Join local IFMGA-certified guide Yaroslav on this memorable hike in the Kyrgyz mountains. You'll cross 3 gorges and climb to the summit of Uchitel Peak (4540m).
Tian Shan
7 Days
Jun - Sep
High
Intermediate
Join me on this 7-day guided hike in the Kyrgyz mountains and discover this truly amazing corner of the world! During our hike, we’ll cross 3 gorges, see dozens of waterfalls and even climb up to the summit of one of the area’s most beautiful peaks.
I’ll meet you at the airport in Bishkek and, from there, we’ll get a transfer to Belogorka/Sokuluk gorge, just 70 km away. Our trek will take us up the gorge, through wild bushes and alpine flowers. During the summer, many waterfalls drape the walls of the gorge. It’s an amazing spectacle!
Afterwards, we’ll cross Ozyorniy Pass (3900m). Picturesque views of the surrounding areas open from up here. As we descend from the pass, we’ll follow a stream to the Ala-Archa gorge and, from there, we’ll follow an old dirt road to the Alpine Base Camp.
The third gorge in our trek will be the Ak-Sai gorge. On our way there, we’ll cross the Sharkiratma river and visit the Ak-Sai waterfall. Then, we will walk up to Ratsek Stop, from where we’ll enjoy amazing views of the the glacier and the surrounding peaks.
Here, there are lots of mountaineering routes of varying levels of difficulty. During the program, we’ll hike to the top of Uchitel Peak (4540m). The ascent and descent usually take between 5 and 7 hours and you won’t need any special equipment.
Want to come on this hike in the Kyrgyz mountains in the company of a local guide? Then contact me know and I’ll be happy to be your guide in this beautiful area!
Meeting group. Transfer from Bishkek to Sokuluk gorge (app.75 km, 1,5 hour). Setting up camp. Acclimatization walk up Ashu-Tor gorge. Overnight in tents.
Trek up Sokuluk gorge to confluence of the Chon-Tor and Eastern Sokuluk streams. Camp altitude 3200m. Overnight in Tent Camp.
Trek from the Sokuluk gorge to Ala-Archa gorge over the Ozyorniy Pass (3917m). Camp altitude 2920m. Overnight in Tent Camp.
Trek down the Ala-Archa gorge to alpine camp (2200m). Overnight in Tent Camp.
Trek up to ‘Ratsek stop’ (3200m). Overnight in the Ak-Sai Mountain Hut.
Ascent to Uchitel peak (4540m), F grade route, you don’t need special climbing gear. Great view on surrounding summits opens from the top. Overnight in the Ak-Sai Mountain Hut.
Descent to Ala-Archa alpine camp and transfer to Bishkek.
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Mountain Guide
I’m an IFMGA-certified mountain guide and I'm part of the Kyrgyzstan Mountain Guide Association (KMGA). I organize for my friends and clients trekking, mountaineering, climbing and ski touring trips and expeditions in Kyrgyzstan. Come and enjoy great climbing in the Ala-Archa Valley or sign for the challenging adventure of ascending Peak Lenin. I’ll be glad to organize for you the trip you are looking for and spend a good time with you in my mountains while sharing my experience as a mountain guide and my knowledge about my country.
Languages
Russian | Kyrgyz | English
Certificates
KMGA
Kasper
We loved our trip with Yaroslav! He made sure to make decisions which were best for our whole team, he was really professional and knowledgeable. We had a lot of fun together and we also felt safe and relaxed. We also learned a lot during the trip and got more experience in high altitude mountaineering. We highly recommend Yaroslav as a guide :)
Arnaud
Odile-Florence
We had a really nice time with Yaroslav and his driver Daniel. We were skitouring in the end of February in Karakol and Jyrgalan. Yaroslav is a very professional guide and knows the region very well. Thanks to him we always found the best spots for powder snow. The hostels that he selected were all excellent and clean. Both, Yaroslav and his driver Daniel are very punctual and reliable. They helped us in all matters and were very warm-hearted and fun! all in all we had an amazing week and are very thankful for the fun time that we had together! I would defently book again with Yaroslav!
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