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9-Day Adventure Tour From Elbrus South To North Traverse

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Nature, Camping

  • Duration

    9 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, German

Description

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to conquer the majestic Mt. Elbrus, Europe's highest peak. Experience acclimatization hikes to breathtaking destinations like Cheget, Maid's Braids waterfall, and Pastukhov's Rocks. Set up at the refuge, hike to 4400m, and spend the night in cosy huts. Conclude your journey with the option to explore Pyatigorsk and Lermontov's duel sites.

Highlights
  • Summit Mt. Elbrus (5642m) and get an incredible view
  • Explore picturesque destinations like Cheget, Maid's Braids waterfall, and Pastukhov's Rocks
  • Learn about the rich history and culture of Pyatigorsk
  • Day 1. Arrival at MRV Airport expand_more
    • Departure from the airport at 12:00 - 12:15 pm for all arrivals on flights before 11:30 pm / Departure from the airport at 15:15 - 15:30 pm for all arrivals before 14:45 pm. Moving 200 km (3 hours) transfer to the hotel. The hotel of the system is at the beginning of the hundred-kilometre valley of the Baksan River, almost on the very slope of Elbrus. Gathering for dinner.
  • Day 2- Cheget expand_more
    • Go for an acclimatization hike to Cheget. Descent on foot to the hotel.
  • Day 3- Maid’s Braids Waterfall expand_more
    • In the morning, enjoy an acclimatization hike to Maid’s Braids waterfall (at 2700m) and further on, to the observatory (at 3100m).
  • Day 4- Acclimatization Day expand_more
    • Taking a lift to the refuge and setting up there. After a snack, make an acclimatization hike to an elevation of 4400m, till the end of the ridge. 

    Overnight stay in the huts.

  • Day 5- Pastukhov Rocks expand_more
    • Go for an acclimatization hike to Pastukhov’s Rocks (at 4700m).
  • Day 6- Rest Day expand_more
    • Spend the whole day resting and in final preparations for summiting Elbrus.
  • Day 7- Summit Mt. Elbrus expand_more
    • Today, summit Mt. Elbrus (5642m), with an early start (at 2–4 AM) and possible use of a Snowcat. The proportion of guides and clients is strictly 1:3. Descent to a hut on the northern side.
  • Day 8- Reserve Day expand_more
    • On Day 8, descent to Emanuel Glade and transfer to Terskol.
  • Day 9- Transfer from Terskol to the Airport expand_more
    • Transfer to the airport at 7 AM (plan your flight with this in mind!). Probably there will be some time for a walk in Pyatigorsk after you reach the airport and leave your luggage there. 
    • On your own, you can visit also the well-known Russian poet Lermontov’s duel site.
What's Included
  • English-speaking mountain guides (One leading guide for the program of Elbrus South to North traverse and several assistants for the day of summiting, with a strict proportion of 1 guide per three climbers. This means that if there are four clients in a group, there will be two guides for them. We have no limitation of attempts for the group to summit. However, if part of the group made it to the summit while some members failed to, summiting is considered successful, and any additional attempts are made for additional payment.)
  • Hotel with accommodation in double and triple rooms. The duration of stay depends on the schedule
  • Accommodation in huts. Duration of stay depends on the schedule of Elbrus's climb
  • All transfers mentioned in the itinerary (including lifts) – from and to the airport/station
  • Meals three times a day throughout the trip. Dinner on the first day, breakfast – on the last
  • All required permits and registrations
  • Equipment for the group (ropes, ice screws, radios, first aid set, satellite navigators/GPS)
What's Excluded
  • Snowcat on summiting day
  • Single accommodation
  • Personal equipment
  • Any deviations to the original schedule
  • Any costs associated with program changes
Meeting Point

Mineralnye Vody, Ставропольский край, Россия

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 1 USD 1650 Per Person
2 To 2 USD 1610 Per Person
3 To 3 USD 1550 Per Person
4 To 6 USD 1500 Per Person

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USD 1650 / person