Is Altai Golden Mountains Autumn Larch Colors happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~September. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each autumn the Siberian larch (Larix sibirica) stands and treelines across the Golden Mountains of Altai turn brilliant gold before shedding needles.
The display occurs over a 4–6 week window that shifts by elevation and year, producing mirror reflections on lakes and dramatic golden bands on valley flanks.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Artybash (north end of Lake Teletskoye) - main lakeshore viewing and boat launch |
| Lake Kucherla (Katun Reserve) - Kucherla lakeshore viewpoint |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.