8 most beautiful mountains of Russia that it's tempting to conquer

Mountains never cease to inspire. Next to these giants comes a feeling: "Live well!" And what else a person needs, tired of working everyday? We have compiled a brief guide through the beautiful mountains of our country. Read and plan your journey: from the rest with a view of the top to the climbing and hiking.

Vottovaara

Karelia

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Mysterious place - so say about this mountain in the west of Karelia. Vottovaara as impressive height - only 417 meters - and unusual objects. For example, there is now and then found seids - boulders set on a few small stones. Huge seidh stands on the highest point of the mountain. Under stingy northern sun rising terrible hooked trees, because of which look out and look to the Goblin. The strangest design Vottovaara - stone "amphitheater" with a well perfect shape and steps, which are called "Stairway to Heaven".

While scientists speculate that this created by man, and that - the nature, wander esoteric of all sorts of grief and walk stories on the Internet about what Vottovaara - Karelian is Stonehenge, the place of power and a portal to a parallel world. Check whether in the "amphitheater" satellite navigator and the temperature at which water boils, it is easy. Gimoly from the village to the foot can be reached by car, if you do not get scared of the old wooden bridge. And the rise of the trail takes about an hour.

Difficulty: 1/5

When to go: The best months to travel to Karelia - August and September: still warm enough, but there are few mosquitoes.

How to get there: Gimol can be reached by train or by car. The nearest airport - in Petrozavodsk.

What to look for: Those who are on you with a compass and navigation, better conquer Vottovaara in the company of conductor Gimol.

Fischt

The Western Caucasus, Adygea and Krasnodar Territory

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In Adygeisk Fischt - "white head". This is a real Caucasian pinnacle with steep rock walls and glaciers. Together with a neighbor Oshten they constitute a single mountain range with a huge dip in the middle.

According to legend, Circassians is to Fischt Prometheus was chained. When Zeus took pity and shot an arrow to make titanium, the mountain was divided into two halves. These days, guides show tourists impressionable red spots on the rocks - traces of blood rebellious Prometheus.

Visit Fischt much simpler and cheaper than the Olympus. To the western walls - look at Pshehsky Falls, one of the highest in Russia - can be reached by off-road vehicle: in Apsheronsk and Chernihiv, and then on the dirt road almost to the end.

To shelter "Fischt" convenient base for climbing and a good place at the foot of the mountain, will have to go on foot. From the village passes through Guzeripl Guzeripl Armenian and get 5-7 hours. Other routes are longer. Can settle in one of two ascetic houses or tent - its (reliable) or stationary. At the elegant service do not count, but the bath you provide. Starry sky and thousands of fragrant alpine flowers are included.

Difficulty: Easy marshut to the foot - 1/5

When to go: Fischt most pleasant to conquer the middle of June until September.

How to get there: From the side of Adygea - in Krasnodar and Maikop, from the sea - in Sochi and Dagomys.

What to look for: Fischt is inside the Caucasian Reserve, which is to enter the necessary permit. Get it - a piece of cake.

Big Thach

The Western Caucasus, Adygea and Krasnodar Territory

Photo: Synaps-s, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Big Thach - one more spectacular place in the Caucasus, which is easily accessible from the Black Sea. "Mountain of God" - an amazingly beautiful rocky peak, which easily would climb even children.

The northern slope of Big Thach shallow, but the southern and western cut off by steep cliffs - such relief is called Cuesta. If we reject scientism, the Big Thach looks like a medieval castle on a hill, especially at dawn. On glitzy rock, dressed in safety systems, climb intrepid mountaineers and climbers. Cavers exploring caves and caverns. All others go up the easy path.

On the Big Thach arrange tours. You can keep 3-4 days, even if have to move to the coast. For a week, you will learn more and Small Thach - a miniature copy of the Big, enough to work up through alpine meadows, catch some fish in the local rivers and mountain naedites sweet raspberry. And live to see exactly ideal light for a photo shoot on a background of fascinating rock formations.

Difficulty: 1/5

When to go: The best time to travel to the West Caucasus - c mid-June to September. Experienced offer winter ascent.

Getting there: The route usually begins in Novoprohladnom to which get through Maikop and Khadzhokh. The nearest airport - Krasnodar.

The tooth dragon

Western Sayan, Krasnoyarsk Krai

Top - the sky, under your feet - the edge of the cliff to cliff - just move. You are one of the most spectacular peaks of the mountain park Ergaki - Tooth dragon.

Dragon's Tooth is good because it is available not only hardened climbers with kilograms carabiners and coils of rope. For lifting the eastern slope enough bottles of water, good walking shoes and a camera to make a spectacular shot on the edge of a precipice. At the top catches the network: you can share with your friends euphoria of fantastic looking and convince the mother that you're all right. If you are very lucky, should let beysdzhamperov who pretend that they are not afraid, and jump from the top. Another tooth is famous for the fact that in 2013 with him in these parts the first jump was made wingsuit - a suit that makes a person look like a flying squirrel, but apart from membranes, contains a parachute.

Difficulty: On the eastern slope of - 2/5

When to go: For the Dragon Tooth is best to go between June and mid-September.

How to get there: By train or plane to Abakan, then - about 200 km by bus or car to the beginning of the trail.

Iremel

Southern Urals, Bashkiria

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The second highest mountain of the Southern Urals - Iremel - surrounded by clouds and legends. It is called sacred, compared with Kailas and talk as if flying over the mountain of UFOs, there is a channel positive energy, and more - disappear, and then there are things themselves. That only about Iremel not hear! But all agree on one thing: it is very beautiful.

Climbing usually start from Tyulyuk village, from which up to the Big Iremel - about 14 km. Along the way, you remember high school geography lessons: mixed forest on the eyes becomes coniferous and upstairs you find yourself in the realm of mountain tundra. The top of Iremel - broad flat plateau covered with a layer of stones - kurumnikom. Landscape - both from the rover window.

After the hike, you can recuperate on a camp site in Tyulyuk. Be washed in the bath, and the night's sleep in a wooden hut - an ideal option for those who do not want to break away from civilization. There's also a rental backpacks and other equipment, arrange the ascent (in the summer - on foot, in the winter - snowmobiling) and yoga workshops.

Difficulty: 2/5

When to go: South Urals is especially beautiful during the warm season from late June to early September. Prepared by lovers of winter beauty climb Iremel from December to March. Getting there: The nearest airport - in Chelyabinsk and Ufa. Find a bus or car to the place, as well as to navigate while climbing guide will help.

Klyuchevskoy volcano

Kamchatka

Regular cone Klyuchevskoy hills attracts and frightens. It is the highest volcano in Eurasia - about 4800 meters (the height change after eruptions) and one of the most active.

Individual enthusiasts monitor volcanic activity and when to start somewhere eruption quickly go there. Over the last 15 years it erupted Klyuchevskii 6 times. If you do not want to check on their own experience, what sizes are volcanic bombs, before the trip is best to clarify in his condition. Everything is quiet? Then you can admire the volcano from the village of Keys, to get to the base of volcanologists on the slopes, take a walk on lava flows and even to climb Klyuchevskii or one of the neighboring volcanoes.

If you are afraid that the volcano suddenly zhakhnet, choose the safest mode of Kamchatka tourism - a helicopter ride. To not burn the entire holiday budget in the tank, call friends: a big company each pay less. Helicopter rides can be combined with trekking, fishing and swimming in the hot springs.

Difficulty: 3/5

When to go: From the second half of June to mid-September. The warmest and least rainy month - August.

How to get there: Fly to Kamchatka is not as expensive as it sounds, especially if you buy tickets in advance.

What to look for: Do not forget to warm and waterproof clothing, the weather on volcanoes - with character.

In Russia many beautiful mountains that you can ride on them mountain goat almost every holiday. If you conquer the 10 highest peaks of the country, including Kluchevskoy, Elbrus and Belukha, get the title of "Snow Leopard" straight from the Russian Mountaineering Federation. Just keep in mind: these mountains - not for beginners, before climbing require serious training. If not confident in their abilities, go with an instructor.

Elbrus

The border of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia

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Elbrus - Russian mountain number 1, above it - only clouds and airplanes. In addition, a volcano that adds to the charm. The most popular route is the southern slope of Mount Elbrus. In a clearing Azau jump on the lift to the "World" and "Outlook" and then to a shelter Barrels at an altitude of 3800 meters. There otdyshites discuss fantastic beauty with other climbers and wander through the snowy expanses. A few days later was raised to shelter 11, which is the final breakthrough on the western summit. When you come, you can be proud of: not everyone's strength is the highest point in Europe.

Do not forget that you need to get used to the altitude before climbing to 5642 meters. Come for 10-14 days and do some acclimatization in the surroundings and on the Elbrus. For example, check out the waterfall girlish braids, beating the All Pass and be photographed against the backdrop of the Pastukhov Rocks. And be sure to take on the climb GPS-navigator: he will find the way, even if a sudden nabezhit fog.

Difficulty: 4/5

When to go: The ideal time - from June to September. Experienced and strong spirit of the fall in the snow fairy tale from January to March.

How to get there: By train or plane to Nalchik or Mineral Waters. Next is a direct bus to Terskol, or with a change in Tyrnyauz. If you do not want to wait for a bus, take a taxi.

What to look for: Before climbing Elbrus Mark the Control and Rescue Service in Terskol. And when you return, do not forget to call them: (8-6639) 7-14-89.

Beluga

Altai

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The two-headed Belukha - the highest mountain not only Altai, but also the whole of Siberia. 4506 meters - even sounds solid. Storm Belukha can be different. master of sports of climbing almost vertical Akkem wall. One classic is considered to be a simple route along the glacier Gebler, so was made the first ascent of Belukha 1914. Travel Agencies lead customers through the Delone pass. The organized climbing instructors explain the safety rules themselves and pave the ropes "handrail", you just have to go and enjoy. If you do not have ambitions of climbing, can be 2-3 days on foot or on horseback to reach from the village Tungur to Akkem lake, put a tent and walk around the neighborhood. It is no less fun than sweating to climb to the top. Belugas mysteriously attracts esoteric, so do not be surprised if the occasional counter will lead a conversation about Shambhala, Roerich begin cite or twisted into intricate asana.

Difficulty: 5/5

When to go: The ideal time to travel to the Altai - from June to September.

Getting there: The nearest airport - Gorno-Altaisk, fallback - Barnaul and Novosibirsk.

What to look for: To hike Belukha need a pass to the border zone. It can be arranged free of charge - through state services portal.