THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
A guided, two-day alpine climb from Medeo and Tuyuk-Su into the Zailiysky Alatau. Expect a long approach, an overnight in camp or dorm, and options ranging from scrambling to technical routes above 4,000 m.
A guided, two-day alpine climb from Medeo and Tuyuk-Su into the Zailiysky Alatau. Expect a long approach, an overnight in camp or dorm, and options ranging from scrambling to technical routes above 4,000 m.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Silk Road Guiding · Almaty, Almaty Region
You stand at the Medeo parking lot as cold air pours down the valley, the high ridge of the Zailiysky Alatau cutting a sharp line against the sky. Guides check ropes and crampons while the first light paints the snowfields; the valley around Almaty already feels like a place that moves on its own terms — gullies daring you upward, glaciers holding their distance.
challenging.
2 days (approx. 48 hours).
Good aerobic fitness and prior high-elevation hiking or scrambling experience; ability to carry a 10–15 kg pack.
Moderate to high fitness—expect sustained uphill hiking with a loaded pack and 400–800 m of elevation gain in a day; technical routes require specific climbing experience.
No for the easiest scrambling objectives—the guide can choose a non-technical route—but technical climbs above 4,000 m require rope skills and experience.
Options include a dormitory at Tuyuk-Su alpine camp or tented camping on the approach, depending on the chosen objective and conditions.
Late spring to early autumn offers the most stable conditions; early season has more snow and winter conditions require full alpine experience and kit.
The Zailiysky Alatau corridors have long linked city and mountains—Soviet investment built popular facilities like Medeo and Shymbulak, overlaying older local seasonal grazing routes.
High-alpine ecology is fragile—stick to durable surfaces, pack out all waste, and follow guides to avoid disturbing fragile vegetation and wildlife.
Silk Road Guiding operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Book with Silk Road Guiding
Book directly with Silk Road Guiding for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve Now