We continue to tell the story of our journey to one of the most popular areas of the Altai Mountains, known locally as Chemal. Approximately 17 km from the center of the district, the village of Chemal, lies the Che-Chkysh Gorge. This narrow and deep gorge is about 2 km in length, surrounded by sheer cliffs up to 150 meters high on both sides. In the lower part of the gorge, there is a small river that forms several waterfalls. Another highlight of the Che-Chkysh Gorge is the observation deck, which offers a magnificent view of the Katun Valley and the Altai Mountains. Given that the Che-Chkysh Gorge is extensive and has many attractions, we had to split our story about it into two articles... In this article, we will try to ascend as high as possible, and in the next one, we will talk about the attractions we saw on the way down...