CLIMB MOUNT ELBRUS FROM THE SOUTH #BR#BACKPACK-FREE COMFORT TOUR
34
km
Distance
9
days
Duration
18 tours trips and available on request starting
22.09.2024, more 17 tours trips and available on request starting
CLIMB MOUNT ELBRUS FROM THE SOUTH #BR#BACKPACK-FREE COMFORT TOUR
9
days
34
km
1/3
difficulty
3/4
comfort
18 tours and on request —
22.09.2024, more 17 tours trips and available on request
18 tours and on request —
22.09.2024, more 17 tours trips and available on request
18 tours and on request —
22.09.2024, more 17 tours trips and available on request
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About the Program
The most popular Elbrus climbing program, we've been conducting it for over 10 years. International groups - instructions provided in English. The tour is available in two packages: Basic (comfort without excess) and Premium (more comfort). Highly qualified guides. No more than 4 participants per guide. Early booking discount. This tour can be combined with a prior climbing Mount Kazbek. This is a summer program. From November to March, we offer the Winter Climb Mount Elbrus
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Start:
Airport of Mineralnye Vody (MRV), Tbilisi (TBS) or Kutaisi (KUT)
End:
Airport of Mineralnye Vody (MRV), Tbilisi (TBS) or Kutaisi (KUT)
Язык: русский, ангийский
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Suitable for the average person. No heavy backpacks. Cable car transportation is used. Oxygen rental is available.
ACCOMMODATIONS
3-star hotel/hostel depending on tariff (4 nights), Mountain hut (4 nights). View Photo
FOOD
Both tariffs include full 3 meals a day throughout the tour. The Premium tariff also includes 4 dinners at a restaurant offering Balkar cuisine.
Description by Day
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Day 1
Arrival
We'll meet you at Mineralnye Vody Airport (no later than 12:00) or at Tbilisi Airport (in this case, you should arrive the day before). Transfer to our office for equipment distribution and meeting the guide. Group briefing about the route and Q&A session. Transfer to the Elbrus Region. Accommodation in a hostel or 3-star hotel depending on the chosen tariff. Dinner at the hotel (Basic tariff) or at a local restaurant (Premium). Special dish of the evening: Shashlik with Tuzluk sauce.
Day 2
Mount Cheget
We hike up Mount Cheget with light daypacks. Before the hike, everyone will receive a packed lunch, and we'll have lunch on the mountain with a view of Mount Elbrus. Our instructor will guide you on proper walking and breathing techniques in the mountains to minimize fatigue. From the top, enjoy stunning panoramas of Mount Elbrus and the Baksan Gorge. For the descent, we'll use the cable car to save our legs and conserve energy. Dinner at the hotel or local restaurant (Premium). Dish of the evening: Zhelbour.
Day 3
Devichi Kosi Waterfall
Another acclimatization day. We'll carry small daypacks with a thermos and lunchbox. We'll hike up to Devichi Kosi Waterfall, where we'll have lunch and take a refreshing dip. Afterward, we'll ascend further to the Observatory. We'll return to the hotel by evening. Dinner will be served at the hotel (Basic tariff) or in a local cuisine restaurant (Premium). Tonight's dishes: Shorpa Soup and Khychin.
Day 4
Mountain Hut
Transfer to the cable car and ascent to the snowy slope of Mount Elbrus. Accommodation at the mountain hut in regular or VIP rooms, depending on the tariff (see photos). Short walk up the snowy slope. The instructor will provide training on two basic mountaineering skills: rope techniques and walking with crampons on snow and ice slopes.
Day 5
Altitude 5000 m.
We start early in the morning. We will hike with light backpacks, carrying only snacks, a thermos with hot tea, and water. You will ascend approximately 1200m and reach an altitude of 5000m. On this day, you will experience the effects of high altitude, and it may be challenging, but it will provide you with good acclimatization and make the subsequent climbing easier.
Day 6
Rest Day
A rest day before the climb. We will practice self-arrest techniques on the icy slope using an ice axe. We will also review other previously learned skills. We will take a short walk to keep our muscles and respiratory system active. We will prepare our backpacks for the ascent. An early bedtime (17:00) will allow us to get enough rest before the climb. In the event of a poor weather forecast for the upcoming days, we may forgo the rest day and proceed with the ascent.
Day 7
Summit Day
We start the ascent at midnight and make our way towards the summit of Mount Elbrus. From the high camp, we climb roped up, wearing crampons, carrying ice axes, helmets, and headlamps. We bring snacks, a thermos with hot tea, and water. We move very slowly to regulate our breathing and conserve energy. The ascent typically takes 8-10 hours, with an additional 3-4 hours for the descent. (If you wish to use supplemental oxygen during the ascent, it can be rented from us.) We spend next night at the mountain hut.
Day 8
Descent to the Valley
We descend by cable car to the valley. Transfer to the hotel. Lunch at the hotel. The rest of the day's program will be coordinated and decided on-site with the group. Among the possible options are a walk through the forest to the mineral spring or an authentic Russian banya experience with veniks and an ice plunge (not included in the tour price). In the evening, a festive dinner and the awarding of medals and certificates. If needed, this day will serve as a reserve day for the summit ascent.
Day 9
End of the Tour
After breakfast, we'll have a group transfer to Pyatigorsk. On the way, we'll stop at Narzan Meadows to enjoy the natural mineral water. At the designated time, you'll have an individual transfer to the airport. Please ensure your return flight on this day departs no earlier than 14:00 from Mineralnye Vody. If departing from Tbilisi, please aim for a time after 22:00.
By the way, if you're short on time and can't allocate 9 days for the ascent, consider our One-Day Mount Elbrus Climb with supplemental oxygen.
INCLUDED IN THE COST:
- Tour manager assistance at all stages
- Tourist invitation for Russian visa application (if required) and assistance with flight ticket
- Professional mountaineering instructors services - maximum of 4 participants per guide
- National park entrance fee payment
- Private airport transfer from/to Mineralnye Vody MRV - available 24/7
- All program transfers
- 4-night stay in a hostel for 6-8 people (Basic tariff)
- 4 nights stay in a mountain hut: standard rooms (Basic tariff)
- Full-board meals throughout the tour
- All ascents and descents on the cable cars at Elbrus and Cheget
- Group equipment (ropes, gas, kitchen, etc.)
- All safety measures: satellite phone, GPS navigator, first aid kit, EMERCOM registration
- Oxygen equipment for altitude sickness assistance (sufficient for 10 hours of breathing)
- Mount Elbrus summit achievement certificate
PREMIUM PACK (+ ):
- 4 nights in a separate room at a hotel instead of shared accommodation for 6-8 people in a hostel
- Double occupancy accommodation in the mountain hut (instead of shared dorms for 6-8 people)
- 4 dinners at a local restaurant and tasting of Balkar cuisine dishes
- Medal for summiting Mount Elbrus (in case of successful climbing)
- 30% discount on equipment and clothing rental
NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST:
- Flight to Mineralnye Vody (MRV) or Tbilisi (TBS) or Kutaisi (KUT)
- Personal gear and clothing - all available for rent at our office
- Accommodations and meals before and after the tour
- Transfer from Tbilisi or Kutaisi (if arriving there)
- Mountaineering insurance for all tour days (mandatory)
Tour Date
Guide
Spots Left
Cost
06.09.2024 -14.09.2024
Sergey Korotkov
Mountaineering Instructor with 9 years of experience on Elbrus. Fluent in English.
The group is now on the route
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22.09.2024 -30.09.2024
Sergey Pugachev
Master of Sports in Mountaineering, Mountaineering instructor, "Snow Leopard" Title
5 spots
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02.10.2024 -10.10.2024
Valeria Merkulyeva
Master of Sports, Alpine Instructor, summited Manaslu without oxygen. Fluent in English.
2 spots
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10.10.2024 -18.10.2024
Sergey Pugachev
Master of Sports in Mountaineering, Mountaineering instructor, "Snow Leopard" Title
4 spots
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13.04.2025 -21.04.2025
Sergey Korotkov
Mountaineering Instructor with 9 years of experience on Elbrus. Fluent in English.
7 spots
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01.05.2025 -09.05.2025
Sergey Pugachev
Master of Sports in Mountaineering, Mountaineering instructor, "Snow Leopard" Title
9 spots
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17.05.2025 -25.05.2025
Sergey Pugachev
Master of Sports in Mountaineering, Mountaineering instructor, "Snow Leopard" Title
12 spots
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FLIGHT TICKETS
You need to arrive at airport of Mineralnye Vody (MRV) or Tbilisi (TBS) or Kutaisi (KUT). Transfer from Tbilisi (Georgia) or Kutaisi (KUT) takes over 8 hours and is an additional charge. Mineralnye Vody is the nearest airport to Elbrus. Direct flights to Mineralnye Vody are available from Tbilisi, Istanbul, Aktau, Almaty, Antalya, Baku, Dubai, Yerevan, Tel Aviv, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Moscow, and many Russian cities. Our manager will help you find the best flight option.
RULES OF ENTERING THE COUNTRY
Russia welcomes citizens from 64 countries without a visa, while citizens of 55 countries can access an electronic visa without visiting the consulate. For others, obtaining a visa at the Russian Consulate in your country is necessary, taking up to 3 weeks; applications can be made 3 months prior to entry. A tourist invitation from us is required.
INSURANCE
You need to secure mountaineering insurance valid in Russia, which can be arranged through us. The coverage amount is 50,000 USD. This insurance covers potential costs for emergency medical assistance, including hospital stays, search and rescue operations in the mountains (including helicopter services), medical transportation, and repatriation to your permanent residence.
REQUIRED CLOTHING
Available for rent:
Mountaineering boots
Gaiters
Overboots
Down jacket rated for -15°C alpine conditions
Down mittens
Hardshell jacket
Softshell pants
Not available for rent (but available for purchase):
Polartec 200 jacket
Polartec thin gloves
Thin underwear (top and bottom)
Thick underwear (top and bottom)
Fleece hat
Hiking socks
Wool socks
Balaclava
Lightweight boots
Light pants
Cap
Mountaineering boots
Gaiters
Overboots
Down jacket rated for -15°C alpine conditions
Down mittens
Hardshell jacket
Softshell pants
Not available for rent (but available for purchase):
Polartec 200 jacket
Polartec thin gloves
Thin underwear (top and bottom)
Thick underwear (top and bottom)
Fleece hat
Hiking socks
Wool socks
Balaclava
Lightweight boots
Light pants
Cap
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Available for rent:
Backpack or duffel bag, 100 liters
Backpack rain cover
Small backpack, 35 l
Crampons
Ice axe
Trekking poles
Climbing helmet
Harness + 3 biners + leash
Headlamp + extra batteries
Sleeping bag (comfort temperature of -10°C)
Glacier glasses
Ski goggles
Thermos (at least 1 liter)
Compression sack
Not available for rent (but available for purchase):
Personal hygiene items
Spoon, mug, bowl
Sunscreen 50 degrees
Backpack or duffel bag, 100 liters
Backpack rain cover
Small backpack, 35 l
Crampons
Ice axe
Trekking poles
Climbing helmet
Harness + 3 biners + leash
Headlamp + extra batteries
Sleeping bag (comfort temperature of -10°C)
Glacier glasses
Ski goggles
Thermos (at least 1 liter)
Compression sack
Not available for rent (but available for purchase):
Personal hygiene items
Spoon, mug, bowl
Sunscreen 50 degrees
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Equipment and Clothing Rental
Full equipment and clothing rental - everything is included except for very personal items that aren't available for rent (see lists).
Oxygen Equipment
Rental of an oxygen equipment set for use during the summit ascent (optional)
Transfer from Tbilisi
Private transfer from Tbilisi Airport (Georgia) to Pyatigorsk (Russia) and return at your specified time (price stated is for the entire car, accommodating up to 3 people)
Mountaineering Insurance
Mountaineering insurance with coverage of $50,000 USD, including helicopter evacuation, for the entire duration of the tour.
Snowcat
Ascent and descent by snowcat on the day of the climb
How Do I Take Part?
You can reserve this tour on your own right now. It takes just 5 minutes. If you have questions, contact us in any way convenient for you.
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