Both Sides of Gumbashi: Mara to Karachayevsk

Start beside the Mara ski area, climb Gumbashi and descend through Verkhnyaya and Nizhnyaya Mara to Karachayevsk. Turn around for the climb back to the pass and return to the start. This paved ride tackles both sides of the same mountain crossing.

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No field verification. Current rideability, permitted access, drinking water and operating shops are unconfirmed. Elevation gain is unknown. Rated difficult by the author. Potholes and roadworks were reported in June 2024; current conditions are unknown. Season and water are unconfirmed; café opening is unknown.