Travel plan by Altai car. To Altai by car: even more opportunities for an unforgettable vacation. What to bring

The final part of the story about our psychedelic trip to Altai. It just so happened that this trip was another best one this year.
Today I will tell you about our route, about road life and life in tents, I will say a few words about the car and sum up the financial results.
The total mileage was not much, not a little 3131 km. The budget turned out to be only 13135 rubles per person, though without taking into account the cost of the flight to from Moscow to Novosibirsk and back.

We decided not to spend a week on the road to Novosibirsk (round trip) and bought plane tickets. This time, the movement map turned out to be quite simple and understandable.

For a car trip, Altai, in my opinion, is an ideal place, since almost everywhere there is a modern road surface, and the views from the windows are simply mesmerizing. Everywhere you can easily find a place where you can eat and spend the night. Unlike the same Alps, you can stop everywhere and enjoy the views. I wanted to - I turned and drove along a country road or simply through fields and meadows. In Europe, prohibition signs hang everywhere (traffic is prohibited), and stopping on the highway is not allowed everywhere.

The main disadvantage of these mountains (and at the same time their dignity) is their significant remoteness from Moscow and St. Petersburg. Few people from the European part of Russia dare to go on a road trip over such distances. From Moscow to Gorno-Altaisk 3700 kilometers one way.

The quality of the roads may not even reach the European Alpine serpentines, but in general for our country their condition can be assessed as excellent. Almost everywhere there is a good and logical marking, which is comfortable to drive even at night.

Novosibirsk dealer Chevrolet gave us a white Captiva, which has proven itself very well. It calmly housed all our travel items, tents, foams and sleeping bags. We covered long distances on asphalt in comfort and without fatigue and climbed into the dense jungle without any problems.

Thanks to the sunroof Ilyukha negrook managed to shoot a number of good video sketches that were included in.

Spending the night in tents by the fire is the most suitable option for Altai. Of the ten days of our journey, five we lived in tents. Tranquility, silence and peace - that's what you can go to these parts for.

Of course, the tent life of a nomad also has its drawbacks, but they are not significant:
- you need to plan your day so that in the evening it is dark to set up camp. Looking for a suitable clearing at night is a dubious pleasure.
- you need to stock up on provisions, water and firewood in advance. And, accordingly, carry with you the necessary utensils, burners, gas.
- it takes more time to assemble / dismantle the camp and prepare food / wash the dishes than to prepare a breakfast from the buffet in the hotel restaurant and check out of the room.
- mosquitoes.
- instead of a warm bath - invigorating mountain streams.

We got a rather gluttonous Captiva with a gasoline engine. Without demonstrating dynamic miracles during acceleration and overtaking, the machine greedily ate fuel, not embarrassed at all. The result was a high consumption of 10.4 liters per hundred kilometers.

But very pleased with the ground clearance. We never touched protruding stones and boulders with our belly, did not scrape in deep ruts and did not catch bumpers on steep descents and ascents.

The control of the car is ideally tailored for a calm ride - whether it's a track or a field with cow cakes. The steering wheel is moderately informative and light, and the suspension works out well even the slate ripples of the grader.

Another art object "Loaf". During this year, we have seen this box so many times in completely different landscapes that the photos are enough for a whole report)

Travel schedule:
July 15. Flight from Moscow to Novosibirsk. Overnight at the hostel.
July 16. Moving to the Bachatsky coal mine. Overnight at the hotel in Belovo.
July 17th. Drive to Gorno-Altaisk. Overnight at the hotel.
18 July. A whole day of the beauty of the Chuisky tract. Overnight in tents near the village of Ongudai.
July 19. Transfer to Aktash village, overnight in tents on the lake Uzunkel.
July 20. Transfer to the Katu-Yaryk pass. On the same day, we returned back to Uzunkel Lake, where we spent the night in tents again.
21 July. Road to Kosh-Agach. Overnight at the hotel.
22 July. Long way to the border with China. Overnight in tents near Dzhumarly warm springs.
23 July. Transfer to the village of Beltir. Overnight in tents.
July 24th. We really liked Lake Uzunkol. Overnight in tents again.
July 25th. Transfer to Gorno-Altaisk and overnight in tents in the botanical garden near the village of Kamlak.
26 July. Return to Novosibirsk.

In total, we drove 3131 km and used up 324 liters of gasoline.
Average fuel consumption is 10.4 liters per 100 km.

Accounting notes.
Costs in rubles for three:
8870 - housing
11435 - food
10339 - gasoline
7346 - Miscellaneous (mobile communication, washing, burner gas, etc.)
1414 - alcohol

Total for three 39404 or 13135 rubles per person excluding flights.
The flight to Novosibirsk for one person cost 8,000 rubles. But it so happened that we did not fly from Moscow, and then we went in a completely different direction.

That's all for me. Thank you for your attention!

The main directions pass through the Chuysky tract. A well paved road, which according to National Geographic is one of the ten most beautiful roads in the world. Moved out of it hit the gravel road. The car goes, but not everywhere. In the Ulagan and Ust-Koksinsky districts, every second square meter is a landmark, and on every third one you can puncture a wheel. Take plenty of spares and keep in mind that there is no tire service there.

Benefits of traveling by car

The main advantage of traveling by car is freedom. You are not dependent. I wanted to see the Roerich Museum, but remembered that things had been forgotten at the camp site. Returned and picked up with no problem.

Saving time. Traveling by car is faster than by train or bus. If you depart from neighboring regions, then the average savings is from 2 to 4 hours. There is no need to wait for Vitalina to take a selfie against the backdrop of Belukha, we sat down and drove on.

Travel companion choice. If you want, eat alone. I got bored and chose a companion, turned on Radio Siberia and hit the road.

But as for the cost, it is impossible to say for sure. It depends on what you compare it to.

If the number of passengers is equal to the seats, it will be cheaper than by plane. But will an all-inclusive tour be cheaper and will there be any unexpected costs? Is not a fact.

What to pay attention to when traveling in Altai by car?

Maps and navigation. It is better to buy a map and mark the route in advance. Navigators work well, except for "directions". If the attraction is near the road, then no problem. But sometimes you need to get on foot and not one kilometer. Consider.

Petrol. Altai does not differ from other regions in the best quality of gasoline. In addition, higher in the mountains - worse gasoline. The price increases and depends on the difficulty of transportation. There are gas stations in regional centers (Gorno-Altaysk, Kosh-Agach, Shebalino, Ongudai).

Tire fitting and repair. The main advice - do not break. Get your car checked before you travel. Service stations are rare, and the spare part will have to wait as long as you have planned for the entire trip. In the mountains, it is sometimes difficult to find a tire for a bicycle, what can we say about brand new European tires. On a trip to a car, a spare wheel, a cable, a jack and a spray can are our everything.

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In this article we will tell you when is the best time to go on an independent trip to Altai.

Altai is the land of lakes, rivers, mountains, forests and steppes. It is difficult to imagine how such a variety of landscapes fit into the square of one republic. But the fact remains that the pictures, like canvases of artists, change one after another outside the car window, surprising and delighting travelers with their natural beauty. The impregnable, proud region has all the conditions for tourism, despite this, it remained in the shadows for many years. But recently everything has changed, curious travelers have reached the south of Western Siberia.

When to go

Thrill-seekers, naturalists, lovers of sightseeing holidays - Altai unites almost all categories of travelers. Of course, the central figure is the local nature. Everyone chooses what to do: to contemplate the surrounding landscapes, enjoying the peace and tranquility, or to take an active part in all kinds of entertainment.

Any landscape here is used to good use. Ahead is the steppe - a great place for horseback riding. The lakes are a great choice for swimming and fishing. Stormy rivers will wash you with clean water, and especially the brave ones will be invited to participate in rafting. Mountains are generally unique. They train physical endurance, teach to communicate with nature, introduce them to its bright representatives, open breathtaking views of the region. Hiking is available for tourists in summer, but ski resorts are open in winter.

Travel preparation

There are three most popular destinations in Altai - Chemal, Artybash, and the area of ​​the Seminsky Pass. If there is no desire to lead a nomadic lifestyle, traveling around the expanses of the republic, you should decide in advance on the route and find a suitable place to stay.

Chemal is popular with lovers of civilized recreation. The infrastructure is developed here, there is a choice of hotels. Artybash is located near Teletskoye Lake, so it is suitable for tourists who are in love with water activities. But the area of ​​​​the Seminsky Pass is beautiful for admirers of the mountains.

To catch the warm season, it is recommended to plan a trip from the second half to. The sharp continental climate makes its own adjustments, so it is worth stocking up on both summer and autumn things. Temperature fluctuations are especially noticeable when climbing mountains.

How to get there

There are 4 ways to visit the Altai Republic:

• The plane is the shortest and most expensive way by air. The airport is located in Gorno-Altaisk, from there you can already get to your destination by bus.
• Train - the nearest railway station is located in Biysk, from there tourists are transported by scheduled buses.
• Bus - there are options both with transfers and without (it all depends on the place of departure). The route of some flights is laid directly to the resort - Aktash, Chemal, Tungur, etc.
• A car is the most comfortable transport, as it allows you to make a personal schedule for visiting certain sights. The only remark is that the driver must monitor the presence of gasoline in the tank. It is recommended to take spare canisters with you, since not every locality has gas stations.

Despite the fact that the Altai Territory is only developing, there are many options for a comfortable stay. There are hotels of different stars, campsites, recreation centers. You can also live in "green" rural houses surrounded by pristine nature. What to choose depends on the budget and personal wishes of the traveler.

What to bring from souvenirs

There are many souvenir shops along the Chuisky tract, at recreation centers, in the settlements. Not a single tourist will return home without gifts. Mirrors of various shapes and sizes, caskets, juniper coasters, clay whistles, wooden spoons - all this ends up in the suitcases of the guests of the region.

In addition to souvenirs in these parts, it is recommended to buy honey at a private apiary, look at the pharmacy for balms from the horn of red deer deer, mountain herbs. It is worth buying Cherginsky cheese from local housewives, and smoked grayling and taimen, Altai fish with a wonderful aroma from the owners.

A trip to Altai charges with positive energy, gives strength for new achievements. It is not difficult to organize an independent trip, but you will be able to get impressions a year in advance.

It was very emotional, I never parted with the girls for such a long time, I didn’t even leave them to my mother alone with an overnight stay. And that's about a MONTH.

June 13th we left. The first scheduled stop near Nizhny Novgorod, we have friends there, very interesting people, who also at one time dumped from Moscow to an abandoned village, bred a farm: a cow, goats, chickens, geese. Children study at home. We stayed with them for three days. They even gave me a cow to milk, they said I have a talent), if only I had some experience, I fed both girls up to 2.5 years old, and even now Denis is on my chest, and they have boobs in Africa boobs, only the cow's nipples are longer))) ))

We were given this guest house.

And again on the road. Route m7. The road is good by the way. Next stop Kazan.

Oh, we really liked Kazan, a beautiful city! First stop at the lake. We ate, sat by the fire and slept.

About food on the road. Who does not know we are vegetarians and not everywhere we have something to eat, and eating in roadside cafes is dumb. We also do not forget that we are lovers of nature and hiking. Prepared to the maximum to be autonomous. Take a refrigerator, a gas burner, even a road shower with you in the car))) and a lot of other things that can make life easier for a traveler))). Before leaving, I fried a mountain of lentil cutlets, divided them into portions and vacuumed them up. I made zazharki for soup, also under vacuum. Dried champignons, dried cabbage (when it is restored in the soup you can’t distinguish it from fresh), dried already boiled lentils, this made it possible to periodically prepare different soups in nature.

I also always had cheese and sour milk with me. Macaroni, sometimes dry mashed potatoes (muck), fruit. Small children's cereals and purees. Well, tea, coffee with delicious treats.

In the morning I woke up with rain on the roof, heavy rain, cool. We start the car, but it wasn’t there, it won’t start, the battery is dead. I remind you - a lake, a forest, morning - no one around. You won’t even go out into the street with small things. shower. Our refrigerator worked all night, but we checked the battery withstood. It turns out that when the mattress was laid, someone accidentally turned on the heated seats. The husband went to the nearest holiday village for help. Fortunately, help came quickly, a young man was found who agreed to light us up. The engine is started, the instruments don’t show how to drive further? It flashed through my head how long we can hang out in Kazan. After 5-10 minutes everything was back to normal.

Let's go to the center. The weather also cleared up and summer began))) We decided to dedicate this day to Kazan, take a walk around the Kremlin and the embankment, go shopping.

We spent the night again in the car, right in front of the Kremlin.

This is the view from the car window before going to bed.

The Urals are beautiful, but the constant descents and ascents are tiring and my ears are a little blocked.

Chelyabinsk passed by.

Kurgan region. Some fields and lakes, many lakes.

Before the turn to Ishim, the road is normal, but after the HORROR lasting 200 km, all the good asphalt went towards Kazakhstan.

Omsk, I liked it, a beautiful city, the only negative is a lot of midges.

Novosibirsk is wonderful, the Ob reservoir is huge, like the sea you can’t see the opposite time. BUT midges even more than in Omsk. We arrived at the beach in the evening, it was hot, and it was impossible to go outside, a swarm immediately attacks. You can, of course, sprinkle with poison, but it won't work with Denis.

During the day you can walk more than me.

Barnaul is the capital of Altai. Again a midge, smaller than in Novosib, but mosquitoes were added, terribly biting. I liked the city. Only a strange contrast to the large main streets, but it is worth stopping by the secondary, narrow terrible roads. In Barnaul we had to hang out for a few days. Approaching the gas station, not having reached a couple of meters - we stall, the gasoline ran out, we pushed our baby, we refuel - it won’t start, we arrived. It takes 10 minutes - started up. ???? Decided to still drive to the service to see. While my husband was in the service, I slept in a hotel))), and then went for a walk around the city and the local shopping center. It's hot outside, but summer hasn't even started in Moscow.

And here we are in Belokurikha, we arrived in the evening, at the height of the holiday season, all the rooms are occupied, until night we were looking for where to get up.

The next day we went to see the house, these people and stopped for a few days. Nevertheless, we decided not to rush with a choice and travel around the Altai Mountains.

Thank you for your attention, those who mastered to the end. There are not many photos. I mostly filmed videos.