Separating the picturesque Crimean mountains of Chatyr-Dag and Demerdzhi, Angarsky Pass is one of the most popular places among tourists. It is a ski resort in winter, and at any time of the year a cozy parking lot for those going on hikes, and an interesting historical site. Like many other attractions of the Crimea, Angarsk Pass has collected a lot of opportunities for recreation.
Angarsk Pass is located at the highest point of the Simferopol-Alushta highway, its height above sea level is 752 meters. Thanks to what this place becomes in winter one of the best resorts in Crimea, gives guests and locals the opportunity to enjoy all the joys of the winter season.
go sledding, skiing and snowboarding, feel the pleasant coolness of pure snow and admire the magnificent winter landscapes. And this is just a few kilometers from the sea coast of Alushta!
Its name, translated as «gorge, crack in the mountains», Angarsky Pass was given in honor of the tributary of the Salgir — the Angara River. At all times the ways from the continent to the sea passed through this picturesque place. Under the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I here was built a wall blocking the gorge between the two mountain ranges and designed to protect from barbarians. Small fragments of this ancient wall have survived to this day.
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Not far from the Angarsky Pass is a legendary place where three thousand Russian army under the command of Kutuzov managed to flee 25 thousand Turks. Today there is a memorial «Kutuzovsky fountain».
The military period is interesting in the history of the Angarsk Pass. During the Patriotic War, the Germans set up their camp here, fearing Russian partisans, on the sides of the highway they cut down the forest for 150 meters. But the brave defenders of the homeland still managed to take prisoners and wounded from the German camp. To commemorate their military exploits, sculptors L.P. Fruslov and B.Y. Usachev erected a monument on the Angarsk Pass
«Partizanskaya cap», located at the 3rd kilometer of the trolleybus route.
By the way, the Angarsky Pass trolleybus route (Simferopol-Yalta) is one of only two mountain trolleybus routes in the world! It was laid in the 50s of the last century, since then most tourists getting to the Angarsk Pass, do not miss the unique opportunity to ride on a rare route, trolleybus here — the most popular form of public transport.
There is a tourist base of the same name on the Angarsk Pass, where tourists going on exciting mountain hikes often stay.
The most interesting hiking trails originate from the pass: if you go to the east, you will find magnificent scenery and mysterious Dolina-prividenij on the slope of Mount Demerdzhi, and further — the Karabi Plateau and Doglorukovskaya yaila, on the eastern slope of Chatyr-Dag you can go to the Yew Gorge and Krasnolesye. Tourists are also attracted by the magnificent beech grove located near Angarskiy pass on the slopes of Chatyr-Dag.
At any time of the year rest on the Angarsk Pass presents a lot of opportunities. Fans of active rest will enjoy fascinating journeys through caves and mountains, and those, 
Those who come here just to have a rest from the hustle and bustle will find satisfaction in the marvelous landscapes, clean mountain and sea air, unique atmosphere reigning around.
Choosing a place where you can spend a fascinating holiday in Crimea, pay attention to the Angarsk Pass. The time spent in this Alushta attraction will be remembered forever and will leave a lot of pleasant memories for years to come.