Ala Archa Trek
Itinerary
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Day
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Itinerary
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1
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Meet agent in the morning. Drive 40 km to Ala Archa valley to start our 6 km hike to Ratzek hut. PM free time for rest. Overnight in hut. Meals: LD. Distance: 6 km, Vertical: +1100m. |
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2
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Full day hike to Korona hut in the foothills of Korona peak. Enjoy magnificent views of icy walls of Free Korea, Ak Too and Teke Tor peaks that surround the glacier. Return to Ratzek hut. Overnight in hut. Distance: 5 km, Vertical: +1000m/-1000m. |
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3
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Trek up towards Uchitel glacier with a fascinating view of stunning Korona peak in front of us. Little shelter called Nauka or Science in Russian is hidden below the walls of Semenov peak - the highest peak of Kyrgyz range. Return to Ratzek hut. Meals: BLD Distance: 5 km, Vertical: +300m/-300m. |
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4
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Summit day: We head to the top of Uchitel peak 4540 m. Magnificent panorama opens from the top of the peak over Bishkek and Chui valley. Overnight in hut. Meals: BLD. Distance: 5 km. Vertical: +1240m/-1240m. |
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5
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Pack up in the morning. Trek down valley to Ala Archa national park. Meet vehicle and drive to Bishkek (40 km). End of services at drop off point. Meals: B. Distance: 6 km, Vertical: -1100m |
