The highest part of Gagra and the highest mountain in the vicinity of Sochi is up to 3256 m. This picturesque mountain in the array of the Gagra range is perfectly visible from the observation tower on Mount Big Akhun.

Agyepsta is on the border: its northern the slopes belong to Russia, and the southern ones belong to the territory of Abkhazia (the Abkhaz call Mount Arboy). In the north there are several glaciers, the largest one is 1.5 km long; The slopes here are steep, stern, inaccessible. The northern glaciers feed the Tikhuyu River, the tributary of Mzymta. The first ascent to the mountain from the north was carried out in 1935 by athletes from Sochi. On the southern side, Agyepst is gentle, and it is easy to climb here.

Agepsta is a popular destination for lovers of rock climbing and hikers. Several mountaineering routes have been laid along the mountain, the most difficult of which is category 3B.

The largest karst glacier on the peak of Agape is called Khims-Anyo. In the 1970-1980's. glaciologists carefully examined it and came to the conclusion that it is impassable; repeatedly over the years of research glacier has increased several times. And indeed, the northern path to Agyepst is extremely complicated, although it has already been proven that we are still passing through.

To the lovers of less difficult Agepsta it is necessary to climb: on its southern slopes it is pleasant and not so difficult: the complexity category of the local routes is predominantly 1B-2A . Agipsta is composed of limestone overlays and covered with forest, so the first half of the way is pleasant wooded trails . On the way you can see places of stunning beauty - for example, the waterfall on the river Gega high 40 . There is a cafe near the Geg waterfall and this is a popular place for a halt . From the picturesque tract of Cherkesskaya Polyana the path to the so-called Agyepsta gate begins, which must be traversed, moving to one of the most popular peaks - the peak Expedition . After the wooded part of the slope begins picturesque alpine and subalpine landscapes .

From under the walls of the peak of Agyepsta, having arranged a base camp there, climbing the peak of Sochi (3 thousand meters) or under the peak of Rizza, you can make less in the "Fairy Circus" than in one day.

Practical information tion

There are different ways to get to Agepsta, but if you're interested in the southern slopes, the most logical move through the territory of Abkhazia. First you need to enter the Ritsinsky Reserve in the Blue Lake and get there by car to the Gegsky Falls, and from there already climb on foot.

Mount Agyepsta

Snow-covered peaks of Mount Agepsta