Almaty is a metropolis in the middle of the mountains. To see all the beauty of the city is possible only from one of the Seven Peaks that protect this place since ancient times. These peaks are the favorite routes of professional and amateur alpinists. There are very easy, and very complex trails. Shymbulachka, Octyabronok, Nursultan, Amangeldy, Abay, Molodezhniy, Yoshkar-Ola – are seven titan-custodians of Almaty.
Shymbulachka peak
The easiest ascent, views of the surrounding peaks and Almaty
Octyabronok peak
For experienced climbers and mountaineers, it can be seen from the Shymbulak
Nursultan peak
Complex, intensive route, view of Almaty
Amangeldy peak
Average complexity, view of the Bogdanovich and Tuyuksu glaciers, of Manshuk Mametova and Abay peaks
Abay peak
A simple but long route, a peak of red granite, a view of the Bogdanovich and Tuyuksu glaciers, Shymbulak and Medeu
Molodezhniy peak
Route with elements of ice climbing, view of Nursultan and other nearest peaks
Yoshkar-Ola peak
Visible from the Almaty city, for beginner climbers, the route with the elements of ice climbing
