RUSSIA - Lake Baikal Trekking Adventure
A fascinating journey to the 'pearl' of Siberia. The old Cossack city of Irkutsk ~ Lakeside settlement of Bolshie Koty ~ Views from Cherskiy Peak
4 nights hotels and lodges, 9 nights camping, 9 days MODERATE trekking, max. altitude - 2588m. / 8490ft.
moderate
More than 600 kilometres long and reckoned to hold 20% of the world's fresh water, Lake Baikal is the 'sacred lake' of southern Siberia. Close to the Mongolian border and surrounded by rugged mountains, this area is home to numerous endemic animal species (including freshwater seals) and also has a diverse cultural mix - native Sayats still herd reindeer here and the Buryat people maintain many of their old traditions. From Irkutsk, we travel by boat to Peschanaya Bay, to begin a 5-day trek along the margin of the lake, climbing to cross low passes and visiting isolated fishing villages. Returning to Irkutsk by hydrofoil, we travel to the Khamar-Daban peaks at the western tip of Baikal. Here, this sensational adventure concludes with a 3-day trek via the summit of Cherskiy Peak (2588m), where the views include the snow-capped summits of the Sayan Mountains to the west and the great expanse of Lake Baikal to the east.
Trip Guide
This trip is graded MODERATE. The trekking element of the trip does not invlove long days and is not particularly sustained. However, group members should have a reasonable level of fitness and stamina, and be comfortable with wal;king for up to 5 hours a day on a mix of terrain from forest trails to steeper hill slopes.
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