Pereval Katu-Yaryk, Altai Republic, Russia
Katu-Yaryk pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.188m above the sea level, located in Altai Republic, in Russia. The road to the summit is extreme. Only 4×4 cars. Due to the 35% gradient sections, gravel loose and the lack of protections, the road is one of the scariest drives in the world.
The pass, also known as Katy-Yaryk pass, is the gate to the Chulyshman valley, the warmest place in the Altai Mountains. This road has been heralded as one of the most spectaculars roads in the world by the dangerousroads.org users.
It’s a real challenging road and a true test of your vehicle and your stamina because the road abounds in twists and turns with wheels sometimes hanging above the precipice. For 3,5 kilometres of an earth serpentine road it is necessary to overcome 9 turns and 800 metres of height. It is possible to go down the pass by any car and to ascend only by a four-wheel drive. The road continues at the valley and leads to the southern part of Teletskoye Lake.
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