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Barskoon, Arabel Valley and Kumtor loop

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Distance
108.67 mi
Elevation gain
12,280 ft
Technical difficulty
Easy
Elevation loss
5,249 ft
Max elevation
13,226 ft
TrailRank 
35
Min elevation
5,333 ft
Trail type
One Way
Coordinates
1705
Uploaded
May 17, 2021
Recorded
May 2021
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near Tamga, Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyz Republic)

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Itinerary description

Route 7 of the book EXPLORE KYRGYZSTAN. A long and dusty, windswept route will take you to the high Arabel Valley in the heart of the Celestial Mountains. Once you reach 3,800m you will discover a mineral universe, occasionally covered by tundra and sometimes dotted with inviting lakes and glaciers. The section of the trail that leads to the gold mine is very easy. On the other hand, the rest of the route is in less good condition and can be precarious in the event of snowfall.
"EXPLORE KYRGYZSTAN - 24 of the best off-road routes" travel book is available in English and French !

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Waypoints

PictographWaypoint Altitude 10,980 ft

military checkpoint

PictographWaterfall Altitude 10,120 ft

Barskoon waterfall

PictographWaypoint Altitude 9,110 ft

Identity check

PictographIntersection Altitude 12,388 ft

Intersection

PictographMine Altitude 11,957 ft

Kumtor Gold Mine (prohibited)

PictographMountain pass Altitude 13,218 ft

Suyek Pass 4028m

PictographMountain pass Altitude 12,351 ft

Barskoon Pass 3754m

PictographIntersection Altitude 10,974 ft

Intersection

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