Mountain Altai, "Finnish dacha" - recreation center on the banks of the Katun

Russia is a country rich in protected places with a unique nature. One of such places is Mountainous Altai. "Finnish dacha" is a recreation center in the best place of Altai, on the bank of the mountain river Katun. Let's talk about this wonderful place and its features.

Geographical position

In the heart of Asia extends a large mountain range - Altai. On the border between Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China is the Mountain Altai - a pearl of untouched nature. As it is clear from the name, the region is dominated by the mid-mountain relief. The Katun River is one of the main arteries of the region. It flows from the highest passes to the confluence with Biya, where it forms the Ob river. The height of the river in the resort area is about 1000 meters above sea level. Mountain Altai ("Finnish summer residence") is a favorite place of recreation for the inhabitants of the nearest regions.

Features of recreation in the Altai Mountains

In recent years, new bases and hotels have been actively built here to accommodate tourists. Since the weather in the Altai Mountains is conditioned by the climate, there is a pronounced seasonality here. The high season lasts from May to late September and from December to February. At this time, lovers of outdoor activities come here. In summer, people who want to be outdoors, as well as lovers of hiking and extreme entertainment: alloys, jumping from the stream, mountain ascents, are chosen in the Altai Mountains. In winter, winter sports fans and companies looking for a secluded holiday gather here. The bases with which the Altai Mountains are famous, the "Finnish cottage", among others, offer a whole range of entertainment and activities that together with the fresh air make such a wonderful holiday. Specificity of rest in the Katun valley is that here you can see many rare plants, waterfalls, caves. For walking, you do not need special training and special equipment. Although there are also difficult routes for more prepared tourists.

Climate and weather

Mountain Altai is located in a temperate continental climate zone. However, the weather has a significant impact on the relief of the place. In general, the region is characterized by warm summers and cold winters. In the Katun Valley, summer starts in May, in July the temperature can rise to 35 degrees Celsius, on average, the air warms up to 23 degrees in summer. Winter begins in November and ends in March, a thermometer during this period may drop to -30 degrees, but average temperatures are kept around 12 degrees. The weather in Gorny Altai is subject to great fluctuations, but in general it is softer than in the flat areas.

Nature of Altai

Tourists go to Altai to see untouched, beautiful nature. In the area of the Katun River, nature in its characteristics is not inferior to the Alpine one. The mountains are of average height, pine, fir and cedar forests, a rough river, and all this is almost in its original form. Air is one of the main riches of Altai. In it, the most valuable phytoncides of coniferous plants are dissolved, which have a greatly health-improving effect on humans. Each recreation center on the banks of the Katun River offers different routes for walking around the surrounding area. The middle Altai has access to hiking and uncomplicated climbing to the peaks. In the Katun valley you can see many beautiful places: waterfalls, lakes, mountain peaks, caves. And also consider the rare representatives of mountain flora and, perhaps, the fauna.

"Finnish summer house"

In the area of the recreation area, on the coast of the Katun is the base "Finnish summer residence" (Gorny Altai). The complex of cottages is located on a landscaped territory of 2 hectares. Here, the comfort of life is successfully combined with the pristine nature. Large solid wood houses with a pleasant atmosphere, a swimming pool with a sunbathing area, parking, gazebos for relaxation, a sports ground, plenty of opportunities for spending time, friendly and professional staff - all this will allow you to have a great rest with your family, big company or two. The coast of Katun is only 300 meters away. Nearby is the recreational area "Turquoise Katun" and "Manzherok" with a developed tourist infrastructure. Convenient accommodation in the valley of the river allows you to make foot, horse and water walks. For those who can not tear themselves away from the benefits of civilization, the entire territory of the base operates a high-speed Internet. The base is located in close proximity to many places of interest in the region. The main advantages that the Altai Mountains can boast of, the "Finnish dacha", - the cleanest air, silence, harmonious nature - here are successfully combined with five-star comfort.

Number of rooms

The base "Finnish dacha" offers accommodation in comfortable houses of different levels. In total there are ten two-story houses of different capacity. Each has a guest area with a fireplace, in which a large company can be located. Cottages "Brave", "Emerald" and "Mountain" assume a residence all year round and are rented with numbers. Each house can accommodate up to 28 people. Cottages numbered type can remove part of the house or the whole, depending on the number of holidaymakers. All rooms have their own amenities and large balconies. For a large company it is proposed to rent a separate VIP cottage, the size of 300 sq.m. There are three bedrooms, a large dining room, an open terrace, a sauna, a private pool with a children's section. 7 two-storey cottages of different design, measuring 120 square meters, can accommodate up to 10 people. The houses have their own territory with pavilions and barbecues. For families and small companies one-storey houses with all necessary conveniences will approach. Cedar house can accommodate up to 4 people, adjacent to it is a gazebo and a barbecue area. All houses are located in a well-maintained, protected area, guests can use their own site near the house and the public zone.

Food

For the guests of the base "Finnish summer house" there is a restaurant where you can always get high-quality food. The main principle of the chef: the maximum of local, organic products. Fortunately neighboring farms can supply meat, dairy products and vegetables in sufficient quantities. Every morning, guests are served buffet breakfasts, comprehensive lunches and dinners, as well as a large menu for ordering dishes. The restaurant can accommodate about 100 people, for banquets there are special rooms for 20 people with a fireplace and karaoke. In the evenings, music and dance programs are held for the guests on weekends.

Those who wish can organize self-sufficient meals. Many houses are equipped with kitchen utensils, a barbecue area adjoins each house, where you can cook dishes on fire or in a cauldron.

Entertainment

On the basis of the "Finnish dacha" there is no question of what to do. For lovers of outdoor activities, excursions to the most beautiful places of the Altai Mountains are offered: Manzherok, Chertov Finger, Sinyuha, Waterfalls "Devichye Tears", Kamyshlinsky, famous Tavdinsky caves, Teletskoye Lake, this is not a complete list of attractions that you can see. For lovers of extreme relaxation are offered alloys on the Katun, hunting and fishing, quad biking in the taiga. Those who want to do their health, have the opportunity to play billiards, table tennis, swim in one of the 3 swimming pools, rent a bicycle and go for a walk along the mountain paths. Also on the basis of services of the masseur, there is a cedar barrel and baths.

For children there are playgrounds with animators, sports corners, children's pools, attractions. If entertainment still does not seem enough, you can get to the zone "Manzherok", where there is a beach area, several clubs and restaurants, on weekends there are mass entertainment events.

Practical information

Find a tourist complex "Finnish summer house" is very simple: it is located 30 km from Gorno-Altaisk. On the Chuysk tract, you need to get to the village of Souzga, drive it and a new bridge and after 700 meters turn right at the sign "KiviLogj", then turn right again through the wooden bridge. For more information, you can refer to the site of the database, where the interactive map is located.