KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan demanding Point to point

Ak-Suu Transverse

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105 km Length
approx. 5 days Duration
6.850 m Elevation gain
7.100 m Elevation loss
3.920 m Highest point
Jul–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Ak-Suu Transverse

Difficulty
Length 105 km
Elevation gain 6.850 m
Elevation loss 7.100 m
Highest Point 3.920 m · Ala-Kol
Lowest Point 2.038 m
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

105 km
6.850 m
7.100 m
Ala-Kol
3.920 m
2.038 m

Best time to go

July – October
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About the trail

The Ak-Suu Transverse runs for a length of 105 kilometers through Kyrgyzstan.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 5 days to walk the Ak-Suu Transverse.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Ak-Suu Transverse

Dogs are not allowed on the trail!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
Only partly recommended for people with a fear of heights
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The route is not sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
No sections accessible

Getting there & route: Ak-Suu Transverse

Arrival

You will arrive to Ak-Suu Transverse via Manas International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Cab. Duration approx. 7 hours.

Departure

Departure from Ak-Suu Transverse is via Manas International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Cab.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages

Stage plan for the Ak-Suu Transverse

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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