Barguzin Range
Mountain range in Buryatia, Russia
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Barguzin Range (Russian: Баргузинский хребет) is a mountain range in Buryatia, Russia along the northeastern shore of Baikal.[1]
| Barguzin Range | |
|---|---|
| Russian: Баргузинский хребет | |
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Baikal Peak |
| Elevation | 2,840 m (9,320 ft) |
| Geography | |
  Barguzin Range Location in Buryatia, Russia | |
Country | Russia |
| Buryatia | |
Range coordinates | 54°42′N 110°24′E |
| Parent range | South Siberian Mountains |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Upper Proterozoic |
| Rock type(s) | Granite, shale |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | From Ulan-Ude |
Its length is 280 km, height up to 2,840 m. It is mostly covered by larch taiga. The range bounds the Barguzin Valley on the northwest. A part of the Barguzin Nature Reserve is located on the western slopes of the range.
