Mountain summit
Korona Third Tower
Elevation above sea level: 4,830 m
OSM gives 4830 m specifically for the Third Tower. The 4860 m figure in the AAC report describes Korona as a massif and must not automatically replace the individual tower elevation.
The Third Tower is a specific summit objective within Korona in Ala-Archa. A published ascent account combines glacier travel with a final rock section.
Photo: Vladimir A. Komissarov / Владимир А. Комиссаров · Copyright retained; published climbing guide photograph · Source · LicenseThe Third Tower is a specific summit objective within Korona in Ala-Archa. A published ascent account combines glacier travel with a final rock section. The tower name matters: a general reference to Korona does not identify the same summit or route. Use this page to orient yourself within the mountain group, then consult a current, route-specific description before preparing a climb.
Before committing to an ascent, establish the complete approach, the intended descent and a turnaround decision that the whole party understands. Carry navigation that works offline and discuss recent snow, rock and visibility conditions with people who know the exact line. Match equipment and technical support to that line rather than to the peak name alone. A historical account can explain the terrain, but it cannot settle today’s passage or the party’s readiness. Allow time to reassess the objective once you see the mountain.
Geographical reference for the named summit; not a route line, verified entrance or current passage assessment.
Plan your visit
Getting there
Identify the complete mountain approach and return separately; this feature marker is not a vehicle-access confirmation.
When to visit
Choose dates after a current assessment of snow, weather and the specific approach; no guaranteed visiting season is established here.
Good to know
Confirm local access, opening arrangements and any entry rules before travel. Respect protected sites and local communities; leave the place as you found it.
Sights in and around Korona Third Tower
Open each place for its description and visit details. Out-of-town stops require a separate journey.
Chuy Region
Ala-Archa National Park
Ala-Archa brings the high Tian Shan within reach of a day trip from Bishkek. The river valley leads from juniper-covered slopes towards rocky peaks, glaciers and increasingly demanding mountain paths.
Chuy Region
Ratsek Hut
Ratsek Hut is a mountain base in Ala-Archa, used as an orientation point in accounts of climbs around Uchitel and the neighbouring peaks.
Chuy Region
Semenov Tian-Shansky Peak
Elevation above sea level: 4,895 m
Semenov Tian-Shansky is a major climbing objective in the Ala-Archa mountains. The published northwest-face account describes snow, ice and rock, with a difficult descent during bad weather.
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Location on the map
Location: Korona Third Tower
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