8-Day Mount Kazbek Trek from Kazbegi with Summit Attempt

8 Days Round trip from Mkinvartsveri Hard pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek Mount Kazbek on an 8-day climbing adventure with acclimatization built in
02 Visit Gergeti Trinity Church, one of the highest operating Orthodox churches
03 Climb through Sabetse Pass to the Meteorological Station at 3,600 m
04 Take an acclimatization hike to a chapel at 4,000 m
05 Keep a reserve day in the itinerary for weather and unexpected conditions

Embark on a trekking adventure up Mount Kazbek, a double-headed mountain whose two summits are surrounded by slopes and covered with massive glaciers. Enjoy steady climbs for acclimatization and pay a respectful visit to Gergeti Trinity Church, an ancient monastery situated high on the mountain. This 8-day program includes acclimatization hikes, a summit attempt, and a reserve day to accommodate unexpected situations and weather conditions.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Tbilisi, Stepantsminda, Mount Kazbek

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kazbegi Village

Meet your tour guide in Kazbegi village. (Transfer from Tbilisi or Vladikavkaz can be organized separately.)

Day 02

Gergeti Trinity Church Acclimatization Hike

Trek to the highest operating Orthodox Church, situated at an elevation of 2,170 m.
Prepare for the next day's climb.

Overnight stay in Kazbegi village.

Day 03

Climb via Sabetse Pass to the Meteorological Station

Climb to the Meteorological Station at 3,600 m through Sabetse Pass. The trek takes 7-9 hours with your Kazbek trekking guide.

Overnight stay at the Meteorological Station.

Day 04

Acclimatization Hike to 4,000 m

Take an acclimatization hike to a chapel located at an elevation of 4,000 m.

Overnight stay at the Meteorological Station.

Day 05

Leisure Day at the Meteorological Station

Spend the day at leisure.

Day 06

Kazbek Summit Attempt and Descent

Climb to the Kazbek summit on a 6-8 hour trek.
Descend to the Meteorological Station.

Overnight stay at the Meteorological Station.

Day 07

Reserve Day for Weather and Conditions

Reserve day. The tour keeps an extra day during the trek to accommodate unexpected situations and weather conditions.

Day 08

Descent to Kazbegi and Departure

Descend to the village of Kazbegi.

Tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Mkinvartsveri 3 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Services of an English-speaking Kazbek trekking guide throughout the entire program
Services of professional mountain guides - one for every three to four climbers on the summit day
Accommodation at the Meteorological Station as mentioned in the itinerary
Meals throughout the climbing tour
Help in obtaining the required permits
All group equipment
Transportation of the group equipment
First-aid kit

What's Not Included

International and local flights
Stay in Tbilisi for a longer period than mentioned in the itinerary
Meals in Tbilisi
Permit for climbing
Personal carriers and horses for personal luggage
Personal gear
Expenses incurred due to any changes to the mentioned itinerary
Medical insurance and expenses incurred for evacuation in case of an accident
Personal expenses (drinks, internet, telephone calls, and the like)
Visa charges (if applicable - about 35 USD)

Know before you go

Mt Kazbek is double-headed, featuring two summits - Eastern Kazbek (5,033 m) and Western Kazbek (5,015 m). On its south-eastern slopes, there is a glacier, and on the south-western part, the Maili Glacier streams with a beautiful torrent from Maili Plateau to Genaldon Gorge. It is broader than any ice cascade in the Caucasus. On the northern part there is the Chach Glacier; on the north-eastern slope - the Devdorak Glacier; and on the eastern slope - the Abano Glacier.
Mt. Kazbek was first summited in the 19th century, in 1868, by D. Freshfield. This mountain is the subject of many tales and legends. At an elevation of about 3,800 m, on an 80-metre-high rock, there is a cave with an ancient Betlemi (Bethlehem) monastery in it. This monastery was said to be a storage area for relics and church treasures. Another legend says that the rock to which Prometheus was chained was on Mt. Kazbek.

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