Arrival in the international airport “Manas” (Bishkek).
Domestic flight to Osh. Meeting at the airport of Osh. Transfer and check in at the hotel after 14:00. Leisure time.
Overnight at the hotel.
Dans les montagnes du Tian-Shan et du Pamir (17 jours)
Itinéraire
Dans ce circuit, nous avons combiné la randonnée dans la plus belle région du Tian-Shan avec un trekking actif dans les montagnes du Pamir, afin que nos clients puissent ressentir la dimension, la beauté et les variations considérables de ces deux célèbres systèmes montagneux au cours de leur voyage au Kirghizstan.
La première moitié du voyage se déroulera parmi les lacs turquoise du Tian-Shan occidental. Le trekking en montagne emprunte des sentiers faciles et pittoresques parmi les forêts de résineux et les gorges profondes et mène au grand et magnifique lac Sary-Chelek, situé à 1940 m d'altitude au cœur même de la réserve de biosphère de Sary-Chelek. Le groupe est accompagné d'un guide de montagne, d'une équipe d'escorte et de chevaux.
Dans la deuxième partie de l'excursion, nous roulerons le long de la route de haute montagne du Pamir et nous nous retrouverons sur le toit du monde, dans les montagnes du Pamir, avec une nature, des paysages et des couleurs complètement différents. Le camp de yourtes "Edelweiss Meadow" (3600 m), bien équipé, propose un hébergement confortable dans des tentes chauffées ou des yourtes kirghizes traditionnelles, des repas chauds préparés par des chefs professionnels, un sauna, Internet et d'autres services.
Randonnée dans les environs de la vallée du Pamir Alay, appréciez les glaciers gigantesques, les lacs turquoise, les vues panoramiques magiques depuis le col des voyageurs (4150 m) et les traditions des nomades locaux. Nous arriverons au pied du célèbre pic Lénine (7134 m) au camp 1 (4400 m) et ferons ensuite une ascension facile à plus de 5000 mètres - le pic Yukhin (5130 m). Ce programme ne nécessite pas d'équipement ni de préparation particulière. Nous vous fournirons gratuitement tout l'équipement nécessaire.
Programme du circuit
Day 1
Arrivée à Bichkek. Vol intérieur Bichkek - Osh.
Day 2
Osh - Aflatun (350 km, 7 h).
Transfer from Osh to Aflatun river valley, which is located in the eastern part of the southern slope of the largest range in the Western Tien Shan – Chatkal Range. We set up a tent camp in a picturesque place, right at the confluence of the Aflatun and Utur rivers, in the shade of walnut trees.
Travel time: 7 hrs; altitude difference: +340 m.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (1300 m).
Day 3
Sud Aflatun - Uyalma (19 km).
Start of the trekking route. Trekking up along the South Aflatun river valley to its confluence with the Uyalma tract. A rather good dirt road runs along the canyon of the river among the picturesque spruce forests, it perfect fits for the first day of the route.
Lunch in the birch forest by the river. Then we continue the trekking up along the gorge to the confluence of the rivers, which forms a wide valley covered with green lawns and spruce forest.
Travel time: 7 hrs; altitude difference: +630 m.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (1930 m).
Day 4
Rivière Uyalma - Col Kuldambes (2946 m) - Lac Sary-Chelek (12,4 km).
Trekking over Kuldambes pass (2946 m) and then descent to Lake Sary-Chelek via Ashuu pass (2551 m).
Easy trekking over Kuldambes pass is done at the background of picturesque landscapes of Uyalma Valley and the Chatkal Ridge. After crossing Kuldambes pass we continue the way to Ashuu pass – the viewpoint with stunning views of lake Sary-Chelek and the valley.
Descent from Ashuu pass to the lake Sary-Chelek valley. Lake Sary-Chelek is one of the most beautiful alpine lakes and the third deepest lake in Central Asia. Sary-Chelek resulted from an enormous landslide blocking the eponymous river, which happened about 10000 years ago.
Travel time: 8 hrs; altitude difference: +1016 m; -1016 m.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (1880 m).
Day 5
Lac Sary-Chelek - col Makmal (2654 m) - vallée de la rivière Kara-Suu (17 km).
We leave lake Sary-Chelek shores and trek upstream the Sary-Chelek river to its confluence with the Makmal river. A path along the river will lead us first to alpine meadows, and then to the wide saddle-point of Makmal pass (2654 m). From the saddle of the pass it is possible to make a simple ascent to the nearby summit. Lunch at the pass.
Descent along the Kurumdu river to the Kara-Suu river valley.
Travel time: 7–8 hrs; altitude difference: +774 m; -804 m.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (1850 m).
Day 6
Vallée de la rivière Kara-Suu - Lac Kara-Suu (3 km).
After two intense previous days, the descent along the river valley to the lake Kara-Suu (Karakamysh) is very light and slow. The lake is incredibly beautiful and is located in a very picturesque gorge. The main highlight is the stunning view from the shores of the lake to the Min-Teke mountain range.
After lunch, horseback riding, acquaintance with the life of nomads.
Travel time: 4–5 hrs; altitude difference: - 50 m.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (1800 m).
Day 7
Vallée de la rivière Kara-Suu - col de Kuturma (2446 m) - lac Kyla-Kol (12 km).
After trekking along lake Kara-Suu we start an easy ascent to Kuturma pass (2446 m). A picturesque path runs between juniper trees and rocks. From the pass there opens a stunning panorama of southern part of lake Sary-Chelek. Descent from the pass is quite steep, but not too long, and soon we pass through the flowering fields and reach the banks of the lake Iri-Kol. We proceed our way to the place of overnight stay, which is located between picturesque lakes Tuyuk-Kol and Kyla-Kol.
Travel time: 6 hrs; altitude difference: +646 m; -546 m.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (1900 m).
Day 8
Lac Kyla-Kol - Lac Sary-Chelek (1,5 h). Transfert à Osh.
Trekking to the southern part of the lake Sary-Chelek. The route runs through apple orchards along numerous turquoise lakes. Along the way, magical landscapes of the most beautiful mountains of Kyrgyzstan continue to open at each new turn.
Transfer to Osh. Time for walking around the city.
Travel time: 9 hrs; altitude difference: -940 m.
Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Overnight at a hotel.
Day 9
Osh - Camp de base (280 km, 5 h). Pré de Lukovaya (7 km).
Transfer to the Pamirs, “Edelweiss Meadow” yurt camp.
Breakfast. A short briefing. Handing over of necessary documents and permits. Visit to a supermarket before departure.
Transfer along the Pamir Highway, which is ranked among the top 10 most beautiful roads in the world by National Geographic. The drive promises to be incredibly scenic, so grab a window seat: we’ll see red mountains and rivers, the vastness of the Alay Valley, and the dizzying serpentine road of the Taldyk Pass (3600 m), and finally, the snowy northern face of the seven-thousander, Lenin Peak (7134 m).
Upon arrival at the yurt camp, situated in the Edelweiss Meadow (3600 m) with the best views of Lenin Peak, we’ll check-in and enjoy lunch.
Afterward, we’ll take a walk to the Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow (3800 m) – a protected meadow that was once place for climbing camps but is now inhabited only by marmots and wild green onions. During the height of the swift Pamir summer, the meadow turns into a vibrant green carpet with a riot of colors, and by the end of August, it becomes a silent realm painted in ochre hues.
We'll follow a beautiful route along the edge of the Achik-Tash Canyon, where we’ll see whimsical pillar-like rocks, a conical pyramid, the confluence of two rivers, and colorful mountains. We’ll hear the rush of water and the resonant silence of the stones.
Walking time: 2 hrs; altitude difference: +250 m, -250 m.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” yurt camp (3600 m).
Day 10
Les lacs de la vallée de la rivière Achik-Tash (4 km). Le lac Tulpar-Kol (7 km).
Acclimatization hiking to the lakes of the Achik-Tash River valley and the sacred Tulpar-Kol Lake.
Travel time: 5–6 hrs; altitude difference: -260 m, +260 m.
We’ll start this morning with an easy hiking along the picturesque "fjords" of the Achik-Tash Valley, dotted with a variety of beautiful, colorful lakes. Some of them even join together, changing shapes every year. Their sparkling turquoise surface reflects the impressive peaks of the Pamirs, and herds of yaks often graze along the shores.
Next, we’ll head to the large, pristine Tulpar-Kol Lake. We’ll descend to the river and cross a bridge to the other side, where the sacred lake lies. The locals believe one shouldn't take water, bathe, and feed cattle or fish. According to shepherds, it's best to come to the lake with a clear mind. You can pray on the shore, dip sick parts of your body or sprinkle them with water, and you'll definitely receive healing. We’ll walk around the lake, taking in its winding shapes from different view points, and learn about the daily life and traditions of the nomadic Kyrgyz whose yurts are nearby. Along the way, we may encounter donkeys, horses, and untouched meadows filled with delicate blooming edelweiss, vibrant buttercups, and alpine forget-me-nots.
Return to the yurt camp.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” yurt camp (3600 m).
Day 11
Crête du pic Petrovskiy (5 km).
Acclimatization hike to a scenic viewing point on the Petrovskiy Peak ridge (4150 m).
Trekking time: 3-4 hrs; altitude difference: +500 m, -500 m.
Petrovskiy peak (4700 m) is one of the easier and closer peaks in relation to the Base camp. Hiking up to the altitude of approximately 4100 m where you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the picturesque Alay Valley, the majestic Zaalaysky Ridge, and its highest peak, Lenin Peak (7134 m). From this view point, we’ll see the whole labyrinth of lakes in the Achik-Tash Valley that we explored yesterday, along with numerous Base Camps, Tulpar-Kol Lake, and the neighboring snowy gorge.
Return to the yurt camp. Rest and preparation for tomorrow's ascent to “Sunny” camp 1.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” yurt camp (3600 m).
Day 12
Trekking jusqu'au camp 1 "Sunny" (4400 m) au pied du sept mille - Lenin Peak.
Travel time: 6-7 hours; altitude difference: +800 m.
The route to the "Sunny" camp runs through the Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow, the Marmot Meadow, the Spirit Castle of Alay, thePuteshestvennikov (Traveller’s) Pass (4150 m), and the magnificent Lenin Glacier. On this trail, you might meet groups of climbers either ascending or descending from the upper camps or the summit of Lenin Peak.
At the Puteshestvennikov (Traveller’s) Pass, we’ll enjoy a break and one of the best views of the magnificent Lenin Peak (7134 m) and its glacier, as well as the nearby six-thousanders and five-thousanders.
Following is the descent from the pass – it is pretty easy and quick. After that, the trail turns into a virtually horizontal surface and stretches in parallel to the left moraine dump over a very long distance. We then cross a wild mountain river and ascent the trail that leads to the Lenin Glacier. Afterwards, we move along the body of the glacier until we reach Camp 1, which is located on the middle moraine.
Arrival in the “Sunny” camp 1 (4400 m), accommodation, and rest.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Sunny” camp 1 (4400 m).
Day 13
Montée au pic Yukhin (5130 m).
Travel time: 6-7 hours; altitude difference: +730 m; -730 m.
The route is led by a guide, without special equipment.
Stage 1: Starting from Camp 1 (4400 m) on the middle moraine of the Lenin glacier. Traversing the glacier crosswise and beginning to ascend the left (orographically) moraine of the Lenin Glacier.
Stage 2: Ascending the moraine’s ridge. The slope’s steepness reaches 20–25°. Entering a gentler area and crossing it towards the southern slope – to a wide couloir leading directly onto the summit of Yukhin Peak (5130 m).
Stage 3: Ascending the right (in the direction of the movement) side of the couloir, the slope’s steepness reaches 30° in some places. Most of the time we walk on snow, in some places on scree of small or medium-size stones. Left turn after the emergence from the couloir. After walking for some 15meters on a narrow snow-covered ridge we reach the upper plateau just beneath the peak and the summit proper.
Stage 4: The group will descend the mountain along the same route as they climbed it.
Return to the “Sunny” camp 1 (4400 m), and rest.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Sunny” camp 1 (4400 m).
Day 14
Descente au camp de yourtes "Edelweiss Meadow" (3600 m).
Travel time: 5 hours; altitude difference: -800 m.
Descent to the “Edelweiss Meadow” Base camp (3600 m) by taking the familiar trail through the Traveler’s Pass. Enjoy stunning colored rocks, stone towers and the "Land's Edge" canyon in the Achik-Tash river valley.
On arrival in the Base camp – dinner and rest.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” yurt camp (3600 m).
Day 15
Transfert à Osh.
Travel time: 5 h; distance: 280 km.
After lunch transfer to Osh through the famous Alay Valley, high-altitude Taldyk pass (3645 m) and Chiirchik pass (2408 m).
Arrival in Osh. Check-in at the hotel. Leisure time.
We recommend taking a self-guided walk through the city center. You can visit the local bazaar where you can buy national souvenirs or the shopping street filled with dozens of shops and street food options. If you’d like, you can also take the stairway trail up to the sacred Suleiman-Too Mountain, which takes about half an hour to reach the viewpoint at 1092 meters. From there, you'll enjoy stunning panoramic views of the entire city of Osh. At this viewpoint, you'll find a massive flag of Kyrgyzstan waving and a small mosque called Babur's house (15th-16th centuries), who was the grandson of Tamerlane. The setting of this mountain right in the city center adds to its appeal, and if you go closer to sunset, you'll catch the most breathtaking views.
Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Overnight at a hotel.
Day 16
Vol intérieur Osh - Bishkek.
Transfer to the airport. Domestic flight to Bishkek. Meeting at the airport of Bishkek. Transfer and check-in at the hotel after 14:00. Leisure time.
Meals: breakfast.
Day 17
Départ de Bishkek.
Transfer to the airport. The end of the program.
Meals: breakfast.
Politique d'annulation
Reservation of the trip begins after receiving of the appropriate request to our e-mail address. Depending on the trip we may ask the Customer to provide passport copy (necessary for issuance of special permits or visa invitations/visas) or passport details (necessary for purchasing the local train and air tickets).
Further information:
Method of settlements:
1. Settlements for services are carried out in the following way: the advance payment at the rate of 100 % from the cost of services to be paid not later than for 10 days prior to the beginning of rendering of services.
2. All sums under the present Agreement can be paid both in non-cash form by transferring them into the bank account of the Contractor, and in cash form by their entering into cash desk of the Contractor according to the Central Asia states legislation. In case of the services cashless payment given according to the present Agreement all sums are paid by the Customer in US dollars.
3. Tour’s cost is not included: trips independently undertaken by tourists and the services which have been not specified in the Appendixes of the present Agreement. All services and additional expenses which have been not specified in the Appendixes of the Agreement are paid independently by the Customer suit place of rendering of services and expenses occurrence. Also the Contractor does not refund to the Customer expenses if during trip not due to the Contractor fault the Customer has not taken advantage of all or part of given services.
Cancellation policy:
1. Cancellation without penalties can be performed 45 days before the start date of services provision.
However:
* In case the Customer cancels the tour after visa invitations are already issued, the Contractor retains cost of the invitation.
* In case the Customer cancels the tour after the local or international flights had already been issued, the Contractor retains the amount of penalties, which the air desk takes from the Contactor during returning of the flight ticket.
2. Cancellation with penalty of 10% from the total cost of the services should be done 35 days before the start date of services provision.
3. Cancellation with penalty of 50% from the total cost of the services should be done 10 days before the start date of services provision.
4. Cancellation with penalty of 80% from the total cost of the services should be done 3 days before the start date of services provision.
5. Cancellation with penalty of 100% from the total cost of the services should be done at the start date of services provision.
Force-major circumstances:
1. Any of the parties will not bear responsibility for full or partial non-performance of any of duties if non-performance is a consequence of force-major circumstances (acts of nature, epidemic, military actions, strikes, important and undeclared beforehand changes of the citizens departure and entrance rules of the Central Asia states by the state bodies, etc.), occurring after the conclusion of the Agreement and being out of the control of the Parties. However, the Contractor will use the best efforts to render the reasonable help and to limit to the maximum a possible damage to the Customer.
Détails du circuit
Hébergement
*Montagnes Tian Shan - Camp de tentes
*Osh - Sunrise Osh Hotel 3* ou similaire
*Camp de yourtes de la prairie d'Edelweiss - "Standard" - hébergement en tentes de camping.
"Standard" - hébergement dans des tentes de camping
"Confort" - hébergement dans une yourte kirghize.
*Sunny Camp - Hébergement en tentes de camping
*Bishkek - Olive Bishkek Hotel 3* ou similaire
Assurance
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.
Vols
Coût des vols internationaux.
Services supplémentaires
Accueil et transferts à l'aéroport, transfert de groupe de l'aéroport à l'hôtel et retour pour chaque vol.
Tous les transferts selon le programme.
Hébergement en hôtel 3* sur la base d'une chambre double avec petits déjeuners à Osh (3 nuits) et Bishkek (1 nuit).
Vol intérieur Bichkek - Osh - Bichkek (classe économique, poids maximum des bagages : 15 kg).
Préparation des documents nécessaires :
permis de visite de la réserve de biosphère "Sary-Chelek",
permis de visite de la zone du pic Lénine,
taxe écologique.
Services pendant le trekking au lac Sary-Chelek :
pension complète - 3 repas chauds par jour ;
Hébergement en tentes de 2 personnes ;
services d'un guide de montagne, d'un cuisinier et d'un personnel de soutien ;
location de chevaux pour le transport des effets personnels des participants et des marchandises publiques.
Location de matériel de camping et de cuisine pendant le trekking au lac Sary-Chelek :
tentes,
tables et chaises,
ustensiles de cuisine,
toilettes.
Location de l'équipement personnel pour l'ensemble du circuit (fourni gratuitement) :
sac de couchage ;
bâtons de marche télescopiques ;
housse de protection contre la pluie ;
lampe frontale ;
matelas touristique (matelas de couchage) ;
thermos en métal ;
vaisselle ;
guêtres (surbottes) pour protéger les chaussures de la neige (pour l'ascension du camp "Sunny" et du Yukhin Peak).
Trousse de premiers secours pour le groupe.
Hébergement dans le camp de yourtes "Edelweiss Meadow" :
Option "Standard" - hébergement dans des tentes chauffées confortables avec lits ;
Option "Confort" - hébergement dans une yourte confortable et chauffée pour 1 à 3 personnes.
Hébergement au camp "Sunny" (4400 m) - dans des tentes de camping confortables, équipées d'un plancher en bois, d'une isolation et de matelas en mousse.
Repas pendant le trekking - pension complète du 8e au 13e jour : trois repas chauds par jour, y compris des options végétariennes.
Services d'un guide de montagne ;
Services d'un guide de montagne pendant le trekking.
Service de transport de marchandises personnelles (jusqu'à 15 kg) à cheval jusqu'au camp "Sunny" (4400 m) et retour.
Trousse de premiers secours pour le groupe.
Infrastructure du camp "Edelweiss Meadow" :
yourtes traditionnelles kirghizes avec chauffage pour les activités de loisirs ;
lavabos et toilettes ;
cabines de sauna et de douche ;
services médicaux ;
bagagerie ;
électricité 220V ; 50Hz.
Infrastructure du camp "Sunny" :
yourtes traditionnelles kirghizes avec chauffage pour les activités de loisirs,
lavabos et toilettes,
services médicaux,
bagagerie,
Electricité 220V ; 50Hz.
Repas
Services pendant le trekking au lac Sary-Chelek :
pension complète - 3 repas chauds par jour ;
Guide
les services d'un guide de montagne
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