On the western coast of Baikal +65 km

DAY 1

The group meets in Irkutsk (Rolling Stones hostel) at 08-30 am local time. By minibus we go to the village Listvyanka on the shore of Lake Baikal, where our route begins.

On the first day we will pass the Black Pass. The climb is not easy, but from above there is a beautiful view of the water surface of Baikal. We continue our journey through the mountains and then along the coast.

We get used to the transitions with backpacks, we are happy that we carry food only for 3 days (on the 4th day there will be additional purchase of products in the village).

For the night we stay in a beautiful place at the Scripper Rock. Dinner, rest. An evening of meeting the group and pleasant communication.

Crossing 19 km.

DAY 2

It's a very busy day ahead. We climb the famous Skriper rock, pass the Devil's Bridge - a narrow shelf that passes over the rock. We move on and go to Cape Big Kadil with abandoned limestone developments.

We put the camp in a very picturesque place in the Pad Malaya Kadilnaya. There are several interesting caves, one of which in ancient times was used by people as a dwelling.

Transition 14 km.

DAY 3

After breakfast, we go without backpacks to inspect the Chapel cave, located in the depths of the padi. Then during the day we go with backpacks on a good path to the village of Big Holoustnoe. Magnificent views of Lake Baikal and its shores replace each other and please with variety. Overnight in the village at the camp.

18 km crossing.

DAY 4

In the morning, having purchased products for the further route and distributing them to backpacks, we move on. We're leaving Baikal. But only for one day.

On the forest road we go to the valley of the river Elovka. Sleep in the woods.

15 km crossing.

DAY 5

It's not an easy day. We have to cross the pass leading from the Elivka valley to the disintegration of the Middle Chomuts. The path goes through the real Siberian taiga and towards the end of the day again leads us to Baikal. We pass a small section of the road along the coast. Overnight at Cape Upper Homute.

21 km crossing.

DAY 6

This day is very diverse. Having overcome the ascent, we go to a beautiful platform, from where in the distance the Kolokolnaya rock and Peschanaya Bay are already visible. After the descent, we pass two fords bypassing the rock clamps. Next, the path goes directly along the coastline to the rock rising from the lake, which is called Baklanius Stone.

Then on a good path we reach Peschanaya Bay - the warmest place on the shore of Baikal. We spend the night on the shore of Grandma Bay with an excellent sandy beach and views of the Big and Small Bell Rocks.

21 km crossing.

DAY 7

Before lunch, the path will go along a very beautiful path with picturesque views of the lake and cliffs to Sukhai Bay with a beautiful beach and the cliffs of the Turtle and the Golden Cliff. After lunch, we start a long and steep climb to the Pykhtun Pass. After the pass we go to the abandoned village of Hargino. Once there was sand mining, but now there is only one gamekeeper. We continue the way and after a short transition we go to the Bay of Small Sand. This is a very cozy bay with a beach, on both sides closed by cliffs. We're camping.

17 km crossing.

DAY 8

Today, after a short transition through the forest, we go upstairs by the Cape Dyrovatiy. From the slopes before the eye spread beautiful landscapes, and in the distance already visible Buguldeika. Our task this day is to reach Cape Black.

Transition 14 km.

DAY 9

In the morning, we have to overcome a section of the way along the shore of Baikal with large stone blocks. For lunch we come to Cape Red Yar. After that, we reach a good path to a beautiful clearing - the place of the final overnight stay in our campaign.

20 km crossing.

DAY 10

Sadly, our journey is over. There is another small crossing to the village of Buguldeika (6 km), from where we leave to Irkutsk by the familiar minibus.

Estimated time of arrival in Irkutsk 16-00 local time.