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4-peak Round Hike: Furmanov+ Panorama+ Bashuta+ Shymbulak

This super powerful hike traverses four peaks: Furmanovka (3053m), Panorama (3260m), Bashuta (3355m), and Shymbulak (3460m).
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hiking tour in Almaty mountains, Kazakhstan

COMPLEXITY

Very difficult
for experienced hikers

DISTANCE

Hike: 13 km
Elevation gain: 2000 m

LANGUAGE

English

BACKPACK

Light,
take only basic things and snacks

DURATION

about 7-9 hours

SEASON

May-February

Timeline of the Four Peaks Traverse

07:30 – 07:40
07:30 – 07:40
Meeting point
We will meet in the city center or near your hotel to get to the starting point together with a guide. Starting point is from Medeo ice rink
10:00 – 10:30
10:00 – 10:30
Mountain Swing
At a good pace, we will walk along the river, ascend the eastern ridge of the Kimasar Gorge, with our resting point being the famous swings. After a short rest, we will continue along the ridge.
11:00 – 11:30
11:00 – 11:30
Furmanov Peak, 3053m
The ridge leads to a glade with the last trees, popularly known as the "Glade of Enthusiasts" from where two trails lead, one to Bukreev Peak and the other steeply up the rocks to Furmanov Peak. Furmanov is the first peak of our hike; it energizes and motivates us to keep going.
12:10 – 12:30
12:10 – 12:30
Panorama Peak, 3260m, Bashuta Peak, 3355m
From Furmanov peak, it's another climb of about 40 minutes to reach Panorama, but this peak offers fantastic views (if weather is fine) of everything around, including the city and even the distant Talgar Peak, the highest point of the Zailiysky Alatau. Here, we will take stunning panoramic photos, rest, and have a snack.
The next peak is easier, a gentle ascent along the ridge will bring us to the hilly summit of Bashuta.
14:30 – 15:30
14:30 – 15:30
Shymbulak peak, 3460
A slight descent to the saddle and in front of us is the steep scree ascent to Shymbulak Peak. It's important to stay focused here, carefully stepping upwards through the scree, then along the long scree ridge to the rocky crown of Shymbulak Peak.
The summit has a rocky crown on one side and scree ridge on the other. The photos from the summit are simply breathtaking, and the joy of finally reaching the final peak will stretch across all 3460 meters of Shymbulak peak!
16:00 – 16:30
16:00 – 16:30
Back to the city
From the summit, we descend along the trail to the Big Talgar Pass, where the Shymbulak ski resort is located. From the pass, we will take a cable car to the first base station of Shymbulak. From Shymbulak to Medeo, we will take an eco-taxi.
light-version
light-version
Shymbulak> Bashuta > Panorama > Furmanov
There is an easier version of the Small Almaty Round Hike in the opposite direction. The route starts from Medeo, where you take a cable car to the upper station Combi-2 at an altitude of 3200 meters, and from there, you climb to the summit of Shymbulak and continue along the ridge on the route. There are also ascents, but about 80% of the route is downhill. Not recommended for people with knee joint pain.

List of essentials for hiking to 4 peaks

Essentials
  • Passport (border guard document check)
  • Some cash
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Personal first aid kit
  • Trekking poles
  • Seat mats (optional)
Food
  • Water 0.5l-1l
  • Thermos with tea
  • Lunch (sandwiches, pancakes, pies, etc.)
Clothes (summer)
  • Trekking shirt
  • Fleece jacket\Hoodie
  • Raincoat\Hardshell jacket
  • Trekking trousers
  • Sun hat and buff
  • Trekking shoes\boots
Clothes
(winter)
  • Long sleeve (thermal)
  • Fleece jacket\hoodie
  • Snow pants
  • Demi-season/winter boots
  • Jacket
  • Woolen beanie and gloves
  • Warm socks
  • Headlamp
  • Gaiters
  • Crampons
What is included in the price of 4-peak traverse tour?
Included
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Guide service
Basic first aid kit
Photo report
Consultation
Transportation (Almaty-Medeo-Almaty)
Snacks
Ecological fees
Not included
Porter service
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Lunch (sandwiches, pancakes, pies, etc.)
Trekking poles (available for rent)

Price for a day hiking tour to 4 peaks: Furmanov, Panorama, Bashuta, Shymbulak

1 person
$180
2 persons
$200
$100/pp
3 persons
$250
$84/pp
4 persons
$280
$70/pp
5 persons
$300
$60/pp
over 5 people
calculated individually
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The height of the peaks of the Small Almaty Round Hike:

Furmanov peak - 3053m, Panorama peak - 3260m, Bashuta peak - 3355m, Shymbulak peak - 3460m, and Talgar Pass - 3200m
Elevation gain when ascending from Gorelnik - about 1800 meters

How difficult is the 4 peaks traverse?

Terrain: Half of the route follows a well-trodden trail and is not that difficult aside from the elevation gain. However, starting from the first peak, you will frequently meet scree sections where you need to be careful. It is advisable to have high trekking boots with ankle support to prevent twisting your ankle.
Participants: The route is classified as difficult or very difficult because it requires participants to maintain a steady pace throughout the entire hike. Given that the cable car usually operates until 4 - 4:30 p.m., we aim to complete the hiking by this time; otherwise, an already challenging and long trek will be compounded by a steep descent through the Talgar pass.
Distance: 13 km
Elevation Gain: 2000m

How to prepare for a hike to 4 Peaks?

First of all, refer to the information block with a list of essentials for this hike.
If you have any questions, write to us on WhatsApp. If you have any diseases that require regular medication, you shall take the medications with you, and also warn the guide in advance about any medical contraindications (especially heart disease, pressure drops).
It is forbidden to take alcohol and drugs on the hike.
Before hiking in the mountains, have a enough sleep, have a good breakfast in the morning and take at least 1 liter of water.
The sun is more intense in the mountains, so take a Panama hat, sunscreen and glasses.
Always take a raincoat or waterproof wind jacket - the weather in the mountains is unpredictable!
Remember that you are solely responsible for your health - be careful!
At altitudes above 2500 meters above sea level, mountain sickness may begin with the following symptoms: headache, weakness, and nausea. If these symptoms appear, you should immediately inform the guide, take a break, take out your water bottle, and drink as much water as possible in small sips.

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