Characteristics of the Avachinskaya group of volcanoes, geographical location.

The Avachinskaya group of volcanoes is located 30 km north of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. It consists of five volcanoes, two of which are active, one of them, Koryaksky, being the highest volcano in southern Kamchatka.

The volcanoes of this group are very popular among tourists and mountaineers due to their proximity to the city. Many routes have been laid to the summits, ranging from 1B to 3B in difficulty.

Dirt roads lead to the foot of the volcanoes. The best time for ascents is from July to September. In winter and spring, it is only possible to reach the foot of the volcanoes by snowmobile or on skis.

The slopes of the volcanoes are ideal for downhill skiing.

Vlk. Avachinsky 2741 m, 1B cat. diff., SE slope, V. Arsenyev, 1923.

It is more convenient to set up a base camp at the boundary of the forest zone. The approach to the cone of the volcano is along the dry riverbed, across wide slag and lava fields, in the direction of the lava flow (1991 eruption) (see photo).

When approaching the tongue of the lava flow, caution must be exercised, as there are hidden ice crevasses. The flow is bypassed on the right, and along it, there is a direct ascent to the cone.

The exit to the crater rim is made through a small gap where:

• a lava flow emerges,
• active fumaroles are located.

The highest point is located on the northern side of the crater.

The ascent time is 6-7 hours. The descent is made via the ascent route.