Krasnoyarsk’s biggest draw are the fingers and towers of volcanic rock called stolby . These poke above the woods in the 17,000-hectare Stolby Nature Reserve (Zapovednik Stolby). To reach the main concentration of rock formations, follow the track (7km long) near Hotel Snezhnaya Dolina (bus 50), or take the year-round chairlift (Фуникулёр; R250) belonging to the ski resort. From the top, walk for two minutes to a great viewpoint or around 40 minutes to reach the impressive Takmak Stolby .
New paths and steps mean going it alone is not the dare-devil experience it once was, but English-language tours with SibTourGuide are a much more pleasant and entertaining affair. Be aware that infected ticks are dangerous between May and July and tick protection or predeparture encephalitis jabs are essential at this time.
