Tourist map of Altai. Sights of Altai that we managed to see
Hello everyone, friends! Today I want to tell you about the sights of Altai that we managed to see during our trip by car. This non-exhaustive list sights of Altai, there are countless of them. Today we briefly talk only about what we managed to see!
For convenience, I place all the sights on the map of Altai. Perhaps this map will help you in building the route of your trip to Altai. I note that the road to all the below mentioned sights of Altai perfect, except for a couple of places (points 6 and 15 below).
1. Mount Devil's finger (Altai Territory!)
The devil's finger is a rock that has the shape of a protrusion resembling a claw, or finger, which is how it got its name. An ecological path leads to the rock.
Location: near Lake Aya and Maima village
2. Manzherok lake (or Manzherok)
Monument of nature. best view the lake will open to you from the lift ski complex"Manzherok"
Location: the lake is located 2 km from the village of Manzherok
3. Patmos Island on the Katun River. Church of the Apostle John the Theologian
The island of Patmos is a small island - a rock with sheer walls, on top of which is the temple of St. John the Evangelist. The only way to get to the temple is via a suspension bridge.
Location: Chemal district, outskirts of Chemal village
4. Chemal HPP. The confluence of the Chemal and Katun rivers
The Chemal hydroelectric power station was once a reservoir and a working hydroelectric power station, but now it has been turned, so to speak, into a kind of tourist centre. Firstly, because here you can observe the confluence of the Chemal and Katun rivers. Secondly, from the Chemal hydroelectric power station along the goat path you can go to the suspension bridge leading to the island of Patmos. Thirdly, a couple of attractions have also been added here, such as a bungee over a hydroelectric power station, a Ferris wheel, etc.
Location: outskirts of Chemal village
5. waterfall Chech-Kysh
The waterfall is located in a picturesque narrow gorge. The waterfall is small, the height of the fall is not more than 4 meters. Here, not far from the waterfall, you can also find several petroglyphs - images of humans and animals. And also - climb to the observation deck and look at the Katunskaya valley.
Location: Chemalsky district, not reaching 3 km to the village. Elanda
6.Waterfall Beltyrtuyuk (Beltyresk)
Very beautiful, two-cascade waterfall with fall heights of 29 and 10 meters.
Location: there is a lot of information on the Internet about the ideal road to the waterfall, I would call this place difficult to access, the road is bad and you can’t get to the waterfall itself, you have to walk a little for 20-30 minutes to the waterfall, or change to a cornfield with locals. Chemal district, 56 km from the village of Chemal, 20 km from the village of Belteryesk from the village of Kuyus
You will pass it on the way to the Beltyrtuyuk waterfall and it will definitely capture all your attention. Not only the bridge itself, but also the cosmic landscapes of the Katun River will impress you. One of the most beautiful places that I remember in Altai! It is here that the Katun has the greatest depth.
Location: Chemalsky district, the bridge is located between two settlements Orokta and Edigan
8. Seminsky Pass
Monument of nature. The height of the pass reaches 1717 meters. The ascent to the pass along a picturesque road with a length of 9 km is replaced by a no less picturesque descent of 11 km. At the top of the pass, a stele was erected in honor of the 200th anniversary of the voluntary entry of the Altai people into Russia
Location: 583 km of the Chuysky tract
9. Mountain pass Chike-Taman
Monument of nature. A new modern road leading through the pass cost a lot of money and labor. Earlier, back in the 10th-12th centuries, a completely different road was built and operated, which is still visible in places today when you move along the new road.
Location: 659 km of the Chuysky tract
10. Ilgumen threshold. Cordon Kor-Kechu
The Ilgumen threshold belongs to the 4th class of complexity in alloys. It is located at the confluence of two rivers Bolshoi Ilgumen and Katun. There are powerful shafts up to 3 meters high, in 2006 the World Cup in rafting was held here, in which, by the way, the Altaians became the winners.
Location: 680 km of the Chuysky tract. Signpost "cordon" with a turn to the left
11. Confluence of the Chuya and Katun rivers (Chui-Oozy)
Is holy/ sacred place in Altai. For the Altaians, the natural element generally plays a special, important role. You can see the confluence of two rivers from observation deck, which also offers a beautiful view of the river valley.
Location: 712 km of the Chuysky tract
12. Kalbak-Tash
The tract, where there is a large accumulation of Altai petroglyphs. Petroglyphs are the oldest rock carvings in Altai, which (for a moment!) belong to the 8th millennium BC. In Kalbak-Tash you can find up to 3 thousand rock carvings. Most often there are images of animals, people, and the strangest thing - images that are very reminiscent of today's space rockets!
Location: 723 km of the Chuysky tract, the right bank of the Chuya River, between the villages of Iodro and Inya
13. Katun terraces
The Katun terraces are steep, sandy shores with unnaturally even outlines, reaching a height of up to 200 meters above sea level. The Katun terraces are formed from several layers, which either resembles a layer cake, or one gets the impression that full-flowing mountain rivers cascaded here, their surface is so smooth and even!
Location: the valley of the Katun River, the terraces stretch from the Bolshoi Ilgumen River to the mouth of the Chuya River. Were seen at the confluence of the Chuya and Katun rivers, as well as not far from Kalbak-Tash
14. Kurai steppe and Severo-Chuysky ridge
The Kurai steppe and the North Chuya ridge are those natural beauty that you will watch in tandem. One of the most beautiful views which happened to be observed in Altai. In the distance, the North Chuisky Range stretched with its snow caps. The average height of the ridge is about 3600 meters, there are also two largest peaks on it - Ak-Tru and Maashey-Bash (more than 4000 meters). The most postcard look!
Location: 802 km of the Chui tract, Kosh-Agach district, after Aktash
15. Katu-Yaryk pass and Chulyshman valley
If the Seminsky and Chike-Taman passes are passes crossed along the ideal Chuisky tract, then the Katu-Yaryk pass is a breathtaking view of the Chulyshman valley, which is worth it to shake 4 hours off-road (it's only a climb!). The descent from the pass will lead you to the southern shore of Lake Teletskoye, but it is possible to go down only on a cross-country vehicle or on foot. The height of the observation deck of the Katu-Yaryk pass is 1200 meters, it offers an incredible view of the Chulyshman valley - a gorge with a mountain river Chulyshman.
Location: hard-to-reach place for an ordinary car, Ulagansky district, in order to get to the Katu-Yaryk pass, you need to turn from the Chuisky tract in Aktash (about 780 km of the Chuisky tract) to Ulagan
A detailed post about the Katu-Yaryk pass and the Chulyshman valley
16. Ulagansky pass
One of the highest in Altai, its height is 2080 m above sea level, crosses on the way to the Katu-Yaryk pass. It is a sacred place, a place of worship for the Altai gods, which is why you will see a lot of trees tied with ritual white ribbons (dyalams) and stone pyramids (oboo tash) on the pass. There are many beautiful lakes around the pass, including Uzun-Kol lake.
Location: 26 km of the Ulagansky tract, section of the road from the village. Aktash to Ust-Ulagan
17. Teletskoye lake
Most big lake Altai, on the northern shore of the lake there are settlements / villages Artybash and Iogach with numerous camp sites. In fact, no one lives on the southern shore of the lake, there is one cafe and the opportunity to stay in tents on the shore of the southern lake. From the west and east impassable mountain ranges covered with forest with waterfalls falling into the lake. All this territory is the Altai State Natural Biosphere Reserve.
Location: Turochaksky district (northern shore of the lake), Ulagansky district ( South coast lakes). A normal road leads to the northern shore of the lake, through Gorno-Altaisk to the village of Artybash. You can get to the southern shore of the lake either by swimming (by boat) or by a cross-country vehicle through the Katu-Yaryk pass
18. Korbu Waterfall
The most famous waterfall that flows into Lake Teletskoye.
Location: Altai State Natural Biosphere Reserve, right bank of Lake Teletskoye, access to the waterfall is possible only by boat
19. Mount Tilan Tuu
Mount Tilan Tuu is not high (altitude 741 km), but with a rather steep climb. It is from this mountain, or rather from its observation area, that a panoramic view of the northern shore of Lake Teletskoye, Iogach and Artybash, as well as the bridge over the Biya River, flowing from the lake, opens
Location: Artybash village, northern shore of Lake Teletskoye, not far from the Golden Lake t/b
20. Third river
The third river in the lower reaches is quite calm, and above it is a cascade small waterfalls, which you will reach through fallen trees and over stones. Fascinating climbs where I grabbed a tick) Be careful. But even despite this, the Third River impressed me very much, it is incredibly picturesque!
Location: Artybash village, northern shore of Lake Teletskoye, behind the Gorizont t/b, you can turn right in front of the bridge over the Third River
In the next posts I will tell you in detail about each sight of the Altai Mountains I have seen, as well as those sights that I did NOT manage to visit, but I would very much like to, for example, on my next trip!)
Altai Krai is located in the southeast of Western Siberia between 50 and 55 degrees north latitude and 77 and 87 degrees east longitude. The length of the territory from west to east is about 600 km, from north to south - about 400 km. The distance from Barnaul to Moscow in a straight line is about 2940 km, by road - about 3400 km.
It borders in the south and west with the East Kazakhstan and Pavlodar regions Kazakhstan, in the north and northeast - with the Novosibirsk and Kemerovo regions, in the southeast - with the Republic of Altai.
The territory of the region belongs to two physical countries - the West Siberian Plain and Altai - Sayan. The mountain part covers the plain from the eastern and southern sides - the Salair Range and the foothills of Altai. The western and central parts are predominantly flat in nature - the Ob plateau, the Biysko-Chumysh upland, the Kulunda plain. Almost all natural zones of Russia are present in the region - steppe and forest-steppe, taiga and mountains. The plain part of the region is characterized by the development of steppe and forest-steppe natural zones, with ribbon forests, a developed girder-ravine network, lakes and pegs.
The water resources of the Altai Territory are represented by surface and ground waters. The largest rivers (out of 17 thousand) are the Ob, Biya, Katun, Chumysh, Aley and Charysh. Of the 13 thousand lakes, the largest is Lake Kulunda, its area is 728 sq. km. The main water artery of the region - the Ob River - is 493 km long within the region, formed from the confluence of the Biya and Katun rivers. The Ob basin occupies 70% of the region's territory.
This is a project of Sberbank, which gives a number of privileges to the owner on the territory of the Altai Republic and the Altai Territory. The main features are an individual design of a bank card and increased bonuses.
Mount Belukha, blooming maral and many other beauties Gorny Altai now on a bank account. "Altai Tourist Card" issued by Sberbank will be useful both for those who came on vacation and for local residents. One of the goals of the project is to increase tourist attraction region. The more project partners there are, the more bonuses, which means that rest in the Altai Mountains will become even more profitable.
MARINA MEZENTSEVA, MANAGER OF THE GORNO-ALTAI BRANCH OF PJSC SBERBANK: “The Altai tourist card is a debit bank card with an individual design, with an increased accrual of "Thank you" bonuses from Sberbank.
With this card, its holder, in addition to increased bonuses, can receive a discount when paying for services from partners, project participants. 37 partners are already participating in the project: sanatoriums, hotels, camp sites, cafes and restaurants, as well as tour operators from the Altai Territory and the Republic of Armenia. The network of partners is constantly expanding.”
More than 2 million tourists visit our region every year. Relax in popular tourist places Altai and getting bonuses for it is easy. One of the first partners of the project is the all-season resort "Manzherok". Thousands of tourists from all over the country and even the world come here to admire the pristine nature and relax. Great news for guests is the discount on the tourist card. The entire list of partner organizations is posted on the website of the RA Tourism and Entrepreneurship Support Center. Among them is the tourist complex "Taezhnik". Generous discount for tourist card holders.
TATYANA ZYABLITSKAYA, DIRECTOR OF THE ALTAI ACTIVE TOUR TRAVEL COMPANY: “We are partners of Sberbank in the Altai Tourist Card project and offer our guests discounts both on accommodation at the Taezhnik tourist complex and on active tours that we organize. As a participant in the project, we expect to increase both regular and new customers, because this project extends not only to the Siberian Federal District, but to the whole of Russia.”
Such a card can be purchased throughout Russia. But it is focused specifically on the Republic of Altai and the Altai Territory. Paying with this card for gasoline at gas stations, air and Railway tickets, the client receives increased bonuses "Thank you" - 3% of the purchase amount.
VYACHESLAV TUPIKIN, FIRST DEPUTY MINISTER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM OF RA: “Sberbank is a long-standing partner of the tourism industry, with its assistance large projects are being implemented, support is provided to tour operators, it offers a number of interesting loan products, including I would like to draw the attention of the tourist industry to the tourist card , draw attention and tourists to this card, it provides interesting discount packages today, it is possible to receive bonus points. Sberbank has a fairly extensive network of partners using this card, so those who use it receive bonuses under the preferential program.”
A bank card can be ordered at any branch of Sberbank, or on the Sberbank.ru website. It is worth noting that when making the first payment on the Tourist Card, the owner receives 500 "thank you" welcome bonuses, which can be used to pay for purchases in partner stores.
Anna Skorokhodova
The Altai branch of Sberbank intends to issue 5,000 cards by the end of 2017 to encourage people to come to the Altai Territory and the Altai Republic and shop here. The card can be purchased in any region of the country, but their holders receive bonuses by making purchases in the territory of two Altai. So far, this is a rather limited range of acquisitions, but the bank promises to expand the functionality.
Maxim Volkov demonstrates a Sberbank card "Tourist Altai".
"Altai Tourist Map" has a specific design - it depicts a blooming maral. According to the manager of the Altai branch of Sberbank Maxim Volkov, the idea of popularizing tourism in Altai appeared two years ago: we wanted to create a product that would help develop tourism in the Altai Territory and the Altai Republic.
Now this product is available, and it can be purchased throughout Russia. But it is focused specifically on Altai.
Maxim Volkov,
Manager of the Altai branch of Sberbank:
Carrying out transactions with this card on the territory of the region and the Republic of Altai, paying for gasoline at gas stations, air and railway tickets with this card, the client receives “Thank you” bonuses - 3% of the purchase amount. "Thank You" bonuses are the same money that can be spent in partner stores to purchase goods.
Sberbank card "Tourist Altai"
Sberbank says that the amount of bonuses on the Altai Tourist card is significantly higher than on the classic cards of this bank. At the same time, when opening a card, 500 welcome bonuses are credited.
Maxim Volkov explained that in the future the functionality of the card will be developed. And now negotiations are underway with the owners of sanatoriums, camp sites and pharmacy chains so that they can also receive bonuses or discounts there.
From 26 June when Altai branch Sberbank has launched a project, 350 cards have already been issued. True, as of August 10, only one card was purchased outside the region - in Omsk.
I must say that in the first year after receiving the card, its annual maintenance will cost more than for classic cards: 1250 rubles. In the future, it will cost 450 rubles - like the classic "plastic".
In general, other banks also issue cards for travelers. So, in Binbank we were informed that under the Binbonus program you can connect the category "travel" and receive increased bonuses when buying air and railway tickets, booking hotels or car rentals.
Otkritie Bank has a Travel card - it makes it possible to accumulate rubles on a bonus account and pay for air and railway tickets and hotels, and the Autocard of this bank allows you to receive cashback from the amounts spent at gas stations, service stations and car washes .
VTB24 issues a credit "VTB24 World Card": with it you can buy air tickets or book a hotel room and earn miles.
But so far only Sberbank has issued a card to stimulate the influx of tourists to Altai. Maxim Volkov expects that it will become a tool to attract tourists here.
The Republic of Altai is located in the south of Western Siberia. In the northwest it is bordered by Altai Territory, in the southwest - with Kazakhstan, in the south - with China and Mongolia, in the east - with the Republic of Tyva and Khakassia, in the northeast - with Kemerovo region. The length of the territory from north to south is 400 km, from west to east - 360 km. The total area is 92,903 sq. km.
The relief is characterized by high ridges separated by narrow and deep river valleys and rare wide intermountain basins. The most high mountain Belukha (4506 m), is the highest point Siberia. On the territory of the Republic there are more than 20 thousand watercourses with a total length of more than 60 thousand km and about 7 thousand lakes with a total area of more than 600 sq. km. The largest rivers are Katun and Biya, from the confluence of which are formed largest river Siberia - Ob. The largest lake - Teletskoye - has an area of 230.8 sq. km, a depth of 325 meters and is considered largest lake Russia after Baikal.