Kyrghizistan: between ski mountaineering and yurts

Kyrgyzstan is a country in Central Asia made up of 94% mountains, which is why our destination, the Irdyk Valley, will give us uncontaminated landscapes capable of transmitting calm and serenity. Almost as if we were in another dimension! We will sleep in a colorful yurt and wake up surrounded by snow, ready to slide down the slopes of the incredible Kyrgyz mountains. Upon returning to camp, before the typical dinner, we will allow ourselves a moment of relaxation with a nice sauna. The right reward after the effort of ski mountaineering, right?!

Departure

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Travel program

Day 1-2: Departure

Departure from Italy and arrival in Bishkek, reception at the airport. Transfer by private minivan to Karakol and then to the valley (about 420 km, 5 hours). Transfer by ski to the base camp (we start light, with the backpack, while the luggage goes up on the snowmobile) at an altitude of 2340 m, dinner and overnight stay in a yurt.

Day 3-7: 5 NET DAYS OF SKI MOUNTAINEERING

Daily ski-on-foot trips from base camp, at altitudes up to 3700 m, with varied terrain and various levels of difficulty. Possibility of steep slopes and couloirs, but also of new and virgin itineraries. Upon returning, a nice barbecue awaits us among the yurts followed by the sauna.
For our ski mountaineering trips we have a wide choice available in the Suuktor Valley always starting from the camp and ranging across the vast amphitheater that surrounds it: Peaks of Dzheti Oguz (3634 m), Kum-Bel Pass (3390 m), At- Dzhayloo (3690 m), other unnamed peaks and new lines in the Telemu group.
Day 8: RETURN TO BISHKEK
Return to Karakol and transfer by minivan to Bishkek. During the journey we will make a stop to meet the Eagle hunters, Kyrgyz knights who still hunt today with the help of eagles, and then a stop at a local family specialized in the construction of yurts, from the loom to the production of felt. Free dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 9: RETURN TO ITALY
Return and arrival in Italy.

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Kyrghizistan: between ski mountaineering and yurts
Kyrghizistan: between ski mountaineering and yurts
Kyrghizistan: between ski mountaineering and yurts
Kyrghizistan: between ski mountaineering and yurts
Kyrghizistan: between ski mountaineering and yurts

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Departure and return

Milan - Italy

Guaranteed departure

Minimum 6 partecipants

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The participation fee includes

  • 6 nights in a yurt with full board.
  • 1 night in a hotel with half board.
  • Return minibus transfers from Bishkek Airport to Yurt Camp.
  • Daily minibus transfers to trips.
  • Different trips are planned every day the presence, assistance and accompaniment of the UIAGM Global Mountain Alpine Guide.
  • The package price includes all services from arrival until return to the airport. Return flights are not included and will be quoted for you at the time of registration to offer the most convenient and functional airfare to the plan.
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