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Hike to munku sardyk. Climbing the sacred mountain munku-sardyk

What is the best way to climb the highest point of the Sayan Mountains? A guide from the charming mountaineer Nina Novikova

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View from the Munku-Sardyk mountain. Photo: Nina Novikova

Climbers living in the European part of Russia mainly strive to get to the Caucasus, where the highest peaks of Russia are located. In the Asian part, they mainly go to conquer Altai and Mount Belukha. Climbing routes of the Sayan Mountains in the south of Siberia are known mainly to travelers living in this region. Meanwhile, there are very interesting and exciting climbing trails.

The highest peak of the Sayan Mountains, Munku-Sardyk, is of the greatest interest for travelers, its height is 3491 meters. Buryats, Mongols and Soyots consider this mountain sacred.

The Russian geographer Gustav Radde climbed it for the first time in April 1858.

Today, anyone, even a novice climber, can conquer this peak.

What is the best way to climb the Eternal Loach, so in translation from the Buryat it is called Munku-Sardyk, she told the readers of the "Russian Planet" Nina Novikova... She knows Sayany quite well and has climbed Munku-Sardyk four times along her different routes.

What is the best way to get to the starting point of the ascent? Where to stay before and after the ascent?

Climbing Munku-Sardyk begins with registration of a border pass. To get to the starting point, you need to cross the border post, because we are driving along the highway that goes directly to Mongolia.

It is advisable to submit documents 2 months before the start of the ascent, sometimes you can do it in 1 month. It is necessary to fill out a small form and send it along with a scanned passport to the FSB department of Russia in the Republic of Buryatia.

Another option is to issue a pass on the State Services website online. If you are going to climb with a guide, it is best to contact the company, they will do everything for you, there is no need to worry about anything.

Usually they get to the starting point by their own car, it is left on the White Irkut River.

If you plan to climb during the May holidays - these are the days of mass ascents, then there will be a bus transfer on these dates. The base camp, as a rule, is located on the Strelka - this is the confluence of the White Irkut and Muguvek rivers. There is a nice meadow and forest here.

The third option of the camp is to spend the night on the lake under the summit, it takes longer to go there, and there is no forest, only snow and ice, gas instead of firewood.

Mountaineer Nina Novikova

The best time to climb

A comfortable time is May, early May, May holidays, you can take the end of April, mid-May is no longer comfortable, because the river runs strongly below and there is a danger of avalanches. Autumn and summer are also a very interesting time for climbing, but at this time the hikes are harder, because there is no snow and ice, only stones and water, you have to ford, or go through the passes.

Guide. Where to get it? Can you do without it?
Since I am a mountaineer, I made my first ascents as part of a mountaineering camp. And already with experience, we made the ascents by a company of friends-climbers on our own.

Beginners climbing with a qualified mountaineering instructor will receive a climbing certificate.

This requires a week of vacation. You can walk along other interesting and beautiful routes. There are enough of them in this area.

The main rules for beginners when hiking in the mountains

Climbing to a height of 3491 meters is not a walk in the park or running on a simulator in a fitness center. In addition to experience, climbing requires physical and mental preparation. At this altitude, altitude sickness is already manifested, we call it "miner".

If you are going to go to Munku-Sardyk, you should know what climbing crampons, an ice ax, a zhumar, a harness, a rope, a safety mustache itself, should be able to use them, in general, be fully competent in this matter.

There were "funny" stories when a man walked with an ice ax and did not understand why he needed it. You don't need to set a goal to climb as high as possible, you need to adequately weigh your strengths and understand when you need to turn around in time.

Avalanches, of course, happen, as elsewhere in the mountains. On the days of a mass ascent, rescuers are on duty on the route, they report on the situation and in case of danger they simply do not let anyone up the mountain.

As for emergency situations, it should be said that in recent years, during the May holidays during mass ascents, the number of accidents is increasing. A crowd of unprepared people on the mountain is unsafe, stones fall from under the feet of such climbers, knocking down those below. There are situations when a person does not know what to do when he falls, this can lead to the most sad consequences.

Another situation - a person simply becomes blind from not wearing sunglasses, this blindness goes away, but not immediately, but such a climber still has to be evacuated.

If you listened carefully to the lecture on safety, you can avoid an emergency situation, and if it happened, get out of it.

Mount Munku-Sardyk. Photo: Nina Novikova

Equipment

First of all, you need to take your head with you!

To personal equipment for climbing a simple route (1B):
- helmet, crampons, ice ax, harness, self-belay mustache, carbines (3 + 1)
On a simple route, a zhumar is not needed. There the rope is pulled, just everyone clings to it with a self-belay.
This is a list of legions only for the "iron" for the ascent.
If you take a completely individual, not including group equipment, then:

Climbing boots (trekking, if they are good at minus) for climbing - a pair.
Bivouac shoes - pair.
Shoes from bridge to frog (spare trekking or rubber boots) - a pair, optional.
Thin socks - more, taking into account the length of stay.
Woolen socks - larger, taking into account the length of stay.
Thermal underwear - a set, you can replace it.
Fleece pants - 1 pc.
Waterproof and windproof pants - 1 pc.
Fleece sweatshirt - you can have two pairs, thin and thick.
Windproof windbreaker with a hood - 1 pc.
Down jacket with a hood - 1 pc.
Fleece gloves (woolen) - at least 2 pairs.
Windproof mittens (gaiters) - pair.
Fleece hat (woolen) - 2 pcs.
Balaclava (face mask) - if available, optional.
Bandana (Panama) - if available, optional.
Hamash - a pair.
Cats are a couple.
Helmet - 1 pc.
Ice ax - 1 pc.
Safety system - 1 pc.
Self-belaying mustache - 1 pc.
Carbines - 1 is possible, 3 is better
Tourist telescopic sticks (folding) - pair.
Sunglasses - a pair.
Sunscreen cream.
Headlamp - 1 pc. with spare batteries.
Personal hygiene items are optional.
KLMN (mug-spoon-bowl-knife) - you can use chopsticks, of course.
Thermos - 1 pc.
Tourist backpack 80 liters or more - 1 pc.
Assault backpack - if available, on request.
Touring rug - 1 piece, better 2.
Popper - 1 pc., Optional.
Very, very warm sleeping bag - 1 pc.

Climbing option is the first, the easiest

The easiest option is to climb the Northwest Slope (1B). A special cable is pulled along it, for which they cling with a self-belaying mustache. The route is not difficult, sometimes stones fall.

Second, more difficult

More difficult is 2A. This is an ice-snow route along the northern slope (glacier). The angle of inclination, respectively, is not the same as on 1B, more abruptly. In some years, the route is on ice without a snow trail, the difference is correspondingly different. The main equipment is supplemented with a rope, guy lines, drills. There are no railings there, so the insurance is organized independently, we go in bundles with a rebelay at the station - this is all for those who are in the know, not for beginners.

The third, difficult, for "advanced"

There are four possible climbing options:

Along the western ridge from the saddle of the lane MNR -1B * k.s.
Along the eastern ridge -1B * c.s.
Along the northern ice slope - 2A class
From the south of Lake Khubsugul, from the side of Mongolia.

Climbing Munku-Sardyk (3491 meters) - the highest point of the Sayan Mountains - is a serious test for trained tourists. In summer, the route is quite simple, but in winter its complexity increases significantly: short daylight hours, negative air temperatures, icy snowy slopes - all this complicates the ascent.

6 years of experience in organizing winter ascents
Dozens of climbers of different ages have visited the summit
Upon completion, a certificate of ascent is issued, as well as a commemorative badge of the tourist club
All necessary group winter equipment is provided

This region of the Eastern Sayan Mountains compares favorably with the rest with its little snow. In the foothills, there is practically no snow at all. That allows you to hike and climb on foot, without skis and the use of snowshoes. Also, the region is characterized by clear frosty weather in winter. Average temperatures are -25 ° ... -35 ° С, which for us, residents of central Russia, may seem very impressive. But for the Eastern Sayan region this is not so much, children continue to go to school, since the air is dry and such temperatures are tolerated much easier than "here".

The Munku-Sardyk peak is located on the very border of Russia and Mongolia. Climbing this hard-to-reach peak presupposes excellent physical fitness and sufficient athletic training. Only then will you be able to climb the majestic peak.

Climbing Munku-Sardyk passes through the most beautiful harsh places, the passage through which delivers a lot of positive emotions and impressions. The highlight of the area is the abundance of ice and icefalls, such huge blue icefalls you are unlikely to meet anywhere else. Well, to visit Baikal in winter is also worth a lot. Overnight in a special tent-hangar "Artktika" for winter hikes with a stove, so you won't get cold.

Why Choose Us?

Equipment rental

We will provide you with quality equipment for a pleasant price. Have the opportunity
go on a trip light, besides, having decently saved.

This route has been successfully completed by our club many times, all organizational details have been checked and worked out to the smallest detail.

Discount

Those who go on a hike with our tourist club for the second or more time receive a discount on participation from 5%.

Excellent climbing

A personal manager will advise you at all stages of preparation, help you get ready for a trip, give recommendations on buying tickets and equipment.

Fill out the application and, closer to the start, make a small advance (from 10%) in the most convenient way for you. The rest of the amount - on the day of the start.

Reliability

Our travel club is officially registered, concludes contracts, pays taxes. Experienced instructors on the routes. Only modern and high quality equipment is used.

1. Route and requirements 2. Trip plan 3. Cost of participation 4. Recommendations for equipment

Slyudyanka station - Lake Baikal - Kyren village - Mondy village - White Irkut river - Muguvek river - Munku-Sardyk mountain (3,491 meters) - White Irkut river - Zhemchug village - Lake Baikal - Slyudyanka station.

Required documents: passport, medical insurance policy

Requirements for the physical training of participants: the ascent is quite difficult, it requires physical and technical training, good equipment, taking into account the winter conditions of the ascent

1 day

Meeting at the railway station Slyudyanka. The town of Slyudyanka is located on the shore of Lake Baikal, 2 hours by car from Irkutsk. The city is connected with Irkutsk by regular bus service (minibuses leave the bus station every 30 minutes), and there are also electric trains. The gathering of the group takes place before lunchtime local time, since several trains arrive in the lunch area, which usually take the participants. Those who arrive earlier can still walk to Lake Baikal. Further transfer by car to the mountains, the road takes 4-5 hours. On the way, stop in the Buryat village of Kyren for a snack at a cafe. Drop to a height of about 1,600 meters. Setting up a camp, overnight.

2nd day

Along the frozen river, along the ice up the Bely Irkut river valley. Gradually the river is surrounded by high cliffs, the river flows in the canyon. At the top, through a cascade of blue icefalls. The trek from Camp 1 to Camp 2 takes about 5 hours. On the way, we make a stop for lunch. The final section is quite steep and is a cascade of low waterfalls. It takes cats, in some years even a rope, to stick. Overnight at the border of the forest, at an altitude of about 2,100 meters.

Day 3

Ascent ascent along a wide valley to a frozen lake. The journey takes 3-4 hours. The forest is left behind, only snow and rocks are ahead. Installation of an assault camp at an altitude of 2,600 meters.

4th day

Get up early. Climbing to the highest point of the Sayan Mountains - Munku-Sardyk (3,491 meters). In the upper part, the rise in crampons. There are often strong winds, which, combined with frosty weather, is a serious challenge. The Munku-Sardyk summit is located right on the border of Russia and Mongolia. It offers a beautiful view to the south, Lake Hubsnugul and its surroundings. Descent along the ascent path.

Day 5

Extra day in case of bad weather. If you are lucky with the weather, you can go back down to the border of the forest and climb the blue waterfalls.

6th day

Descent in the valley of the Beliy Irkut river. A custom bus is waiting for us at the bottom of the road. We are going to Slyudyanka. On the way we will visit the hot springs. From there to the railway station Slyudyanka. Estimated arrival time 19-20 hours local time. In the evening, you can plan to travel by train or bus to Irkutsk. The bus station in Slyudyanka is 10 minutes from the railway station. Buses to Irkutsk leave every 30 minutes, the journey takes 2 hours.

The route or the schedule of movement along the route can be adjusted on the spot, based on weather conditions, the preparedness of the group and other circumstances.

Program cost: 15 900 rub.

Included in the price:

Transfer from Slyudyanka station to the White Irkut river and back (by car);
Meals on the route (we cook on a fire, on burners);
Visiting hot springs;
Group equipment (winter tent-hangar "Arctic", tourist stove, gas, burner, pharmacy);
Instructor;
Registration of a pass to the border zone (issued a month before the start, a copy of the passport is required);

The price does NOT include:

Transport to the station Slyudyanka-1 and back (every hour there is a regular bus from Irkutsk, on the way 2 hours);
Snack on the road, during the transfer by car;

Clothes and footwear:

Warm boots for crampons;
Rubber boots, or EVA (for driving along the river, when passing the route in the spring);
Leggings or shoe covers with galoshes;
Socks: 2-3 pairs of cotton, 1-2 pairs of woolen or warmed;
Thermal underwear top + bottom;
2 pairs of pants, trekking trousers (cotton, membrane, fleece, etc.);
Windproof pants, raincoat;
T-shirts 2-3 pcs, warm jacket or sweater 2-3 pcs;
Jacket with a hood, anorak, down vest;
Warm down jacket with a hood;
Gloves, insulated gloves or mittens;
Several hats, a cap or a bandana, balaclava;

Personal equipment:

Backpack 90-120 liters, backpack cover;
Sleeping bag (comfort t -5C °), rug, popper;
Headlamp + spare set of batteries;
Dishes: mug, spoon, bowl, knife, thermos 0.5-1 L, matches;
Sunglasses or ski mask;
Personal first-aid kit: remedies for colds and food poisoning, wide plaster, elastic bandage, drugs prescribed by doctors;
Hygienic lipstick;
Hygiene kit: toilet paper, toothbrush and paste, soap and towel;

Special equipment:

Helmet;
Ice ax;
Cats;
Harness or belay system + 3 carabiners + self-belay;
Trekking sticks;

Equipment rental cost for participants in the ascent

* The cost is indicated in rubles for the ascent period

Mount Munku-Sardyk is located on the border of Russia and Mongolia and has attracted me by its name alone for more than a year. To get there, we need to go through the border checkpoint in the village of Mondy (don't forget about the pass !!!), turn left off the good asphalt leading to Mongolia, onto the gravel road towards the village of Orlik and drive about 23 km. And now we are almost there:

Orlik is still 130 km away
The reverse side of the sign is 22 km to the village. Mondy and 8, 5 km to Mount Munku-Saridak

I will make a reservation right away that we did not reach the mountain itself, we were not prepared even with the dog. Therefore, the article is called "unfinished gestalt"))) The height of the Munku-Sardyk mountain, according to the indexes, is 3491 meters, which is the largest peak in the Sayan Mountains.

I'll show you a little road, which in itself is worth taking a ride on it:

The Kultuk-Mondy road is quite picturesque

In May, along the Kultuk-Mondy road, we saw unfinished snow glaciers slowly descending into the river.

The bridge before the exit to the car parking (the way to Munku-Sardyk)

People usually come here in large companies, throw cars below, and further on the banks of the Irkut, closer to the main paths, set up tents and go into battle, around the neighborhood, wearing crampons.

We also went up the Irkut bed:

We got caught in the snow out of the blue on the road to Munku Sardyk

The weather is changeable - the snow is quickly replaced by the spring sun. You will not understand if you are cold or hot.

The ascents are protracted, the snow is a crumb of ice that painfully bites into the dog's paws (we, unfortunately, did not think about this), it is slippery in places, there are deep cracks. But, God, how cool it is here !!!

Deep cracks in the ice of Irkut

But here it was slippery:

If you look closely, the photo shows the base camps on the banks of the Irkut

So we got to the last point where walking without cats and helmets was no longer safe.

And the dots in the photo are climbers who climbed a frozen waterfall (they are definitely all right with their equipment))).

It's time to turn back, the road down is always easier and faster:

The way back

On the way back, we collected a lot of camel thorns, the thickets of which we found on the banks of the Irkut. I warn you, you must cut with thick gloves, otherwise you will get hurt.

And now I'll tell you more about the nuances:

1. If you are traveling for one day (as for an excursion), without equipment, tents, etc., then it is better to stay somewhere in, - you will get tired less from the road - spend more time on a walk. In 2010, when we came here “just to see”, we drove directly from Angarsk, arrived late, we felt tired from the road, while we were walking, it began to get dark. The second time was in 2015 - we left Arshan, and the rest, as a result, got more pleasure from the trip.

If you are traveling with an overnight stay, it is best to take a warm sleeping bag, a tent, do not forget about a rug, a burner - the nights in the mountains are cold. We saw how people went up to organize a camp for a large number of people - they pulled huge sledges with their luggage, brrr ...

2. The pass is an important thing. You can submit a request in advance to receive it through the State Service website and then no problems, everything is done quickly, correctly - the issued pass simply comes to your mail. This is what I did the last time. Or you can download the form, fill it out at home and issue a pass at the border - it takes longer, there may be queues - that is, you waste time, this, I think, is inconvenient.

3. They go here, mainly on the May holidays, for inexperienced tourists this is a plus, if something happens, you will not be left without help.

4. If you are going to climb - you must register with the Ministry of Emergencies (available in Kyren).

I don't know myself if I have the courage to go upstairs one day, but I will definitely come here more than once!

And finally, watch the video in our group

Climbing Munku-Sardyk is not just climbing a mountain, it is a place where you will know yourself and the world in a different way!

Tourist Club "TRIKONYA" invites you to take part in the ascent to Munku-Sardyk. The hike will take place during the May holidays, which is very convenient. May is also the best time to climb Munku-Sardyk. The 4-day hike is designed for people with a busy work schedule. Optimal price and fast ascent.

In 4 days you will visit a real hike!

Registration of passes!

Munku-Sardyk is the highest point of the Eastern Sayan. The height of the mountain: 3491 m. The Munku-Sardyk mountain massif is located on the border with Mongolia, therefore it is necessary to issue a pass in advance (one month in advance). We take care of all organizational issues.

Our club will provide you with all the necessary alpine equipment!

To climb, you need to have alp equipment (crampons, an ice ax, a helmet and much more) - our club will give you this equipment for FREE, no additional expenses!

REQUIRED LEVEL OF TRAINING!

To climb, you must have average physical training. Before the hike, you need to pay special attention to your equipment (boots, clothing). You should have good quality climbing gear. We will give advice on preparation before the hike.
After you signed up, you need to start running and walking a lot in order to prepare the body for this hike. Climbing from the camp to the top is about 1700 m of climb. In time, on average, from the camp to the summit, with the return back, the journey takes 12 hours.

Hike group in VKontakte:

What is included in the price

Meals on the route;
Transfers on the route (from Slyudyanka) / li>
Services of an instructor-guide;
Climbing equipment (crampons, helmets, ice axes);
Group equipment;
Registration with the rescue service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
Consultations before the trip from instructors, guides and organizers;

What is not included in the price

Road to Slyudyanka;
Medical insurance;
Personal expenses at roadside cafes;
Bathhouse in the city;

SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT FOR HIKING:

For comfortable participation in the event, you need to take a responsible approach to the selection of hiking things!

Personal tourist:

Backpack 80-90 l for women and 90-100 l for men. It is imperative that it has a waterproof cover.
Sleeping bag. Comfort temperature -5 ... -10 C.
The rug is tourist. Nice thick rug, from a specialty travel store. A yoga mat will NOT work!
Backpack for radial excursions and climbing. The optimal size is 30-45 liters. It can be very light, rag-like, without a firm back.
Trekking poles. They allow you to relieve some of the load from the legs, facilitate movement, as well as ups and downs.
Seat ("hoba", "podpopnik") For sitting on the ground, so that it is dry, warm and the pants are clean.
Mug, spoon, bowl. The dishes should be made of stainless steel or special plastic. No plug needed. Glass or ceramic will not work!

Special alps equipment

(all equipment must be certified):

Ice ax
Cats
Helmet
Strapping
Carabiners 4 pcs, self-belay mustache 2 pcs.

Clothing:

Windbreaker jacket. Lightweight windproof jacket with a hood.
Running pants. Lightweight wind-resistant waterproof pants, better made of synthetics.
Down jacket. For insulation in parking lots and halts. Can be replaced with a synthetic jacket. Must be warm!
The pants are warm. For the camp, preferably with insulation and separately from the running pants.
Warm fleece jacket and pants. Additional insulation for a windbreaker and running pants.
Light sweater and thermal underwear set. For evening stays and overnight stays.
T-shirt. You can take about 3 T-shirts. We recommend that you take at least one with a long sleeve, or it will be a light shirt.
Headdress. Panama, cap, bandana.
Underwear.
Socks. For walking - trekking socks, several pairs. Warm socks for the evening.
Hat, gloves. Warm hat to cover your ears. Gloves are warm, and the second type of warm tops.
Face protection from wind and cold (balaclava, trumpet, buff)

Shoes

Velcro sandals (tourist) Such that it is not a pity to get wet, for fords (fastened tightly) and parking. You can also walk in them on the train and in civilization.

Bivy shoes. If the mountain boots are single-layer, additional footwear for parking is suitable, such as EVA boots made of foam rubber.

Climbing shoes (trekking or climbing boots with or without welts). For a successful ascent, you need to have good mountain boots made of thick leather with a minimum of seams with a membrane or two-layer plastic. Boots should be comfortable, worn, waterproof, warm and one size larger. If the shoes are not of the highest quality, it makes sense to purchase and put on over shoe covers that cover the entire shoe, make it much warmer and protect it from getting wet;
Legs for protection from snow;

Rest

The documents. Passport, medical policy, insurance (additional for the hike), money for personal expenses and unforeseen circumstances. Everything is packed in a sealed bag.
Lantern. Head-mounted, with new batteries and a set of spare.
Sunglasses. Mountain good (with UV protection).
Water bottle. You can buy a special one, or a regular one from the store.
Thermos for tea, for 1 person the volume is about 0.5 - 1 liter.
Protection of things from moisture. For things that are inside the backpack, special sealed bags or ordinary garbage bags are suitable, take more, as they tear quickly.
Personal First Aid Kit - Take: What only you may need (like a certain antibiotic, etc.) or specific drugs you are using that are unlikely to be in your group first aid kit. what is hard to take at all: anti-cold; pain relievers, anti-inflammatory ointments; antiseptics; wound healing; antiallergic; heart; antipyretic; antibiotics; a small plate of corn plasters, roll plaster; a pack of activated charcoal, and other preparations for the stomach; elastic bandage; small dressing bandage.
Towel and toiletries. All small in size and volume are designed for the duration of the hike.
Sun cream and hygienic lipstick.

FREE HIKING EQUIPMENT!

For beginners who do not have their own equipment, there is an ACTION in our club! You have the right to take equipment (sleeping bag, backpack, rug) for a hike absolutely FREE OF CHARGE. But we cannot always bring it to you at the beginning of the hike. Especially on long trips, such as Kamchatka or the Caucasus. Therefore, you need to pick up the equipment yourself at the office in Krasnoyarsk, or we will send it, and you will pay for the services of the transport company.

Also, on ascents and difficult hikes, you are given alpine equipment for free!

The hike to Munku-Sardyk begins in the town of Slyudyanka. Meeting the group in the morning no later than 9:00 (Irkutsk time) near the railway station.
It is also necessary to take return tickets. We return back to Slyudyanka not earlier than 17:00. The dates are indicated in the description.
For those traveling from Krasnoyarsk: we buy train tickets together to travel together. We write to you the train number, and you buy tickets. For all questions, contact the organizers.

1 day

For participants from Krasnoyarsk, a train trip is organized (an instructor from Krasnoyarsk, it is possible to organize a joint purchase of tickets to travel together in the same carriage). Meeting with the rest of the participants of the trip to the railway in Slyudyanka. Moving on ordered vehicles about 230 kilometers to the starting point of the walking route. Mandatory registration with the Ministry of Emergency Situations and registration of passes on the way. We pass the territory of the Republic of Buryatia, and our way passes through the picturesque Tunkinskaya valley, which is surrounded by mountains, peaks of Khamar-Daban and Eastern Sayan. Upon arrival, we go up to the place of the base camp, about 5 kilometers of an easy ascent. We set up camp.

Munku-Sardyk- the highest point of the Republic of Buryatia. From the top of the mountain, a picturesque panorama of Lake Khubsugul, located in Mongolia, to the Eastern Sayan Mountains opens. Munku-Sardykh is considered a sacred mountain; spectacular religious rites are held here. Every year the mountain attracts a large number of lovers of active and extreme recreation. The program includes training in the basics of mountaineering techniques.

In May 2015, more than 15,000 people participated in the ascent and the number of participants is growing every year. To visit the mountain is not only to climb, but to get in high spirits, see the beauty of mountain peaks and communicate with nature. Rest in the mountains is a wonderful active vacation. We invite you together climb the highest point of the Eastern Sayan Mountains during the May holidays!

Passport data must be provided at least 30 days before the start of the hike... We ask you to provide your passport data after making the payment for the tour (or part of the payment) in order to obtain the necessary pass and register with the Ministry of Emergencies. You must order passes at least 30 days before the trip! For foreign citizens in 2 months. You can also apply for a pass yourself on the government services website.

Participants independently prepare food in turn along the entire route, set up tents, prepare firewood and carry out the transfer of all the necessary equipment.

The instructor leads the route, but does not act as a guide. If you want to receive more information about Lake Baikal, then perhaps you should purchase an excursion tour, since in an active tour, the main goal is still to safely and comfortably walk the route from start to finish, as well as the opportunity to visit picturesque places where they never drive excursion groups, to acquire certain skills that may come in handy on further travel. This is what the instructor will try to provide for you, so if you have any questions about the use of equipment or overcoming certain obstacles on the route, immediately contact the instructor.

IMPORTANT! Please be informed that the prefabricated groups include participants of different ages and physical fitness.

Daily program

Day 1

A meeting at the train station in the village of Slyudyanka at 6-00 o'clock. Departure at 6-30 hours. It is recommended to take tea in a thermos and sandwiches with you on the road. Arrival at the beginning of the route at approximately 12-00 o'clock. Pedestrian crossing from the bridge over the river. Middle Irkut to the location of the base camp(about 2 hours). The trekking will take place along the White Irkut River (you must have waterproof shoes), along the picturesque canyons and rocks.

Dinner. Camping and setting up tents. Instruction and training in working with special equipment... Dinner. Acquaintance. Overnight in tents, so we recommend taking a comfort sleeping bag - 20 degrees or additionally taking a duvet or synthetic winterizer blanket. Tents for 3-4 persons.

Attention! The bus will leave exactly on time, so try not to be late.

Day 2

After breakfast we pack up and go to the ice waterfall. Classes on ice, with crampons and ice equipment. During the lessons you will learn how to use crampons and an ice ax, as well as climb vertical ice obstacles.

Dinner. We go out to the lake. We have supper in the form of a snack. We spend the night on the lake (at an altitude of 2700m).
Overnight at the lake gives an advantage when climbing. Climbing will be more comfortable in terms of physical activity. Especially beautiful on the lake at dawn! In addition, you can recuperate on the lake on the way back. Participants bring a tent (for 4 people), a sleeping bag and a rug to the lake. And some products.

For those who climbed or just came to rest- trekking to the Obzornaja mountain and the Contrast pass. Overnight at the base camp.
With good visibility from Mount Obzornaya, a panorama of the Oka plateau and the Neighboring peaks of Mount Munku-Sardyk opens.

Day 3

Early snack at 6-00 o'clock and start climbing Mount Munku-Sardyk(3491m). Climbing is carried out in a bundle without things. The group goes all together in one moderate rhythm. Snack at the top. A souvenir photo against the background of Lake Khubsugul, which is located on the border with Mongolia.

For those who climbed- a walk to the ice stream, classes on icefalls. or, if possible, a walk along the canyon of the Middle Irkut.

Day 4

Breakfast. Descent early in the morning to the bridge. Lunch at a cafe on the way (paid independently). If desired, we call in at the Springs (taking baths is paid for independently).
Departure to Slyudyanka. Arrival at about 19-00 o'clock. Accommodation in the city on our own or on request we book. End of the program

The program can be corrected by the instructor for weather or other rational factors (physical fitness of the group, disruption of transport, etc.)–without changing the volume and quality of the services provided.

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