Vachkazhets Mountain-mass the highest point of which is 1556 m above sea level (Vachkazhets Mountain) is located 80 km to the west of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The mountain-mass and its environs are one of the most beautiful places on the pristine Kamchatka peninsula. In ancient times, Vachkazhets was a one-cone volcano. But as a result of a strong eruption, it exploded and divided into three main parts: Mt. Letnyaya Poperechnaya (1420 m), Mt. Vachkazhtsy (1600 m) and Mt. Vachkazhets itself. In the area of Mt. Letnyaya Poperechnaya, there are still two large volcanic cirques that are probably the remains of the crater of the ancient large volcano.

Why is this area interesting and attractive for tourists? Its uniqueness is in its multypurpose character: The area is suitable for those who like trekking, watching birds and flowers, mountain climbing in summer and skiing in winter.

Hiking  Routes

• Hiking to volcanic circus, Letnyaya Poperechnaya Mountain (850 m above sea level). The route is interesting for those people who like flora. During 3 or 4 hours you will see the different types of vegetation changing with height levels: beginning from forests ending mountain tundra.
• Ascending Letnyaya Poperechnaya Mountain (1420 m above sea level).This route can be combined with the previous one (3A). The route is not difficult and rises are gentle. Beautiful sight opens from the summit of the mountain. Duration of ascending is about 3 hours.
• Hiking to volcanic circus between Vachkazhets & Vachkazhtsy Mountains (700 m above sea level).
  This route leads to the beautiful waterfall; on the way you will have possibility to see a lot of beautiful flowers, birds and mountain landscapes. Duration of the rout is 3-4 hours.