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Russia Elbrus Восхождение

WINTER CLIMBING MOUNT ELBRUS FROM THE SOUTH

34 km

Distance

10 days

Duration

3/3

Difficulty

2/4

Comfort

9 tours trips and available on request starting 03.11.2024, more 8 tours trips and available on request starting

WINTER CLIMBING MOUNT ELBRUS FROM THE SOUTH

All inclusive Russia Восхождение

days

3/3

difficulty

2/4

comfort

9 tours and on request — 03.11.2024, more 8 tours trips and available on request

€1 150115 700 ₽$1 274£971¥179 400$1 732$1,901₣1,081$2,069kr13,036kr13,609kr8,581HK$9,937$1,654R22,618¥9038R$ 7,102₹ 106,864$24,484₺43,223₴52,717Dh4,680₪4,7264,923 zł

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9 tours trips and available on request starting 03.11.2024, more 8 tours trips and available on request starting

9 tours and on request — 03.11.2024, more 8 tours trips and available on request

€1 150115 700 ₽$1 274£971¥179 400$1 732$1,901₣1,081$2,069kr13,036kr13,609kr8,581HK$9,937$1,654R22,618¥9038R$ 7,102₹ 106,864$24,484₺43,223₴52,717Dh4,680₪4,7264,923 zł

About the Program

This tour is similar to the Comfort Climb of Mount Elbrus from the South, but with some key differences. You will need warmer clothing, high-altitude boots, and rigid crampons (all available for rent). This tour is one day longer to allow for more thorough technical preparation and better acclimatization. No more than 3 participants per guide. This climb can be combined with skiing or snowboarding during acclimatization.

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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)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Not for beginners! Recommended for those with prior climbs on peaks over 5000 meters in the summer.

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.

Highlights

What Will You Do?

Try all the main dishes of Balkar cuisine: Zhalbaur, Khychin, Shashlik, Shorpa, Lagman, Ayran.

Climb Mt. Cheget and enjoy the classic view of the twin peaks of Mount Elbrus.

Learn basic mountaineering skills

Climb Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe.

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Day 1

Meeting

We meet at our office in Pyatigorsk no later than 10:00 PM (arriving the day before is preferable). Gear check and issuance will take place here, followed by an introduction to your guide. After a group briefing about the upcoming route, we transfer to the Elbrus region. Accommodation will be in a hostel or a 3-star hotel, depending on your package. Dinner will be at the hotel (basic package) or at a local restaurant (premium package). Evening dish: Shashlik with Tuzluk sauce.

Day 2

Mount Cheget

First acclimatization. We hike up Mount Cheget, with lunch on the mountain overlooking Elbrus. The instructor will guide you on walking and breathing techniques to conserve energy. The hike takes about 4 hours. From the top, enjoy panoramic views of Elbrus and the Baksan Valley. We descend by cable car to save energy. Dinner will be at the hotel (basic package) or a local restaurant (premium package). Evening dish: Zhalbaur.

Day 3

Acclimatization on Elbrus

Transfer to the Azau cable car station. We take the funicular up to 3,800 meters, then hike to 4,300 meters. There will be a training session on crampon technique. In the evening, we return to the hotel. Dinner will be at the hotel (basic package) or a local restaurant (premium package). Evening dishes: Shorpa soup and Khychins.

Day 4

Mountain Hut

Transfer to the funicular and ascent up the slopes of Elbrus. We settle into the mountain hut, followed by a short walk up the snowy slope. The instructor will conduct a training session on two essential mountaineering skills: rope traverse techniques and self-arrest with an ice axe.

Day 5

Altitude 5000 m

This is the main acclimatization day. You will ascend approximately 1,200 meters to reach an altitude of 5,000 meters. You'll experience the effects of reduced oxygen, which will be challenging, but it’s crucial for your adaptation to the altitude, making the summit climb easier. Reaching at least 4,700 meters today is mandatory for attempting the summit. If this condition is not met, the climb will only be possible with supplemental oxygen.

Day 6

Rest Before the Climb

A rest day before the summit attempt. Technical training to review previously learned skills. Early lights out at 5:00 PM to ensure adequate rest before the climb.

Day 7

Summit Day

We wake up at midnight with one hour to prepare. The ascent to the summit begins. We climb roped together, wearing crampons, using ice axes, helmets, and headlamps. We carry snacks, a thermos of hot tea, and water. The pace is slow to conserve energy and maintain steady breathing. The ascent typically takes 8-10 hours, with the descent taking another 3-4 hours. (If you wish to use supplemental oxygen during the climb, it can be rented from us.) Overnight in the hut or descent to the valley on the same day.

Day 8

Reserve Day

This is an extra day reserved in case of bad weather. If it's not needed, the group will return to Pyatigorsk a day earlier.

Day 9

Descent to the Valley

We take the funicular down to the valley, followed by a transfer to Pyatigorsk. This concludes our tour. If needed, this day can also serve as an additional reserve day for the summit attempt.

Day 10

Last Day of the Tour

The group will return to Pyatigorsk on this day if the previous day is used for the Elbrus summit attempt. Plan to book your return ticket for any time after 2:00 PM.

Day 1. Meeting

Day 2. Mount Cheget

Day 3. Acclimatization on Elbrus

Day 4. Mountain Hut

Day 5. Altitude 5000 m

Day 6. Rest Before the Climb

A rest day before the summit attempt. Technical training to review previously learned skills. Early lights out at 5:00 PM to ensure adequate rest before the climb.

Day 7. Summit Day

Day 8. Reserve Day

This is an extra day reserved in case of bad weather. If it's not needed, the group will return to Pyatigorsk a day earlier.

Day 9. Descent to the Valley

We take the funicular down to the valley, followed by a transfer to Pyatigorsk. This concludes our tour. If needed, this day can also serve as an additional reserve day for the summit attempt.

Day 10. Last Day of the Tour

The group will return to Pyatigorsk on this day if the previous day is used for the Elbrus summit attempt. Plan to book your return ticket for any time after 2:00 PM.

Cost

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€1 150115 700 ₽$1 274£971¥179 400$1 732$1,901₣1,081$2,069kr13,036kr13,609kr8,581HK$9,937$1,654R22,618¥9038R$ 7,102₹ 106,864$24,484₺43,223₴52,717Dh4,680₪4,7264,923 zł

Price per person

Booking deposit €55055 400 ₽$610£465¥85 800$829$909₣517$990kr6,235kr6,509kr4,104HK$4,753$791R10,818¥4323R$ 3,397₹ 51,109$11,710₺20,672₴25,213Dh2,238₪2,2612,355 zł

Cancellation Policy

Private Tour

For a single participant or for a private
group on any agreed dates

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€4 400442 600 ₽$4 875£3,715¥686 300$6 625$7,270₣4,136$7,914kr49,877kr52,069kr32,831HK$38,017$6,327R86,538¥34581R$ 27,172₹ 408,870$93,677₺165,373₴201,700Dh17,903₪18,08318,836 zł

Price for the first (or only) participant+€75075 500 ₽$831£634¥117 000$1 130$1,240₣705$1,349kr8,502kr8,876kr5,597HK$6,481$1,079R14,751¥5895R$ 4,632₹ 69,694$15,968₺28,189₴34,381Dh3,052₪3,0833,211 zł

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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 3 participants per guide
National park entrance fee payment
Private airport transfer from/to Mineralnye Vody MRV - available 24/7
All program transfers
4-5 nights stay in a hostel for 6-8 people
4-5 nights stay in a mountain hut
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 (+ ):

4-5 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)

PREMIUM PACK (+ )

4-5 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

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 3 participants per guide
National park entrance fee payment
Private airport transfer from/to Mineralnye Vody MRV - available 24/7
All program transfers
4-5 nights stay in a hostel for 6-8 people
4-5 nights stay in a mountain hut
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

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)

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03.11.2024 -
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