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20 days
Specific Tour
12 people
English, Russian
You dream to climb Peak Lenin, but don’t have the reliable partner? Then join our fixed dates groups with the guide. Our groups consist of maximum 3 persons with one guide. The guides of the Asia Mountains have a great experience of climbing not only Peak Lenin but other summits of more than 7000 meters as well. Some of them have international certificates of KMGA/IFMGA.
Guided expedition to Lenin Peak from Osh. You will be met by our representative in Osh city and taken to the hotel. Next day you will be picked up to the BC in Achik-Tash at the foot of Peak Lenin (3,600 m). You will meet your guide and other participants there. Time to start active acclimatization before going to Peak Lenin. The experienced guide will choose the right acclimatization and ascent tactics according to the condition of the group. You can rely on our guides for 100%, as each did not ten ascents to 7000+ meters.
Day 1
Arrival in Osh city. You will be met by our manager and drove to the hotel. Today you can take a sightseeing walk around the city and visit the main sites.
Transfer to the BC (3,600 m). After breakfast our driver will wait near the hotel to take you to the big mountains. You will drive one of the most beautiful roads in the world – Pamir Highway. It will take you around 4-5 hours (about 300 km). You may stop to shoot breathtaking views. In the BC you will be met by our friendly team and invited to lunch. Accommodate comfortably in the spacious barrel tents. The BC has everything for the comfortable staying: hot shower, kitchen, open air recreation zone, electricity, light and socket in each tent. Meeting the guide and discussing the ascent strategy. Accommodation in double tents.
Acclimatization. After breakfast it is important to hike to the Petrovskiy Col or Peak Petrovskiy (4,830 m). From that site you will observe the panorama of the whole valley and many lakes. After return to the camp our cook will feed every guest well. It is relaxed atmosphere in the camp and we are not crowded. You can always slowly drink hot tea during unhurried conversations about the great. The homely like base camp is created for climbers, so that you can fully relax and rejuvenate, preparing for the serious climb.
Preparation day. Having a good rest and preliminary acclimatization we are getting ready for tomorrow’s trekking to the C1. You can sort out the stuff and prepare the cargo for the horseback transportation to the C1. You can hike to the lakes today. Overnight in tents.
BC – C1 (4,200 m). Today is a long walking day. After breakfast you will be occupied with horses loading (1 kg – USD 3). The trekking will take about 4-7 hours, 12 km, +600 m. From the Puteshestvenniki (travelers) Pass you will observe the Lenin Glacier. The altitude is felt. There are quire spacious tents with wooden floors in the C1. The team of our camp is always happy to see guests. You will be offered with hot tea or compote. You can charge your devices in the evening as there are generators. You can have early breakfast.
Peak Yukhin (5,130 m). After breakfast you can acclimatize at Peak Yukhin. If you want, you can install a tent or get back to the C1. If you prefer to return to the C1, an ample dinner and cozy tent will be waiting for you.
C1 – C2 (5,300 m). First altitude within 5000 meters is achieved. You can continue. Early start to the C2. You will have to overcome the so called Pan part. Overnight in the C2, where you will have to melt water for drinking and cooking. Overnight in tents.
Razdelnaya Summit (6,148 m). Early wake up and the next acclimatization hike. Today you will ascent Razdelnaya Summit and descent to the C1 (4,200 m). Here the tasty full hot meals and the hospitable team are waiting for you. Overnight in tents.
Descent to the BC (3,600 m). Today there is no need to wake up early. Take a calm breakfast and walk to the BC to rest. Leave part of your gear in the safe box in the C1 not to carry down. This is free of charge. We recommend to descent to the BC to recreate fully as it is not possible to restore completely at 4,000 meters.
Rest day. Your organism can well restore and get fresh power at 3,600 meters for further work at higher altitude.
Rest day. One more rest day. The BC has all you need for the full recreation: open-air recreation site, ample meals, fresh fruits and vegetable. Restore yourself. There is not an easy way to the summit.
BC – C1 (4,200 m). Twelve kilometers are done faster and easier this time. You are met by hot tea and some tasty things in the C1. Overnight in the comfortable tents with wooden floors.
C1 – C2 (5,300 m). The way to the C2 is not seemed so painfully long this time. The good acclimatization and full recreation help a lot. It was worth going to the BC and back.
C2 – C3 (6,300 m). Early wake up and walk to the C3. For better acclimatization it’s good to do some work in the camp like preparing the site for the tent, stocking snow for dinner and tea. The activity helps to acclimatize better.
Extra bad weather day. The reserved day in case the bad weather occurs, for you to have one more chance to summit.
Summit day. You have to get up very early. Hard day is ahead. One of the core parts of the route is arête (“knife”). You have to be very careful there. And here is the summit – 7,134 meters! Don’t stay too long there as you have to descent. The ascent will take the whole day. Evaluate your power and time for the way back. Descent to the C3 or C2, depending on your condition.
C3 – C1. Return to the C1 at 4,200 meters, where the hospitable team and congratulations with the successful ascent expect you. Full rest. Overnight in tents.
C1 – BC. Long way down to 3,600 meters. Now you can full relax and share impressions. That was the not easy ascent. Congratulations and certificate granting. Festive dinner. Final overnight in the tent.
Transfer to Osh. You are going to the hot Osh city, leaving big mountains. If time permits you can visit the bazaar again and buy souvenirs. Overnight in the hotel.
Transfer to the airport. If necessary the early breakfast can be served. Our driver will bring you to the airport. It will take you about 20 minutes. Have a nice trip and see you again!
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