Russian Switzerland. Or why go to Belokurikha in the fall
Belokurikha is a federal resort town located in the Altai Territory of the Russian Federation, in the foothills of Altai, among the picturesque valley of the mountain river of the same name. This city is known primarily for its ski resorts. But to enjoy your vacation in Belokurikha, you don't have to wait for snow.If you go to Belokurikha from Biysk, you can see breathtaking landscapes with fields and foggy slopes. Near Belokurikha there is an 800-meter mountain Tserkovka, on which the main ski slope is located, with a length of more than 2 km. There is also a chair lift, which you can ride at any time of the year. During the walk, one can see rocks covered with coniferous forests, as well as the Altai mountains and the boundless sky, giving the feeling of flight. There is a barbecue at the upper station, where you can not only enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner, but also treat local squirrels and chipmunks with nuts, which are sold right there.
A hiking trail descends from the top, around which a huge number of mushrooms grow in autumn, and endless forest spaces open before your eyes. In addition to ski resorts, there are thermal springs of radon water in Belokurikha, next to which sanatoriums are built. By the way, the city owes its name to this natural phenomenon. People gave these places such a name because white steam went (smoked) here from the ground in the winter months. Local springs have been used for treatment since the 19th century. Radon water is able to treat diseases of the respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine systems, as well as the digestive tract and skin. Wells with radon water are hidden in small gazebos. But there is no way to freely get to the sources because of their low radioactivity. Water can only be consumed for medical reasons.
Also in the local sanatoriums offer radon baths. But you need to take them in courses of 5-14 days. The cost of such treatment is up to 60 thousand rubles. The tourist part of Belokurikha also attracts travelers. There are landscaped green areas, well-groomed lawns and paths, as well as a large number of cafes and souvenir shops. The most common gifts as gifts are Altai taxes, venison meat products and cheeses.
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