Ridges from Mamay to Vydrino: Polyana, Obruchev and Grokhotun: hiking in Republic of Buryatia
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Ridges from Mamay to Vydrino: Polyana, Obruchev and Grokhotun

Distance
76.4 km
Estimated moving time
1 d 7 h
Elevation gain
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Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

From Bolshoy Mamay’s wooded valley, this passage climbs Polyana, descends towards Osinovka and regains mountain ground towards Obruchev’s summit, also known as Neftyanik. A demanding ridge section then heads towards Baikal Pass. Beyond the pass the journey changes character: Gramotukha valley, Grokhotun and river-side return towards Vydrino along Snezhnaya. The mountain summits and waterfall are actual parts of this passage. The ending lies on lower Vydrino’s side rather than Baikal’s beach. Check current connections, crossings and cliff bypasses independently. Establish Burpriroda agreement for the Mamay section and prepare the full multi-day plan with mountain-weather reserves.

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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

Главное за минуту
Combine Polyana, Obruchev’s summit and Grokhotun in one prepared expedition. Above, the route opens different mountain sides of Khamar-Daban; return changes to river-side taiga. Its variety becomes especially clear beyond Baikal Pass as ridges give way to Gramotukha.
Length
76.4 km
Elevation gain
—
Surface
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Ridges from Mamay to Vydrino: Polyana, Obruchev and Grokhotun: 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 mountain group able to assess rocky bypasses, snow and river crossings. The historical four-day account’s casual title does not establish easy recreation. Check animal and overnight rules throughout your selected territories.

Nearby

Sobolinoye lakes and Skazka belong to a separate lake branch, excluded here. Baikal’s shore requires independent continuation beyond Vydrino. A one-day Polyana ascent and another passage towards Barun-Selenginka are separate variants with their own endings.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
The operator confirms suburban railway arrival at Vydrino, with engineering work changing some services. Select current travel for your date. Departure requires separate onward delivery to lower Mamay; after the ending, approach your selected Vydrino railway departure locally.
By car
Agree delivery to lower Mamay and collection on the Vydrino side. Establish authorised local driving access beforehand. Travel through Polyana, Obruchev’s summit and Baikal Pass on foot; vehicle connection across the mountains is unconfirmed.
Parking
Parking is unconfirmed. Agree vehicle storage independently, allowing for different departure and ending areas. Historical village-side vehicle storage does not guarantee current conditions.

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What to expect

Places
Bolshoy Mamay valley the actual wooded river side of the opening ascent.
Polyana Mountain the summit actually reached in the first mountain section.
Osinovka valley the actual river section between mountain directions.
Obruchev Mountain the actual summit, also known as Neftyanik; views depend on weather.
Baikal Pass the saddle genuinely crossed before descent towards Gramotukha.
Grokhotun Waterfall the actual lower Gramotukha approach, without promised safe swimming.
Snezhnaya valley the actual river surroundings of the concluding return towards Vydrino.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainДанные по набору высоты уточняются.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски Beyond Osinovka comes another sustained ascent, with demanding cliff bypasses between Obruchev’s summit and the pass side. A direct ridge line does not guarantee passage. In Gramotukha valley the path follows a steep river slope; Grokhotun may involve wet stones and an independently checked crossing. Establish current bridges, snow patches and connections beforehand. Avoid continuing the ridge section in poor visibility without a reliable solution.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 1 d 7 h
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
This variant’s complete duration is unconfirmed. A day-by-day plan is not established. Divide the multi-day outing between checked overnights and fallback exits, allowing for the second mountain ascent and valley crossings. Four days taken by the historical party are not transferred to all visitors: weather and passage conditions may require substantial reserves. Leave a margin for Vydrino collection.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
The snow-free mountain season with a stable forecast and passable river crossings. Remaining snow, heavy rain and fog alter ridge-bypass difficulty. Check current Mamay admission before departure; winter valley skiing does not establish safe winter passage across these summits and pass.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Grippy mountain 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
Mountain wind, cold and rain protection
Difficult-ground equipment specified by the group leader
Mamay-section agreement, overnights, group registration and fallback exits

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

The operator confirms suburban railway arrival at Vydrino, with engineering work changing some services. Select current travel for your date. Departure requires separate onward delivery to lower Mamay; after the ending, approach your selected Vydrino railway departure locally

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: 76.4 km, hard.

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