9-Day Mount Kazbek Climb via the North Route and Genaldon Springs

Gather and meet at the hotel in Vladikavkaz. Fit and check your equipment, arrange rental gear if necessary, and enjoy some free time before the expedition begins. Overnight at the hotel.

Wake up early and transfer to the beginning of the route. Register at the border post, then continue on foot to the hot springs at 2300 m. Overnight in tents at the Genaldon thermal springs.

Cross the Kolka River and continue the approach to the lower part of the Miley Glacier. Overnight in tents on the moraine at 3000 m.

Trek for 5-6 hours to the overnight camp at 3500 m. The route follows a path at first, then continues over simple broken rocks, with a fixed rope used in some places. Overnight in tents.

Ascend to the Kazbek plateau at 4200 m. The route first follows a narrow but very long snowfield descending into the valley, then continues along a steeper path leading to a cliff at 3700 m. On a small площадка, you can stop for a short rest before the difficult and steep section of the ascent to the Kazbek plateau.

From here, the trail passes beneath a belt of rocks, which are traversed using stationary metal cables. Then continue along the ridge to reach the Kazbek plateau at 4200 m. Overnight in tents.

Spend the day on snow and ice lessons, with time to rest and prepare for the summit attempt. Overnight in tents.

Begin the climb to the summit of Kazbek. The ascent takes about 7 hours, and the descent takes 4-5 hours.

Approach across the snow plateau to the start of the ascent route. Continue to the saddle between the two peaks at an altitude of about 4900 m, then tackle another steep section before climbing to the summit of Kazbek. Overnight in tents.

This day is kept as a reserve day, or you may descend for the night to the hot springs. Overnight in tents.

Descend and transfer back to Vladikavkaz. Overnight at the hotel or depart for home.