Schematic map of the Western Sayan ridges

The Sayan mountain system is located in the south of Siberia, northeast of Altai, west of Lake Baikal. The Sayan Mountains are divided into two separate mountain systems:

• Eastern Sayan
• Western Sayan

The Borus mountain range is located in the south of the Krasnoyarsk Krai, on the border with the Republic of Khakassia. The nearest settlement is the urban-type settlement of Cheremushki (300 m above sea level). The settlement of the hydroelectric power station, Sayano-Shushenskaya Dam, is located 2 km from the center. The approach from the settlement to the base camp takes 3-4 hours.

The Borus ridge consists of five peaks. The highest point in the Borus area is 2320 m above sea level. The old name of the peak is Poylov Mountain, named after one of the pioneers of the region.

Borus is the most visited area, a tourist center for athletes, enthusiasts, and ordinary residents of the villages Cheremushki, Maina, Siza, and the city of Sayano-Shushenskaya. This is due to its accessibility, variety of tourist routes, and the beauty of the mountains in the area.

Borus is an excellent training ground for alpine climbing and rock climbing, as well as for conducting training camps. The rocks here are strong, not very cracked, and there is no ice. There are 8 routes from 1B to 3B category of difficulty. The approaches to the rocks are short: within 1-2 hours, an athlete can approach the nearest walls from the base camp.

Tourists show a huge interest in the area. Family recreation has become popular among locals and visiting guests.