On the West coast of Baikal (along the Primorsky Range)

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 have to pass the first pass. The climb is not easy, but quite feasible, and from above there is a beautiful view of the water surface of Baikal. We go down the winding path and continue along the shore.

For the night, we stay in a beautiful place on the shore of Lake Baikal, put up tents. Dinner, rest. An evening of meeting the group and pleasant communication.

11 km crossing.

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 out to a large beautiful clearing - the Lower Pad, where we set up a camp.

16 km crossing.

DAY 3

After a short transition, we get to Cape Big Kadil with abandoned limestone developments. By lunch we find ourselves 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.

After lunch we will have the opportunity to walk, explore the caves, climb to the observation point. We will not go further today, rest and gain strength for tomorrow’s transition.

Crossing 6 km.

DAY 4

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 5

Today we will have the opportunity to see the shore of Baikal from the side. On the boat we go to Peschanaya Bay - the warmest place on the shore of Baikal. We have to overcome by water about 30 kilometers – the area where the rocks come close to the lake.

We spend the night on the shore of Grandma Bay with an excellent sandy beach and views of the Big and Small Bell Rocks.

3 km crossing.

DAY 6

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. Camping.

13 km crossing.

DAY 7

Daylight. Sunbathing, swimming.

The scheduled day can be used on any other day, or divided into two half days at the discretion of the instructor.

DAY 8

Today, after a short transition through the forest, we go upstairs, bypass Cape Dyrovatiy. From the slopes before the eye spread beautiful landscapes, and in the distance already visible Buguldeika. The road ahead is not easy today. We'll get through some steep patches.

In the evening we come to Cape Red Yar with a beautiful beach.

11 km crossing.

DAY 9

On a good path to a beautiful clearing - the place of the final overnight stay in our campaign. If you are lucky, we will see the Baikal seals along the way.

Final dinner, summing up the campaign.

11 km crossing.

DAY 10

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.