Which does not leave indifferent any tourist who has visited here. European tourists nicknamed Altai “Siberian Switzerland” for its resemblance to the Alps, but they prefer Altai due to its unspoiled tourist infrastructure.
In addition, tourists are drawn here by legends about the mysterious entrance to the magical land of Shambhala.
Usually, when reading advertising brochures and looking at photos of Altai that look like Photoshop, experienced tourists are distrustful of the enticements of travel agencies. However, this is not the case here. The vocabulary of these travel agencies and the best camera are clearly not enough to convey the delight that covers any tourist who comes to Altai.
Having visited Altai, you can see several unique natural and climatic zones. Huge coniferous forests with calm rivers transform as they rise into alpine meadows and mountain rivers with waterfalls, dry rocky steppes give way to beautiful intermountain basins.
The climate of the Altai Mountains is completely unpredictable, so you shouldn’t pay attention to the weather center’s forecast here. Right before your eyes, a cloud may form on the nearest mountain, sliding down it. Of course, the climate here is considered sharply continental due to the region’s position almost in the middle of the continent, but it largely depends on the altitude of the place and the prevailing winds. It is Altai that can boast of the warmest and coldest place in all of Western Siberia.
Here is also the highest point in Siberia - Mount Belukha with a height of 4506 meters and the deepest cave in Russia (345 meters) and one of the deepest Russian lakes - Teletskoye.
Why go to Altai?
In recent years, the development of tourism has been increasing. Hotels are being built that claim to be at the European level, new roads and bridges are being improved and built. Tourists who are interested in mountaineering, speleology, water and horse tourism, medical and health tourism, environmental tourism, etc. come here. The number of travel companies offering tours around Altai is growing by leaps and bounds.
Today, holidays in Altai are becoming available not only to active tourists, but also to those who simply want to get a “piece of health”; the air here is so clean that at first you will feel dizzy. Belokurikha is considered one of these resorts; the bulk of buses come from Biysk.
In the summer in Altai there is excellent fishing, hiking, all kinds of excursions, jeep trips, and in winter - skiing.
Important information for tourists in Altai.
Mobile communications and Internet . If until recently the connection worked only in the big cities of Altai, now there is coverage in all major tourist destinations, and where there is coverage, there is also 3G Internet. In Aktash, Beeline has better communications, since their tower is higher than others.
Climate Features. As mentioned above, the weather in Altai is unpredictable, so you will have to stock up on warm clothes. Even if you go somewhere on a hot day in August, you need to remember that at night the temperature can be as low as 10 o C.
Local residents do not encounter ticks every season, and not everyone is encephalitic, but this danger cannot be neglected.
Clothes should be inspected periodically and removed as soon as they are found. They are found mainly in tall grass and small bushes. This does not have to be done every five minutes, since this “beast” “looks around” for up to several hours before latching onto the body.
To protect yourself, you need to get 2 vaccinations before traveling to Altai. The first is done no later than 44 days before arrival, and the second - 14 days if you have health insurance. By the way, having insurance against tick bites, a tourist will receive an expensive vaccination for free.
How to get to Altai.
There are no railways in Altai, so first a tourist needs to get to Barnaul, Novosibirsk, or Biysk. Then you can get to the tourist centers by vehicles of the passenger company " Altai Transport ", which can be contacted in the summer at 8-913-245-1333, 8-913-369-8018.
Airplane .
Companies S7 and Transaero operate flights to Novosibirsk, Gorno-Altaisk and Barnaul several times a week. Most often, tickets are cheaper to Barnaul.
Tickets to Novosibirsk, Gorno-Altaisk and Barnaul can be selected using this SEARCH ENGINE. Enter the desired city, departure city, and see the required flights on the desired dates.
Train .
By train you can get either to Barnaul or to Biysk (150 km closer to the Altai Mountains).
You can view the train schedule on the Russian Railways website - rzd.ru and on the website poezda.net.
You can find train tickets using this LINK.
The train takes 2 days to Novosibirsk, a ticket in a compartment costs about 3 thousand rubles, in a reserved seat - 1300, to Barnaul, respectively, 2.5 days, 3.5 and 1700 rubles.
Bus stations, both in Barnaul and in Biysk, are located no further than a hundred meters from the railway station, where road-tired tourists will be met by taxi drivers ready to take you to Gorny, Chemal, or to Lake Aya in twice the speed of a bus and just as much more expensive.
Buses from Barnaul to Gorno-Altaisk They travel hourly, it takes about 5 hours to get there. It is advisable to arrive before lunch if you want to get to the place on the same day (Aktash, for example, is 5 hours). Private owners, of whom there are many here, charge a thousand rubles per person. It’s worth taking their phone number so you can use it on the way back.
You can choose a good hotel. Choose the number of stars, price, dates and choose what you like.
What to see for tourists in Altai.
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Translated from the local - “Listen to heaven.” Amazing place. Huge mountains, sometimes shrouded in clouds, which descend in steps, as if you could walk on them.
On the bank of the local river on the Kyzyl-Tas cliff there is the so-called Bertek Pisanitsa, a kind of art gallery created by the Altai tribes back in the second millennium BC.
Mount Molybdenum, 2723 meters high, is also located here, where you can tickle your nerves by looking at one of the adits where miners worked.
For those who want to improve their health, there are radon springs, the temperature of which remains at 20 o C all year round.
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One of the most beautiful places in Altai, which, being here, cannot be missed categorically. Just look at the sunset against the backdrop of tall mountains squeezing the furious Katun River, covered in white foam. And it seems that this place is well known in the world; tourists come here from both Europe and America.
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One of the most popular places in Altai. According to legend, the cannibal Delbegen lived here, keeping the local population in fear. The moon could not withstand the suffering of the people, descended and destroyed the villain, and in the place where it descended, a pit was formed, which turned into a beautiful lake. The name Aya is translated from the local language as Moon.
There are several camp sites and a beach on the coast; you can rent a boat or pedal boat, which can take you to an island with a gazebo. The water reaches 20 o C in the summer, and it seems that this is the only place for tourists in Altai where they can swim more or less comfortably.
From Biysk you can get to the lake in two ways: along the new and old Chuysky tracts.
Lower Shavlinskoye Lake.
One of the most beautiful pearls of Altai, which tourists from all over the world come to see, framed by the Mountains of Dreams, Beauty and Fairy Tales. On the shore you can admire pagan idols and a musical instrument playing under the influence of the wind.
To see this beauty, you have to work hard. From the village of Chibit there is a walking route along which groups of tourists have to cover 70 km round trip.
Seven lakes stretching in a chain on the western slope of the Iolgo ridge and interconnected by streams at a level of about 2000 meters. It will take about two hours to see all the lakes. There are many rivers and streams with waterfalls in the area, the lakes themselves, although formed from the same glacier, are of different colors, and as you climb towards them you can see cedar forests, the alpine belt, and even the tundra.
There are special places for tents here; for recreation here you will have to agree with the administration, since the territory is considered a protected area.
You need to drive to them from the village of Elekmonar about 30 km, and at the end of 5-7 km you will have to walk or ride horses.
The highest mountain in Siberia and Altai (about 4.5 km high). The Altai people themselves revere it as sacred. Indeed, many tourists feel the powerful energy of these places, they claim that the consciousness is cleared, and there is a desire to merge with nature. You can, of course, attribute everything to self-hypnosis, but scientists also claim that there are powerful bioenergy fields around the mountain.
Interestingly, Mount Belukha is located at an equal distance from all four oceans. They called it that, perhaps because of the whiteness of the glaciers that cover it almost entirely. The main Altai river Katun originates from this glacier.
Groups of tourists travel to Belukha on horseback from the village of Tyungur, Ust-Koksinsky district.
Today we’ll talk about how to organize an unforgettable trip to the Altai Mountains by car through its spectacular places. The proposed route will start from Barnaul and end in Kurai. Experienced tourists always carefully plan their trip to Altai by car - this allows them to see as many attractions as possible in a short period of time. When planning, such tourists provide for the possibility of maximum savings. One of the useful tips if you are going on vacation to Altai by car is to use services that allow you to select travel companions for a reasonable fee.
Documentation
Just in case, check your documents for a trip to Altai by car.
- Driver license
- Vehicle registration certificate
- OSAGO (it can be ordered online And )
To Altai by car from Barnaul
The proposed example of traveling to Altai by car is provided with a starting point from the capital of the Altai Territory and towards Gorno-Altaisk. The route to Gorno-Altaisk is very good, so you can travel by car without much discomfort. This was probably made possible due to the fact that belong to the federal highway. At the entrance to Barnaul, 17 kilometers away, a modern four-lane road begins straight to the junction on the Chuysky tract. After it there is a two-lane road to Biysk, but along it there are rarely populated areas and cameras. At the beginning of the work week, the traffic here is not too intense, so you can get there without traffic jams or any special complications on the roads.
At the entrance to Biysk, open your navigator and see if there are traffic jams in the city. If not, then it is better to drive further through it, and if it shows difficult traffic, drive around. Road construction is underway outside the city, but the work does not interfere with traffic. Between Biysk and Gorno-Altaisk there are much more populated areas along the road. The road in Altai by car from Barnaul to Gorno-Altaisk takes approximately 3-4 hours, depending on the number of expected stops.
We are going to Altai by car: the road from Gorno-Altaisk
After Gorno-Atlaysk, the next point of travel to Altai by car is , located 150 kilometers from the city. In general, the journey here will take approximately 2 hours. When setting off on your journey, make sure you have enough fuel back and forth, since the best Lukoil gas station in terms of prices and service is located just outside Gorno-Altaisk. The Gazpromneft gas station in Mayma is also popular, with its low prices, so if possible, refuel there if possible. If you see that there may not be enough fuel, then it is best to fill up gasoline or diesel in between at Sibneft in Verkh-Biysk - reviews about it among drivers are also positive.
When driving towards Lake Teletskoye, be prepared to end up in mountains shrouded in fog.
On the way to the Altai Mountains by car, you will encounter many beautiful landscapes, but be careful, since the route is narrow and the quality of the road itself, frankly speaking, leaves much to be desired. Moreover, it has frequent turns, and literally 10 kilometers before Verkh-Baisky, a small serpentine road begins, covered with rubble.
From this point the road will run along the Biya River - all the way to Artybash. You can stop for a rest on its shore, especially since there are entrances in many places. Just remember that the water there is mostly cool and the current is strong. On the way to Artybash, if possible, visit the river bank near the village of Kebezen, where there is beautiful nature and atmosphere.
After you enter Artybash, don’t be upset if you don’t see Teletskoye Lake right away, because it’s hard to see directly from the village itself. Ask the locals on which side the “Tretya Rechka” waterfall is located - you don’t have to worry about the pronunciation of this name, since it is called differently: “on the third river”, and “third river”. Don't be surprised if you hear new variations in pronunciation.
Don’t forget that a good tourist traveling to Altai by car is a prepared tourist, so in case you don’t meet passers-by, you can get there by heading straight along the road through the whole of Artybash. It ends near a small wooden bridge. You definitely can't get through there, so park your car. There is no designated parking here, so park it right on the side of the road.
Further along the way through the Altai Mountains by car you come across a small stream and you need to go up its current. There is only one path, and it will be difficult to get lost. You will have to walk for about 15 minutes, and then you will come to the final obstacle, where there will be a very narrow bridge - you need to cross it as carefully as possible. When traveling to the Altai Mountains, be sure to take comfortable shoes; it is important that they are not slippery.
You will have an unforgettable view of the waterfall. Although it is not full-flowing, this makes it more elegant. The water bubbling over the rocks gives the feeling of a light breeze. Don’t forget to take colorful photos as a souvenir - the surrounding riot of colors will make them unique.
You can have lunch in this area at the Evsich cafe. You will immediately see it about 400 meters at the entrance to the village. The average bill for an order is 250-300 rubles, and with this money you can eat a hearty meal of the dishes offered from home cooking. The choice is quite varied, you definitely won’t leave hungry.
Among the budget places in this region is the Sand Quarry outside the village of Yogach, located right at the foot of Mount Keitek. Not far from this quarry there is a deposit of blue clay, distinguished by its medicinal properties. Include a boat trip in your vacation program - local guides will organize everything, but you will need to pay about 1,300 rubles. But this is the only way you can see Lake Teletskoye from the other side and appreciate the entire panorama of the forest around.
Gorny Altai by car: going to Kurai
If you go to Altai by car to Kurai from Gorno-Altaisk, immediately take into account that you will need to spend about 10 hours to cover 350 km of the road. And again, the primary issue is with refueling - when leaving Maima, you can fill up a full tank at Gazprom, it is better to do it there, since beyond the Seminsky Pass gasoline will be more expensive - from 41 rubles per liter.
Many are frightened by the unknown of overcoming the Seminsky Pass when traveling to Altai by car, because it is considered one of the highest in this area.
Don’t be afraid of difficulties, you can drive through it without any special technical problems (unless, of course, you went on a trip to Altai by car using old Kamaz and Gazelles). At the pass there is a tourist base "Dynamo" and a training center "Seminsky Pass". If you are tired on the road, then this is a good place not only to have lunch, but also to spend the night. As for the pricing policy, the base of the same name is a more budget option than Dynamo. If you want to book rooms, it is possible to do this remotely online through the official website.
If you are here in winter, be sure to visit the ski slope in Altai by car, which is fully equipped here for this period. You can also climb to the top of Mount Tiyakhta, having previously taken care of the necessary equipment.
Travel to Gorny Altai: Chike-Taman
The next pass that you encounter on the way to the Altai Mountains by car is Chike-Taman, but there is no point in stopping there. It is worth warning that overcoming it will be a little more difficult, since the road resembles a tangled serpentine, cutting through the rocks in several places. Along the way through the pass you will come across several observation platforms where you can take some picturesque shots as a souvenir. 15-20 km after it the real Altai Mountains begin. The contrast will be immediately noticeable in the differences between nature, high and beautiful mountains.
In the area of the village of Kupchegeni, you will be able to see the Katun River again for a long time, appearing from behind the mountains.
In this area it is even cleaner and more transparent, but at the same time more seething. When approaching this place, be as careful as possible on the road in the Altai Mountains by car, since there is a cliff hanging on the right, and a cliff into the deep Katun on the left. It is better to stop at the next pass at the beginning of the village of Maly Yaloman. At this point the river literally makes a 180 degree turn and a very beautiful view opens up. There you can drive up to the bank of the Katun - there are no special obstacles for this.
Further along the route of traveling to Altai by car is the village of Inya, where there are several beautiful places - mainly bridges over the local river. The first bridge is located directly along the Chuysky tract. And the second Ininsky or, as it is also called, Tsaplinsky Bridge, is located a little to the right. If you drive a little further from this place, you can see the confluence of the Chuya and Katun rivers. This phenomenon is unique in that each of them has its own specific color. If Katun is turquoise, then Chuya is gray. Of course, such a rare natural phenomenon could not go without due attention - an observation deck from the cliff was built especially for tourists. You've probably seen photographs of these places, without even suspecting that they were taken there - photographers love this landscape and often come here for new shots.
A rest stop in Altai by car is also worth making in Kalbak-Tash. Here you can walk along the rocks with petroglyphs, but this is only allowed if accompanied by a guide for 150 rubles per person. Thus, the locals protect the cultural monument from vandals and unscrupulous tourists.
The journey to Altai by car continues through Bely Bomom and Akbom, where you will probably notice an interesting monument to the Chui drivers. Nearby is the Shirlak waterfall, popularly called “Maiden’s Tears”. Its height is small - the stream drops from only 20 meters. If you wish, you can go to it, but be prepared to climb a steep hill yourself.
45 km before Kurai there is the village of Aktash. There is also the opportunity to have lunch at the Nika canteen, located behind the local gas station. You won't be able to eat any gourmet dishes, but home-cooked food is very tasty. Moreover, the prices surprise you with their affordable prices - spend 150-200 rubles for lunch. Moreover, the staff does not mind if visitors bring their own food with them, because they understand that people often come from a long road in Altai by car.
Be sure to visit the local attraction of the Altai Mountains by car - the geyser lake.
Not far from it, by the way, there is a small tourist base where three small houses are rented out to vacationers. In principle, it is not a problem to find a place to stay or stay overnight, and as for prices, the payment per day is approximately 500 rubles per person. You don’t have to count on special conditions, and if you want to save money in any case, then arrange accommodation with local residents.
There is a purely symbolic fee for entering the lake in the amount of 20-30 rubles. The owners of neighboring tourist centers took care to make a bridge to the lake, because getting to it is very difficult, since the path runs through a swamp. But you can see an amazing natural phenomenon - an eruption of gases that throw clay out. After each wave of eruptions of the geyser lake, amazing drawings emerge at the bottom - you can see different figures in them, but which ones exactly depend on your imagination. Keep in mind that it is better to visit the geyser in the morning - this way you are more likely to catch this process in a more expressive and intense manifestation.
Climb the mountains in these places when traveling to Altai by car, before reaching Kurai - the nature here is simply charming. This will be a pleasant bonus for the continuation of the road through the Severochuisky ridge. Make the next pass in the Kurai steppe, located behind the village of the same name. A pleasant combination of the North Chuya ridge and the expanses of the steppe itself opens to the eye. This place is not crowded, so don't forget your navigator or map so you don't get lost.
The described tourist route to the Altai Mountains by car is a good option based on the impressions received and the money spent on it. The approximate costs of such a trip are almost minimal. Fuel will cost approximately 4000-3000 rubles, depending on the brand of the car. For food at roadside cafes, pay approximately 200-300 rubles per person. The only thing that can significantly influence the final cost is accommodation, since the amount depends on the number of days you plan to spend on this route. The most economical tourists can arrange overnight stays in tents.
So, if you want to get away from the bustle of the city and be surrounded by nature, traveling to Altai by car is a very good and budget option. Along the proposed route there are a large number of places and natural attractions that can win your heart.
You set out to overcome the distance from Moscow to Altai. Who among the motorists does not dream of getting to their destination as quickly as possible and at the lowest cost? One way to achieve this goal is to have information about the distance between the starting point and the final destination of the route. Our map will help you find the shortest and most optimal route between Moscow and Moscow. If the average speed of the vehicle is known, the travel time can be calculated with a small error. In this case, knowing the answer to the question how many km are between Moscow and Altai - 0 km. , the time you will spend on the road will be approximately 0 hours 0 minutes. Working with the map is very simple. The system itself will find the shortest distance and offer the OPTIMAL route. The route from Moscow to Altai is shown in the diagram with a bold line. On the diagram you will see all the settlements that you will meet on your way while driving. Having information about cities, towns (check out the list of settlements along the Moscow - Altai highway at the bottom of the page) and traffic police posts located along the route, you can quickly navigate unfamiliar areas. If you need to find another route, just indicate FROM and WHERE you need to go, and the system will definitely offer you a solution. Having a ready-made map from Moscow to Altai and knowing how to get through difficult junctions, you can always easily answer the question of how to get from Moscow to Altai.
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Panorama of Moscow and Altai
Driving along a pre-planned route is a way to eliminate problems that may arise in unfamiliar areas and overcome the desired section of the road as quickly as possible. Don’t miss out on details; check the map in advance for all complex road forks.
Don't forget a few simple rules:
- Any driver traveling long distances needs rest. Your trip will be safer and more enjoyable if, having planned your route in advance, you decide on places to rest. The map presented on the site has various modes. Take advantage of the work of ordinary Internet users and use the "People's Map" mode. Perhaps you will find useful information there.
- Do not exceed the speed limit. Preliminary calculation of time and a constructed travel route will help you stay on schedule and not exceed the permitted speed limits. This way, you will not endanger yourself and other road users.
- It is prohibited to use substances that cause alcohol or drug intoxication, as well as psychotropic or other substances that cause intoxication while driving. Despite the abolition of zero ppm (now the possible total permissible error when measuring blood alcohol levels is 0.16 mg per 1 liter of exhaled air), drinking alcohol while driving is strictly prohibited.
Great news! As soon as Natalya Dolidenok opened the “Altai” column yesterday with her article, the topic was continued. It turned out that many people are not indifferent to Altai, and there are even travelers who have been traveling to Altai by car for several years. Blog reader Elena Sebyakina said a lot of interesting and useful things in the comments to the article. Her road trip experience is unique. A real treasure. In addition to specific information, Elena shared her photographs with us. Read, watch, enjoy. Write your questions for Elena in the comments.
Elena: It’s quite possible to get to Altai by car. The road is decent, driving is not tiring, the scenery is excellent. It's a pleasure to drive. But having a car in Altai is an incomparable plus. The possibilities increase tenfold. We have been to Altai 3 times and we will go again, that’s for sure! We ourselves live in Moscow.
The most important thing is to get to Chelyabinsk, then the number of cars decreases sharply, and the journey really becomes a pleasure. We really don’t like the M5 road, it’s somehow too busy, we always take the M7. There are fewer cars, the quality of the fabric is quite tolerable. I write “always” because in addition to Altai we went to Kazakhstan, Perm, Orenburg, and the Urals. There are already two lanes for quite a long distance, so getting to Ufa is not a problem at all. There are plenty of cafes and motels along the entire route.
The most unpleasant place is the road from Sim to Miass. Long ascents and descents, movement in one row, a huge number of trucks. We prefer to cross at night, but we have to be very careful, since even at night there are quite a large number of traffic cops. The road from Chelyabinsk to Kurgan is slab, it’s a little annoying, but in general, asphalt without holes is the most important thing.
You can, of course, go through Kazakhstan, the road there is better, but it took us a long time to go through customs even for transit, although that was 5 years ago, maybe everything has changed.
After Kurgan, long journeys without settlements begin, but even here there are motels and cafes, and our car runs on gas, we always found gas. The sunrises and sunsets in the swamps are very beautiful, the fog at dawn is nothing at all... The road from Omsk to Novosibirsk is replete with them. This is the main problem, because you can simply take a break only on the side of the road, and, accordingly, if you press into the toilet, also only by the car.
Of the whole journey, the most unpleasant piece is after Kurgan 40 km on the M51. It is located on the border of the regions, and apparently they cannot decide whose patrimony is from the village of Berdyuzhye towards Ishim. But it worked out for us once, although on the way back, we overshot the turn in Ishim and drove straight to Golyshmanovo. Yes, longer, but the road is excellent. If 100 km. not a detour, then you can go like this, time will definitely be saved.
I highly recommend visiting Omsk. Very beautiful city.
Me: Tell me, how long are you traveling? Do you make overnight stops? If yes, how much and where? Interested in everything.
Elena: Since we are not in a hurry, the ride always turns out differently. We drove for three days, and four... depending on the mood... of course, we stop... Most often we spend the first night in Chelyabinsk, but sometimes we have to do it earlier. It all depends on what time you left and after what day you went (tired or not). And then it depends on your luck.
A couple of times we slept in the car... It was a thrill to drive and we realized that it was time to sleep, already at one or two in the morning. At this time it is already difficult to find a place in a motel, but our car allows it... we carry a mattress, pillows and blankets, so in this case we sleep there...
My husband is a night owl and he enjoys driving at night more, but I like to drive in the morning, at dawn... Therefore, it happens that we don’t sleep at all.
One time they took their son with them. But his mountain climbing is not impressive.
During our trips to Altai, we drove the entire Chuysky tract to Tashanta, we didn’t know that we needed a pass further, and the entire Chamal tract. We were on Lake Teletskoye not from the side of the generally accepted routes, but from the other side from Chulyshman, turn to Aktash. It is impossible to visit everywhere, but every visit to Altai is an amazing fairy tale that remains in your heart.
And I also want to add that the Altai Mountains and the Caucasus Mountains are not fundamentally similar to each other. I just heard this opinion from people: well, mountains and mountains, what’s wrong? was in the Caucasus...
No, the Caucasus is beautiful in its own way, Altai is beautiful in its own way...
Ask if you have questions...
And now photos from Elena’s Altai travels.
Valley of the Chulymshan River
Katun
Chike-Taman pass
The M-51 highway is completely empty, there is no asphalt, or rather once upon a time there would have been, now there are remnants on which it is impossible to drive.
Ob near Novosibirsk
Barnaul. Shadrin House
Bridge across the Ob River on the border of Barnaul
Monument to Vasily Shukshin in Barnaul
The road to Katu-Yaryk is a passable road even for a puzoter.
Descent along the Katu-Yaryk pass
Road in the valley of the Chulyshman River
Chulymshan
Lake Teletskoye
The most majestic rocks
Road to Tashanta
The beginning of the Kurai steppe. The height is about 2 thousand meters. Cold. The climate in the valley is very specific. It’s like in a plate, there are mountains around, and a valley in the middle.
This is already specifically in the valley. Kurai steppe. All around there are mountains covered with snow caps.
Climbing to the Chike-Taman pass
Chike-Taman pass. The road is carved out of the rocks. They left the car at the bottom and climbed to the top themselves.
Turquoise Katun
Do you remember what this building is?
A few more photos of the M-51 highway. Fortunately there are only 30-40 km of them
On the right is a motel and a cafe, and then there is a good road.
Fog over the swamps at dawn. Below is the old road from the Chike-Taman pass.
Sandy bum
Road along the edge of the abyss
The confluence of the turquoise Katun and Chemal
After the rain
The quality of the road surprises. Chuysky tract, albeit with one stripe, but a wonderful one.
Red Gate. You can even get to them by car. The road is gravel.
The inscription was impressive
Chibitka River
I don’t know the name of this lake, but the view is simply amazing
Sunset near Ulagan
Seminsky pass. In the evening it was +25, and in the morning there were such snowy peaks. There is a hotel here. Not bad, toilet, shower, TV in the room.
Kamyshlinsky waterfall. There is no road to it; we walked and returned by boat.
Forest near Omsk
P.S. I asked Elena to draw up a route for their Altai trips, so that it would be clear how to get to Altai by car and what to see and where to go. This is what this route looks like: "Vladimir - Nizhny Novgorod - Cheboksary - Kazan - Ufa - Chelyabinsk - Kurgan - Ishim - Omsk - Novosibirsk - Barnaul - Biysk - Gorono-Altaisk - Ust-Sema - Chemal - Ust-Sema - Ongudai - Aktash - Ulagan."
The second and third time, Elena and her husband also drove to Aktash, but without stopping at Chamal. Also, in one case we went to Kosh-Agach and Tashanta, and in the second to Ulagan, then Balyktuyul, Koo, Balykcha and Lake Teletskoye.
I tried to plot this path on the map. Alas, it didn’t work out completely. For some settlements, Google persistently wrote “Navigation information is not available for part of the route.” But here's what happened:
When I look at this map, it sounds in my head:
My dear country is wide,
There are many forests, fields and rivers in it.
I don’t know another country like this
Where a person breathes so freely.
If you are planning a long-distance trip, you should remember a few simple but important rules: - carefully prepare your car for a long trip: check the level of engine oil, coolant, windshield washer fluid, make sure all lighting, etc. are functioning properly. - check the tire pressure. It is very important that it matches the pressure recommended for your vehicle. - prepare a spare tire and a tow rope - no one is immune from a tire puncture or breakdown on the highway, you should foresee possible troubles in advance and avoid them. - choose roads with high-quality surfaces - this will extend the life of your “iron horse” and save your nerves. When preparing for a trip, think through everything to the smallest detail so that the trip leaves pleasant memories and not a headache.