Central Sayan: walking sections across the passes to Lower Kinzelyuk Lake: hiking in Krasnoyarsk Krai
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Central Sayan: walking sections across the passes to Lower Kinzelyuk Lake

Distance
123.2 km
Estimated moving time
1 d 18 h
Elevation gain
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Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

This walking part of a larger Central Sayan journey begins within the Kizir valley area and heads towards Pikhtovy and the Vodopadny valley below Grandiozny. It then crosses named passes and reaches Lower Kinzelyuk Lake. After the lake excursion, it continues down the Kinzelyuk towards its junction with the Kizir. It is an independent mountain journey through river valleys, pass saddles and a real lake bank. Grandiozny’s ascent is outside it. An extended interval between the Vodopadny valley and the resumed valley approach needs separate development and checking. Develop external arrival and final departure as well. The Tofalaria name does not establish access to the neighbouring federal reserve: its managing institution does not provide tourism visits, so confirm boundaries and any deviations beforehand.

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The description, logistics and points of interest were prepared using maps and open sources. Trail conditions may change.

Route data was imported from GPX and has not been field-verified.

Last updated 12.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Before you go

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Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Cross real Central Sayan passes and reach Lower Kinzelyuk Lake’s bank. Valley approaches, named saddles and the upper journey’s lake destination make a substantial independent outing after checking every connection.
Length
123.2 km
Elevation gain
3517 m
Surface
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Central Sayan: walking sections across the passes to Lower Kinzelyuk Lake: route photo 5 in Krasnoyarsk Krai

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
For experienced independent walking groups skilled in crossings, mountain navigation and overnight planning. Confirm permitted boundaries, the missing valley journey, external approaches and emergency exits beforehand.

Nearby

Grandiozny and the Kusurgashev Glacier need separate excursions; no summit or glacier visit is established here. Kinzelyuk Waterfall can be viewed from the lower lake side, but its base and upper lake approaches are outside the outing. Subsequent Kizir rafting is a separate programme. Tourism visits to Tofalarsky reserve are not provided.

Getting there

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Without a car
Public transport to the remote start and after the finish is unconfirmed. Arrange external valley arrival, final departure and equipment delivery separately.
By car
Vehicle access to the exact start is unconfirmed. Remote valleys do not establish road approaches. Develop lawful external arrival and the final meeting beforehand.
Parking
Parking is unconfirmed. Agree extended vehicle storage on the road side beforehand. Do not rely on leaving a vehicle at the remote mountain start.

Электрички туда и обратно

Расписание на дату и время, до которого нужно выйти на маршрут

What to expect

Places
Komarinsky Pass The named saddle following valley approaches in the Central Sayan.
Andrey Khrushchev Pass (formerly Border Pass) The author’s named pass location between Komarinsky and Syroy.
Syroy Pass The named pass before entering the Fomkina valley area.
Fomkina Pass The real saddle between the Fomkina Second and Fomkina First valleys.
Kinzelyuk Pass The named saddle before descending into the Kinzelyuk valley.
Lower Kinzelyuk Lake (bank) The actual bank of the named mountain lake after the pass journey.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 3517 м.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски Check present river crossings, shrub passages and saddle snow. Valleys and lakeside locations may become marshy after rain. Develop a safe missing journey from the Vodopadny valley independently. Avoid a direct mountain shortcut. Historical huts and overnight locations do not establish present availability or suitability.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 1 d 18 h
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
A day-by-day plan is not established for this multiday walking journey. Complete duration is unknown. Confirm the missing valley journey, crossings, stays, supplies and final departure first. Historical full walking-and-rafting expedition dates do not establish this separate walking programme.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose mountain walking after checking snow, river levels and permitted access. Prolonged rain complicates fords, shrub valleys and the lake bank. Autumn snow and early cold require programme changes.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Mountain boots and wind and rain protection.
Independent sleeping equipment, supplies, water and first aid.
Maps of passes, river valleys, protected boundaries and emergency exits.
Independent communications, a light, spare power and crossing equipment chosen by a prepared group.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Public transport to the remote start and after the finish is unconfirmed. Arrange external valley arrival, final departure and equipment delivery separately

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: 123.2 km, hard.

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