10-day Climbing Tour To Elbrus Mountain The Highest In Europe

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Moscow. Transfer to the Hotel

Pass By: Moscow, Moscow, Central Russia
Our driver will be waiting for you at the pick-up point ready to transfer you to your hotel. No activities are planned for the arrival day.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in a central 3* hotel: Ibis Bakhrushina 3* or similar.

Day 2: Departure to Elbrus. Transfer to Terskol Village

Pass By: Terskol, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia, 361605
Transfer to the airport to take a short flight to Mineralnye Vody where you will be met by our representative. On the way from the airport we pass local cities and villages and in approximately 4 hours, arrive in the valley of the Baksan River. Here we can already see the snow-capped summits. Check-in at the hotel.

Flight is not included in the tour price. We can quote for flights.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a 3* hotel.

Day 3: Acclimatisation Hike to Cheget Peak (3,050m)

Pass By: Mount Cheget, Cheget Valley Russia
A day to acclimatise. After breakfast we hike up to the Cheget peak (3,050m) for approximately 5 hours, stopping to relax at the “Ai” café (2,750m), from where you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Baksan valley and the twin summits of Mt. Elbrus. The route is not technically difficult, and the degree of the slope is approx. 15-25°. Return to the hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a 3* hotel.

Day 4: Acclimatisation Hike up to the Former Refuge “Prijut 11” (4,200m)

Pass By: Elbrus, Elbrus, Baksan Valley, Kabardino-Balkar Republic, North Caucasian District
Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Drive to the cable-car station "Azau" and then up to the "MIR"/Garibashi station (3,750 m) by two lift trams. Begin an acclimatisation hike to 4,200m. Up to the former refuge “Prijut 11”.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in the huts of the National Park.

Day 5: Acclimatisation Hike up to the Pastukhova Rocks (4,700m)

Pass By: Elbrus, Elbrus, Baksan Valley, Kabardino-Balkar Republic, North Caucasian District
Breakfast. Acclimatisation hike higher up to the Pastukhova rocks (4,700m). The route is not too steep with the last part being the steepest at 20 to 25 degrees, but it is tough going at this high altitude. Be prepared for hard walking.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in the huts of the National Park.

Day 6: Rest day. Training on the Glacier. Overnight in the National Park

Pass By: Elbrus, Elbrus, Baksan Valley, Kabardino-Balkar Republic, North Caucasian District
Rest day.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in the huts of the National Park.

Day 7: Summit Attempt. Celebration Dinner

Pass By: Elbrus, Elbrus, Baksan Valley, Kabardino-Balkar Republic, North Caucasian District
Today we attempt to reach the main target of our trip – the summit of Mt.Elbrus. We will wake up very early, at 3 a.m., to start our climbing. Using the headtorches we make our way to the Pastukhova rocks where we stop for a short rest and have some drinks. From Pastukhova rocks the slope is not more than 20-25 degrees, but the high altitude starts to affect your stamina. Over 5,000 m the route turns to the left and we start traverse the slope in the direction of the small flat “saddle” plateau, which we will reach in 2-3 hours. A final big effort is needed to reach the top, which we can do by going either to the East or West Summit.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in the huts of the National Park.

Day 8: Descend Down to Terskol / Back up day for summit attempt

Pass By: Terskol, Terskol, Elbrussky District, Kabardino-Balkar Republic, North Caucasian District
Descend down to Terskol and overnight at the hotel. In case of bad weather this is a back up day for summit attempt.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a 3* hotel.

Day 9: Hike in Baksan Valley

Pass By: Baksan Valley, Baksan Valley, Kabardino-Balkar Republic, North Caucasian District
Relaxation day. After breakfast we go trekking in Baksan valley which offers magnificent views of Mt.Elbrus. Return to the hotel. Free time.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a 3* hotel.

Day 10: Transfer to the Airport Mineralnyje Vody. Departure to Moscow

Pass By: Mineralnye Vody, Stavropol Krai, Russia
Breakfast in the hotel. Free time. In the afternoon transfer to the airport Mineralnyje Vody for your flight back to Moscow.

Flight is not included.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.