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Dark spruce trees rise above a snow-covered valley, with sunlit peaks behind them.
2009 · Ala-Archa

Ala-Archa: valley walks and mountain trails

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From the park entrance to Ak-Say waterfall and Ratsek hut

Place: Ala-Archa

  • Walks, treks, mountaineeringPreparation varies by goal
  • Ala-Archa park entrance
  • BishkekStart
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In order

6 stages in one day

The map shows separate sections, rather than the entire trip. Numbers mark known landmarks; agree exact stops before travelling.

  1. Signposts and an information board stand beside a mountain trail, with rocks and snowy slopes behind them.23.05.2026

    Visit option1 / 6

    Park entrance

    by car

    The road climbs up the valley from the entrance. Before travelling, check which transport is operating inside the park.

    Next End of vehicle road →
  2. The road approaches a barrier and low buildings among spruce trees at the entrance to a mountain valley.17.09.2019

    Visit option2 / 6

    End of vehicle road

    on foot

    The drive ends at the upper barrier; beyond it, you continue on foot along the valley and mountain trails.

    Next Broken Heart →
  3. A large split boulder stands beside the trail among shrubs, with grey rocky peaks rising behind it.25.08.2023

    Visit option3 / 6

    Broken Heart rock

    on foot1.5–2 h round trip

    From the road’s end, the trail climbs to the viewpoint at Broken Heart rock. Check the turns and trail conditions on site.

    Next Ak-Say Waterfall →
  4. A narrow waterfall drops from a tall dark cliff above spruce forest and yellow autumn trees.17.09.2023

    Visit option4 / 6

    Ak-Say Waterfall

    on foot4–5 h round trip

    The trail then crosses the Tepshi plateau to Ak-Say Waterfall. Allow a separate day for this walk.

    Next Ratsek Hut →
  5. A stone hut with solar panels stands below the rocks amid snow, with hikers resting by its walls.27.04.2024

    Visit option5 / 6

    Ratsek Hut

    on footaround 6 h uphill

    Beyond the waterfall, the climb to Ratsek Hut begins. Plan overnight stays and further mountaineering trips separately.

    Next Lake Adygene →
  6. A turquoise river winds through an open high-mountain valley between rocky slopes.05.07.2026

    Visit option6 / 6

    Lake Adygene

    on foot

    Another trail from the lower valley leads to Lake Adygene; do not combine it with the waterfall route in one walk.

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Seasons

Ala-Archa: four seasons

Monthly temperatures at the destination: averages for 2016–2025, not a forecast.

  1. Spring

    March–May
    • Marchat the destination +3° / −4°
    • Aprilat the destination +8° / +1°
    • Mayat the destination +13° / +5°

  2. Summer

    June–August
    • Juneat the destination +17° / +9°
    • Julyat the destination +20° / +12°
    • Augustat the destination +18° / +10°

  3. Autumn

    September–November
    • Septemberat the destination +14° / +7°
    • Octoberat the destination +7° / −1°
    • Novemberat the destination 0° / −6°

  4. Winter

    December–February
    • Decemberat the destination −3° / −9°
    • Januaryat the destination −4° / −10°
    • Februaryat the destination −2° / −9°

Where it is

Location
Chuy Region
From the base
≈38 km from Bishkek as the crow flies
Coordinates
42.54° N, 74.49° E

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Before you go

Getting there and what to know before you go

How to get there

  • From Bishkek

    Bus no. 1, 40–50 som

    Board at Old Square. Bus no. 1 runs to the park 8:00–19:00 every 20–30 min; fares: 40 som by card, 50 in cash. check for your date

  • Back

    Bus no. 1 until 19:00

    Take the same bus from the park terminus, every 20–30 minutes. Leave before 19:00. check for your date

  • Admission

    Entrance ticket office

    Pay admission and vehicle entry fees at the park entrance ticket office. check for your date

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  • Cash. Check current admission and service fees before travelling.

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Check before departure

  • Admission, vehicle entry fees and ticket office hours At the entrance ticket office
  • Whether your trail is open and the exact time of the last bus Ask a local guide
  • Opening hours and admission fee
  • Vehicle rules
  • Permit for your chosen route
  • Where the road ends and how to continue
  • Arrangements at your chosen camp or overnight stop
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  1. 25.01.2009
  2. 17.09.2019
  3. 25.08.2023
  4. 17.09.2023
  5. 27.04.2024
  6. 01.09.2025
  7. 23.05.2026
  8. 23.05.2026
  9. 05.07.2026
  10. 05.07.2026

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Ala-Archa on the map

≈27 km of map context · 6 stages

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