Volcanoes of Kamchatka. Viluchinsky volcano

Perfect rocky cone of Viluchinsky Volcano above Avachinskaya Bay. The panorama is a classic for citizens of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. This volcanic cone is well seen from vessels in one hundred fifty kilometers in the sea. The cone is elevated in more than one thousand meters above the summits situated around. Dazzled white in winter or decorated by white and black stripes of snow and rocks in summer the volcano is always dominating in the panorama of the bay. The ascent has been started near the waterfall situated at the foot of volcanic slope. people use to visit the place in especial order to enjoy close view of the volcano and the waterfall. Reaching the place where the waterfall is situated from the road takes 40 minutes. Voluchinsky Volcano is reckoned as extinct, although poor gas activity might be seen time to time what rather indicates of insufficient activity of the volcano.

On finishing the ascent one can see gorgeous panorama of ridges and volcanoes, inlets and endless Pacific Ocean skyline. That is what to make you forgot any difficulties met during the ascent. The ascent, nevertheless, is available for mostly health people guided by experienced guides. Special boots (Vibram sole) and crampons are required.