Panorama over
the Ivanovsky Ridge
Zvezdny Pass is a day route of moderate difficulty along the Uba River valley — an old logging road that climbs to a plateau at roughly 1,800 metres with sweeping views in every direction.
This is the tour for those who love photography, panoramic views and history without tackling extreme off-road. The road is manageable, the rewards are considerable.
Old-Believer villages
and a mountain plateau
En route we visit Yermolayevka and 8 Marta — Old Believer villages founded in the 18th century by religious dissenters fleeing the Nikonian reforms. Novosnoy Bridge over the Uba River is another stop.
The finale: the Zvezdny Pass plateau with its 360° panorama of the Ivanovsky Ridge. A perfect spot for photography — or simply standing still and taking it all in.
The Old Believer settlements in the Uba valley are among the oldest in the region. Established in the mid-18th century by communities fleeing state religious reform, they preserved a way of life almost unchanged for generations.
Forest
all-inclusive
The tour price covers everything you need — just show up at the meeting point.
- Transfer in a prepared 4×4 vehicle
- Certified Category I guide
- Hot meals on the route
- Camp canopy, furniture & tableware
- Rain gear for all weather
- All permits and logistics
Departure
Departure from Ridder, pick-up at Café Krem, 6 Gagarina Street. We leave at 9:00 AM. Transfer from Ust-Kamenogorsk available on request — ask your manager.
Contact us for exact pricing based on your group and dates — we reply within one hour.