Elbrus North To South traverse
Highlights
Caucasus Mountains, Mount Elbrus
mountaineering, climbing, camping
Group Tour
9 Days
Medium
English, Russian
Description
Elbrus North to South traverse is little different from Elbrus climb from the North. And the little difference is in a bit heavier backpack and more comfortable accommodation during descent. This climbing route allows to see both sides of Mt. Elbrus along with ridges and snowy summits of the Main Caucasus Mountain Range, in addition to the fields and meadows on Elbrus’s northern slopes.
When climbing Elbrus from the North, you wouldn’t see any hotels, highways or restaurants. Instead, you will be able to enjoy night views of towns and ancient moraines decorated with amazing lava sculptures. Towering over this incredible beauty is huge Mt. Elbrus.
Itinerary
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Arrive
Meet at Mineralnye Vody Airport or railway station, (plan arrival no later than 12:00 noon).
Take a ride to Emanuel glade.
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Acclimatization
Embark on an acclimatization hike with equipment to the refuge at 3700m, followed by a descent.
Sleep in tents or huts on Emanuel glade.
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Hike
Hike to the refuge with your Elbrus trekking guide.
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Acclimatization
Enjoy an acclimatization hike to Lents Rocks (4700m).
Stay overnight at the refuge (3700m).
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Rest day.
Rest day. Preparations for summiting.
Stay overnight at the refuge (3700m).
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Summit
Summit Mt. Elbrus will start at 2 or 4 AM as the guide decides. Climbing Elbrus takes 6 to 10 hours. The extra equipment will not have to be carried – the porter will take him from the camp to 3700 meters and deliver to the sources of Jõlysu, from where your luggage will be delivered to your hotel in Mineralnye Vody.
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Reserved
Reserve day in case of bad weather.
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Descent
Descent and transfer to Mineralnye Vody.
Check into the hotel and take a walk.
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Departure
Transfer to Mineralnye Vody Airport.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 15 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 15 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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