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Altai region– southwestern part of Siberia, region, natural resources which is difficult to overestimate. Tourists in the Altai Territory are presented with an amazing kaleidoscope of natural landscapes - gentle chains of mountains, rocky gorges, sloping boulders covered with a patina of moss, steppes, icy springs and majestic rivers that seem to cut forests and endless meadows in two.

In the vastness Altai Territory there is a resort of federal significance Belokurikha, one of cultural centers Siberia - the city of Barnaul, on the border of the region with the Altai Mountains, in the village of Srostki, the “singer of the Russian village”, writer and director Vasily Shukshin was born, in whose honor the ball museum-reserve was founded. In the Altai Territory, one can easily be imbued with the beauty and cultural way of Siberia - numerous ethnographic complexes, apiaries, and deer farms are open to the public, where guests will not only be told about life and traditions, but will also be treated to fragrant tea made from Altai herbs.

Geography

Altai Territory is located in the southern part Western Siberia. The region borders on the south and southeast with Kazakhstan, on the southwest with the Altai Republic, on the west and northwest with Kemerovo region, in the north - with the Novosibirsk region. The regional center, the city of Barnaul, is separated from the capital of Russia by 3419 km.

The Altai region covers the West Siberian Plain, gradually giving way to rolling foothills, low mountains with the dome-shaped peaks of the Babyrgan and Sinyukha mountains and, finally, the northwestern slopes of the huge Altai-Sayan mountain system. The Altai plains are crossed by gullies and ravines, river beds originating in the mountains. The main water artery of the region is the Ob, and the largest body of water is Lake Kulundinskoye with many islands and bays, sandbanks.

Vegetable world The Altai region is very diverse. Most of the region's territory is covered by forests. The region is the only place in Russia where unique a natural phenomenon ribbon pine forests - five ribbon strips stretch in parallel from Barnaul towards the Irtysh. The valley of the Ob River and the Kulunda Plain are dominated by steppes and forest-steppes, and the mountains are dominated by taiga flora. There are many rare plants and endemics found in Altai, including the Siberian linden and water chestnut.

Climate

Due to the remoteness from the seas and oceans, the climate of the Altai Territory is sharply continental. On weather have a significant impact mountain ranges, blocking the path of moist air from the west, in turn climatic features region determines the movement of air masses of the Atlantic, Arctic, Eastern Siberia and Central Asia.

Winter in the Altai Territory is cold and long. A stable snow cover forms already at the end of November and disappears only in April. The average minimum temperature in January is -17.7 °C. Severe frosts occur in the period December-January; temperatures can drop to -40, -50 °C.

Summer is sunny and hot. In July, the thermometer often rises to 33-35 °C.

The average annual precipitation in the Altai Territory is heterogeneous. In the arid western regions the rainfall is about 200-230 mm, the average annual precipitation in the east is about 600 mm.

The number of sunshine is 2150-2300 per year.

Time

The Altai region lives according to Omsk time. Time zone is UTC+6. Time is 3 hours ahead of Moscow.

Population

According to 2014 estimates, the population of the Altai Territory is 2,384,708 people.

Types of tourism

The most developed and priority for further development tourism areas in the Altai Territory are wellness holiday, active recreation and ski tourism.

Spa treatment. Altai Territory is the birthplace of the Belokurikha resort, included in the state register unique resorts Russia. Here, in an amazing way, several powerful therapeutic factors, namely thermal nitrogen-siliceous weak radon waters or as they are also called radon thermals, mineral springs for drinking treatment, climatic conditions, comparable to the conditions best resorts peace. The plant diversity of the region has contributed to the use of herbal medicine as one of the main methods of resort medicine - infusions and decoctions of medicinal Altai herbs are used for drinking treatment, irrigation and microenemas. In addition, products of antler maral breeding and beekeeping are used here - pantohematogen baths, antler mini-saunas, honey massage. In the sanatorium and resort institutions of the region, treatment programs have been implemented for the nervous system, heart and blood vessels, musculoskeletal system, respiratory organs, digestive systems, metabolic disorders, allergic diseases, and diseases of the genitourinary system.

Skiing. In the Altai Territory, nature has created ideal conditions for skiing. There are many ski resorts, complexes, individual slopes and modern ski resorts. The Belokurikha complexes, equipped with chairlifts and rope tows, artificial snowmaking systems, trails of varying lengths and difficulty levels, slopes for beginners and tubing trails, have earned recognition from ski lovers. The rescue service and medical post ensure the safety of tourists.

Leisure. Sanatorium-resort complexes The Altai Territory has its own sports and fitness centers with swimming pools, water parks, gyms and fitness rooms. Tourist centers offer different kinds active recreation from hiking and horseback riding in the most beautiful and protected corners of Altai, rental of snowmobiles and ATVs, to paragliding and hang gliding.

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– unique climatic and balneological ski resort in the very heart of Russian Switzerland - Altai region. The resort is located at an altitude of 250 m above sea level at the foot of Tserkovka Mountain. Thanks to natural conditions The development of the resort business began here a century ago. On medicinal properties weak radon thermals, mineral springs, healing mud of Lake Gorkoye, Altai medicinal herbs health programs are founded. In Belokurikha there are modern health complexes offering both traditional spa treatment and spa services, comfortable resort hotels oriented towards active recreation. In recent decades, the area of ​​alpine skiing has developed here - today Belokurikha boasts a decent infrastructure European resorts. In addition, near the resort there are interesting entertainment complexes– museums under open air, ethnographic parks, zoo nurseries and farms.

Barnaul- the capital of the Altai Territory. The city, lying on the left bank of the Ob, is one of the largest cultural centers of Siberia. Barnaul is remarkable historical center, which united merchant buildings, sculptures and monuments, museums and theaters. Holidays here are, first of all, educational tourism; the city is the starting point of many thematic excursions. Recently, business tourism has been developing in the capital of the Altai Territory, comfortable business hotels and hotels are appearing, offering guests a high level of service and a wide range of additional services.

Transport component

Air transport. By air gate Altai Territory is international Airport Barnaul, receiving aircraft from different regions of Russia, as well as neighboring countries. The airport is located 14 km from the city. You can overcome this distance by using a transfer or taxi, as well as by public transport – regular buses and minibuses.

Railway transport . The Altai Territory has a developed railway network. There are 1,803 km of tracks running through the region. Large railway stations- Altaiskaya, Barnaul, Biysk, Kulunda, Rubtsovsk, Aleyskaya. IN small towns There are railway stations. The West Siberian Railway passes through Barnaul railway. The routes connect Altai with the European part of Russia, Eastern Siberia and countries of Central Asia.

River transport. Navigation is carried out along the rivers Ob, Biya, Katun, Chumysh, Charysh. The total length of shipping routes is more than 650 km. There is a river port in Barnaul and River Station, from where you can go on a boat trip.

Motor transport. The length of roads in the Altai Territory is more than 15,000 km. Large highways pass through the region, including federal roads P256 and A349. The Altai Territory covers a network of regular intercity routes. IN major cities bus stations operate in small populated areas– bus stations. Central Bus Station Barnaul connected bus routes with Belokurikha, Biysk, cities of neighboring regions, with Astana and Bishkek.

Urban ground transport in the Altai Territory - buses, trolleybuses, trams and minibuses. In small towns, buses are the main mode of transport. The region is served by large and small companies offering taxi services. A car rental service has been implemented in Barnaul and several large cities of the region.

In connection with the adoption of Federal Law No. 214-FZ dated July 29, 2017 “On conducting an experiment on the development of resort infrastructure in the Republic of Crimea, Altai Territory, Krasnodar region And Stavropol region", as well as Article No. 2 of the Law of the Altai Territory dated November 1, 2017 No. 76-ZS "On the introduction of fees for the use of resort infrastructure in the Altai Territory" please note that in the experiment territory from May 1, 2018 to December 31, 2022. A resort fee will apply.

The resort fee will be collected directly at the reception sites (sanatoriums)

Size resort tax for one day of actual stay of the payer in the accommodation facility is:

2018 – 30 rubles per day,

2019-2022 – 50 rubles per day.

The procedure for calculating, paying and transferring resort fees

• The amount of the resort fee payable is calculated as the product of the number of days the resort fee payer actually stays at the accommodation facility, excluding the day of arrival, and the corresponding amount of the resort fee. However, the amount of the resort fee payable is not included in the cost of your stay.
• The resort fee will be collected no later than upon check-out of the property.
• Repeated collection of resort fees for the same period of stay in the experiment area is not permitted.
• The resort fee is subject to credit to the budget of the subject Russian Federation, on whose territory the experiment is being conducted.
• The transfer of the resort fee to the budget of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation is carried out by the resort fee operator after the expiration of the period of actual residence of the resort fee payer in the accommodation facility.

Payers of the resort fee are individuals who have reached the age of majority and are staying in accommodation facilities for more than 24 hours.

The following are exempt from paying the resort fee:

1) persons awarded the titles of Hero of the Soviet Union, Hero of the Russian Federation or who are full holders of the Order of Glory;

2) persons awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labor or Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation or awarded the Order of Labor Glory of three degrees;

3) participants of the Great Patriotic War;

4) combat veterans from among the persons specified in subparagraphs 1 - 4 of paragraph 1 of Article 3 of the Federal Law of January 12, 1995 N 5-FZ “On Veterans”;

5) persons awarded the badge “Resident of besieged Leningrad”;

6) persons who worked at facilities during the Great Patriotic War air defense, local air defense, on the construction of defensive structures, naval bases, airfields and other military facilities within the rear boundaries of active fronts, operational zones of active fleets, on front-line sections of railways and roads, as well as crew members of transport fleet ships interned at the beginning of the Great Patriotic War in the ports of other states;

7) war invalids;

8) family members of fallen (deceased) war invalids, participants in the Great Patriotic War and combat veterans, family members of those killed in the Great Patriotic War Patriotic War persons from among the personnel of self-defense groups of facility and emergency teams of local air defense, as well as members of the families of deceased workers of hospitals and clinics in the city of Leningrad;

9) persons exposed to radiation as a result of the disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, as well as as a result of nuclear tests at the Semipalatinsk test site, and persons equivalent to them;

10) disabled people of groups I and II;

11) persons accompanying disabled people of group I and disabled children in accordance with Federal Law of July 17, 1999 N 178-FZ “On State Social Assistance”;

12) low-income families, low-income citizens living alone and other categories of citizens provided for by Federal Law of July 17, 1999 N 178-FZ “On State Social Assistance”, who have an average per capita income below the subsistence level established at the place of their residence in the relevant subject Russian Federation;

13) persons who arrived in the experiment territory in order to receive specialized, including high-tech, medical care or medical rehabilitation after the provision of specialized, including high-tech, medical care in the conditions of sanatorium-resort organizations, as well as the person accompanying them if the patient is a child under 18 years of age;

14) patients with tuberculosis;

15) persons under the age of 24 years studying full-time in educational organizations located in the territory of the experiment;

16) persons permanently working in the experimental territory on the basis of an employment contract or service contract;

17) persons who have a place of residence in the experiment territory;

18) persons who have the right of ownership of residential buildings (shares in the ownership of them) and (or) residential premises (shares in the ownership of them) on the territory of the experiment;

19) athletes, coaches, sports judges, as well as other specialists in the field physical culture and sports who arrived to participate in official sporting events in the experiment territory.

The one who came to Altai during the so-called “Indian summer” can call himself lucky.

September in Gorny Altai is the most beautiful, peaceful and calm tourist month. The school year has begun for children, so most often they go on vacation together - families or loving couples (although one does not exclude the other). The colors around are changing beyond recognition: for example, the mountains, previously covered exclusively with a green cover of coniferous and deciduous trees, add yellow and burgundy colors to their palette, as if the artist had brushed them with multi-colored brushes. Main river Altai, Katun, becomes incredibly blue, it’s hard to even imagine that this is a natural color; it’s easier to believe in the Altai legend about a piece of the sky falling into the water.

Weather (temperature chart) in Altai in September

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Exactly for this fabulous beauty and people come here after graduation from the main tourist season. Altai doesn’t seem to want to say goodbye to us, and is trying in every possible way to delay parting, luring us with incredible beauty, from the contemplation of which you feel rare moments of happiness in life, available to everyone completely free of charge.

Many tourists consider September best time holidays in Altai: the crowds of vacationers have noticeably thinned out, prices are going down, and summer tourist routes are still open. As for beauty - “in the original autumn there is a short but wonderful time...” - this is definitely about Altai in September!

Weather in Altai in September

Studying the climate of the region based on observations of the last seven years is encouraging:

• daytime temperature in the first half of the month is from 12 °C to 18 °C, in the second half - from 8 °C to 12 °C;
• in September there are on average 15 sunny days and only 2 stormy days;
• the amount of precipitation is low - about 4% of the annual norm;
• humidity - 48%, the minimum among the months of the year.

Possible night frosts are upsetting - it can be cold to spend the night in tents. The capricious beauty of autumn can unexpectedly fall asleep with snow - the weather in the Altai Mountains in September is unpredictable, and high in the mountains snow is not uncommon even in summer.

Despite the likely surprises of nature, seasoned tourists reviews call Altai in September fabulous and write:

• “The beauty is indescribable - the Katun is wonderfully turquoise, the trees are green-yellow-red, the air is absolutely clean and transparent...”
• “It’s very beautiful in the Altai Mountains in autumn! The forest is saturated with bright shades of yellow, red, green. Just a fairy tale! It's worth a trip! "

In fact, you can stock up on warm clothes and organize a vacation with radial exits from the camp site. In the Altai Mountains in September there are many tourist centers where you will be greeted as welcome guests, prepared for a bathhouse and fed with delicious Altai food. A worthy example is the mountain base that hosts participants of the “Horse Seven” tour from Equesto. In September 2017, tours to Altai are scheduled for the period from 3 to 9 and from 10 to 16.

The comfort of small mountain bases is, of course, relative. However, surveys of tourists show that the majority do not strive for it. The main thing in Altai is its amazingly diverse nature with wild steppes and mountains, untouched glacial lakes and wild rivers, rich story and culture of the region.

Tourist opportunities of Velvet Altai

Tour operators organize a wide variety of tours to Altai in September. Bike tours and organized rafting, hiking and bus tours are available. For artists and photographers, Altai in early autumn is an excellent natural workshop.

The only things better than mountains are mountains

The routes in the high mountain areas are the first to close in the fall - it becomes cold, snow falls and the paths are already slippery. However, until mid-September you can climb even the shrine Altai mountains- Belukha - highest peak Siberia.

Climbing the largest peak of the Katunsky Range requires good physical fitness and endurance. Children under 16 years of age are not allowed to climb; those aged 16-18 years old receive permission only with their parents. Hikes are usually planned for 12 days, in the first half of the month. Tour operator "Altai-tour" invites travelers and climbers to make a hike from September 3 to 14, the program includes an assault on the summit, a visit to the Akkem lakes, the Tomsk Paleolithic site and much more. Every day you will have to walk 17-22 km.

An extreme hike is rewarded with stunning impressions. Quotes from recent tourist reviews:

• “Every step is like a takeoff, every breath is like a sip of happiness. This is happiness. Penetrating, natural, volcanic."
• “Only 30 minutes at the top, it’s so little for eternity and so much for the moment of the most beautiful revelation in your life!”

Vladimir Vysotsky was right - “ better than the mountains there can only be mountains that you haven’t been to yet..."

For those who have planned an active holiday in Altai in September 2017 without extreme stress, we can recommend a trekking tour to the foot of the mountain with the Altai Guide team from September 2 to 13. Hiking trips with equipment transported on pack horses are organized by the Active Tour team.

Hikes to Belukha are carried out from the village of Tyungur, Ust-Koksky district, where the road ends. The path to Tungur from Gorno-Altaisk is about 450 km. Tour operators also provide delivery from Barnaul (600 km) and Biysk (540 km via the Chuysky tract). The difficulties of the path are forgotten in power wildlife- It was not for nothing that Nicholas Roerich found inspiration in these mysterious places.

In September, hiking and horseback riding routes to the high-mountain Karakol and Shavlin lakes, to the Ukok plateau are still open, and it is possible to climb the Iiktu peak - highest point South Chuya ridge.

Wild beauty of Altai

For real travelers who can neglect comfort, Mountain Altai opens magical beauty their hidden corners. The 23-day horseback riding trip, starting on September 2, is offered by the operator Amadou. Desperate tourists will find the area of ​​Bolshaya and Malaya Sumulta in the northeast of Altai: ancient taiga and animal trails, deserted ridges with steep cliffs and excellent fishing.

From the Vysotnik tourist center near Tungur, a horse riding tour “Autumn Fishing on Argut” is organized from September 3 to 14. Travelers on horseback will admire the beauty of the mighty Altai and rejoice at the notable catch of taimen and grayling.

The travel agency "Uch-Sumer" offers the organization of licensed hunting in the mountain taiga taiga with accommodation in tents and houses.

From September 9, 2017, the operator “Altai Guide” invites you on a jeep expedition along the route Aktru - Chulyshman. Tourists will see the steep Katu-Yaryk pass, the amusing creation of nature, the Stone Mushrooms, and the lush Uchar waterfall. The Chulyshman Valley in bright autumn colors, according to travelers, “ most beautiful place, to which I want to return."

Despite the stunning beauty of the wild places of Altai, the main flow of tourists remains in the Chemal region, preferring entertainment and a comfortable vacation. Every year there are more and more motor tourists on the roads of Altai - without deviating from the Chuysky tract, you can see a huge number of attractions, historical places and natural wonders.

The best tours for “pioneers”

Many tourists discover the Altai Mountains for the first time. The best option for them short tours with a large coverage are becoming, and here the superiority of excursion bus tours no doubt. In such tours, guests are also attracted by a holiday in Altai in September without overnight stays in tents and camp food.

Equesto employees are specialists in ethno-tours, the team offers a wonderful week-long program “ Great Altai from A to Z". Getting to know natural treasures And historical monuments, the culture and way of life of the indigenous people does not leave guests indifferent. New is an extended tour, with an additional two-day trip to Lake Teletskoye. The most interesting excursions are actively held throughout September.

Everyone loves gifts, even small ones. From Equesto to participants of an extended tour in September - jars with the best honey in Russia, a week-long tour - famous infusions of Altai herbs and honey, and also discounts - seasonal, for children and for early booking.

There are many tour operators in the Altai Mountains, whose employees are developing new routes, and the tourism infrastructure is developing. The efforts are not in vain: the number of tourists increases every year. In 2016, the republic received about 2 million guests - 9 tourists for each resident.

Whatever the weather in Altai in September 2017, a golden autumn holiday in an amazing region will become a pleasant memory. Mountain Altai returns to people the ability to enjoy pristine nature, to greet the dawn with delight and admire the night stars, to appreciate every moment of life.

Are you already a little tired? In this case, a trip to Russian Switzerland – to the Altai Mountains – would be a good idea. I'm sure you won't regret it. To help you plan where and how to relax, I offer a list of the best recreation centers of Gorny Altai according to reviews from tourists.

Advice: We went - we know.
The cheapest way to get to Altai is by bus. Buses run from Novosibirsk, Barnaul, Kemerovo, Biysk, Novokuznetsk and other cities.

• Bus Novosibirsk - Chemal, from 1819 rubles.
• Bus Barnaul - Ust-Muny, from 728 rubles.

1. Eco-hotel “Altika” (Ust-Muny) – hotel in Altai with a swimming pool

An excellent recreation center for lovers of eco-style: modern comfort framed by the unique Altai nature. The main features of this hotel are excellent rooms with panoramic view on the emerald Katun, well-groomed grounds, good SPA service and a deep outdoor pool.

2. Inexpensive recreation center Bayuta Altai, Ust-Sema

New base holiday in Altai: comfortable houses with floor-to-ceiling windows, a bathhouse, a well-groomed area with barbecue gazebos and a small swimming pool. All rooms have a kettle, microwave and dishes. Hospitable hosts are always happy to help. Excellent camp site!

Rest on Lake Teletskoye

There are few places for a comfortable stay on Lake Teletskoye, but they exist. Here are the two best options for different budgets: an inexpensive camp site and a comfortable recreation center with three meals a day.

3. Hotel Edelweis, Artybash - inexpensive, but with comfort

An excellent recreation center “Edelweiss” for lovers of seclusion and have a relaxing holiday in Altai. The hotel welcomes you with hospitable hosts, and also has everything for a comfortable stay - cozy inexpensive rooms, barbecue facilities, an outdoor swimming pool. Good location: away from tourist centers and the lake, but everything you need is within walking distance - tourist spots, cafes and shops.
Feature: there is a wonderful zoo on the base!
See reviews and prices

4. The Aktra tract - a recreation center in Altai with meals - a place where you want to stay!

The Aktra complex is located in picturesque place, the rooms offer stunning views of the mountains and Lake Teletskoye. Excellent service, cozy modern rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony. The food is delicious:)
Advice: if you want something cheaper, choose rooms without three meals a day, but only with breakfast; use the link below to scroll through the list of prices, paying attention to the type of food.

5. Five-star hotel “Altai Resort”, Urlu-Aspak

“Altai Resort” is a very atmospheric (and expensive) place in the Altai Mountains. The hotel is located away from the main road and hidden from prying eyes among cedar trees. Business-weary city residents will be able to ideally take a break from the bustle of the city, enjoying the Altai nature and comfortable solitude. Spacious modern cottages with a private terrace are perfect for family vacation with kids. The hotel has indoor large swimming pool, which is open all year round.
Summer holidays: horse riding, bicycle rental, fishing on the lake, paintball.
in winter you can enjoy beautiful views, swim in a warm pool.

6. Base “Kruglov Estate”, p. Cheposh

Excellent recreation center by the river for practical and budget motor tourists. Good quality log houses at a low price, with bathhouses and gazebos with barbecues, well-kept grounds and parking. In your car you can take a ride to Lake Aya and to new water park Transib. Of the minuses: some rooms do not have a toilet and shower; they are located in the main building - pay attention to this when booking.
Summer holidays: of course rafting, horseback riding, excursions to the mountains.

7. Inexpensive tourist center “Solnechnaya Polyana”, Manzherok

Very convenient location - all entertainment is nearby!

A simple, inexpensive, and very friendly guest house in the village of Manzherok, essentially at the very beginning of the Altai Mountains. Located nearby cable car. Great option for lovers of a leisurely and calm rural holiday. For the convenience of guests there is a shared kitchen and private parking, a gazebo with barbecue. Here is the best quality-price ratio in Manzherka!
How to relax in summer: walks, excursions to the mountains, attractions, swimming in the lake, only 10-15 minutes to the beach.
In winter: skiing.
All reviews, photos and prices

8. Guest house “Altai Riviera”, p. Souzga

Another option for relaxation and barbecue style. Neat rooms, cleanliness, small pool, friendly owners, close to Katun. What else do you need for a simple Altai holiday?
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9. Inexpensive tourist center “Zimin Manor”, ​​p. Chemal

The estate is located right on the bank of the birch Katun. Space, mountain air and a gorgeous view from the windows of the neighboring mountains are the main advantages of this camp site for a relaxing holiday in Altai. Within walking distance, the Temple on the island of Patmos is a wonderful place where wishes come true.
Summer holidays: hiking, fishing, barbecue, cycling.
in winter skiing.
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10. Eco-resort “Maryin Island”, Chemal – recreation center in Altai with all-inclusive meals

Celebrities love to come to this sanatorium.
An international-level eco-resort, unique in Altai, is located on mountain river Chemal. This place has always been considered special and healing. The Chemal mountain air is saturated with the thick aroma of herbs and flowers - this is the air that heals. Medicinal table water is extracted from its own underground source. Three meals a day are based on Altai organic products and medicinal water. At the Longevity Medical Center you can undergo diagnostics, after which the doctor will create an individual wellness program.
The complex has its own fruit trees: pear, cherry, apple trees. There is a spa center, hammam, swimming pool, children's playground, volleyball court.

11. Sanatorium Crown Altai, Aya

This is a real castle in the middle of the Katun River with its own swimming pool and spa center. There is also a bar on the territory of the sanatorium and free parking. The sanatorium is perfect for families with children and lovers of comfort. The room includes slippers and bathrobes, and free Wi-Fi. It offers a phyto-barrel and a variety of saunas, water procedures and massage sessions.
Organized for those interested hiking and bicycle rental.

Practical information for those planning a trip to Altai in 2019: how to get there, what are the prices for accommodation and food, list best bases holidays, as well as tips and reviews from tourists for 2018.

Our trip. We traveled by car in the Altai Mountains for a month and a half. The team visited all the most interesting places from Manzherok to the border with Mongolia. We share our experience with you in.

How to get to Altai

By train. There are trains to Biysk, Novosibirsk and Barnaul. Tickets from Moscow to Biysk cost from 12,300 rubles (compartment), they are sold out quickly, and the train runs only on even dates. Tickets to Novosibirsk from the capital are cheaper (from 5,500 rubles in a reserved seat), and there are many more trains.

By car. This the best option, because traveling around the Altai Mountains with your own car is much more interesting, enjoyable and cheaper. My team and I traveled to Altai from Perm for three days and the same amount of time back. The road is normal, the main problem on the highway is renovation work, they are very delayed.

Quality of roads in Altai. The Chuysky tract is ideal asphalt, and everything to the side of it is broken roads, dirt roads or off-road terrain of varying degrees of difficulty. In principle, you can go to Altai in any car, you will still be able to see a lot. But an SUV is better - there are places where you simply cannot go in a low car without all-wheel drive. If you don’t have an SUV, you can take a tour or drop off to the desired point from local companies - they are easy to find.

I traveled to the Altai Mountains in my UAZ "Patriot" and thanks to it I got to the most remote places. The only thing I didn’t go to was the Ukok plateau - for this you need a well-prepared SUV and other crews for backup.

Where to relax in Altai

Most popular. According to the reviews of most tourists, it is best to relax in Altai in the villages of Aya and Chemal, as well as in the north of Lake Teletskoye. It’s the easiest place to get there; it has the most developed infrastructure and a large selection of bases. But I think that these places have too many tourists and too little interesting things to do. The real Altai is not there, it is further along the Chuysky tract, beyond the Seminsky pass.

Real Altai. If you are a lover of adventure, secluded places and majestic mountain landscapes, go further than these tourist places. I especially liked these places: Uch-Enmek park, Ilgumen rapids, petroglyphs, Ulagan lakes, Katu-Yaryk pass, Chulyshman river valley, Kurai and Chuy steppes, Mars. All these places have infrastructure: camp sites, cafes, gas stations. Can be reached by any car.

The wildest lands. And the most best places in Altai - those that are difficult and far away to get to. My favorites: Dzhumalinsky springs, Yustyd river valley, Achik pass. There is more hard to reach place- Ukok plateau, I haven’t had the opportunity to get there yet, but I really want to.

So, where is the best place to relax in Altai? If you don’t have the time or desire to travel far into the republic, and you just want to relax in nature, barbecue, go fishing, then choose the villages of Chemal, Aya, Manzherok - in general, Nizhnyaya Katun. If this is not enough for you, you want to see real mountains, Altai steppes, and get acquainted with the local culture, then I recommend driving the entire Chuisky tract to the very border with Mongolia.

How to look for housing

Gorny Altai is a rather wild place; there are not as many hotels and recreation centers here as in the south of Russia or Karelia. But fewer tourists come here, so there is usually enough housing for everyone.

But: attention! In the midst summer season, especially on weekends, many people come to Altai to relax. Therefore, you need to book accommodation in advance. During a month and a half of traveling, even in the most remote corners, I saw many cases of tourists arriving at the base, but there were no places. Book your accommodation in advance online or come and check in in the morning, before other tourists.

There is a variety of housing: from the budget segment to VIP. Almost every recreation center has a sauna, kitchen, barbecue and internet. In summer, camping is very popular among vacationers in the Altai Mountains - this is the most a budget option. Families with children usually choose comfortable cottages near Katun.

Reviews of holidays in Altai often write about the shortcomings of some tourist centers: dirt, poor-quality or monotonous food, damaged plumbing and shabby furniture. We tried not to pay attention to this; after a week of living in a tent in the taiga, any economy room with a bed and shower was like a royal mansion for us. The service at recreation centers is often lame - for your money they can be rude to you.

Housing prices in Gorny Altai for two:

How to relax in Altai

What to do on vacation in Gorny Altai:

• excursions,
• mountain trips or multi-day hikes,
• alloys,
• horseback riding,
• relaxation on the banks of rivers or lakes (you can swim, but the water invigorates),
• fishing,
• picking berries.

Our holiday in Altai. We rode a lot by car, drove the entire Chuysky tract and more. We lived for a long time in tents on the banks of the Katun, in a campsite in Aktash and on the Ulagan lakes. They also lived in traditional villages, hotels and recreation centers. We met and communicated with locals, studied the culture of the Altai people, and took a lot of photos and videos. We often went on small hikes in the forest, picked berries, and swam in the Katun. Most of all we liked the area south of Aktash: steppes and snow-capped mountains. And we went to the famous Mars three times.

Reviews from tourists about holidays in Altai. People really like nature and the grandeur of the mountains, but many are disappointed by the cold waters of rivers and lakes, and heated swimming pools are not yet common. Summer is short and it gets dark early. There are mosquitoes and midges, but not too many.

Prices for holidays in Altai in 2019

Many recreation centers in Gorny Altai offer a leisure program for their vacationers, have cafes and restaurants, and organize entertainment and excursions. You can safely surrender into their hands and not worry about anything, but such a vacation will be expensive.

Nutrition the number of cafes depends on the level of the establishment; there are plenty of cafes and canteens along the highway and in large villages. Our average bill is 200-300 rubles per person. Complex meals at recreation centers in Altai cost 700-1000 rubles.

Excursions There are different ones, the prices are high and depend on the intensity of the program and the distance of the trip. Excursions to Chemalskaya HPP, to Lake Manzherok and Mount Sinyukha, Tavdinsky Caves, a visit to the botanical garden, the blooming nursery "Biolit" and the maral garden (rhododendron) - from 500 to 1000 rubles. Full-day excursions with a visit to the mound, the Kalbak-Tash tract, Lake Teletskoye and the Korbu waterfall cost about 2,000 rubles. All places are cheaper and more interesting to visit on your own in your own car.

Our expenses in Altai

We spent a month and a half in Altai: July-August. We drove our car from Perm in the company of friends, there were five of us. We bought most of the food in advance and often prepared it ourselves. We lived in tents, hotels, and recreation centers.

Here are our expenses in terms of two people (except for gasoline - this is the total amount):

Additional expenses: tourist equipment - 48,000 rubles. I had to buy a lot, but these things were not enough for one trip.

If you don’t count gasoline and housing along the way, repairs, vaccinations, a first aid kit and coffee beans (which we personally can’t live without), you’ll get 70,000 rubles for two or 35,000 rubles per person. These are pure expenses for the holiday itself in the Altai Mountains. Very little! After all, we spent a month and a half there and visited everywhere.

The best recreation centers in Gorny Altai

Recreation center "AltaiRai"

Lovers active rest and unity with nature can stay in the summer at the AltaiRai recreation center in the village of Elekmonar. Three meals a day in the dining room, there is a bar and a cafe. Bathhouse, free parking, private beach, water park, bicycle rental, horse riding, travel agency. Accommodation in standard double room- from 3500 rubles per day.

Park Hotel "Manzherok"

The year-round recreation center is located in a pine forest on the banks of the Katun River. Nearby is a village, ski slope and a cable car. Large buildings made of wood and stone, beautiful and well-kept grounds, barbecue area, outdoor swimming pool, sauna and terrace. It is very convenient to relax with children. Accommodation from 1500 to 3600 rubles per day, meals in the dining room are paid, breakfast is included in the price. Among the shortcomings: the rooms do not have daily change of towels and linen, and there is not always internet.

Recreation center "Zaimka Kamza"

The recreation center "Zaimka Kamza" in the village of Tyuguryuk is located in an equally picturesque place. The area is very large and beautiful, there is street lighting and wooden flooring, neat wooden houses are made in the same style. There is an outdoor swimming pool and a children's playground, gazebos, and deer are kept on the territory. Accommodation costs from 2000 rubles for a double room. Disadvantages: paid parking.

Eco-hotel "Lesotel"

According to tourists' reviews, "Lesotel" in Souzga is an excellent place to relax in Altai. The hotel is located on the banks of the Katun River in a picturesque location, not far from Gorno-Altaisk. The area is well-groomed, with wooden country houses. The restaurant offers Russian and European cuisine, a sauna, a spa center, a swimming pool, a cafe, Wi-Fi, and a variety of entertainment. Good for families with children. Cost from 3000 to 9000 rubles per day for a double room.

Yurt camping Gold Camel

An interesting option for relaxing in Altai in the summer is to stay in a yurt camp, which is located in the village of Kosh-Agach. Authentic heated yurts and houses are very picturesque. You can ride camels, rent a bicycle or book a jeep tour. There is a sauna, restaurant and shared kitchen. Accommodation from 3,000 rubles per day - the yurt is designed for five.

Gorny Altai is not a place for “mattress people”: people come here to play sports, walk a lot and enjoy nature. Those who are used to spending their holidays on the beach in the starfish pose are unlikely to like this kind of vacation.

To save money, don't go for elite ones tourist complexes- it is very expensive. Choose recreation centers, inexpensive hotels, live in a tent. Prices in cafes and canteens are not high, but cooking yourself will be cheaper. Buy groceries in advance in a big city.

When going on vacation to the Altai Mountains in the summer of 2019, be sure to take repellent with you (pharmacies are not available everywhere).

Come relax in your own car. You need to travel around Altai, and not sit in one place!