Nalchik to Bezengi Village

A mountain ride from Nalchik through Khasanya, Gerpegezh and the Cherek-Bezengi gorge towards Bezengi village and back. The downloaded GPX contains 116.9 km and 2,005 m of raw ascent. The author rates it difficult and reports gradients reaching 10%.

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No field verification. Current rideability, permitted access, drinking water and operating shops are unconfirmed. Elevation gain is unknown. A narrow road over Gerpegezh and steep climbs are described. Surface classification is incomplete. This is a village route, not permission to enter the alpine camp or reserve. Seasonality, water and current restrictions are unknown; no field verification.