Kurma to Severobaikalsk on Skis: Western Capes to the Northern Beach: skiing in Irkutsk Region
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Kurma to Severobaikalsk on Skis: Western Capes to the Northern Beach

Distance
340.5 km
Estimated moving time
2 d 10 h
Elevation gain
479 m
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

Kurma and Severobaikalsk stand at opposite ends of a substantial journey along Lake Baikal’s western shore. This version is intended as a multi-day cross-country ski crossing. From the lake side, projecting capes, bay entrances and the distant mountain shore become the main sights. The Kurma beginning gives way to protected coastline, while the northern ending reaches Severobaikalsk’s city beach. The coastline itself provides the interest. Ryty stands out among the southern capes; farther on come Bolshoy and Maly Solontsovy, Zavorotny, the Kedrovy capes and the Ledyanaya mouth. Beyond Elokhin, the course passes the Cheremshanny capes towards Kotelnikovsky, Tolsty and Ludar. Each turn reveals another shore landmark as northern Baikal gradually becomes a different world. Prepare the entire journey only after independently confirming safe snow and ice, permitted shore exits, connections between stages and overnight places. The southern section towards Shartlay particularly needs fresh preparation: a precise usable passage is unestablished. Entering the reserve shore requires special permission and staff accompaniment. Historical ranger posts do not establish agreed accommodation. If the complete crossing cannot be prepared, choose a separately permitted stage with an independent return or finish early.

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Last updated 13.10.2026

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Elevation profile

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Before you go

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Route at a glance

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For a succession of western shore landscapes rarely combined in one journey. The lake side lets you compare Ryty, the Solontsovy and Kedrovy capes, watch Elokhin and Kotelnikovsky emerge, and see Ludar towards the northern finish. The plan suits people interested in changing coastal landmarks and independent expedition preparation.
Length
340.5 km
Elevation gain
479 m
Surface
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Kurma to Severobaikalsk on Skis: Western Capes to the Northern Beach: route photo 4 in Irkutsk Region

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - No With a dog - No By bike - No With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data For an experienced ski group prepared for prolonged movement on snow and exposed ice, wind, independent overnight arrangements and abandoning continuation. This is a demanding winter journey, unsuitable as a family outing. Bicycle, walking and summer water versions are independently unverified. An animal complicates ice and protected-area arrangements. Continuous mobile reception and prompt assistance throughout the coast are unestablished.

Nearby

Hot springs on the Kotelnikovsky side are separate from the cape projection. Confirm present visit conditions, bathing access and guest reception with the receiving party; do not rely on them as guaranteed services. View coastal lights and towers only where a permitted approach is established. Climbing the structures is independently unverified. Onguren, Kocherikovo, Solnechnaya Weather Station and historical huts do not establish a dependable chain of supply or vehicle exits. Confirm every needed shore exit, overnight place and water arrangement separately. The Onkholoy–Ryty walking excursion, Mount Chersky ascent and Lena-source journey are independent routes outside this ski version. Khakusy lies across Baikal and is excluded from the selected ending. A post-crossing Goudzhekit visit and Severobaikalsk sightseeing need separate plans. Respect coastal memorial places and natural features, and remove all rubbish.

Getting there

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Without a car
Direct public transport to the lake-side Kurma start and departure from intermediate coastal points are unconfirmed. Arrange delivery to the start and departure from Severobaikalsk separately, confirming a specific service or receiving party. The crossing ends beside the beach; reaching your city departure point requires additional preparation. Historical participant travel arrangements do not establish a current timetable. Agree cancellation and return arrangements from each selected separate stage before departure.
By car
Agree vehicle delivery to the Kurma side and collection after the Severobaikalsk finish independently. Ranger posts, capes and winter huts are unverified as vehicle collection points. Leaving a vehicle at the southern start does not resolve return from the northern ending. Avoid driving onto lake ice: this skiing plan establishes neither permitted nor safe vehicle passage. Select a confirmed land-accessible meeting place beforehand.
Parking
Parking is unconfirmed. On the Kurma side, agree storage with the owner of an accessible place for the whole journey. A historical resort near the beginning does not guarantee current parking. Severobaikalsk’s beach and coastal huts are also unverified as prearranged vehicle storage.

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What to expect

Places
Tsagan-Khushun near Kurma a lake-side view of the cape near the southern beginning.
Khaltygey Cape a southern coastal projection seen from the lake side.
Kocherikovsky Cape the next named turn of the western shoreline.
Ryty Cape a lake-side view of the coastal projection; entering land needs separate agreement.
Solnechnaya Weather Station an exterior view of the coastal complex from permitted places.
Sagan-Moryan Cape a coastal landmark north of Solnechnaya.
Bolshoy Solontsovy Cape a prominent projection towards Zavorotny.
Maly Solontsovy Cape the neighbouring cape on the following coastal stretch.
Zavorotny Cape a change in shoreline direction before the Kedrovy capes.
Yuzhny Kedrovy Cape a view of the southern member of the three-cape group.
Sredny Kedrovy Cape the middle of the Kedrovy sequence.
Severny Kedrovy Cape the northern member of this group.
Ledyanaya Stream Mouth the stream’s meeting with Baikal’s shore; ice conditions need independent checking.
Elokhin Cape a distinctive turn farther along the coast.
Maly Cheremshanny Cape the southern of the neighbouring Cheremshanny capes.
Bolshoy Cheremshanny Cape the next cape north of Maly.
Bolsodey Cape a coastal landmark before Kotelnikovsky.
Kotelnikovsky Cape a northern coastal projection, without guaranteed access to facilities.
Tolsty Cape the following named turn of the northern shore.
Ludar Cape a coastal landmark on the Baikalskoye side.
Severobaikalsk City Beach the shore ending of the ski crossing.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 479 м.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски Kurma to Shartlay requires independent preparation of usable passage. Safe continuous connections between the separate coastal stages are unestablished. Seeing the next cape does not justify crossing a bay directly. Changes in wind or ice can prevent return to the start. Cracks, pressure ridges, meltwater, stream mouths and poor visibility create hazards on exposed Baikal. Smooth ice and opposing or offshore wind can sharply hinder skiing. If a safe surface or connection is unconfirmed, omit the complete crossing, choose an independently prepared permitted stage or finish early. Agree shore exits and overnight stops within Baikalo-Lensky Nature Reserve with its administration beforehand. Special permission and staff accompaniment are required; visits outside developed authorised routes are not provided for. National park permission applies to the territories and routes specified in it. A locked hut, ranger post or weather station does not guarantee shelter. Confirm current shore and ice restrictions before departure.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 2 d 10 h
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
The present full duration and a prepared daily plan for this exact version are unestablished. Calculate the multi-day journey afresh for each coastal section and group reserves; former participants’ sporting pace is not a promised completion time. First confirm a permitted southern passage and stage connections, then agree day endings, overnight places, water and delay reserves. Prepare return from every selected stage and departure from Severobaikalsk separately. Register the journey with EMERCOM and agree check-in messages and conditions for stopping the crossing.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Only after independently checking stable snow and ice throughout the selected Baikal section and permitted shore exits. Fixed safe winter or spring dates are unestablished. Spring warming can damage apparently strong ice; a successful historical April outing does not confirm a present season. Postpone when water appears on the surface, the forecast is adverse or dependable current assessment is unavailable. A summer repeat of this skiing version is unprepared.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Cross-country skis and boots for actual surface conditions
Poles and repair spares
Ice self-rescue and group protection chosen by the leader
Independent communication and spare power
Maps of shore exits and agreed stages
Windproof clothing, warm layers and dry replacements
Eye protection against wind and reflected light
Gloves and spare warm clothing
Food and drinking reserves for delays
Water preparation and cooking equipment
Complete independent overnight equipment for agreed conditions
A light and spare energy
First-aid kit and personal medication
Identity documents and permissions
Bags for all rubbish

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Direct public transport to the lake-side Kurma start and departure from intermediate coastal points are unconfirmed. Arrange delivery to the start and departure from Severobaikalsk separately, confirming a specific service or receiving party. The crossing ends beside the beach; reaching your city departure point requires additional preparation. Historical.

Is this route suitable for children?

Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 340.5 km, hard.

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