Gorny Altai is an ideal travel destination. Fascinating mountain nature, rocky ridges, rushing waters and calm clear lakes are the main values of the region. In recent years, Altai has become a very popular tourist area.The tourist season begins with the beginning of the blooming of the maral and ends around the end of September.
And despite the fact that there are more and more recreation centers every year, it is necessary to start booking good places earlier. And the prices for such a vacation are getting higher. Many believe that not everyone can afford to relax in Altai at the established price level, but this is not the case. Rest in the mountain can be budgetary and at the same time leave a lot of impressions.
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1. Chuisky tract One of the first wonderful places available to everyone is a picturesque road. Chuisky tract - 968 kilometers long, it is one of the most beautiful roads in the world according to National Geographic Russia! As a rule, the road is rather boring, but not along the Chuisky tract. If you have time, stop often and look around.
2. The Katun River The Mistress of Altai Mountains originates from the southern slope of Mount Belukha. Rampant and at times quiet, it stretches for 688 kilometers before meeting Biya. The shores of the Katun are very diverse and picturesque. You can stop both in rocky places and listen to the sound of beating water against stones, and in quieter ones. And while away the evening by the fire reading the legend about a girl named Katun.
3. Mount Belukha One of the highest mountains in Russia, it reaches an altitude of 4506 meters above sea level. But her beauty is not only in majesty. Beluga whale is surrounded by many legends and has a powerful energy. Even being at its foot or spending a night in a settlement near Belukha will bring you incredible impressions, great admiration and a surge of vitality.
4. Mountain passes There are two passes on the Chuysky tract: Seminsky and Chike-Taman. The Seminsky pass is the highest point of the Chuysky tract, 1717 meters above sea level. The road runs along the lowest and flatest part of the ridge. The weather changes are amazingly fast. The height of the Chike-Taman pass is 1295 meters above sea level. Rocky ledges, dangerous turns, elevation changes are simply breathtaking. A large number of viewing platforms will allow you to enjoy the mountain scenery in any weather.
5. The confluence of Chuya and Katun. This is a magnificent place created by nature! It is very easy to get to it even by car. From the equipped observation deck, you can see a magnificent sight, how two channels are connected into one, how the dark Chuya is connected with the turquoise Katunya. These places are accessible to anyone in any vehicle. After all, if you go for something to Altai, then it's just around the corner. Sun-drenched slopes, snowy mountain peaks, impregnable rocks. And we advise you to spend the nights in a tent. To enjoy the sound of rivers, morning dew, fresh mountain air, travel with pleasure and enjoy nature without serious costs!
