Elbrus Climb From The South, 7 Days
Highlights
Mount Elbrus
mountaineering, trekking, Glaciers
Group Tour
7 Days
Medium
English, Russian
Description
Stand at the top of the Elbrus, a dormant volcano and take in the majestic views of snow peaks & white landscapes. Even if you are not a seasoned climber, you can still attempt this climb with the aid of your experienced trekking crew.
Itinerary
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Arrive
Land at Mineralnye Vody Airport – preferably before 3 pm.
Take a 200 km /3-hour ride to a mountain hotel, situated at the beginning of the 100 km Baksan valley, almost on the slope of Mt. Elbrus.
Meet and have dinner with your Russian mountain guide.
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Acclimatization
Go for an acclimatization hike to Maid’s Braids Waterfall (at 2,700 m) and further on, to the observatory (3,100 m).
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Acclimatization hike to 4550m
Take a lift to the refuge and setting up there.
After a snack, do an acclimatization hike to an elevation of 4550 m, to the lower part of Pastukhov’s Rocks.
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Rest day
Rest day. Final preparations for summiting Elbrus.
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Summit
Ascend to the Mount Elbrus (5642 m), with an early start (at 2-4 am) and possible use of a Snowcat. The proportion of guides and clients is strictly 1:3.
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Reserve
Reserve day. Descend to the hotel.
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Departure
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
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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