Located in the south of Central Siberia, the reserve features a beautiful and unique ecosystem. The valley, hemmed in by high mountain ridges, rests in pristine cedar woods cut by crystal clear, ice cold rivers, and vast deep lakes fed by glacier caps and underground water.
The reserve is very popular with hikers in summer and winter alike. The hiking trails in the region are not too difficult, with many convenient well-trodden paths and shelters scattered along the route: small huts where you can put up for the night if you are not particularly fond of tents.
As a rule, the distance between the shelters is equal to or less than a day's hike.
