Route · Greater Chimgan

Chimgan base — Kumbel pass — Greater Chimgan

Community reported Physical: Hard Technical: Moderate Surface: mixed

14,5 km

Distance

+2 260 m

Ascent

−614 m

Descent

3 275 m

Max elevation

11 h

Duration

Elevation profile

The classic long variant: from Chimgan base to Kumbel pass (2,550 m), then up the south-west flank to the summit. Most parties camp on the Kumbel meadows and summit in the morning.

Points of interest

Trailhead · Chimgan base

0,0 km · 1 630 m
Water · Kumbel spring

May dry up by late August.

9,6 km · 2 480 m
Camp · Kumbel meadows

9,6 km · 2 500 m
Junction · Kumbel pass

Left to Beldersay, straight on to the summit.

9,9 km · 2 550 m
Danger · Steep scree

Snow until June; helmet recommended.

9,3 km · 2 950 m
Summit · Greater Chimgan summit

14,5 km · 3 309 m