As the song says: “What is Manzherok? Maybe it's a town, maybe an islet? ” In fact, this is a small village in the Altai Mountains, which is located on the banks of the deep Katun. The places here are protected indescribable beauty, healing air and water. Yes, even more popular was the village of Manzherok, a ski lift installed not far from it, with views of all the surrounding beauty. All of the above has brought great popularity to this amazing place.
Manzherok Lake
One and a half kilometers from the village there is a lake with the same name Manzherok, which, combined with amazingly clean air, infused with heady grasses, and the Manzherok ski resort with a lift that delivers athletes and tourists to the famous Sinyuha Mountain, create an unforgettable atmosphere.
The lake has a regular ellipsoidal shape with a width of 20-30 meters and a length of 240 m. The water is cloudy-green in color, fresh. In summer, the surface layers of water warm up to 22 degrees, while the lower ones, fed by springs, remain cold. The water is very soft, has a specific taste and smell. This is due to high mineralization. It can be drunk and it has healing properties.
Researchers attribute the appearance of the lake to the fact that the Katun River changed its course, leaving the lake that feeds on the underground waters of the river basin in its old place. The rich flora and fauna of this place. Plants listed in the Red Book grow here. So, for example, is a unique chilli nut. The pristine natural beauty of the surroundings of the village of Manzherok is striking. The cable car lift allows you to admire them from a height of 1012 meters.
Village Manzherok
The village was founded more than 160 years ago, namely in 1856. Its first inhabitants are peasant immigrants from central Russia. It is located at a distance of 2 km from the Chuysky tract. Gradually, the nomadic indigenous inhabitants settled here, mixed families formed. Over time, a church was built, a parish school.
The villagers were engaged in agriculture, growing grain, potatoes, as well as crafts: hunting, picking berries and mushrooms, chopped and rafted the forest, burned charcoal, mined tar and tar. They were engaged in cattle breeding.
Nowadays, the nature of the surroundings has contributed to the opening of a children's health camp in these places. Many wonderful Soviet films were shot here.
The resort complex. Chairlift "Manzherok"
At the foot of the famous mountain with an unusual name, Small Sinyukha, the Manzherok resort complex is located. If you had a desire to see all the charm of the Altai Mountains, the Katun River, the endless taiga, Lake Manzherok from a bird's eye view, the chair lift is ideal for this. It’s breathtaking!
The Manzherok complex is focused on year-round family vacations. This is the most visited place in Altai, vacationers from all over Russia and neighboring countries come here. In summer, the amazing nature of the ecologically clean region awaits you, in winter - a ski resort. Guests are offered alpine skiing, the service of experienced instructors, ski service, extreme park, tubing. Located near the village of Manzherok recreation centers of various companies.
Complex infrastructure
For your stay there is an excellent hotel building with comfortable rooms, meals in a cozy cafe, a modern sauna complex, ice rink, snowmobile rental. On the territory of the complex is located Fan Park, where you can have a great time for both adults and kids. Older children can try their hand at Rope Park, Upside Down House, and the Playground is waiting for the kids. At the top of the Malaya Sinyukha Mountain there is a mini-museum of national culture.
If you want to chat directly with nature, you can book an equestrian excursion or rent horses. If you like modern vehicles, then rent a quad bike.
In the resort complex "Manzherok" the price of the lift depends on the season and ranges from 300 to 450 rubles for an adult. Children under five years of age make the ascent and descent for free.
How to get there?
In the village of Manzherok, recreation centers are mainly located near the Chuysky tract. There will be about two kilometers from the highway to the village. The nearby city of Gorno-Altaysk is 40 km away. Travel time by car is only 40 minutes.