Key Information: Tour Duration: 8
day(s) Group Size: 1
- 12
people Destination(s):Russia Specialty Categories:Mountain/Rock ClimbingGlacier Tours Season: June - September Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: Yes Minimum Per Person Price: 695 Euro (EUR) Maximum Per Person Price: 695 Euro (EUR)
Almost all first time visitors to the Caucasus are keen to ascend Mount Elbrus, 5642m, the Europe's highest mountain.
The double-breasted summit of Elbrus can be seen for miles around from different parts of the Caucasus region. Both East (5621m) and West (5642m) summitsare permanently covered with snow. Many of the remote side valleys where it is possible to have some acclimatization training are seldom visited even by locals.
This itinerary is suitable for the partly acclimatized climbers or those who acclimatize well. If you are uncertain how well you perform at altitude we strongly recommend our Mount Elbrus - Two Weeks trip which provides an adequate period of acclimatization for the ascent.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
The following itinerary is a working guide only and might be a subject to change due to local conditions, weather and governmental restrictions
Day 1. Arrival in Mineralnye Vody. Transfer to Baksan Valley, hotel.
Day 2. Acclimatization walk from the hotel to the Cheget Karabashi summit, 3404m. Magnificent viewpoints over Elbrus. Hotel
Day 3. Drive to Azau station. Cable ways up to 3800m. Acclimatization walk up to 4400m. Night at the mountain hut.
Day 4. Acclimatization walk to Pastukhova Rocks, 4800m. Hut.
Day 5. Attempt on Elbrus.
Day 6. Spare day to attempt on Elbrus*.
Day 7. Descend by cable ways and drive back to the hotel in Baksan Valley. Hotel
Day 8. Drive to Mineralnye Vody, fly to Moscow, move to the international airport for the return flight home.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The prices are calculated on a group basis for 6 and more participants.
Included:
- All hotel accommodation;
- Mountain hut;
- Group transfers as per itinerary;
- English-speaking guide;
- Assistant guides;
- All food in Elbrus area;
- Cook out of the hotel;
- Group cooking equipment;
- Group climbing equipment;
- Elbrus cable ways;
- Border permit;
- National Park permit;
- OVIR registration;
- Russian entry visa support.
Not Included:
- Flights;
- Individual transfers;
- Personal equipment;
- Visa fee
