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Digorsky gorge

Digorsky gorge. Excursion tour to North Ossetia

Unforgettable light walks in Mountain Digoria with hotel accommodation! All inclusive!

Mountain Digoria is a wild and unusually majestic nature. Snow on the tops of the mountains, dense coniferous forests and small rivers with the fancy names of Tanadon, Gebidon, Haresidon.
These amazing places are guarded by St. Uastirdzhi - the main character of the Ossetians, whom we will definitely see! And we are waiting for high waterfalls, ancient towers, mineral springs and walks in alpine meadows to the foot of one of the largest glaciers in North Ossetia - the Tana glacier.

For lovers of outdoor recreation there is a tour with a similar program and accommodation in tents - "Mountain Camp in North Ossetia."

Digorsky gorge
Article:
212
Country:
Russia
Tour type:
Trekking and day walks
Directions:
Digor Gorge
Complexity:
Easy
Number of participants:
From 4 to 12 people
Duration:
7 days
Price:
440 USD
Count:
Tours dates
  
01.05.202207.05.2022
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03.07.202209.07.2022
31.07.202206.08.2022
21.08.202227.08.2022
11.09.202217.09.2022
09.10.202215.10.2022
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Day 1

12:30 - group gathering at the railway station in Vladikavkaz (near the main entrance from the city side). 13:30 - group gathering at the airport of Beslan (near the main entrance). Transfer to Digorskoe gorge (about 3 hours). The city of Vladikavkaz is a monument to Uastirdzhi - Digorskoye Gorge. Leaving the bustling city, we set off for the picturesque gorges of North Ossetia. In the Alagirsky gorge we will make a stop near the monument to St. George. Here he is called Uastirdzhi - this is the protagonist of the local epic, the patron saint of men, soldiers and travelers. At a height of 22 meters, the spectacular rider on a steel horse seems to pierce through the rock and fly out onto the road. The weight of the sculpture is 28 tons !! This is the highest equestrian monument in the world! We drive further ahead of us the main gate of the mountain Digoria - Akhsinta Canyon. The Ahsinti Head bridge was laid across the canyon, in our opinion the Devil's Bridge. Under the bridge, at a depth of 80 meters, the Urukh River runs among the rocks. From here to Digorsky Gorge is a stone's throw! After checking into a hotel, go for a walk.

Bayradi waterfall. We set off to explore the surroundings and begin with an easy walk to the waterfall. A slight climb - and we are already at the goal! The height of the waterfall is about 30 meters. There is a place where you can take very spectacular pictures of falling water! And at the same time get a cool shower from the smallest drops that are carried by gusts of wind. The active part of the route: 3.6 km, elevation 1740-1900 m, the duration of the route 2-2.5 hours.

Day 2

Mount Kubus. Each area has its own special, iconic mountain. In Digoria, such a mountain is Kubus. Tourists who came here for the first time, climb with interest to Kubus. And those who have already repeatedly rested in Digoria, each time consider it their duty to climb this peak. Do you know why? Let’s tell you a secret - this mountain fulfills desires. Honestly! From far away, Mount Kubus is like a pyramid completely covered in forests. People come here individually and in large groups, they come here both in winter and in summer. Here they meet the sunrises and even celebrate the New Year! At the top of the mountain grows a huge, very unusual tree. It is this tree that is responsible for the desires of tourists;)). One of our favorite wishes is to see magnificent, panoramic views from the top of the mountain. And this desire always comes true! The active part of the passage along the route: 14.2 km, elevation 1740-2340 m, the duration of the route is 6-7 hours.

Day 3

Galdaridon Waterfall (Pearl Waterfall). Good morning is when summer is on the calendar, outside the window of the mountain and plans for today just mean a walk along these very mountains! The mountain road wriggles like a snake, carries along and gradually gains height. The path leads past the blossoming Ivan tea and leads into the coniferous forest. Soon, the pine branches seem to move apart - and before us appears the noisy river Hares. The closer we get to the waterfall, the more the gorge expands. Before us rise mountains, which we will admire for a whole week! So, we have already come to the waterfall, but have you forgotten your swimsuits? Yes, the waterfall is cold! But will this stop us? The active part of the route: 12.1 km, elevation 1740-2160 m, the duration of the route is 6 hours.

Day 4

Tanacete Glacier. Today our route will be very diverse: alpine meadows, coniferous forests, harsh stones and a real glacier! The path will pass along the rivers Haresidon and Tanandon. Almost all rivers in North Ossetia have the prefix “don” in their names, which means “water”, “river”. Having passed through the Tana glade, the path will lead us to the right, and immediately in the distance the goal of our trek will appear - the Tanacete glacier sparkling in the sun. It is from him that the river Tanandon originates, along which we will go. And next to the kingdom of flowers: rhododendrons, lilies, Ivan tea, daisies and stunning orange poppies. Two large glaciers descend into the Digorskoye Gorge from the Laboda mountain range - Mosota and Tanacete. The area of ​​the Tanacete glacier is about 4 kilometers. He is really huge! At the foot of the glacier will stop for rest, have lunch and go on the return trip. The active part of the passage along the route: 16.2 km, elevation 1740-2330 m, the duration of the route is 7 hours.

Day 5

The ancient villages of Digoria are Donifars, Lezgor and Kumbult. On this day, we are waiting for jeeping on the abandoned and covered with legends auli of Digoria! We will walk along the ancient streets of auls, see the cave of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas in the representation of the Ossetians had the image of an eagle. On holidays, he was always brought offerings in the form of a white bull. Near the village of Matsut, we will visit Bagayta Castle, towering above the three Digor Gorges. Stones are laid out next to the castle in a semicircle - this is the meeting place of the Nart heroes, the local Stonehenge. In Donufars aul, among ordinary houses, interesting stone monuments stand out - towers. It is here that the tower of the national hero Ese Kanukov is located. This is a bright and formidable symbol of Donifars, towering above the valley of the Urukh river. The duration of the route is 6-7 hours.

Day 6

Horizon. You quickly get used to the beauty of Digoria! The piercing blue of the heavens overhead, pine forests, flowering alpine meadows - this is such a familiar landscape. Today we will rise to the highest point of our route, look at the surroundings from a height. It will be difficult in places, but very picturesque! Having risen higher, we leave on an excellent viewing platform. Let’s take a look around: the Khares river valley remains far below, right before us is the conquered Mount Kubus, the snowy Sugan Range and, of course, our favorite is the huge Tana Glacier, over which fluffy clouds hang. The active part of the route: 9 km, elevation 1740-2390 m, the duration of the route 5.5-6 hours.

Day 7

Taimazi waterfalls. We continue to admire the local beauties, today we plan a complex of waterfalls. They are born on the Taimazi glacier and have the official name "Taimazinskiye waterfalls". But, since there are three waterfalls, tourists call them in their own way - “Three Sisters”. Three sisters run in the Kharez gorge and even from afar look very impressive! The most powerful and the most full-flowing is the middle "sister." Its white, foamy streams allure to rise closer. At the foot of one of the waterfalls is a source of mineral narzan. Approaching the waterfalls, it is worth looking down into the valley. On the left, Mount Kubus is tempting, at the foot of which the Tana River runs, and in the distance the Sugan Range is visible. The active part of the route: 7.8 km, elevation 1740-1950 m, the duration of the route is 4 hours.

  • 13:00 - transfer by minibus to the city of Vladikavkaz.
  • 15: 00-15: 30 - arrival at the airport of Beslan.
  • 16:00 - arrival at the railway station in Vladikavkaz, departure home.

Return tickets should be purchased for transport that leaves after 17:00.

ATTENTION! Depending on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the participants and other factors, the hiking route may be changed.

 

Vladikavkaz-Uastirdzhi Monument -Digorsk Gorge - Bayradi Waterfall - Kubus Mountain - Galdaridon Waterfall - Tanacete Glacier - Krugozor - Donifars-Lezgor Aul - Kumbulta - Taimazinskiye Waterfalls - Vladikavkaz

Additional Information:

If you arrive the day before the start of the route or leave later, in Vladikavkaz you can stay in the Kameliya guest house or rent an apartment for a day, you will find many offers for renting apartments on the Avito resource.

General information on the route:

  • Duration: 7 days
  • Travel area: RF, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Digoria.
  • Types of Tourism: Hiking, Trekking, Mountain Hiking, Sports Hiking
  • Format: Economy Tours, Sports Tours, Student Tours, Eco Tours, Climbing
  • Suitable for people: from 8 to 60 years old
  • Group size: 4 to 12 people
  • Experience Requirements: No Experience Required
  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Included options: Medical support
  • Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
  • Service in languages: Russian (English early agreement)
  • Start of the program: Vladikavkaz (railway station) at 12:30 Moscow time, Beslan (airport) at 13:30 Moscow time.
  • Program finish: Beslan (airport) at 15:30 Moscow time, Vladikavkaz (train station) at 16:00 Moscow time.
  • Type of rest: hotel accommodation, walking along the gorges light
  • Meals: three meals a day
  • The route runs at an altitude of 1740-2400 m
  • Length of route: 62.9 km
  • Route difficulty level: easy. Mobile communication on the route: daily until 09:00 and after 18:00. During walks in the gorges, mobile communication is often absent.
  • Infrastructure. There are no shops, cafes, pharmacies, ATMs in Digorsky Gorge.
  • The receiving party has the right to change the route according to weather conditions and the condition of the group
  • The price does not include: additional excursions, transfers outside the program, environmental fees, etc.
  • It is possible to provide additional services by prior arrangement: transfer: airport - hotel; rental of personal equipment; hotel reservation; recreation at sea

ATTENTION!

  • To pass along the tourist routes of this region, all tourists need a pass to the border zone.
  • For Russian citizens, a pass is issued within 15 business days (22 calendar days).
  • For citizens of foreign countries (Ukraine, Belarus), a pass is issued within 30 business days (43 calendar days).

Equipment list

  • Cap / Panama
  • Jacket. Air temperature in the early morning and late evening + 8 ... + 12C.
  • Flisk
  • T-shirt
  • Lightweight long-sleeved shirt. The shirt will protect your hands and neck from burning.
  • Running pants
  • Underwear
  • Socks
  • Trekking shoes / two pairs of thick-soled sneakers
  • Spanking (for walking in the hotel)
  • Swimsuit
  • Waterproof clothing or raincoat
  • Tracking sticks. Sticks significantly reduce the load on the knees. We recommend physically strong and healthy tourists to have sticks with them. Tourists who have problems with knees, joints and overweight should have tracking poles.
  • Passport / birth certificate of a child. Be sure to have the original documents (not a copy).
  • Camera / Camcorder + Charger
  • Hairbrush
  • Sunglasses
  • 0.5 L plastic bottle (for drinking water on the route)
  • Toilet paper
  • Mug, spoon, knife. For lunch in the mountains we make tea, tourists take mugs with them. It is necessary to have a non-breaking mug (plastic or iron).
  • Thread, needle
  • Backpack for walks (volume 20-25 liters). The backpack contains personal items of a tourist, as well as public products for lunch, which are given by an instructor (the weight of the products is 400-600 grams).
  • Priest
  • Shoe dryers
  • Sunscreen, Hygiene Lipstick
  • Individual first aid kit. Mandatory: elastic bandage, patch.
  • Hat, gloves (for travel in September, October)
  • Thermos (for travel in September, October)
  • Flashlight (for travel in September, October)

The cost of a package of services - from 31600.00 Russian rubles * (USD / RRF rate = 77)

* Payment is made in Russian rubles !!!

The price includes:

  • Transportation by route in a minibus
  • Mountain transport routes
  • Services of a guide-instructor
  • Accommodation in the hotel complex "Threshold of heaven": site, a group of hotel complex Vkontakte.
  • Accommodation in the first (improved) building: double, triple, quadruple rooms. Each room has amenities (shower, toilet), TV.
  • The hotel has Wi-Fi, billiards, a pool, a sauna, a sports complex, a kitchen where tourists can cook their own meals.
  • At the hotel there are two lakes where you can go fishing.
  • In the first building, the number of rooms is limited. For late submission of applications for participation in the tour (less than 2 months), it is possible to book accommodation in the second building. At the same time, the cost of the trip will be adjusted downward.
  • Three meals a day.
  • Ready breakfasts and dinners are served in the hotel according to the complex menu (the menu is not individual!), Lunch - a lunch ration in the afternoon in the mountains (day 2-7).
  • Rental of group equipment: boilers, gas burners (for making tea for lunch in the mountains), a first-aid kit.

The price does not include:

  • Transportation costs to the beginning of the route and back (Vladikavkaz).
  • If necessary, surcharge for single occupancy in a hotel room is 7500 rubles. from the room for the entire period of rest.
  • Insurance (optional)

        

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