Mount Belukha Base Camp Trek
Russia / Kazakhstan · Asia · Multi-day trek · score 64/100
At a glance
| Countries | Russia; Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Altai (Altai Republic / Katon-Karagay) |
| Type | Multi-day trek |
| Length | 65 km |
| Typical duration | 8 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 3060 m |
| Best season | Jul-Aug |
| Start | Tyungur (RU) or Katon-Karagay (KZ) |
| End | same (return) |
| Permit / guide | Border-zone permit (Russian side); NP permits |
| Special gear | none for base camp; glacier gear only if climbing |
Score
64/100
Pilgrimage trek to Siberia's highest mountain and sacred Akkem Lake
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
Approached from both countries; figures for the Russian Akkem route
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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