Ayu-Dag or Bear
Mountain is located on the southern coast of the Crimea between the resort
villages of Hurzuf and Partenit. Unlike most other mountains of the peninsula,
the origin of Ayu-Dag is volcanic, it is a laccolith - the formation that
occurs when the lava failed to reach the surface, and she raised the top
layers. Water and wind carried away from the formed elevation softer rocks, and
now we see a practically bare rock.
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| Mount Ayu-Dag |
Ayu-Dag, as well as it is necessary the decent
mountain can please you with the kinds opening from its slopes. But only from
the slopes, not from the top, because it is sloping and overgrown with wood.
The forest, by the way, consists mainly of oak, strawberries and wood, and a
large part of the vegetation is described by the mountains as rare, if not
unique, species that will be interesting to see. In addition, the mountain
until about the 15th century was inhabited, and now you can see the remains of
structures, walls and temples.
From the eastern slopes of the Ayu-Dag mountain you will have a view of Partenit village.
From the West - a breathtaking view of Hurzuf.
Ayu-Dagh mountain
passes several tourist routes. You can climb from Partenit along the Raevsky
trail, or from Hurzuf through the Osman tract and an artificial lake. Bear
Mountain is interesting not only for its geographical position or geological
composition, but also for history. Making a pedestrian walk to the mountain
Ayu-Dag you along the way meet many walls, fortresses, a medieval temple and
other archaeological monuments of ancient times.
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| Mountain Bear of volcanic origin |
Ascent to Bear Mountain takes
about an hour, but it's worth it. From the top of the mountain you will see an
amazing view of Bolshaya Yalta. But such an inspection of Ayu-Dag is not for
everyone, so there is another option for viewing the Bear Mountain. It is to go
on a sea voyage by motor ship from Partenit to Gurzuf (or a turn) around the
Ayu-Dag mountain from the sea. Here you will see diorite blocks, broken cracks
and cracks in the cliffs.
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| The trail to the top of the Ayu-Dag |
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| Medieval Chapel |
Tips for visitors to Ayu-Dagh
1. When visiting Ayu-Dag, sports shoes are required, comfortable shoes.
2. It is advisable to bring water, usually the tour takes about 4 hours.
3. It is advisable to take a hat.
4. Do not advise to go down to the beaches from the south and west sides. These descents are dangerous.
5. We advise you not to leave the hiking trails, it can be dangerous.
6. Tourists without the experience of mountain tourism are not advised to climb during or after the rain.
7. We advise you to go with the guide, so it will be more interesting. If you still decide to go on your own, read the guide in advance.
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| Medieval Chapel |
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| Mount Ayu-Dag |
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