a stream or a snowfield closing it and 500–600 m up along the grassy slopes and scree of the Western ridge of pik Semenovskogo. Further, a climb to the shoulder along simple rocks. From the shoulder, there is a 200–250-meter traverse with an ascent along the scree and simple rocks on the right side of the ridge (protection needed!); then 30–40 m left and up, an ascent to the ridge behind the gendarme. Along the 12–15-meter ridge and a 10-meter ledge on its left side, there is a descent into the gap. From the gap, 300–350 m up along simple rocks («loose stones!») and scree of the ridge or its left side, further, an ascent onto a snowy slope along the slabs and then an ascent to the top of pik Semenovskogo along it.

• From the left-bank moraine — 4–5 hours
• Descent along the ascent route to the moraine — 1.5–2 hours

Recommendations for climbers

1. Number of participants — 4–20 people.

2. Initial bivouac — left-bank moraine of the Eastern branch of the Bezengi glacier.

3. Departure time — 5–6 am.

4. Equipment: main rope — 2×30 m; rock pitons — 2–3; rock hammer — 1; carabiners — 6–7; tent — 1.

5. Bivouac locations — on the grassy slopes and scree of the Western ridge, on the ridge shoulder, in the gap, and on the summit.