The Almaty Ashuu Pass was built sometime in the Soviet Union times. The pass connects the two cities Cholpon-Ata in Kyrgyzstan and Almaty in Kazakhstan together. The last few decades has been forgotten the pass and is therefore also in a very bad condition.
Today, the pass is mainly used by 4x4, quad and motorcycle riders. Partial come Kazakh tourists who want to spend their holiday in Cholpon-Ata on the pass to the Issyk-Kul lake. The pass connects two national parks such as the Chong-Kemin National Park and the Ile-Alataw National Park with one another. But before you get to the Issyk-Kul lake, they still need over the Kök-Ank Ashuu Pass with about 3,931 m.
Direction
North - South
Elevation
3,599 m
Region / District
Country
Kyrgyzstan - Kazakhstan
Valley communities
Mountains
Winter closure
Depending on snow conditions from November to April
Coordinates
42° 57' 44.40" N 77° 0' 42.22" E
Special features
Very bad gravel road, a 4x4 vehicle is only to recommend or Enduro.
