Les montagnes occidentales du Tien-Shan recèlent un véritable trésor de lacs spectaculaires, dont le grandiose lac Sary-Chelek. Ce trekking aventureux vous emmène à travers les cols de montagne pittoresques, les gorges profondes, le long des torrents des rivières de montagne. Outre le lac Sary-Chelek, vous rencontrerez un certain nombre d'autres lacs plus petits qui ressemblent à une chaîne de diamants cristallins éparpillés entre les pics rocheux des montagnes.
Le lac Sary-Chelek et ses environs sont pleins d'enchantement. Situé à 1873 mètres d'altitude, le lac est encaissé dans une cuvette au milieu des crêtes montagneuses. D'une longueur de 7 500 m et d'une largeur de 2 280 m, le lac a une profondeur de 234 m. Il s'est formé à la suite d'un processus de teinture et de décoloration. Il s'est formé à la suite du tectonisme de la région il y a environ 2000 ans. Par beau temps, l'extrême transparence de l'eau permet de voir clairement les habitants et les paysages sous-marins. Le lac est situé sur le territoire de la réserve de biosphère de Sary-Chelek et est entouré de falaises rocheuses, d'épaisses forêts de genévriers et d'épicéas qui se reflètent à la surface de l'eau. Rejoignez un groupe de trekking et profitez du grand air et de la beauté des montagnes de Tien-Shan !
Early arrival in Osh. Meeting at the airport of Osh. Breakfast.
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.
Overnight in a tent (1300 m).
Start point
Osh, Kyrgyzstan
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.
Overnight in a tent (1930 m).
Uyalma River – Kuldambes Pass (2946 m) – Lake Sary-Chelek.
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.
Overnight in a tent (1880 m).
Lake Sary-Chelek – Makmal Pass (2654 m) – Kara-Suu River Valley.
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.
Overnight in a tent (1850 m).
Kara-Suu River Valley – Lake Kara-Suu.
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: 3-4 hrs; altitude difference: -50 m.
Overnight in a tent (1800 m).
Kara-Suu River Valley – Kuturma pass (2446 m) – Lake Kyla-Kol.
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.
Overnight in a tent (1900 m).
Lake Kyla-Kol – Lake Sary-Chelek. Transfer to 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.
Overnight at a hotel.
Departure from Osh.
Transfer to the airport. The end of the program.
End point
Osh, Kyrgyzstan
Hébergement dans un hôtel 3* en chambre double avec petits déjeuners à Osh (1 nuit).
Hébergement en tentes à deux places avec petit-déjeuner à Osh (1 nuit),
Services d'un guide de montagne, d'un cuisinier et d'un personnel de service anglophones,
Services pendant la partie trekking du voyage :
pension complète (trois repas chauds par jour),
Accueil à l'aéroport en fonction de l'heure d'arrivée/départ du vol du touriste.
Arrangement de tous les documents nécessaires : permis de visite du territoire de la réserve naturelle de Sary-Chelek, taxe écologique.
Services d'emballage des chevaux pour le transport des bagages personnels et de ceux de l'équipe.
Trousse de premiers soins (groupe).
Transport confortable pour les transferts selon le programme.
Kirghizistan
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