{"id":19810,"date":"2023-11-02T14:16:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T11:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mountainguides.pro\/?post_type=product&p=19810"},"modified":"2026-09-08T20:29:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T17:29:06","slug":"trekking-oshten-kardyvach","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/mountainguides.pro\/ar\/tours\/trekking\/trekking-oshten-kardyvach\/","title":{"rendered":"Oshten + Kardyvach \u2014 9-Day Western Caucasus Trek"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Oshten — Kardyvach trek<\/strong> is a nine-day trip for people who want more than one fine area and are ready to spend their holiday on a real walking trip. In a single journey participants cover two different parts of the Western Caucasus: first the crossing of the Fisht–Oshten massif on the compact version of Route 30, with an out-and-back ascent of Oshten, 2804 m, then a transfer to Krasnaya Polyana and five days in the Lake Kardyvach area.<\/p>\n

The first part starts in Krasnodar. After the drive to Yavorovaya Polyana the group crosses the Guzeripl and Armenian passes, camps near the Fisht shelter, climbs Oshten and leaves over the Belorechensky and Cherkessky passes to Babuk-Aul. Beyond the passes the alpine meadows and karst ground of the Lagonaki plateau give way to the forests of the southern slope of the Caucasus. After the descent the group transfers to Sochi, stays a night in a hotel, showers, dries out kit and prepares for the second part.<\/p>\n

The Kardyvach section follows. The group travels by off-road vehicle through Krasnaya Polyana to Engelmanova Polyana and walks in to the lake, where a base camp of tents is set up. The following days are given to out-and-back outings to Upper Kardyvach, the Utayonnye lakes, Sineokoe lake and the Kardyvach pass. The main pack stays in camp, so the high country around it is explored travelling light.<\/p>\n

No special mountaineering experience is needed. That said, the word «trek» does not remove the long days, the full pack, the rain, the tent life or the fatigue that accumulates. The trip suits active beginners who have prepared for walking on rough ground in advance and who are not counting on getting fit after they meet the guide.<\/p>\n

Families can take part with children from 2 years old. At that age the child is carried in a purpose-made child-carrier pack, and the adult carries both the child and part of the necessary kit. A small child’s participation must be agreed before booking: nine days do not become shorter because the passenger is delightful and weighs less than an adult.<\/p>\n

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