A
s far as motorcycle
travel goes, the Altay
Mountains, the unique
region of Russia right
in the heart of Sibe-
ria, is regarded as one
of the most beautiful and picturesque
places. It sits right there along with
Lake Baikal.
Nestled amongst these mountains
sits Belukha, at 4,509 metres it’s the
highest mountain in Siberia. There’s
also Teletskoe Lake, known as the little
brother of Baikal, it’s regarded as one
of the cleanest lakes in the world. The
area is hard to reach by four wheeled
vehicles and is therefore is an area rel-
atively untouch by civilisation.
In 1998 the region was recognised
for its significance. The Altay Moun-
tains with Katun Natural Reserve, the
Teletskoe Lake, Belukha Mountain,
and the Ukok Plateau were included
in the UNESCO list of World Heritage
Sites under the name of the Golden
Mountains of Altai.
My name is Mike, I ride a Triumph
Tiger 800XC, I felt the need to share
my experience with this beautiful part
of the world.
My ride was just a few months ago,
August 2018. Mostly I travel alone, but
I have nothing against good company,
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