In the Ala Archa Valley, in the heart of the Kyrgyz mountains, horsemen ride along narrow trails between pine trees and glaciers. Their horses climb steep slopes, their proud silhouettes standing out against the clear sky, perpetuating a nomadic tradition as old as the steppes themselves.

Along frozen rivers and high-altitude meadows, they sometimes guide their herds, attentive to changes in the sky. The wind carries the scent of dry grass and the jingle of harnesses, while snow-capped peaks dominate their slow progress.

Credits: Salomé Aldeguer-Roure (France)

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