Rock climbing
in Almaty
Sport and TRAD climbing in mountains and crags near the city
Rock climbing
in Almaty
in Almaty
Sport and TRAD climbing in mountains
and crags near the city
and crags near the city
About the program
The program is customized to meet your needs. It can be a one-day introduction to rock climbing, a week-long beginner's course, or something more challenging, like multi-pitch or TRAD climbing in the mountains. We have everything you need to help you achieve your climbing goals. We will work with you to improve your skills and guide you along the way.
Dates
From March to November
Duration
Upon request
Location
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Cost
Upon request
- DatesFrom March to November
- DurationUpon request
- LocationAlmaty, Kazakhstan
- CostUpon request
Climbing locations near Almaty
The rock climbing season in Kazakhstan runs from March to November. During the summer, it's best to stay in the mountains, at Tuyuk-Su or Butakovskiy waterfall, as it's too hot at lower altitudes. In the spring and autumn, it's better to climb in Tamgaly Tas.
Climbing locations near Almaty
The rock climbing season in Kazakhstan runs from March to November. During the summer, it's best to stay in the mountains, at Tuyuk-Su or Butakovskiy waterfall, as it's too hot at lower altitudes. In the spring and autumn, it's better to climb in Tamgaly Tas.
Tamgaly Tas
Tamgaly Tas, located 120km north of Almaty on the right bank of the Ili River (it's a steppe area), is distinct from the famous petroglyph site "Tamgaly" (or Tanbaly). With its towering rock walls overlooking the Ili River, Tamgaly Tas has been a magnet for rock climbers since the 1970s. Here you can find about 200 routes from 5a to 8a grades.
There are some trad routes and multipitches as well. The place offers a mix of climbing styles, from smooth slabs and vertical faces to a little bit crack climbs.
There are some trad routes and multipitches as well. The place offers a mix of climbing styles, from smooth slabs and vertical faces to a little bit crack climbs.
Butakovskiy waterfall
Butakovskiy waterfall is a picturesque place, which is located near Almaty (1.5-2 hours from the city) in the Butakovskiy gorge. The Butakovskiy waterfall (or just Butakovka) beckons outdoor enthusiasts with its scenery and convenient location. The well-defined footpath makes for an easy approach, perfect for a day trip. The climbing terrain at Butakovka is predominantly granite, offering a good overall experience. The location provides great opportunities for climbing during the year. In summer, you can do rock climbing here. There are 19 sport climbing routes ranging from 5c to 8a on the French grading system.
In winter and spring, the waterfall freezes providing excellent opportunities for ice climbing and mixed climbing. Moreover, there are 10 bolted routes for drytooling up to D9 grade, which you can climb from autumn till spring.
In winter and spring, the waterfall freezes providing excellent opportunities for ice climbing and mixed climbing. Moreover, there are 10 bolted routes for drytooling up to D9 grade, which you can climb from autumn till spring.
Tuyuk-Su
Tuyuk-Su is a gorge near Almaty city. It is located in the central part of the Zailiyskiy Alatau, the northernmost ridge of the Tien Shan.
There are about 20 routes for rock and trad climbing from 5b to 7c grades, there's something for everyone. Moreover, here you can climb dozens of interesting alpine climbing routes and multipithches. The rocks are composed of granite, slate and gabbro. The best season for climbing here is Summer.
There are about 20 routes for rock and trad climbing from 5b to 7c grades, there's something for everyone. Moreover, here you can climb dozens of interesting alpine climbing routes and multipithches. The rocks are composed of granite, slate and gabbro. The best season for climbing here is Summer.