Ascension of Peak Lenin

Welcome to Manas International Airport where you will be greeted by your driver and our local representative, who will provide you with all the necessary documents for your excursion. You will then be transferred to your hotel to settle in and rest after your journey.

At 11:30 AM, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Together, you will discover Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan, through your first urban and cultural immersion.

You will visit Osh Bazaar, one of the most vibrant markets in the country. As you walk through the aisles, stalls of dried fruits, spices and everyday products paint a colorful picture of Central Asia. It is also a great place to discover local craftsmanship and pick up some traditional souvenirs.

You will continue with a stroll through Ala-Too Square, the symbolic heart of Bishkek. A true meeting place for locals, it comes alive at the end of the day with visitors and families. This square also holds an important place in the country's contemporary history, having been the site of several significant events.

The visit continues with an immersion into national history at the National History Museum. The collections allow you to better understand the roots of Kyrgyzstan: the first floor is dedicated to traditional Kyrgyz culture, while the second chronicles the major stages of the Soviet period and their impacts on the country.

This camp is the starting point for expeditions to Lenin Peak. Upon arrival, the camp administrator welcomes you and provides all the useful information for your stay. You are then introduced to the guides, who will discuss with you to prepare for the ascent and cover its various aspects.

First day at base camp, the starting point of this high-altitude adventure. This day is dedicated to acclimatization, with a gentle walk around the area to help you gradually adapt to the altitude. You then return to camp for lunch.

In the afternoon, accompanied by the support team, you verify the equipment and gear necessary for the climb, an essential step to prepare for the rest of the program under the best conditions.

After approximately three hours of hiking, the route offers wide panoramic views of the Alai Valley and the Achik-Tash Valley, visible below, allowing you to appreciate the vastness of the surrounding landscapes.

This day is dedicated to reviewing glacier travel techniques. You deepen your knowledge of walking rules, teamwork, roped progression uphill and downhill, as well as the basics of self-rescue and rescue techniques for a person who has fallen into a crevasse.

After breakfast, you descend back to camp no. 1, located at 4,400 meters above sea level. The rest of the day is free, dedicated to rest and recovery.

You take advantage of this time to prepare the specific equipment needed for the ascent to camp no. 2, established at 5,300 meters, in preparation for the next stages of the expedition.

After these three acclimatization days, you begin the descent towards base camp. Departure takes place early in the morning, with progression on snowy slopes in the reverse direction of the ascent. Around noon, you reach camp n°1, where you have lunch.

At the end of the day, you continue the descent to Achik-Tash and return to base camp.

Dinner at camp Elevation change: -2,850 m

Day 11

This day is dedicated to rest and recovery after the efforts of the previous days. You can take the opportunity to relax and ease the muscles worked during the ascent.

Depending on your preferences, it is possible to take a walk in the surroundings of the camp or simply to bathe in the waters of the nearby lake, for a moment of relaxation in the heart of nature.

Day 12

Pic Lenin is now on the program. This day is dedicated to preparing for the ascent, with the final adjustments and checks needed before undertaking this emblematic summit.

Now acclimatized to the altitude, this day unfolds at a more fluid pace and requires less effort. You progress more efficiently and reach camp no. 1 more quickly, in good conditions.

Day 14

Departure is scheduled for 4 a.m. heading towards camp no. 2. You follow the same route as during the previous climb, but this time with complete preparation and already familiar landmarks. Progress is made in rope team, at a steady pace, with the crossing of glaciated areas and crevasses.

Meal prepared by yourselves

Day 15

Last stage before "D-Day". Departure is at 9 a.m. You progress towards Razdelnaya summit, in crampons and roped together. Thanks to the acclimatization gained, the ascent unfolds more smoothly and requires less effort.

After approximately 4 to 6 hours of hiking, you reach camp no. 3.

Meal prepared by yourselves

Finally, the long-awaited day arrives. To put all the odds in your favor, you wake up well before sunrise. As a team and roped together, you progress along a ridge before tackling a steeper icy slope. The ascent is demanding, over terrain that is mostly snowy, sometimes rocky, but the prospect of the summit motivates every step.

Upon arrival, the emotion is intense and the panorama before you marks the culmination of this ascent.

Elevation gain: +1,050 m Caution: the summit must be reached before 2 p.m. After this time, it is necessary to turn back and descend to camp.

Day 19
As weather conditions at this altitude are difficult to predict, this day is planned as a buffer day. It can be used at any time during the tour, depending on the conditions encountered and the progress of the expedition.

We organize your transfer to Osh airport. You then board your return flight to the capital. Upon arrival, you are welcomed and transferred to your hotel.

The rest of the day is free in Bishkek, allowing you to enjoy the city at your own pace.

Breakfast at the hotel.