Range

Katun Mountains

Asia, Russia: (Respublika Altay)

Region(s):	Asia, Russia: (Respublika Altay)
Parent Range:	Altay Mountains
Max. Elevation:	4 506 m / 14 784 ft
Geology:	Tectonic
Average Length:	93 miles / 150 km
Average Width:	60 miles / 37 km

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Range Name(s):	Katun Mountains
Max. Elevation:	4 506 m / 14 784 ft
Region(s):	Asia
Location:	Asia, Russia: (Respublika Altay)
Activity type:	Mountaineering, Hiking, Backcountry Skiing
Starting Point:	49.782500024586085 86.51999999999998
Parent Range:	Altay Mountains

Geology:	Tectonic
Snow line:	2 750 m / 9 022 ft
Average Length:	93 miles / 150 km
Average Width:	60 miles / 37 km
Nearst Airport(s):	Barnaul Airport (BAX)
Convenience Center(s):	Barnaul
National Park(s):	Belukha National Park, Katun Biosphere Reserve

Location

Asia, Russia: (Respublika Altay)

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The highest mountain of Siberia and Altai, and of the most remarkable and famous mountains of Russia – Belukha is located here.
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The highest ridge of the Altai. Rising from west to east, along its entire length Katun ridge has a height of not less than 2600 m. The central part of the ridge near Belukha (4506 m) over 15 km does not fall below 4000 m.
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Rises along the border of Russia and Kazakhstan, just north of the point where these two borders meet those of China and Mongolia.
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Last update: Anastasia Pivnyuk (17 Nov 2016) • History

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