Kamchatka: hiking in Nalychevo and climbing the Avacha volcano

After breakfast, we will go to the village of Pinachevo, which is located next to the Zelenovsky Lakes. It is from here that our route to the Nalychevo Valley begins. 

Today is a warm-up day, we will walk only 6 km with backpacks. We will set up a camp on the bank of the Pinachevskaya River.

Car: 55 km.

Walking distance: 6 km with backpacks.

Height range: 130- 300 m.

Height difference: ascent - 190 m, descent - 60 m.

Accommodation: tents.

Meals: lunch and dinner are included.

Today we will move along a good path along the Pinachevka River.

There are forests, mountains, hills and fresh air all around! We will set up camp at the Semenovsky cordon.

Walking distance: 11 km with backpacks.

Height range: 250 - 510 m.

Height difference, ascent - 270 m, descent - 20 m.

Accommodation: tents.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

The Semyonovsky - Pinachevsky Pass cordon is the central cordon of Nalychevo.

Early rise. 

Today is a busy day, so let's not waste any time. 

Along the breakup, where the Pinachevka River originates, we will reach the Perevalnaya parking lot, and then overcome the pass itself (height – 1160 m). 

From the highest point of the pass, there is an excellent view of the Nalychevskaya valley, the Dzenzur volcano and the three peaks of the Zhupanovsky volcano. 

Also from here we will see most of the rest of the way - it's just over 15 km. Along the way there are rivers, swamps, alternating views of domestic volcanoes.

There are canopies on the Central Cordon, there is a museum, but the main attractions are travertine fields on one side and hot pools for swimming on the other.

Walking distance: 22 km with backpacks.

Height range: 370 - 1120 m.

Elevation difference: ascent - 640 m, descent - 770 m.

Accommodation: cottage.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

The central cordon is Talovsky springs.

Today we have a small crossing - 10 km to Talovskiye springs. 

We will pass the Malysh pass, streams, rivers with suspension bridges, berry fields. 

We'll set up camp by lunch, after which we can relax in wild hot baths.

Walking distance: 10 km with backpacks.

Height range: 380 - 500 m.

Height difference: ascent - 195 m, descent - 140 m.

Accommodation: tents.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Talovskie springs - the crater of the Dzenzur volcano - Talovskie springs.

Today we are waiting for a real adventure - a radial exit to the fumarole of the Dzenzur volcano.

First, we will cover several kilometers through the forest, then we will climb the Chute River. Streams of meltwater made their way through the monolith of the lava of the Dzenzur volcano - an unusual sight.

Next, we climb even higher, climb onto a frozen lava flow and see a column of steam in the distance. This is the long-awaited fumarole. 

After a little rest, we go further and find ourselves on one of the ridges of the Dzenzur volcano. In good weather, the view from here is excellent!

On foot: 24 km light.

Height range: 430 - 1360 m.

Elevation difference: ascent - 1040 m, descent - 1040 m.

Accommodation: tents.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Talovskie springs is the Central cordon.

We say goodbye to the parking lot and hot tubs that we already love. 

Along the way there is a travertine platform and a mineral water bubbling from the ground at Local history springs - an ideal place for a rest stop.

 After resting, we fly to the Kid pass. We set up camp again on the Central cordon of Nalychevo and after lunch we go for a walk around the sights.

Let's get acquainted with Ivanov's griffin, walk along the flooring of the travertine Cauldron, relax in hot puddles.

Walking distance: 12 km with a backpack.

Height range: 370 - 500 m.

Height difference: ascent - 150 m, descent - 210 m.

Accommodation: tents.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

A day's rest.

Accommodation: tents.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

A spare day in case of bad weather or a day of rest. 

Swimming, relaxing.

The central cordon is a parking lot under the Avachinsky pass.

Early exit.

We are going towards the Avachinsky volcano. On the way there is a stop at the Aag narzans. 

A snack and a delicious soda, bubbling right out of the ground, will replenish our strength.

Next is one of the most difficult sections of our route. We make our way through mud and cliffs to the waterfall on the Noisy River. It's small, but impressive.

After getting out of the gorge, we begin to gain altitude. With each new turn, the bushes are lower and the views are grander.

Gradually, the vegetation will disappear, and only slag and small mountain flowers will remain underfoot.

We will cross 3-4 fords and set up camp right at the foot of the Avacha pass.

Walking distance: 17 km with backpacks.

Height range: 380 - 1050 m.

Height difference: ascent - 860 m, descent - 220 m.

Accommodation: tents.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

The parking lot under the Avachinsky pass is the Avachinsky cordon.

Gather the camp and go ahead - towards adventures! 

We will climb the Avachinsky pass and enjoy the views. Next, go to the volcano. It is already perfectly visible.

The trail disappears periodically, then slag, then snowfields, then streams are underfoot.

By the evening we will set up camp at the foot of the Avachinsky volcano and we will mentally prepare for the ascent.

Walking distance: 20 km with backpacks.

Height range: 870 - 1210 m.

Elevation difference: ascent - 588 m, descent - 730 m.

Accommodation: tents.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner included.

Avachinsky cordon - Avachinsky volcano (2741 m) - Avachinsky cordon.

We take only the most necessary things and go out to climb. 

Today we conquer ourselves and make an attempt to ascend the Avachinsky volcano. We have to gain 1870 meters! 

At the top, in good weather, we walk, take pictures, and enjoy the views. From here you can see a panorama of domestic volcanoes - the huge Koryaksky (3456 m) and the small Kozelsky (2190 m). 

We go down to the camp, cook a delicious dinner and relax after a difficult day. 

The active part of our journey is over!

On foot: 16 km light.

Height range: 870 - 2740 m.

Elevation difference: ascent - 1870 m, descent - 1870 m.

Accommodation: tents.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner included.

Avachinsky cordon - Halaktyrsky beach.

We are going to the coast of the Pacific Ocean - to the famous Khalaktyrsky beach with its black volcanic sand. 

You step barefoot on the sand, and the cold water brought by another wave makes goosebumps run all over your body. At this moment, looking into the endless water distance to the horizon, you feel the full power and grandeur of the elements. 

The Pacific Ocean is fascinating and peaceful. 

Here we will put up tents, and there will be plenty of time to walk along the beach, retire to the sounds of the surf, and the bravest will be able to carry out a must-do on a trip to Kamchatka - swim in the waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Car: 65 km.

Walking distance: 1-5 km.

Height range: 1- 890 m.

Elevation difference: ascent - 400 m, descent - 1290 m.

Accommodation: tents.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner are included.

In the morning, we will be picked up by transport and taken to the hostel (guest house). 

Here you can take a good shower and wash your clothes. 

We will have almost a whole day to go around and get around souvenir shops, fish markets and stalls.

Car: 20 km.

Accommodation: guest house/hostel.

Meals: breakfast is included.

In the morning before departure, you can run through the shops and markets for those who did not have time to do so.

Farewell to Tierra del Fuego and the participants who have already become very close.