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An unforgettable gorge (Stone bag)

19.03.2018

An unforgettable gorge, also called the "Stone bag" or an unforgettable gorge – one of the natural attractions of the Ritsa national Park. The gorge was formed along the river Yupshara (Apsara), and it is almost 8 kilometers of road to the lake Riza. The canyon walls overhang the road and river in the highest place nearly half a mile, and the width of the canyon ranges from 100 meters to 20 at the narrowest point. Usually tourists make a short stop up to 5 minutes just to see this unusual natural formation, down to a mountain river, and take pictures on the background of intricate, steep cliffs and amazing gullies in the wall, like a narrow rectangular Windows. They were formed under the influence of the forces of nature, washed by millions of years of water action, and do not listen to the guides who tell you that these "dwellings" made by ancient people.

Entrance fee: the gorge is located on the territory of the Ritsa national Park, for access to an environmental fee: adults – 350 rubles, children 8-12 years – 150 rubles, children under 8 years stay free of charge. The fee paid for entrance to the Park at the checkpoint separately for each attraction do not need to pay. The cost of excursions to lake Ritsa from the town of Gagra – from 750 rubles+entrance fee to the Park

How to get there: the gorge is 45 kilometers from Gagra on the road to the lake Riza in the territory of the Ritsa national Park (the gorge on the map), the road passes right through the gorge and along the way there are several places to stop and down to the river. You can only get here by your own transport, taxi or tour. Usually excursions to lake Ritsa doing a five-minute stop in the gorge.