crimea, we will meet with cheerful watermen living in the wonderful waterfalls of the canyon of the Kuchuk-Karasu river, funny foresters will tell us incredible stories about the inhabitants of the forest there on the top of the Kok-Tash mountain. We will swim with marvelous mermaids in the cool waters of a mountain lake and ancient caravan routes, through the mountains of the eastern Crimea, with our friends, we will go to the blue in the world, the beautiful Black Sea. Small, fabulous owners of these places, hospitable gnomes will tell us about the amazing land of beautiful bays, juniper groves and rocks - the Novy Svet tract.

Route thread:Lower Kok-Asan - Upper Kok-Asan - Kuchuk-Karasu Canyon - Khmelevskoe reservoir - Kok-Tash city - lane. Raven - lane. Masks - Orta-Syrt ridge - Black waterfall - Kutlakskaya bay - Karaul-Oba - Novy Svet - Sudak

Mountain hike of Crimea "In the shade of the wind"

• The hike lasts 6 days and 5 nights.
• Type - autonomous hike.
• The length is 84 km.
• Southwest route of the Main ridge of the Crimean Mountains.
• Age limit - children from 12 years old.

Difficulty - high, big transitions.

Southwest Crimea ... Along the very edge, along the cliffs of the Main ridge of the Crimean Mountains, this route runs. We will visit the Grand Canyon of Crimea, from the viewpoint of the Yalta meridian we will admire the vastness of the Ai-Petrinskaya yayla, see the rocks of Kastropol'skgo and Foros kant, go through the Shaitan-Merdven passes, Baydarsky gates, Laspinsky and see beautiful rocks and bays of the “Lost World” »Cape Aya

Route thread:Simferopol - Sokolinoe village - Grand Canyon of Crimea - Ai-Petri town - At-Bash town - Spirady town - Morcheka town - Shaitan-Merdven lane - Baydarsky gate - Laspinsky pass - Aya cape - Balaklava

Southwest route of Crimea

• The hike lasts 6 days and 5 nights
• Type - autonomous hike.
• Travel cost - 7300 rubles
• The length of the trekking route is 64 km.
• Southwest route of the Inner and Main ridge of the Crimean Mountains.

" Lock up here with Ariosto and 1001 nights

Ivan Matveevich Muraviev-Apostol

Shady forests, telescopes and the sky, canyons and rivers, cave cities and roads of the ancients, the hills of the Crimean yailas and us, stomping in the beautiful landscapes of a small but always loved by everyone, Crimea.

This route of a hike across the Crimea is bred as a hike of medium difficulty, and is completely passable by all age groups.

Route thread: Simferopol - pos. Scientific - cave. Tepe-Kermen town - Laki - Vysokoe - Bogatyr - Boyko massif - Grand Canyon of Crimea - Ai-Petri town - Taraktash trail - Uchan-Su waterfall - Yalta.

Hike "Passes of the Eastern Crimea"

• The hike lasts 7 days and 6 nights.
• Type - autonomous hike.
• The cost of the trip is 7100 rubles.
• The length of the trekking route is 78 km.
• Eastern route of the Main ridge of the Crimean Mountains.

Tourist routes of Crimea are interesting and even unique in their own way. Why, you ask? And you pick up the Crimean kaleidoscope. Take a look. And turn slowly. Colored glass of landscapes shimmer with all the wonders, change one into another, transform into a new ... and live, live their forever beautiful life of the planet.

The route of the hike is beautiful, a little difficult (big crossings), versatile and interesting!

In this hike, we will have to conquer almost all the main passes of the Main Ridge of the Eastern Crimea. The splendor of the landscapes, the openness of these places, canyons and rivers will not leave anyone indifferent on this route. We will pass the ancient caravan routes leading from the Varangians to the Greeks, climb the observation peaks of the mountains of Northern Demerdzhi, Tyrke, Karabi-Yayla, swim in the wonderful waterfalls of the Kuchuk-Karasu canyon, and along the paths of the wild Kara-Kishla gorge, popularly called the Lesser Caucasus, descend to the village of Morskoe, to the blue Black Sea in the world .

Route thread:Angarsk pass - North Demerdzhi - Tyrke - Karabi-Yayla - Chigenitra gorge - Bolshoye Vorota lane - Malye Vorota lane - Calliston lane - Alakat lane - Khurguch - Upper Kok-Asan - Kuchuk-Karasu river - per. N. Shelen - pos. Marine.

Hike across Crimea with children

• The hike lasts 6 days and 5 nights.
• The type of hike is autonomous, with accommodation in tents.
• The cost of the trip is 7600 rubles.
• The length is 45 km.
• Venue: mountains of eastern Crimea.
• Age limit - children from 5 years old.

"Ur-r-r-r-r-r-i-i-i-i! We're going on a hike!"

The proposed trekking route with children, passes in the mountains of eastern Crimea and is specially designed for dads and mothers who want to introduce their children to the living world of the planet.

The kids are a cheerful, curious people: - And this is what, why so, and how it works, but can I try ... And so on, and everything in the same spirit happens wherever possible.)) So in hikes, where children stomp along the mountains on a par with adults, we hear every now and then: - And what is the name of this flower and what kind of bird sings there, and what is this star, mom, and we still have a long way to go ...))

We will learn how to set up tents, make fires, determine the cardinal points by local signs, determine the weather by the clouds and the sun, study the starry sky a bit and how to cook food over a fire. At the end of the route we will have the Black Sea and an unusual quest with gifts. But what kind of quest, you will find out directly in this very, very children's trip to the Crimea)).

Route thread: Simferopol - Zemlyanichnoe - Maski Pass - Halasys-Oba (Diamond Mountain) - Mesopotamia - Black Waterfall - Kutlak Bay - Cape Ai-Foka - Novy Svet - Sudak

Crimea "Hike to Koktebel, to the edge of blue hills"

• Type - autonomous hike.
• The cost of the trip is 7800 rubles.
• The length of the trekking route is 52 km.
• Southeast Crimea.

The route of the hike across Crimea passes through the mountains and the coastal line South-East Crimea and is intended for all lovers of the sun, beautiful landscapes, for those who love travel on this sunny and happy peninsula. We will visit ancient monasteries, climb mountains Sandyk-Kaya, Echki-Dag... From the tops of these observation mountains we will see beautiful bays and bays of the southern coast, admire the sun-scorched hills of the ancient Meganoma and visit one of the most interesting places in Crimea - volcanic massif Kara-Dad. And, of course, all the time with us will be the bluest in the world, the Black Sea. Here, as nowhere else, you can feel the magnificence of the world around us, its beauty and infinity. Simple, uncomplicated transitions, peace and quiet of these places, will allow us to forget for a while about the civilized, somewhere beyond the horizon, life.

Route thread:Simferopol - Surb-Khach monastery (Holy Cross) - Surb-Stepanos monastery - Lysaya mountain - Sandyk-Kaya mountain - Kizil-Tash tract - Kiziltash monastery of St. Stephen of Surozh - Echki-Dag mountain - Fox Bay - Kara-Dag mountain range - Koktebel and its surroundings.

Hiking in Crimea "Okoyy Tarkhankut"

• The route is designed for 6 days and 5 nights.
• Type - autonomous hike.
• The cost of the trip is 7300 rubles.
• The length of the trekking route - 47 km
• The coast of the westernmost Crimea.

Where the wind is dry and cool

Tarkhankut rises from the sea ...

What is Tarkhankut? ... First, it is the westernmost tip of the Crimean Peninsula. Secondly, these are horizons of steppes, sky and sea scattering in all directions. Thirdly, from the wild, inaccessible cliffs of this peninsula, you can feel all the infinity and splendor of the world around us ... The route runs along the very edge of the steep coastline of the entire peninsula. In spring it is the tender green of the feather grass steppes of Tarkhankut, the cobalt blue of the sea and the cutting white of the cliffs. In autumn, the ocher-yellowness of the shores, cozy bays, wonderful sunsets and the same unrestrained horizons and the sea, the sea, the sea ...

Route thread:Evpatoria - Chernomorskoe - Abuzlar gully - Rapanya gully - Kipchak gully - Bolshoi Kastel gully - Dzhangul tract - Priboyny cape - Olenevka village - Bolshoi Atlesh - Small Atlesh - Shelter bay - Uret cape - Maryino village - Evpatoria.

Hike across Crimea "Kanis's route"

• Duration - 6 days.
  
• Type - autonomous hike.
• The cost of the trip is 7100 rubles.
• The length of the trekking route - 69 km
• All eastern and southeastern Crimea.

Canis from Latin, dog. Why did we name the route that way? Everything is very simple .

A long time ago, when there were still groups of planned routes, we met in the mountains of Crimea these wonderful creatures living there, omnipresent, roaming anywhere and knowing everything in the world, smart, mobile, mongrel mongrels who joined us, got acquainted and walked with us all the days of the hike. To end! We fed them, gave them nicknames, because they had no name or family, and they became full members of our team.

On the passages they ran ahead, looking back at us, sometimes disappearing into the unfamiliar, disappearing somewhere, suddenly appearing and twirling their tails from the excess of their dog's emotions. Tongue on one side, friendliness and happiness in movement.

Where were you?

Southeast Crimea campaign "Cimmerian Dali"

• The route is designed for 7 days and 6 nights.
• Type - autonomous hike.
• The cost of the trip is 8300 rubles.
• The length of the trekking route - 64 km
• South-eastern Crimea, its coast and mountains.

Southeastern Crimea ... Its coast ... Bays and bays illuminated by the generous sun, low hills of sunny valleys open to all winds, steep cliffs of betlands Meganoma, cape Bugas, Tolstoy ... Unusual and at the same time familiar names - Sudak, Fox Bay, Echki-Dag, Kara-Dag, Koktebel, Tikhaya - attract a lot of travelers here. This is a trip to the land of the unrestrained sun, sea distances, beautiful coastlines, starry nights, sunrises, unexpected meetings and good mood.

Route thread:Simferopol - Sudak - Meganom massif - Cape Bugas - Cape Tolsty - Chalki Bay - Fox Bay - Mount Echki-Dag - Kizil-Tash mountain - Sandyk-Kaya mountain - Sleeping Beauty - Cimmeria country - Quiet Bay - Koktebel - Sudak - New World - Pike perch

Auto-hike across Crimea "On the other side of summer"

Tour conditions:

• Number of days - 4 days, three nights.
• Travel cost: 5500 rubles.
• Kilometers: pedestrian part - 36 km. Auto - about 300 km.
• Accommodation in comfortable and simple tourist centers (hot water, kitchen, shower, vi-fi).
• Together we prepare food (breakfasts and dinners), forming a sequential shift.
• Departure-departure on the last day of the hike is independent (we do not know who will go where at the end of the route, but if to Simferopol, we will certainly take you).
• Own escort car.
• Eastern route of the Main ridge of the Crimean Mountains.

In the spaces of the mountainous Crimea, there are places where a traveling person, who loves the quiet and beautiful timelessness of nature, will receive truly aesthetic pleasure from walking into the deserted and intimate mountains, where everything that he sees will become and remain with him for a long time.

One of such places in Crimea is the Arpat tract, which lives on the southern slopes of the Main Crimean ridge in the southeast of Crimea, where we will spend some time walking around the nearby mountains and waterfalls. The seclusion of this place has always amazed me. From the peaks - the splendor of the views of the entire southern coast, in the gorges - the transparent fluidity of the waters and the comfort of the rocks of the mountain gorges.

At the end of the route, we have a classic of Crimea trails - climbing Mount Sokol (Senator, Kush-kaya, 473 meters above sea level) and visiting the Novy Svet tract. Sea. How without the sea. This is Crimea! It, the sea, is very beautiful when there is no one.))

Hiking trip of Crimea "Peaks and caves of Chatyr-Dag mountain"

• The hike is designed for 3 days and 2 nights.
• Type - an autonomous hike with accommodation at a camp site.
• The length of the trekking route - 34 km

Spread out ... lies ...

There are no contradictions in it.

Chatyr-Dag massif.

The trekking route "Peaks and Caves of Chatyr-Dag Mountain" is a three-day trip along a stone island with a height of 1000 before 1500 meters.

Many years ago, as a result of earthquakes, a small section of the Main ridge of the Crimean Mountains, namely the Chatyr-Dag massif, separated from the main mass of the main ridge and "drove" into the depth of the peninsula for 10 kilometers. Now this is one of 140 wonderful landscape monuments of Crimea!

The route of the hike is well thought out and therefore suitable for both beginners (dummies) and experienced (advanced) tourists who have already gone on mountain hikes more than once .

Crimea and Chatyr-Dag mountain range these are two inseparable concepts. This mountain is beautiful at any time of the year!

We will spend the night in a cozy mountain shelter, where there is everything you need for life, even a sauna and a fireplace room, so we only take personal equipment and food with us. We will make radial exits to the upper plateau of the mountain Chatyr-Dag, we will rise to its peaks Eklizi-Burun and Angar-Burun - magnificent observation points of the mountainous Crimea, we will see the equipped and unequipped karst caves of the lower plateau.

P.S. This route is interesting not only in winter, but also in summer! We look at the list of summer equipment.

Route thread: Simferopol - with. Perevalnoe / s. Sosnovka - Chatyr-Dag massif - lower plateau - marble cave - Emine-Bair-Khosar cave - Partizanskaya cave - Vyalovsky forest - the upper plateau of the array - Eklizi-Burun 1527 m - Angar-Burun 1453 m - Yew gorge - Angarsk pass.

Hike in eastern Crimea "By the roads of the ancients ..."

• Type - autonomous hike.
• The cost of the trip is 4000 rubles.
• The length of the route is 32 km.
• Eastern spurs of the Karabi-Yaila massif.

The route of the hike across Crimea “By the Roads of the Taurus” passes in the region of the eastern spurs of the Karabi-Yaila mountain range - the largest upland in Crimea, included in the main line of the Main Crimean Ridge at altitudes from 800 to 1000 meters above sea level.

Pros:

• Remoteness from the main tourist trails of Crimea, therefore - complete desertion.
• The first day, for adaptation, in the forest: not hot and good.
• Good visibility of the second and third day of the trip.
• Camping sites near the springs, where there are beautiful views and there is firewood
• The splendor of the stars of the night: reach out and touch infinity.
• Sunrises and sunsets are also ours and very impressive!
• Communication, trail, mountain herbs, tea, talking about nothing and everything, the world of Crimea and we!

Minuses: there are no downsides, because these are mountains!

Route thread: Simferopol - Krasnosyolovka (Yeni-Sala) - Bai-Su tract - Karabi-Yaila - Chigenitra gorge - Rybachye (Tuak)

Hike in the eastern Crimea "From Leshy to Mermaids"

• The route is designed for 5 days and 4 nights.
• Type - autonomous hike.
• The cost of the trip is 6100 rubles.
• The length of the trekking route is 51 km.
• Mountains of the eastern Crimea.

Hiking routes in Crimea are simple and interesting for beginner tourists. Here is one of them:

This route passes along the paths of the mountains of the eastern Crimea and is intended for beginner tourists. Technically simple transitions will allow us to appreciate the waterfalls of the river canyon Kuchuk-Karasu, the antiquity of the caravan route of the pass Lower Shelen, splendor of panoramas South coast of Crimea from the height of Mount Papaya-Kaya ( cape I-Fock or Boars), the coolness of the waters Veselovskaya Bay, the majesty of the rocky walls of the mountain Karaul-Oba and one of the most beautiful places in eastern Crimea - tracts New World.

Route thread: Lower Kok-Asan - Upper Kok-Asan - Kuchuk-Karasu Canyon - Khmelevskoe reservoir - Kok-Tash - N. Shelen - pos. Morskoe - Cape Ai-Foka - Kutlakskaya (Veselovskaya) bay - Karaul-Oba mountain - Novy Svet - Sudak

Crimea hike "Travel in the country of Demerdzhi"

• The route is designed for 3 days and 2 nights.
• Type - autonomous hike.
• The cost of the trip is 4000 rubles.
• The length of the route is 38 km.
• The middle part of the Main ridge of the Crimean Mountains.

As you know, a person is by nature curious. Why does he seek to find out what is there, around the corner? .. The answer is not at all difficult. We are just made that way. And therefore, all the time, humanity is constantly discovering something new, unknown.

One of the most beautiful places on Earth is in the Crimea, in the middle part of the Main ridge of the Crimean Mountains. These are mountains Northand South Demerdzhi... We will climb these beautiful mountains, see the well-known Valley of ghosts, we will visit one of the most beautiful landscape monuments of Crimea - hapkhal tract, which contains one of the deepest waterfalls in Crimea with an unusual name Jur-Jur... If desired, we can change the route of the hike and walk along the spacious Crimean yayla (yayla, jeylyav - Turkic meadow, pasture) mountains Northern Demerdzhi and mountains Tyrke.

Route thread: Simferopol - Angarsk pass - Elkhyi-Kaya mountain - Funa pass - Pakhkal-Kaya mountain - Northern Demerdzhi mountain - Demerdzhi saddle pass - South Demerdzhi mountain - Dzhurla tract - Tyrke yayla - Khapkhal gorge - Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall - with. Generalskoe - Black Sea

• The route is designed for 3 days and 2 nights.
• Travel cost - 4000 rubles
• The length of the trekking route - 32 km
• Southwest Crimea.

Not far away, next to the Heracles Peninsula, at the tip of the western mountains of the Main Ridge of Crimea, there is a reserved, previously closed to the public, landscape natural monument cape Aya... Three days spent in these places, easy transitions, wonderful views from the mountain tops Kush-Kayaand Kokiya-Kaya , the wildness of the rocks Lost world the blue of the sea and sky, the coziness of the bays, the antiquity of the fortress Chembalo, inaccessibility of mountain fortifications Asketi will allow us, at least for a short time, to abandon the realities of time, the noise of cities, industrial household chores and other things ...

Route thread: Sevastopol - Laspinsky pass - Kush-Kaya mountain - Kokiya-Kaya mountain - “The Lost World” - Ayazma tract - Asketi mountain - Chembalo - Balaklava

"Route 30" - this hike in the Caucasus was recognized as the best walking route in the USSR; nowadays it has not lost its appeal for tourists of different levels and ages who want to enjoy the beauty of the Caucasus.

Hike "Route 30" in the Caucasus passes along the once most famous pedestrian route in the USSR No. 30 on the mountains of Adygea ("thirty"). Thousands of tourists from all over Russia and abroad pass through it every year, its length exceeds 60 km.

This is an active holiday as part of the hike along route 30 in the best traditions of hiking - food is cooked on a fire, sleeping in tents, all things are carried in backpacks. At the same time, a trip to Adygea "thirty" is quite within the power of people in satisfactory sports form without acute diseases and physical defects.

Hike along route 30 in the Caucasus begins in the mountainous region of Khadzhokh, and ends in the resort village of Dagomys (Sochi). On a hike on route 30 in the Caucasus we will see the Kuban steppes, and alpine meadows, and coniferous, deciduous forests, and the nature of real subtropics.

Now in detail about what includes the phrase "route number 30" in the Caucasus, via Fisht:

Route 30 Caucasus -1 day:

The main gathering place for the group is the Krasnodar railway station, until 8 am. From here there will be a move participants of the hike "Route 30" through Maikop to the village. Kamennomostsky (another name is Khadzhokh). All other participants will be met by the instructor at the final point (Khadzhokhe) from lunch to evening, since the overnight stay will be near the station.

Today, on a hike along route 30, we will explore the surroundings of the village. Khadzhokh. In a 15-minute walk, we will see the main highlight of these places - the canyon of the Belaya River (Khadzhokh Gorge). We can admire the rumbling and raging mountain river at the bottom of the canyon, walk along the shaky bridges on a hike along route 30... We will also visit the waterfalls "Rufabgo". Picturesque, but not too deep, after the rains, they turn into raging streams of muddy water. The 15-meter "Lace" is the tallest of them. Here, on a cozy meadow on the bank of the river, we will set up a tent camp, cook dinner on the fire and spend the first night hike route 30, Caucasus.

(mileage: about 8 km)

Route 30 in the Caucasus in the area of \u200b\u200bMount Fisht -2nd day:

In the morning we move to the Abadzesh pass. Here is already the territory of the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve: around us there is a lush forbs of the alpine zone and karst funnels, at the bottom of some there is snow even in summer. Gradually we move through the Abadzesh pass to the Rubenny stream on a hike along route 30... We go out to the famous Lagonaki plateau, where we admire the three-thousanders of Oshten, whose treeless slopes contrast with the green hills of Lagonaki. We will stop for the second overnight stay in the tent camp on the route "Route 30" by the stream where you can swim.

(climb on a hike along route 30 in the Caucasus: 330 m, mileage: 10 km)

Route 30 in the Caucasus - 3rd day:

Today on a hike along route 30 We leave tents and things in place and go to the radial hike to Mount Oshten (2804 m). Its wild slopes are sometimes covered with white caps of the eternal snows of the Caucasus. It is important to get out as early as possible, because after lunch the top of Oshten is covered with clouds, which is dangerous for traffic. On the way of route 30, wonderful views of the Main Caucasian Ridge will open, under your feet there are many beautiful flowers (for example, the rarest black tulips), many of which are endemic to the Caucasus. Overnight stay today according to the program of the hike along route 30 In the same place. Don't forget to admire the stars, which are much brighter here than in cities!

(climb: 754 m, hike mileage "Route number 30" in the Caucasus in Adygea: 14 km)

Route 30 via Fisht. Caucasus -Day 4:

We continue our journey along route 30 in the Caucasus. The morning crossing will give us new beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and valleys of the Caucasus. Then, along the Guzeripl and Armenian passes, we will go to the Fisht camp in the hike "Along Route 30"... Here the same White River flows - already powerful and wide, and there is also a very pleasant parking spot. Those who seem a little bit can go on a radial hike (8 km) to the Small Fisht Glacier on a hike along route 30 in the Caucasus... It has been preserved since the last glaciation - about 10 thousand years ago, and in the placers of stones you can often find a fossilized shell or ammonite. The overnight stay will be at the Fisht tourist shelter.

(altitude drop: 470 m, mileage: 10 or 18 km)

Caucasus, hike along the route 30 -Day 5:

Today's challenge hike along route 30 in the Caucasus - the conquest of the Fisht-Oshten pass. First, we will approach the mountainous Caucasian lake Psenodakh, which has the shape of a crescent. The lake itself is quite shallow - just above the knee, but in one place there is an interesting funnel with a depth higher than human height. Mountains Fisht, Oshten and Pshekho-Su, located near Psedonakh, are considered in local legends as three brothers-mountains. The elder brother is Fisht (2867 m), the middle one is Oshten (2804 m) and the younger "brother" Pshekho-Su (2744 m). From the conquered pass on the route 30 we will have magnificent views of the stony slopes of Mount Fisht and the sharp ridge of the Great Glacier. We will quickly descend from the pass to spend the night more comfortably.

(climb: 630 m, drop: 650 m, mileage hike along route 30 in the Caucasus: 13 km)

Route 30 Caucasus -Day 6:

Since morning in the hike "Along Route 30" in the Caucasus we will move to a distant passage to the Circassian pass. On the way, we will see an impressive 200-meter waterfall. We will pass through Lunnaya Polyana, where V. Putin's summer residence is being built. We will admire the peak of Mount Mavrikoshka and the Circassian Pass (Caucasus), where a stele is installed in memory of those who died during the Second World War. We will spend the night at the Circassian Pass. By this time, the sleeping bag will seem much more comfortable than, perhaps, on the first nights!

(climb: 700 m, drop: 390 m, mileage hike "Along Route 30" in the Caucasus: 11 km)

Route 30 Caucasus -Day 7:

In the first half of the day hike along route 30 we will have a long descent through the beech forest, which is not for nothing called "fun". The lower we go, the thicker and warmer the air becomes - the approach of the sea is more and more tangible on route 30 in the Caucasus... The descent will lead us to the Babuk-aul farm. After passing through the cordon, we leave the reserve and move to the Shakhe River, through which a bridge was recently restored, which will save us from the ford. We will set up a camp on the bank of the Shakhe.

(height drop in the hike "Along Route 30" in the Caucasus: 1670 m, mileage: 23 km)

Route 30 Caucasus, Adygea -Day 8:

Along a picturesque forest road, under the even sound of the river, we move to the Solokh-Aul farm on route 30, which is within easy reach of the long-awaited sea in the Caucasus. We pass the almost completely extinct village of Bzog. Near the river of the same name, we will see a three-stage waterfall. Soon the magnificent canyon of the Skalisty stream will open before us in the hike "Along Route 30"... Numerous streams-waterfalls flow down the walls of the canyon, mist sparkles in the sun's rays. In the village of Solokh-Aul, those who wish can visit the tea museum and hear about the interesting fate of the “father of Krasnodar tea” I. Koshman, and it will also be possible to ride horses. From here a bus goes to Dagomys and Sochi, to the warm waters of the Black Sea.

(height drop in the campaign in the Caucasus "along route 30": 1670 m, mileage: 23 km)

Route 30 via Caucasus Fisht -Day 9:

Evening and night at sea will surely be remembered with pleasant sensations. Today our trek along route 30 in the Caucasus is over, it's time to leave and return home. Those interested can extend their vacation in the beach mode.

"I am often asked: why do you need all this?
I answer: then, that every step I take in the mountains Caucasus during the hike opens unprecedented horizons and stunning beauties ... Then, in order to feel victory when I climb to the top with my last strength ... Then, what are with me people who, in these "terrible conditions and hard physical exertion", find, like me , rest and the meaning of life ... "

Some of us have probably already taken a rest in the summer on the warm coasts and returned to our daily activities. The holiday season is over, but it's too early to wrap yourself in a warm blanket and drink hot chocolate on cloudy autumn evenings! Ahead is the velvet season, which is ideal for hiking: the most useful fruits and vegetables ripen in autumn, the heat subsides and the air becomes more invigorating and transparent.

Where are the best hiking trails in Russia? How to choose equipment and food? How to comfortably endure long transitions? Passion shares tips!

Trekking - tourism without limits

The concept of "tracking" (from the English track - trail, path) implies a walking trip, which does not require a special physical form. This is a very affordable form of active recreation: you can go on a trekking trip even with children! Participants of such trips spend no more than 3-5 hours a day walking, and the rest of the time they enjoy the fresh air, picturesque surroundings, swimming in rivers and lakes.

Hiking is a great way to restore peace of mind, find harmony with the world around you and see dazzling natural masterpieces.

How to eat right on a hike

So that hunger or improperly selected foods do not darken the experience of the hike, meals on a hiking trip should be properly planned, and not thrown into the backpack the first food that comes along. The number and volume of food will depend on how many days you spend on the road and in what area your route lies. Before buying food, many tourists fill out a "layout" in which they indicate the type of product, its amount in grams, energy value and an approximate menu for the day. "Layout" is compiled taking into account 5 important factors:

• daily food intake is equal to the energy needs of the body (you need to consume and spend approximately the same number of calories, and if during the hike you want to lose a little weight, then get 10-20% less calories from food than you spend);
• a balanced diet: 30% proteins, 30% fats, 40% carbohydrates;
• saving space in a backpack;
• long shelf life of products;
• possibility / impossibility to get some food on the spot (mushrooms, berries, fruits).

The main source of fuel for our body is carbohydrates. In the long passage, they will be the ones you need first. It is better to choose foods high in complex carbohydrates, as the body will consume them for a long time and will allow you to stay full and full of energy for several hours. In addition, many carbohydrate foods are excellent road transport and do not spoil on the way. Foods with complex carbohydrates that are suitable for the hike:

• whole grain crisps;
• hard pasta;
• vegetables.

Simple carbohydrates (such as dried fruit) are best consumed half an hour before the hike or for a small snack while walking, as they provide an instant burst of energy. If you don't use up simple carbohydrates right away, they will replenish your body fat.

Healthy fats, which are also necessary for our body, can be found in vegetable oils, nuts, hard cheese, and caviar.

In the morning, before you hit the road, you need to prepare your body so that long walking does not become stressful for it. To do this, it is necessary to thoroughly stretch the joints - hip, knee and ankle. Remember to pay attention to stretching your Achilles and hamstrings to relieve stress while walking and prevent injury. In addition, it is important to carefully stretch and stretch the spine, especially its cervical and lumbar regions. Pavel Fatykhov, international trainer, fitness expert at Herbalife

Stretching a little will help release tension from the muscles and allow them to relax. After walking for a long time, your muscles, tendons and fascia will warm up, so stretching will not only be safe, but also as effective as possible. Pavel Fatykhov, international trainer, fitness expert at Herbalife

Things to Consider When Preparing Your Trekking Equipment

The lighter the load behind your back, the more comfortable it is for you to walk along the hiking trails. Of course, it is important not to forget all the essentials, but every unnecessary kilogram will take away your strength, which in the end will not allow you to fully enjoy the hike. The maximum weight for a 7-14 day hike is 15 kg or less.

The basis of hiking equipment is a backpack. We advise you not to skimp on its quality, but to choose the most convenient and suitable one for you, and then it will serve for many years and will fully recoup its cost. When choosing a hiking backpack, consider several factors:

• waterproof coating;
• spine protection frame (built-in rather than removable);
• hip belt for balanced load distribution;
• many pockets and compartments - this will make it easier to get the things you need;
• not narrow straps;
• back ventilation system.

When choosing a sleeping bag, it is better to stop at high quality artificial fillers - Polargard, Qualophile, Hollophile. They keep heat well and do not get wet, which cannot be said about down.

For traveling along tourist trails, there are light and comfortable tents, which are called trekking tents. Such shelters are designed for spring, summer and autumn with average temperatures and rainfall. If you are planning a vacation in extreme weather conditions, it is better to choose a storm tent.

You will also need dry fuel and hunting matches, a high-quality knife, basic hygiene products, and a small first aid kit. And, of course, on a rare hike, you can do without a map and navigation aids!

Best hiking trails in Russia

The vast expanses of our country, the variety of landscapes and climatic zones make it possible to explore thousands of completely different hiking trails. We will tell you about some of them:

1. Altai - Belukha Mountain

Climbing to the highest point of Siberia, Mount Belukha (4506 m), will bring a lot of inexpressible sensations. If the ascent to the top of Belukha is a test for professional climbers, then anyone can enjoy the trip to the picturesque foot of the mountain. The pristine nature, clear and fast rivers, flowering mountain meadows with many medicinal herbs - an ideal vacation for those who seek to achieve peace and explore new things.

2. Caucasus - through the rocks to the Black Sea

On the famous route that runs to the Black Sea through the Caucasus Range, you will find bright meadows, enchanting caves and waterfalls, and ancient dolmens. And after difficult passes and narrow mountain trails, you will discover a fascinating seascape - this moment cannot be described in words!