Susamirskaya Dolina ( Susamirskaya Kotlovina ; Kirg. Suusamyr өrөөnү ) - an intermontane depression in the Tien Shan in Kyrgyzstan . It is located between the Talas Ala Tau and the Kyrgyz Range in the north, the Susamyrtau and Jumgaltau ranges in the south. The valley itself is located at an altitude of 2,200 meters and is surrounded by mountain peaks up to 4,500 meters, located at a distance of 160 km from the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek.
The basin is irrigated by the waters of the Susamyr and Western Karakol rivers (the Naryn basin). The bottom lies at an altitude of 2100-2500 m, partially marshy . Mountain fescue and meadow steppes are used as pastures .
In the valley is the ski complex Too-Ashuu - a great place for lovers of trail skiing.
Suusamyr valley is also known among lovers of paragliding and paratourism. The height of the starts is 3000 meters. In the valley there are no wires and trees, solid fields. Therefore, landing quite safe.
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- Susamyr Valley - an article from the Great Soviet Encyclopedia .