Elbrus is located on the border of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia republics, about 180km away from the famous resort of MineralnyeVody.
Elbrus is the highest mountain massif of the Lateral Range of the Caucasus Mountains, being the cone of an extinct volcano. The Western peak of Elbrus reaches a height of 5,642 m, and the Eastern peak — 5,621 m. They are separated by a deep saddle with the height of 5325 m
From the South.
In the first days of acclimatization, while we are in the valley, you have the choice: accommodation in a tent or in an inexpensive hotel. During the ascent we also offer a choice between a tent and a mountain shelter.
From the North.
From the first day of the program, we provide comfortable tents for two persons accommodation.
During the program, you will have to wear personal items by yourself. Group equipment is also distributed among the participants of the expedition. However, on Elbrus from the North and Elbrus from the South, the number of days and the length of the routes when you will have to carry loads varies significantly.
We only work with professionals in their field who receive the latest weather data from the office, who are able to analyze the quality of snow, teach you how to use an ice ax and crampons, and when needed unite everyone in a bunch. Also, the instructors, in case of the sudden bad weather, will be able to take you to a cave / rescue hut, the location of which can be found even in the most impenetrable blizzard.
During the ascent the group is provided with:
When climbing Elbrus from the South and from the North, the quality of communication is satisfactory. As for the day of ascent, the connection is ideal! As for the Internet, it’s much worse here, may be only Megafon will have 3G.
Elbrus is the ideal mountain for a beginner. From the South, for example, a significant distance is overcome on a cable car. And further, if there is a desire, money, but no strength, it will be possible to increase your chances by purchasing a place in ratrac, which will greatly shorten the time of your ascent in the dark. But the most important thing is that you listen to instructor who will not let you go as quickly as you want in the beginning of each day. Alsoyou need to consider how ready your body will be to a stressful situation (at an altitude there is much less oxygen).
In addition to the above, you need to understand that climbing is a heavy monotonous job for your body. You have to overcome 8-10 hours up, without any interruptions.
So if you want climbing Elbrus not to become a punishment for you, try at least for some time practice cardio-training for endurance in the gym.
Prepayment is necessary to assign a guide for your group, and also it is a guarantee that the tour will take place, as they say, «in any weather.»
All issues are resolved in accordance with the contract and the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.
Citizens of the Russian Federation are not required to arrange insurance for participation in the tour. In case of an accident during the ascent, rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations will provide assistance free of charge, and will also take you to the nearest settlement.
For people who do not have Russian citizenship, an insurance policy is required, but the tour price does not include it.
Price: 371 EUR.
Day1
Meeting at MineralnyeVodyairport at 2 PM. It’s also possible to pick participants arriving to MineralnyeVody railway station. Transfer (3 hours) to Terskol, dinner, meeting with the guide, Elbrus climbing program discussion.
Day 2
Acclimatization hike to Maid’s Braids waterfall (at 3000m) and further on, to the observatory (at 3500m).
Day 3
Rise to the shelter on a cable car, an acclimatization hike to Pastukhov’s Rocks (4600 m).
Day 4
Preparation training of self-restraint in the snow, rest, rigging of equipment and preparation for Elbrus ascent.
Day 5
Ascent to the mount Elbrus (5642m), with an early start at 2–3 AM.
Day 6
Reserve day. Descent to the hotel.
Day 7
Transfer to the airport at 7 AM. On the way passing MineralnyeVody railway station. Departure.
Included in the cost of Elbrus climb:
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Price: 464 EUR
Day 1
Meeting at MineralnyeVodyairport at 2 PM. It’s also possible to pick participants arriving to MineralnyeVody railway station. Transfer (3 hours) to Terskol, dinner, meeting with the guide, Elbrus climbing program discussion.
Day 2
Acclimatization hike to Chegete up to 3000m.
Day 3
Acclimatization hike to Maid’s Braids waterfall (at 3000m) and further on, to the observatory (at 3500m).
Day 4
Rise to the shelter on a cable car, exit on 4200 m.
Day 5
Acclimatization hike to Pastukhov’s Rocks (4700 m).
Day 6
Preparation training of self-restraint in the snow, rest, rigging of equipment and preparation for Elbrus ascent.
Day 7
Ascent to the mount Elbrus (5642m), with an early start at 2–3 AM.
Day 8
Reserve day. Descent to the hotel.
Day 9
Transfer to the airport at 7 AM. On the way passing MineralnyeVody railway station. Departure.
Included in the cost of Elbrus climb:
Not included in the cost of Elbrus climb:
Day 1
Meeting at MineralnyeVody airport, departure to Emanuel glade. Acclimatization hike.
Day2
Acclimatization hike with equipment to the refuge (3700m), followed by descent. Sleeping in tents or huts on Emanuel glade.
Day3
Hike to the refuge. Night in tents or hut.
Day4
Acclimatization hike to Lents Rocks (4700m). Staying overnight at refuge (3700m).
Day5
Rest day. Preparations for summiting. Staying overnight at refuge (3700m).
Day 6
Accenting Elbrus Eastern summit, with start at 2 or 4 AM as the guide decides. Climbing Elbrus takes 6 to 10 hours.
Day 7
Day reserved in case of bad weather.
Day8
Descent, transfer to MineralnyeVody. Checking in at hotel, taking a walk.
Included in the cost of Elbrus climb from North:
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Climbing Kazbek
Day1
Meeting at Kazbegi village, possible to organize transfer both from Tbilisi and from Vladikavkaz. In case of coming from Vladikavkaz it’s necessary to reserve time for passing the border (sometimes up to 1 day)
Day2
Acclimatization hike to the highest operating Orthodox Church ( 2170m). Preparations for the next-day Kazbek climb. Overnight stay in guest house in Kazbegi village.
Day3
A 7–9 hours climb to the Meteorological station (at 3600m) through Sabertse Pass. Overnight stay at Meteorological station, rooms for 6-10 people.
Day 4
Acclimatization hike to a chapel at 4000 m. Overnight stay at the Meteorological station.
Day5
6–8 hours’ climb to Kazbek summit. Descent to the Meteorological station, overnight stay there.
Day 6
Reserve day.
Day 7
Descent to the village of Kazbegi, transfer to the airport
Included in the cost of Kazbek ascent:
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