Alaniya National Park
Glaciated Central Caucasus peaks and Urukh River valley in North Ossetia-Alania
Altitudes span almost 4,000 metres in short distances, from alpine glaciers on the Georgian border to steppe grasslands in the north. The Karaugom Glacier descends lower than any other glacier in the Caucasus, well into the forested zone.
Things to do
- On footWalk the Urukh River valley below the Karaugom Glacier
- Try thisLook for archaeological remains of the Koban and Alan peoples
- On footHike up to the Chifandzar Swamp at 2,400 metres in the Haresskogouschelya valley
- On footTry a climb on Uilpata or Laboda, graded up to 6B in the Russian classification
Russia · Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Est. 1998 Size 549 km² Highest 4,646 m Protected area category: IUCN II
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Chifandzar Swamp
A 3-hectare sphagnum peatland at 2,400 metres, believed to be 5,000 years old.