Big Sayan Ridge
Republic of Buryatia, Russia 918 km SV
Description:
The Big Sayan Ridge is located in the southern part of Siberia, the total length is 150 km. It coincides with the Eastern Sayan line in the eastern part. It consists of several ridges that have their own names: Munku-Sardyk, Border, Surkhoi. Sometimes it also includes the Udi ridge.
It is especially beautiful in the middle of summer. Poppies and edelweiss bloom. Around transparent streams, cleanest lakes and waterfalls. Unspoiled nature in all its glory. There are glaciers in the ridge.
The highest point of the Great Sayan Range and the main tourist attraction is the Munku-Sardyk peak. It is located at 3491 meters above sea level. The main height of the ridge is from 2400 to 3000 meters. You can get to the ridge by car, move along the Tunkinsky highway to the village of Mondy. Follow the bridge over the White Irkut River.