From Mamay via Polyana: The Long Passage to Barun-Selenginka: hiking in Republic of Buryatia
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From Mamay via Polyana: The Long Passage to Barun-Selenginka

Distance
79.1 km
Estimated moving time
1 d 8 h
Elevation gain
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Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

From the lower Bolshoy Mamay valley, this multi-day mountain passage climbs towards Polyana, continues along Osinovka’s ridge side and enters upper Barun-Selenginka’s river system. After open mountain ground, the ending returns to river-side taiga: no settlement, vehicle collection or Snezhnaya shore is reached there. The defining feature is sustained travel across different sides of Khamar-Daban rather than a short Polyana ascent. Sobolinoye lakes, Snezhnaya and return to Vydrino lie beyond the actual ending and need a separate plan. Check current Burpriroda agreement for the Mamay section beforehand, then organise further passage, crossings and exit independently.

Route status

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

Geometry imported from GPX. Trail conditions have not been checked in the field. Difficulty was estimated automatically from distance and elevation gain.

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

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Travel from Bolshoy Mamay’s wooded valley towards Polyana and experience the change from Osinovka’s ridge side to distant Barun-Selenginka valley. This passage suits walkers wanting several mountain days who can organise completion in a remote river area.
Length
79.1 km
Elevation gain
—
Surface
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From Mamay via Polyana: The Long Passage to Barun-Selenginka: route photo 2 in Republic of Buryatia

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - No With a dog - No data By bike - No With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data For an experienced self-sufficient group with mountain navigation and river judgement. A lower Mamay walk differs greatly in scope. Establish animal rules and authorised overnights throughout your selected territories; final transport is excluded.

Nearby

Sobolinoye lakes, Snezhnaya and Vydrino require independent continuation down the river system beyond the ending. Obruchev’s summit and Baikal Pass belong to a different mountain direction and are not added from a similar name. A separate lower Mamay excursion excludes distant Barun-Selenginka.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
The suburban operator confirms the Irkutsk–Vydrino railway direction, although engineering work changes some services. Arrange independent onward delivery from your selected arrival to lower Mamay. Public transport at the Barun-Selenginka ending is unconfirmed; return first requires an independent mountain exit.
By car
Agree delivery to your selected lower Bolshoy Mamay approach and check authorised local vehicle access. Road access to the mountain section and Barun-Selenginka ending is unestablished. Arrange vehicle collection after an independently confirmed final exit.
Parking
Parking is unconfirmed. Agree vehicle storage at your selected lower approach. Named winter spaces in the valley do not guarantee present summer conditions or long-term vehicle storage.

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What to expect

Places
Bolshoy Mamay valley the actual wooded river side of the opening ascent.
Polyana Mountain the actual passage across its upper side, with mountain views in clear weather.
Osinovka valley the river side actually reached after the opening mountain section.
Barun-Selenginka valley the actual remote river surroundings of the concluding section.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainДанные по набору высоты уточняются.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски Beyond Polyana comes sustained mountain travel with independent route-finding. Descents involve stones, thickets and wet slopes; rain can sharply complicate river-valley travel. The historical account describes demanding tributaries and river-side cliffs without confirming a present continuous path. Avoid descent into an unknown canyon and do not transfer an ordinary Polyana ascent’s relative ease to the complete passage.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 1 d 8 h
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
This variant’s complete duration is unconfirmed. A day-by-day plan is not established. For a multi-day outing, determine authorised overnights, food reserves, weather contingency and independent continuation beyond Barun-Selenginka beforehand. Historical complete-outing dates to Vydrino exclude this ending; one- or two-day Polyana visits also do not describe the entire passage.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
The snow-free mountain season with a stable forecast and passable crossings. High water, rain and fog may change plans for several days. Mamay restrictions vary seasonally: check current agreement and passage conditions before departure. Winter freeriding in the opening valley does not establish winter access throughout this direction.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Long-distance hiking footwear and poles
Tent, warm sleeping bag and rain protection
Full food reserves and water treatment
Detailed maps, navigation and device-power reserves
Light, first aid and backup communications
Wind and mountain-cold protection
Mamay-section agreement, checked overnights and crossings
Group registration and an independent final exit

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

The suburban operator confirms the Irkutsk–Vydrino railway direction, although engineering work changes some services. Arrange independent onward delivery from your selected arrival to lower Mamay. Public transport at the Barun-Selenginka ending is unconfirmed; return first requires an independent mountain exit

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: 79.1 km, hard.

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