The Kök-Arik Ashuu pass (3,931 m) and Alman Ashuu pass (3,599 m) connects the cities of Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Cholpon Ata (Kyrgyzstan). The road crosses the Chong-Kemin National Park and offers an unforgettable panorama.
Unfortunately, the pass is open only in the months of July and August. Nevertheless it is worth the pass by both sides to ride.
Direction
North - South
Elevation
3,931 m
Region / District
Region Issyk-Kul - District Issyk-Kul
Country
Kyrgyzstan
Valley communities
Building up
Connecting road
Built
1990 to 1991
Mountains
Winter closure
The Kok-Arik Ashuu pass is passable only in July and August.
Coordinates
42° 47' 40.50" N 76° 50' 36.14" E
Special features
Very bad gravel road only with Quad, ATV, 4x4 jeep, lightweight enduro or motocross motorcycles for driving. The last year was the pass happen no more Jeep. There are too many rock avalanches come down from the surrounding mountains.