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Altai Tavan Bogd Trek

Mongolia · Asia · Technical trek · score 63/100

At a glance

CountriesMongolia
ContinentAsia
RegionBayan-Olgii (Mongol Altai)
TypeTechnical trek
Length100 km
Typical duration8 days
Difficulty4/5 (Hard)
Max altitude4050 m
Best seasonJun-Sep
StartTsagaan Gol ranger station
EndTsagaan Gol (return)
Permit / guideNP permit; border-zone permit
Special gearcrampons+ice axe only if summitting; none for base-camp trek

Score

63/100
Scenery
27/35
Fame
12/25
Uniqueness
16/20
Logistics
8/20

Glacier-ringed trek among the five saints of the Mongol Altai; Kazakh eagle-hunter culture

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Notes

Max altitude = Malchin Peak 4,050 m (non-technical)

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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