Traveling savages in the Altai region by car. Journey to Altai: a place of rest for body and soul, bright colors and harmony of pure nature

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It was very emotional, I never parted with the girls for such a long time, I didn’t even leave them to my mother alone with an overnight stay. And that's about a MONTH.

June 13th we left. The first scheduled stop near Nizhny Novgorod, we have friends there, very interesting people, also at one time dumped from Moscow to an abandoned village, bred a farm: a cow, goats, chickens, geese. Children study at home. We stayed with them for three days. They even gave me a cow to milk, they said I have a talent), I would still like some experience, I fed both girls up to 2.5 years old, and even now Denis is on my chest, and they have boobs in Africa boobs, only the cow's nipples are longer))) ))

We were given this guest house.

And again on the road. Route m7. The road is good by the way. Next stop Kazan.

Oh, we really liked Kazan, beautiful city! First stop at the lake. We ate, sat by the fire and slept.

About food on the road. Who does not know we are vegetarians and not everywhere we have something to eat, and eating in roadside cafes is dumb. We also do not forget that we are lovers of nature and hiking. Prepared to the maximum to be autonomous. Take a refrigerator, a gas burner, even a road shower with you in the car))) and a lot of other things that can make life easier for a traveler))). Before leaving, I fried a mountain of lentil cutlets, divided them into portions and vacuumed them up. I made zazharki for soup, also under vacuum. Dried champignons, dried cabbage (when it is restored in the soup you can’t distinguish it from fresh), dried already boiled lentils, this made it possible to periodically prepare different soups in nature.

I also always had cheese and sour milk with me. Macaroni, sometimes dry mashed potatoes (muck), fruit. Small children's cereals and purees. Well, tea, coffee with delicious treats.

In the morning I woke up with rain on the roof, heavy rain, cool. We start the car, but it wasn’t there, it won’t start, the battery is dead. I remind you - a lake, a forest, morning - no one around. You won’t even go out into the street with small things. shower. Our refrigerator worked all night, but we checked the battery withstood. It turns out that when the mattress was laid, someone accidentally turned on the heated seats. The husband went to the nearest holiday village for help. Fortunately, help came quickly, a young man was found who agreed to light us up. The engine is started, the instruments don’t show how to drive further? It flashed through my head how long we can hang out in Kazan. After 5-10 minutes everything was back to normal.

Let's go to the center. The weather also cleared up and summer began))) We decided to dedicate this day to Kazan, take a walk around the Kremlin and the embankment, go shopping.

We spent the night again in the car, right in front of the Kremlin.

This is the view from the car window before going to bed.

The Urals are beautiful, but the constant descents and ascents are tiring and my ears are a little blocked.

Chelyabinsk passed by.

Kurgan region. Some fields and lakes, many lakes.

Before the turn to Ishim, the road is normal, but after the HORROR lasting 200 km, all the good asphalt went towards Kazakhstan.

Omsk, I liked it, a beautiful city, the only negative is a lot of midges.

Novosibirsk is wonderful, the Ob reservoir is huge, like the sea you can’t see the opposite time. BUT midges even more than in Omsk. We arrived at the beach in the evening, it was hot, and it was impossible to go outside, a swarm immediately attacks. You can, of course, sprinkle with poison, but it won't work with Denis.

During the day you can walk more than me.

Barnaul is the capital of Altai. Again a midge, smaller than in Novosib, but mosquitoes were added, terribly biting. I liked the city. Only a strange contrast to the large main streets, but it is worth stopping by the secondary, narrow terrible roads. In Barnaul we had to hang out for a few days. Approaching the gas station, not having reached a couple of meters - we stall, the gasoline ran out, we pushed our baby, we refuel - it won’t start, we arrived. It takes 10 minutes - started up. ???? Decided to still drive to the service to see. While my husband was in the service, I slept in a hotel))), and then went for a walk around the city, and the local shopping center. It's hot outside, but summer hasn't even started in Moscow.

And here we are in Belokurikha, we arrived in the evening, in the midst of holiday season all the rooms are occupied, until the night they were looking for where to get up.

The next day we went to see the house, these people and stopped for a few days. Nevertheless, we decided not to rush with a choice and travel around mountain Altai.

Thank you for your attention, those who mastered to the end. There are not many photos. I mostly filmed videos.

Altai is amazing and beautiful place. In a small area you can see a variety of landscapes: rivers, lakes, mountains, forests, steppes. There are about 20,000 rivers and streams and almost 7,000 lakes, as well as the famous Altai mountain ranges. Everyone can choose a trip to Altai to their liking.

The diversity of the landscape a large number of recreation options. So in the steppes you can ride horses. Swimming and fishing in the lakes. Rivers are a great place for rafting, but both experienced travelers and beginners can climb the mountains. It is better for beginners to make the first hike as part of a group, and experienced tourists can decide to climb on their own.

Altai is ideal for long walks. Enjoying the beautiful natural scenery is nothing like walking through the city. But if outdoor activities are not suitable, you should give preference to traveling by car. So you can see much more and not suffer from being tied to one place.

You can go to Altai at any time of the year, but keep in mind that due to the sharply continental climate, the weather can be unpredictable. Warm summers are suitable for walking and swimming, and in winter they open ski resorts. Of course, most people visit Altai for hiking and enjoying nature. But for those tourists who value comfort, there are cities with cozy hotels.

Our dear reader, we invite you to get acquainted with the trip to Altai in this article. After reading to the end, you will take a virtual journey, visit various points of a wonderful place full of secrets and indescribable beauty of landscapes. You will learn how best to organize this trip, what you need to take with you, where to go, where to spend the night.

Traveling in the Altai Mountains

Where does every journey begin? That's right, with his planning!

To get from point A to point B, you need to understand how to get there. It's good if you have a car. This greatly simplifies the task. Upload maps to the navigator, choose a route, fill in gasoline and go! 🙂

From Novosibirsk to Gorno-Altaisk about 450 km (about 6 hours drive) along the R-256 highway. If we take an average gasoline consumption of 10 liters per 100 km and the cost of a liter is 35 rubles, then a trip to Gorno-Altaisk will cost you 1,600 rubles.

Then you choose in which direction your route lies. If you are close relaxing holiday with developed infrastructure - you are in Chemal. If you dream of conquering mountain peaks, then your path lies through the Seminsky Pass and beyond. And if you want to take a walk on the water, then you will go to Teletskoye Lake to the village of Artybash. Most importantly, do not forget to fill up the car on time, otherwise a situation may occur when the gas runs out, and there may not be gas stations nearby.

On average, when traveling by car, the cost of gasoline is about 5 - 8 thousand rubles (depending on the distance of the trip).

Traveling to Altai without a car

three options for getting into the Republic of Altai:

1. Bus. Departs from the Novosibirsk bus station, it is possible to get to Chemal without a transfer. There are day and night routes. The cost is about 1600 rubles. Travel time - 9 hours. Buses also run to other destinations (Lake Teletskoye, Aktash, Tungur).
2. Train. Departs daily in the evening from the Novosibirsk-Glavny railway station to Biysk. The cost of a coupe is about 1700 rubles. Travel time - 10 hours. Regular buses run from Biysk to the Republic of Altai.
3. Airplane. Novosibirsk - Gorno-Altaisk. A round-trip flight on the website aviakassa.ru was found for 3,400 rubles. Dates - May holidays. Then on regular buses to the right place.

Moving around Altai by car is more comfortable compared to other modes of transport, especially when it comes to trips within the Altai Republic itself. The schedule of domestic flights must be found at local bus stations. The cost of moving without a car will also be on average 5-8 thousand rubles, although the level of comfort will be an order of magnitude lower due to transfers and the need for connections between different types of transport.

Traveling in the Altai Mountains by car

In recent years, road trips to Altai have experienced a renaissance. The local tourism industry does not stand still; guests are offered various tours for recreation in terms of opportunities and conditions. We will tell you about all the intricacies of traveling in your own car.

Travelers in cars appreciate them for their sense of freedom. Own car makes the owner independent in his desires.

Speed. Traveling by car is faster than by bus or train. In addition, you can always unscheduled stop in an interesting place.

Possibility to choose a companion. You need a company - through the service, find who is traveling along the way. "Poisoned by people" - go alone.

Automobile route from Moscow to Gorny Altai

The most convenient route: Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod - Kirov - Perm - Yekaterinburg - Tyumen - Omsk - Novosibirsk - Gorno-Altaisk. The road through almost a third of the territory of Russia is replete with sights, but the purpose of the trip is Altai, so we skip the details. It is better to move along federal highways - they are being actively repaired, so it is more likely to meet good coverage.

Generally the best part the paths are the roads of Western Siberia. The most problematic roads are at the crossing from Nizhny Novgorod to Perm. After Novosibirsk, go to the federal highway Novosibirsk-Mongolia (Chuysky tract). On it you can drive the whole Altai in a southerly direction.

Memo to the autotraveller

Here you will find all the necessary information for comfortable travel in Gorny Altai by car

When to go to Altai?

Every season has its own - seasonal features.

Winter here is cold, but because of the snow-white snow it is fabulously beautiful. Keep in mind that avalanches often come down in the mountains. Therefore, going to the mountains, avoid avalanche places.
It is warm in late spring and summer, but melt water raises the level of rivers, so roads are flooded in some places. This is a period of increased tick activity.
The best time to travel is from August to September. There is less water and access is open even to the most distant points tourist routes. And fewer ticks.

What are the roads in Altai?

Local roads are very different in quality. Chuisky tract - possibly best road in Russia. And mountain in some places are available only to specially trained "tanks". However, the owners of cars with low clearance have a place to ride.

There are many comfortable and comfortable tourist bases (Chemal, Teletskoye). You can get here by ride, bus or on foot, so there are a lot of tourists. Buses do not go to the most beautiful places, and it is difficult to catch a ride. It is in these places that the path of SUVs for auto travelers lies. In Altai expanse for connoisseurs of off-road. They will get to the most picturesque places.

The road to the valley of the Chulyshman River is a narrow and dangerous steep slope, but even cars with a small clearance can drive here. But in some places on the road there are very decent stones. Additional difficulties creates unpredictable weather. Heavy rains are quickly replaced by thick fogs. If the weather is clear, just have time to turn your head - mountains, lakes, landscapes, serpentines. In terms of silence, tranquility, beauty, Gorny Altai surpasses any foreign countries.

What to bring?

Those who have visited Altai know that there are never too many things. The weather in the mountains changes rapidly and unpredictably. Airlines for carrying things over hand luggage they will ask for payment, and everything that is needed will also fit into the trunk with a margin.

Tent and sleeping bags, tourist rug. A tent will allow you to settle comfortably for the night in nature. In addition, it is better to take another blanket or a second sleeping bag. Even in July, the nights can be very cold and additional insulation for spending the night will come in handy. A rug under the sleeping bag will make the “featherbed” softer and warmer.
Shoes and clothes. Possible sudden changes in temperature will help to survive a sufficient supply of warm clothes. Get ready for any surprises, take with you: a rubberized windbreaker;
two tracksuits(warm and lighter);
T-shirts and T-shirts made of breathable fabric;
shorts;
socks(light and woolen - for overnight stays);
swimsuit;
headdress(cap);
sneakers and an open pair of shoes with non-slippery soles;
Take a small backpack with you to organize hiking trips.
Personal hygiene products. In this matter, everything is purely individual. The minimum sufficient set will be: two towels, soap, shampoo, washcloth, brush with paste, toilet paper.
Utensils for cooking and eating.
Devices. It is optimal to take multifunctional equipment.
Other accessories. The list of mandatory things includes: a lantern, matches, an ax, a rope.
Means of protection. The local nature is rich in ticks. Therefore, before visiting, it is better to take a course of vaccinations, get special insurance in case of a tick bite and stock up on repellent bottles.
First aid kit. With basic medicines: painkillers, colds, disinfectants.

Travel insurance

Traveling abroad requires the purchase of insurance. There is no such requirement for domestic travel, but we are sure that travel insurance will come in handy. In what cases is insurance most often needed:

cold;
toothache;
poisoning;
bite of an insect or animal;
sunburn;
injuries and fractures;
and whatever.

Benefits of paid insurance

Travel insurance covers medical expenses that go beyond the CHI: purchase medicines, diagnostic procedures, evacuation of the traveler and, in case of a sad outcome, the body. In addition, the policy insures non-medical risks: a canceled trip, lost luggage, etc. Insurance is especially important for mountain tourism destinations.

How to eat deliciously: Altai cuisine

If you plan a trip to wild places, you will have to cook on your own at the stake. Local cuisine can be tasted in roadside stylized cafes. The basis of the Altai mountain menu is meat dishes, fermented milk products are widely used. In general, the cuisine is similar to Kazakh.

From meat they offer beef, lamb and goat meat. Terpek (cakes), boorsak (doughnuts), kurta (cheese balls) are prepared from sour milk. The most common drink is, of course, herbal tea.

Mountain Altai cafes

We will note only those about which the members of our club spoke well. In the village of Srostki, on the trading square, there are excellent huge chebureks with fragrant herbal tea - you can have a delicious snack.

Near the tourist center "Golden Lake" on Lake Teletskoye, be sure to visit the cafe "Altai Cuisine". Decoration in the form of an Altai yurt: with a hearth in the middle. The menu is not as varied, but very tasty at reasonable prices.

At the base of the Seminsky pass from the Mongolian side to hotel complex meet the cafe "Silk Road". I especially liked the chic pilaf and delicious manti.

Excursions in Gorny Altai

Excursion possibilities of Gorny Altai are endless. Individual tours and corporate programs can include a wide variety of excursion options - hiking, car, horseback riding, water (rafting and motor rafting on the Katun and other mountain rivers and boat trips on Lake Teletskoye), helicopter, quad bike trips, etc.

Excursions around Chemal

Chemal Resort is one of the most picturesque places in the Altai Mountains. During a sightseeing tour, tourists will visit the island of Patmos, the Goat trail, the Chemal hydroelectric power station, Mount Beshpek, springs of living and dead water. In addition, you can climb Mount Camel, take an excursion up the Katun valley and climb the Chichkysh gorge, from the observation deck of which offers stunning views of the Katun. An excursion along the Katun valley and the Chichkysh gorge can be combined with a 2-4 hour rafting on the Katun.

Water excursions - rafting

Rafting - rafting on mountain rivers always leaves an unforgettable experience. The rivers of the Altai Mountains are very fast and stormy, full of rapids, barrels and other obstacles that the rafting participants will overcome by team efforts under the guidance of experienced instructors. Rafting can successfully complement team building - team building training, or even replace it altogether.

Karakol lakes

Karakol lakes are seven high-altitude lakes located at an altitude of about 2000 meters above sea level. The Elekmonarka River flows from the lower Karakol Lake. The first 29 km. tourists climb on an all-terrain vehicle (UAZ, Gaz-66), and then walk 7 km. along the cedar taiga. In addition to one-day excursions, excursions for several days with an overnight stay at the base of Karakol Lakes are possible. For lovers of extreme sports, there are also one-two-day excursions on ATVs to the Karakol Lakes.

teletskoye lake

Teletskoye Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes and the largest lake in the Altai Mountains. Along the shores of the lake and in its vicinity there are many very beautiful waterfalls. The shores of the lake are either steep or overgrown with dense impenetrable taiga, therefore, except for the lake on water transport sightseeing objects in the vicinity of the lake cannot be reached.

Lower Katun (from Lake Aya to Ust-Sema)

Mount Bobyrgan

This is the very first mountain that tourists see from the Chuisky tract on the left bank of the Katun, entering the Altai Republic. The shape of the mountain resembles the ridge of a giant fossil lizard. The height of the mountain is 1007 m above sea level and from its top stunning panoramas of the Katun open up, and in good clear weather even the city of Biysk is visible. There are legends about Mount Bobyrgan. The excursion with the ascent to the top of Mount Bobyrgan takes the whole day and requires some endurance from the tourists.

Lake Aya

Lake Aisk is a favorite vacation spot for residents of Biysk, Barnaul and Novosibirsk. The lake is small but very picturesque. Entrance to the area around the lake is paid.

Manzherok lake

Lake Manzherok, also known as Lake Doingol, is a natural monument. Once the channel of the Katun passed here, and the lake hollow was formed from the damming of the ancient valley by the moraine of the glacier during its retreat. The length of the lake is 1112 meters, the maximum width is 400 meters, the depth does not exceed 3 m. You can swim in the lake, there is a boat and water bicycle rental. Chilim water chestnut, a relic plant, grows in the lake.

The nut kernel is edible both raw and boiled; in eastern countries it is even specially cultivated. Kars, carp, tench, pike and minnow are found in Lake Manzherok. Entrance to the lake is paid.

Mountain Sinyukha

Mount Sinyukha rises above the Manzherok lake. The height of the mountain is 1196 meters above sea level. You can climb to the top of the mountain, which offers breathtaking panoramas of Lake Manzherok and the Katun valley, by chairlift. Opening hours from 10 to 18 hours, the cost of lifting for adults is 250 rubles, for children under 12 years old - 150 rubles.

Aquapark Turquoise Katun

This is one of the few places in the Altai Mountains where it is possible to " beach holiday". An artificial lake was built not far from the shore of the Katun, there are water slides, for small children there are inflatable figures in the water. Taldinsky caves are located not far from the water park. Entrance to the water park is paid.

Taldin caves

The Taldin caves are located on the left bank of the Katun, opposite the calcareous settlement. The most visited cave is “Bolshaya Taldinskaya. A visit to the Taldinsky caves can be combined with a rest in the Turquoise Katun water shop.

Kamyshlinsky waterfall

The Kamyshlinsky waterfall is located on the left bank of the Katun on the Kamyshla River, 200 meters from its confluence with the Katun. It is small, the total height of its cascade is about 12 meters, but all three of its tiers are not visible from one point, only two are visible from below, so it is usually considered two-tier. You can go to the Kamyshlinsky waterfall on foot, take a ride on horseback and sail on a motoraft. You can also visit the Kamyshlinsky waterfall while rafting down the Lower Katun.

Chui tract

The Chuysky tract is very picturesque and along the Chuysky tract, starting from the village of Tuekta and up to the very border with Mongolia, a lot of historical, cultural and archaeological monuments are concentrated. The Chui tract itself has a unique history, a caravan route passed here in antiquity, in the 19th century a wheeled road was laid here, turning into a caravan trail by Russian merchants, conducting trade exchanges with Mongolian merchants.

And already in the 30s of the XX century, Soviet political prisoners built an asphalt road according to the design research of V.Ya. Shishkov, better known as the author of the novel "Gloomy River". The following sights of the Chuysky tract are best known:

Karakol ethnocultural park
The valley of the Karakol River is considered the spiritual heart of Altai. There are many mysterious archaeological monuments here - petroglyphs (rock paintings), burial mounds, steles, rings made of hewn stones, and one of the sacred mountains of Altai is located here, the real name of which cannot be pronounced aloud.
Ancient settlement over the Bolshoy Yaloman river
This ancient settlement is a unique archaeological monument, testifying to the urban civilization of the medieval Altaians. Wonderful panoramas of the Katun river terraces open from the place where the ancient settlement is located.
Confluence of Chuya and Katun.
A very picturesque place, which is considered one of the most energetically powerful places of power in Altai.
With sanctuary Kalbak-Tash
The Kalbak-Tash sanctuary, which means “flat stone”, located above the Chuya River and the Chuya tract, has more than 5 thousand petroglyphs, combined into 500 compositions. The compositions of the petroglyphs of the sanctuary date back to the Neolithic, Neolithic-Bronze, Scythian and Old Turkic eras.
Chui deer stone (Adyr-Kan sanctuary)
The Adyr-Kan sanctuary consists of the Chui deer stone and two compositions of petroglyphs painted on the rocks behind the deer stone. The exact purpose of deer stones is still unknown to science.

Katun horseshoe - Katunsky ridge and Upper Katun (Ust-Koksinsky district)

If you look at the Katun, whimsically enveloping the Katunsky ridge from the source to the village of Tungur, on the map, then you will see nothing but a horseshoe. And this is exactly what the Russian settlers, who have been living here for 300 years, call this place. This is one of the most unique places in Siberia and Altai. The highest peak of the Katunsky ridge is Mount Belukha (4506 m), which is the highest mountain not only in Altai but in all of Siberia.

From the southern slope of Belukha, from the Katunsky glacier, the largest river of the Altai Mountains, the Katun, also originates, into which many of its tributaries, Argut, Akkem, Kucherla, Kuragan and others, also originating from the glaciers of the Katunsky ridge, then flow. On the Katunsky ridge there are unusually picturesque lakes - Lake Talmen, Multinsky lakes, Kucherlinskoye lake, Lake Akkem and many others and waterfalls - Tekelyu, Tegeek, Rassypnoy, etc.

The intermountain basins between the Katunsky and Terektinsky ridges - the Uimon and Katandinsky valleys are also unique. The Uimon valley (Uimon steppe) is over 35 km long and 8 to 13 km wide. Mountain rivers cross it from north to south: Margala - on the left side, Uimon, Okol, Multa - on the right side. From the west, transparent Koksa bursts into the valley from the mountains, which means “green or blue water”, they all flow into the Katun, which, spreading widely into many channels, cuts the valley into two parts.

In 1926, the Central Asian expedition of Nicholas Roerich visited the Uimon Valley. The great artist and philosopher attached special importance to Altai and Siberia as a whole, and believed that Mount Belukha, which is the geographical center of Eurasia, is also a special energy center, a place where three great religions meet - Orthodoxy, Buddhism and Islam. The Uimon Valley, which Roerich considered the heart of Asia, according to his idea, was to become the place where the city of the future would be built, from which a new era of civilization would begin. The expedition members stayed at the house of Vakhromey Atamanov in the village of Verkh-Uimon. This house, which was repeatedly rebuilt, survived until the 90s of the XX century, but when the estate was restored in its original form, the logs of the old house were used in the construction of the new one along with the new logs. Thus, the unique energy of this place was preserved. Now the Museum-estate of N.K. Roerich.

For visiting Ust-Koksinsky district it is necessary to issue a pass to the border zone in advance. For citizens of Russia, it is done 30 days before the date of entry, as well as upon entry, for foreign citizens- in 60 days.

Most of the sights of the Katunsky ridge are remote from the places of accommodation and for their visit it is required to make multi-day hiking or horseback riding, but some of them can be visited in one day, using off-road vehicles, or taking horseback rides.

Multinsky lakes
Three alpine lakes located at the east of 1710 m - the lower lake, 1740 m - the middle lake and 1940 m - the upper lake above sea level. The Multa River, a tributary of the Katun, flows from the Lower Multinskoye Lake. Multinsky lakes are probably the most picturesque lakes not only on the Katunsky ridge, but throughout the Altai Mountains. Tourists reach the lower Multinskoye Lake on Uazakh or Gazakh-66, specially prepared for travel through these places, and go to the middle and upper ones on foot.

Upper Multinskoye Lake is located on the territory of the Katunsky Biosphere Reserve, so a special pass is required to visit it. A one-day excursion allows you to visit the lower and middle lakes, in order to visit the upper Multinskoye lake, as well as other, also very picturesque lakes - Kuyguk, Transverse and others, you need to plan a multi-day trip with overnight stays in tents or on the cordon of the reserve.
Mount Saptan
Horse ride to Mount Saptan, 2764 meters above sea level. From the top of Mount Saptan, a view of up to 100 km in each direction opens - stunning panoramas of the Katun Range, Katun, the confluence of the Kuragan, Small and Large Katanda with Katun. In good weather, from the top of the mountain, the most high peak The Katunsky ridge and all of Siberia - Belukha Mountain, 4506 meters high.
Pass "Kyzyl saddle"
The most accessible observation deck on the Katunsky ridge and Mount Belukha. Available to visit all year round.
Mount Baida
The top of the Terektinsky ridge, towering above the Tungur. But Mount Bayda can be horseback ridden, as well as hiking. The trail to the top of the mountain passes through the cedar taiga. From the top of the mountain, views of the Katunsky ridge open up. valley of the Katun and Kucherla. In good weather, Belukha Mountain is visible.
Lakes and glaciers of Red Mountain
Very picturesque lakes formed in the craters of former volcanoes. The height of Mount Red is 2471 meters above sea level.
Shinok waterfalls
Cascade of waterfalls on the Shinok River (Soloneshensky district of the Altai Territory)

Benefits of traveling to Altai with your own transport

Drive nand Altai by car- today is no longer a curiosity. This is how many Russians spend their holidays. Moreover, it is more interesting, more vivid impressions. Yes, and more convenient. You plan the route yourself, stop where you want and as much as you want, you get to the most rarely visited corners of the pristine Altai nature. And it's extreme, drive and fun! The main thing is a good company!

It is best to go on a road trip around Altai for 5-7 days. You can go with your family, with friends or find for the company the same fans of extreme sports among numerous acquaintances. If the company is large, you can go to Altai in several cars. That will be even more fun.

Preparing for the trip. What to bring?

Before the trip, be sure to check the condition of the car. By the way, the roads in Altai are quite decent. True, animals like to walk leisurely on them. For example, cows can rest right in the middle of the road on asphalt. Moreover, they are not afraid of transport. But that's not such a big problem.

So, what do you need to travel to Altai by car?

Naturally, the first task is to stock up on fuel, check the spare tire, the availability of tools for minor repairs.
Reliable and comfortable shoes, as you have to walk to see places where it is problematic to reach by car.
Sufficient food supply.
Do not forget to take drinking water (20 - 25 liters).
Always have a first aid kit on hand.
For stops and lodging for the night, take a tent.
Altai is a paradise for avid fishermen. If your company has such, take fishing equipment.
To make a fire and cook food on fire, you need an ax.
You can eat at the cafe along the way. But they will not be found everywhere. So in this case, you need to take tools for cooking yourself.
Folding chairs and table.
If there is enough space in the transport, it will not be superfluous to put a brazier for barbecue or barbecue.
To capture the journey of the ages, you need a digital camera. Mountain rivers, waterfalls, lakes, healing springs, majestic mountains, caves, forests ... There will be a lot of worthy objects for a photo.
Well, in order not to be considered uncultured and not litter fabulously beautiful places, take garbage bags. Far from civilization, you also need to behave in a civilized manner. And then for some companies of vacationers there are just mountains of garbage.
And, of course, consider finances. Money will be needed not only for food and accommodation, but also for sightseeing, as well as souvenirs.

To make the trip a joy, tourists need rest and healthy sleep. For this you can:

Book places at the camp site.
Rent a house in the village.
Take advantage of the hotels, which are many along the way.
Or just sleep in the car. Many vehicles have enough space for this.

And you can combine all these options.

To Altai by car: where to go and what to see?

The important thing is the choice of route. In order not to stray from it, you need a navigator. The route can be planned independently. Or take advantage of one of the popular, that is, already proven ride enthusiasts nand Altai by car. They are simple and at the same time allow you to visit many beautiful and interesting places.

Such road trips along the Chuysky tract are especially often made. The length of this road is almost 1,000 km. It starts from Novosibirsk, passes through Biysk and extends to the border with Mongolia.

Just along this road, on the right bank of the Katun River (lower course) is resort area Altai. So if you like civilization, crowded tourists and all sorts of amenities, you will find all this on the way from Souzg to Chemal. There are especially many recreation centers and hotels.

What is interesting to see?

The more time you allocate for the trip, the more interesting things you can see. And there is a lot to see here. These are mountains, steppe, forests, nature reserves, rivers, lakes, springs mineral waters and other wonders of nature.

The most famous mountain peak is Babyrgan. Its location is on the left bank of the Katun River, not far from Biysk (30 km to the south).
The beginning of the Altai Territory is symbolized by an arch near the Valley of Freedom.
Tourists often visit Maima village to touch the spiritual heritage of the region. They are attracted by the temple of the Descent of the Holy Spirit. This is the first stone temple of Gorno-Altaisk.
Among the mountains, a little away from the main highway, the beautiful Lake Aya seems to be hiding. It is famous for its warm crystal clear water. And also - the so-called Arbor of Love. This is a wonderful island in the middle of the lake.
On the 127th km of the motorway, it is worth visiting the source of healing drinking water. It is located in the village of Manzherok. By the way, this settlement at the foot of Mount Sinyukha was founded more than 100 years ago by Russian settlers.
Do not deprive the attention of the Tavdinsky caves. They are located on the opposite bank of the river, opposite the source of "Holy Water" (this is only 7 km from the village of Manzherok).
The final link of the motorway is Aktash village. This is already a border zone, as well as a point for changing natural zones. Behind the village there is an alpine steppe, where an abundance of greenery is replaced by dry land.

By the way, you can learn more about the Chui highway itself in a special museum. It is located in Biysk. It's not often that entire museums are devoted to roads. So if it's on your way, be sure to check it out.

To Altai by car - to make your vacation a success

If a vacation is coming up soon and you still don't know what to do with yourself, go nand Altai by car. It's a great way active rest. Please yourself, make your friends rise from the sofas, pamper your soul mate and give new impressions to children.

The advantages of such a trip are the opportunity to admire the beauty of the most secluded corners of the Altai Territory, which simply cannot be reached without a car. And the accumulation of tourists will not prevent you from achieving harmony with the Altai nature.

Altai is mysterious and beautiful! In our time, Altai is the combined name of two territorial units: the Altai Republic and the Altai Territory. Taiga, steppes, mountains and semi-deserts converge here. About 20,000 rivers and streams, about 7,000 lakes, the Katun and Biya rivers meet travelers in Altai.

Journey to Altai

The impregnable and proud Altai is beautiful at any time of the year. The uniqueness of the landscape, the presence of various natural zones, nature practically untouched by human civilization will not leave any traveler indifferent. Everyone here will find something to their liking.

We note the main places for receiving tourists in Altai - this is Chemal, the area of \u200b\u200bthe Seminsky Pass, Artybash. Admirers of civilized rest are better to stay in Chemal, Artabysh is suitable for lovers of water sports, and if you want to enjoy the beauty of the mountains, go to the Seminsky Pass.

How to get to Altai

Traditional ways to get to Altai by plane, train, bus, car. A great option is to go on a trip to Altai by car. So you can admire the beauties of your native nature and stop for the night or rest whenever you want. And this trip is also about saving money.

It remains only to get acquainted with some options for traveling by car from different starting points.

To Altai from Moscow

Traveling from Moscow to Altai by car, let's start with laying the route. There are two options for the way from Moscow. First:

Moscow;
Nizhny Novgorod;
Kirov;
Permian;
Yekaterinburg;
Tyumen;
Omsk;
Novosibirsk;
Gorno-Altaisk.

Second option:

Moscow;
Vladimir;
Nizhny Novgorod;
Kazan;
Naberezhnye Chelny;
Chelyabinsk;
Mound;
Omsk;
Novosibirsk;
Barnaul.

You will spend about seven to ten thousand rubles on gasoline, depending on the fuel consumption of your car and the cost of fuel.

Travel from Novosibirsk

Traveling to Altai by car from Novosibirsk will take relatively little time, the distance along this route is about 450 kilometers. On the way, you will spend five to six hours, fuel costs will amount to one and a half to two thousand rubles.

Routes of Altai

The ideal choice for traveling from Novosibirsk would be the route that runs along the Chuisky tract. We set off along the road Novosibirsk-Biysk-Tashanta (M-52). On this route, you need to overcome three passes: Seminsky, Chike-Taman, Durbet-Daba (if you go to Mongolia).

Of the major cities along the way - Biysk, the gate to the Altai Mountains and the beginning of the Chuisky tract. The city was founded in 1708 by decree of Peter I.

Moving along the Chuisky tract, you will see Mount Babyrgan, if you wish, you can climb there. This will take about two hours. Further - a stele on the border with the Altai Republic. We cross the border, in front of us is the village of Maima - a suburb of Gorno-Altaisk. At the 452nd km - the village of Rybalka and a large number of pointers to recreation centers, campsites and other tourist sites. in all its glory appears before you on this section of the tract. The main tourist complexes of Altai are concentrated here.

At 455 km you can see a suspension bridge across the Katun, however, inactive. A little further - a new bridge that leads to Lake Aya and the village of the same name, as well as to the village of Altai.

Lake Aya is located on the territory of the natural park. Moving further, we find ourselves in the vicinity of the village of Manzherok. Here it is worth visiting the Manzherok spring, the river rapid - the Manzherok gates and the sight of the lake - chilim, or water chestnut, listed in the Red Book.

Going on a trip to the Altai Mountains by car, visit and not far from Manzherok. In winter you can visit ski resort, and in the summer you will be offered excursions on ATVs, rafting and motor rafting.

Tavdinsky caves are another important point of the Chui tract. First cave girlish tears is located seventy meters from the road, then another one, from which there is a beautiful view of the Katun. There are about thirty caves in total.

The mineral spring with silver, copper and manganese, Arzhan-Suu, you will meet at 485 km.

On the river Kamyshla falls from a height of 12 meters. Here you can stop for a halt.

The end point in this route is the village of Ust-Sema. To the left, the Chuysky tract goes to the border with Mongolia, straight ahead - the road to Chemal.

This route is suitable for traveling to Altai by car with children, as there are enough places along the road where you can relax and eat, the road itself is not very dangerous. Perfect for traveling with the whole family.

To Altai from Krasnoyarsk

If you are going on a trip to Altai by car from Krasnoyarsk, you can, as with the option from Novosibirsk, get to Biysk, and then follow a different route. But it is more suitable for a group of adults, as it involves walking, sometimes even dangerous.

From Biysk we go to Teletskoye Lake. The first point on the way is Artybash. It is better to get to it on an asphalt road through Gorno-Altaisk. Further Kazylozek, Paspaul, Choya, Verkh-Biysk, Artybash.

It is best to stop in the parking lot in Artybash, there are places to stay. And from there we invite you on a trip to Lake Teletskoye. The stone bay on the northern shore of the lake is the most visited place. Further, the Oyor River and the Altai State Reserve and Cheptu Mountain, which forms a cape in the lake.

Cordon Baykazan. Here the slopes of the mountain go into the lake, forming huge stone talus. We move to Cape Azhi, and then the picturesque village of Yailyu.

From the village of Yailyu we move towards Cape Chichelgan, further big bay- Kamginsky. Two waterfalls, Korgu and Kamga, are on our way, and then the Ayukechpes River.

The Big Chili River, the village of Bele, Cape Verkhny Kamelik, the Kyga River, the Chulyshman River are the main points of the route in the vicinity of Lake Teletskoye.

Route planning

In order to better plan a trip around Altai by car, the route must be thought out in advance. The first acquaintance with Altai is better to start with the help of professionals, namely reliable guides. So you will see the best places with a 100% guarantee, do not get lost and will not regret that you missed something important.

Traveling with kids, what to bring

Have you chosen to travel with the whole family? When traveling to Altai by car with children, choose the areas of Katun and Lake Aya, Manzherok or Belokurikha for a stopover. Everything here is equipped for recreation, there are rooms, beaches, attractions and so on.

The main entertainment for children is swimming. Swimming in the rivers is not worth it, they are all very cold and have strong currents, which is unsafe. The best option for children there will be lakes Aya and Mazherokskoe or pools in the territories of recreation centers.

Together with the child, you can go on a horse ride with trained horses and experienced instructors. Quad bikes, river rafting, bungee rides, and boats - all local entertainment services are ready to offer.

Going on a trip to Altai by car with children, you need to seriously approach the collection of things and other necessary items. It is advisable to get vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis and insurance. In May-June, ticks are very common. An individual first aid kit with everything you need should be in your car.

If you go in the summer - sunscreen, creams, etc. At this time, the sun is very active here. What else will be needed:

water and something for a light snack on the way;
a sleeping bag, even if you plan to stay at a hotel;
raincoat, rubber boots, jacket and warm trousers;
board games, coloring books and other things to keep the child busy on the road;
it makes sense to take a multimedia player or a tablet with cartoons and educational games (just be sure not to forget a portable charger, although you can also charge the device from the cigarette lighter in the car).

Tourist complexes for families with children in Altai

A large number of complexes at your service. The Eagle's Nest complex is located on the banks of the Katun. There are houses for 3800 rubles per day for three people, breakfast is included in the price. Children under five years old - free of charge, from five to twelve years old at a certain rate, from twelve years old - full price. The territory is equipped with a swimming pool, a summer cafe, a playground.

"Three Bears" is a great option for a holiday near Lake Aya. There is everything for children! Children's town, mini-zoo, playrooms, pony rides, children's pool, creative workshops, children's animation. A room for two adults and a child costs 4,000 rubles per day. Is breakfast included.

The recreation center "Bay of Jolly Roger" is located on the banks of the Katun river, not far from Lake Aya. Your children will be offered entertainment in the children's playroom, on a large trampoline, in the children's town. On the territory there is a huge Lego, a free evening cinema, a labyrinth, animation, exercise equipment. The accommodation price will be almost four thousand rubles per day without meals.

Tourist base "Bear's corner" three kilometers from Lake Aya. The number of rooms consists of cottages and economy class options. At the base there is a cafe-bar, an island for walking with children, a summer children's pool, a pool with a slide. For a junior suite you will be charged four thousand rubles a day + meals seven hundred or a thousand rubles.

"Altan" - tourist base 800 meters from the Aisky bridge. Four accommodation options:

two-storey cottages;
two-story building;
ten comfortable houses;
55 summer houses.

Payment - 3700 rubles per day with meals.

"Finskaya Dacha" is the most modern complex thirty kilometers from Gorno-Altaisk (pictured below). There are three outdoor pools, a pool for kids, a children's playground, animators, an art studio, and courses for children. The location in the cottage suggests the option of both self-catering and catering.

Other options

Eco-hotel "Altika", recreation center "Tursib", complex "Own estate", camp site "Mountain Fairy Tale", Aya Park Hotel are also suitable if you went on a trip to Altai by car with children. Yes, and you can always call in the cottage you like and find out the prices, what is offered, whether there is food and so on. And traveling around Altai by car as a savage does involve spending the night in tents.