CLIMBING KAZBEK FROM THE SOUTH #BR#ON THE GEORGIAN SIDE
42
km
Distance
9
days
Duration
9 tours trips and available on request starting
07.06.2025, more 8 tours trips and available on request starting
CLIMBING KAZBEK FROM THE SOUTH #BR#ON THE GEORGIAN SIDE
9
days
42
km
1/3
difficulty
3/4
comfort
9 tours and on request —
07.06.2025, more 8 tours trips and available on request
9 tours and on request —
07.06.2025, more 8 tours trips and available on request
9 tours and on request —
07.06.2025, more 8 tours trips and available on request
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About the Program
Mount Kazbek, at 5,054 meters, straddles the Georgia-Russia border. Tours are offered from both sides, yet this route details the ascent from Georgia's south. It's a stunning path through wild nature. Available in Basic (with backpacks and tents) and Premium (lodging in mountain shelters, no heavy backpacking). This tour can be combined with an Elbrus climb, extending the adventure by 4 days.
Start:
Stepantsminda, Georgia
End:
Stepantsminda, Georgia
Язык: русский, ангийский
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Trekking with backpacks around 30 kg (Basic tariff) or without heavy backpacks (Premium). Moderate hypoxia at altitude.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Basic tariff: guesthouse and tent. Premium tariff: 4★ hotel and mountain huts. View Photo
FOOD
Basic tariff: participants prepare meals from freeze-dried products (included). Premium: includes 3 meals a day in restaurant, with meals in mountain shelters on the route (prepared by guides).
Description by Day
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Day 1
Meeting
Participants gather in the village of Stepantsminda (Georgia) at any time during this day, where our tour begins. You have 3 options for getting there:
1. On your own.
2. Using our group transfer from Pyatigorsk: the bus departs at 6:00 AM, takes 6 hours or more.
3. Using our individual transfer from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) or from the city itself.
Accommodation in a guest house (basic package) or in a 4-star hotel with a beautiful view of Kazbek (Premium package). Equipment check/distribution.
Day 2
Sabertse Pass
Breakfast. Ascent to the mountains in SUV minivans to the Gergeti Church (featured on the cover of this tour). The instructor will teach walking and breathing techniques that help conserve energy during the climb. After that, we hike to the Sabertse Pass at an altitude of 3,150 meters. The transition takes 3-4 hours. From the pass, there's a beautiful view of the Gergeti Glacier and Kazbek itself. Accommodation will be in tents (Basic package) or in the comfortable mountain shelter Altihut (see photo).
Day 3
High Camp
A long trek to the Meteorological Station shelter at an altitude of 3,650 meters (see photo). Throughout the day, Mount Kazbek will be in front of our eyes. We start by walking on rocks, then onto the glacier. The journey takes 5.5 hours, covering a distance of 8.6 km. Accommodation will be in tents or in a mountain shelter.
Day 4
Ortsveri Glacier
Acclimatization hike to 4400 meters. The route includes rocky terrain and traversing crevasses. We practice essential mountaineering skills: walking in crampons, self-arrest on snowy slopes with ice axes, and moving on rope rails. The ascent takes 5 hours, and the descent 2 hours.
Day 5
Rest Day
A day of rest to recharge energy. However, if the weather forecast for the following days is unfavorable, we may use this day for climbing. It serves as a reserve day if needed.
Day 6
Summit Day
We start at 2 AM, equipped with crampons and headlamps. The ascent and descent usually take 10-12 hours. From the summit of Mount Kazbek, you'll enjoy a 360-degree view, with Mount Elbrus visible in the distance. We then return to the Meteo Station.
Day 7
Descent to the Village
We descend to the Holy Trinity Church and then by minivans to the village of Stepantsminda. We'll stay in the same hotel as on the first day of the tour. In the evening, a celebratory dinner at a Georgian cuisine restaurant with the finest Georgian wine, followed by the presentation of medals for the Kazbek climb and certificates.
Day 8
End of the Kazbek Tour
Breakfast at the hotel marks the end of the Kazbek climbing program. Participants who booked the combined two-peak tour - Kazbek and Elbrus will head to Elbrus right after breakfast, crossing the Georgia-Russia border. Those who arranged for a transfer to Pyatigorsk (Russia) will also depart at this time.
Day 9
Reserve Day
This is the second backup day in case of bad weather. If both reserve days are utilized, the tour will conclude on this day. Therefore, you should book your return flight for this day.
INCLUDED IN THE COST:
- Assistance from a tour manager, including help with choosing flights and obtaining visas
- Services of professional mountain guides - no more than 4 participants per guide
- Accommodation: 2 nights in a guesthouse (double occupancy), on the route - in expedition tents.
- Payment for camping in the High Camp
- Meals on the route (freeze-dried food pack)
- Transfer along the mountain road from Stepantsminda to the Holy Trinity Church
- All group equipment: ropes, gas, kitchen, etc.
- All safety measures: satellite phone, first aid kit, rescue service registration
- Certificate of successful climb of Mt Kazbek
PREMIUM PACK (+ ):
- 2 nights in a 4* hotel (instead of a guesthouse), and 6 nights in mountain huts (instead of tents)
- Meals in Stepantsminda at a Georgian cuisine restaurant. On the route, full meals in shelters.
- Transport of your personal gear and fresh food to the upper camp by horses, and the descent of cargo
- Medal for climbing Kazbek
NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST:
- Flight to Tbilisi, Kutaisi, or Mineralnye Vody
- Airport meet and greet and transfer to the tour start point
- Personal equipment and clothing (available for rent from us)
- Meals in Stepantsminda
- Mountaineering insurance for all tour days (mandatory)
Tour Date
Guide
Spots Left
Cost
07.06.2025 -15.06.2025
Vladimir Khitrikov
USSR Champion, Sports Master, Mountaineering Instructor.
1 spot
19.06.2025 -27.06.2025
Vladimir Khitrikov
USSR Champion, Sports Master, Mountaineering Instructor.
4 spots
02.07.2025 -10.07.2025
Vladimir Khitrikov
USSR Champion, Sports Master, Mountaineering Instructor.
6 spots
13.07.2025 -21.07.2025
Vladimir Khitrikov
USSR Champion, Sports Master, Mountaineering Instructor.
8 spots
24.07.2025 -01.08.2025
Vladimir Khitrikov
USSR Champion, Sports Master, Mountaineering Instructor.
8 spots
04.08.2025 -12.08.2025
Vladimir Khitrikov
USSR Champion, Sports Master, Mountaineering Instructor.
8 spots
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FLIGHT TICKETS
The tour starts in Stepantsminda, Georgia. The nearest two airports are Tbilisi (TBS) and Kutaisi (KUT). You can also fly into Mineralnye Vody (MRV), but the transfer will take at least 6 hours in this case. Please contact our manager to help choose the best flight option from your city.
RULES OF ENTERING THE COUNTRY
Georgia has a visa-free policy for citizens of many countries. For citizens of other countries, an E-visa is available, which can be obtained without visiting the Consulate. Contact our manager to learn about the entry requirements for Georgia for your country.
INSURANCE
It's necessary to obtain mountaineering insurance valid in Georgia, which can be arranged through us. The coverage amount is 50,000 USD. The insurance includes potential expenses for emergency medical care, including hospitalization, search and rescue operations in the mountains in emergency situations (including the use of a helicopter), medical transportation, and return to your permanent place of 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, 100 liters
Backpack rain cover
Crampons
Ice axe
Trekking poles
Climbing helmet
Harness + 3 biners + leash
Headlamp + extra batteries
Sleeping bag (comfort temperature of -10°C)
Sleeping pad
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, 100 liters
Backpack rain cover
Crampons
Ice axe
Trekking poles
Climbing helmet
Harness + 3 biners + leash
Headlamp + extra batteries
Sleeping bag (comfort temperature of -10°C)
Sleeping pad
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
Renting a complete set of necessary equipment and clothing is available - includes everything except for personal items that are not available for rent (see the lists).
Tbilisi - Stepantsminda Transfer (or vice versa)
Private transfer from Tbilisi Airport to Stepantsminda and back at your specified time (price indicated is one-way, with the car accommodating up to 4 people).
Mineralnye Vody - Stepantsminda Transfer (or vice versa)
Private airport pick-up at Mineralnye Vody, group transfer to Stepantsminda (6 hours or more) and/or back (price is one-way).
Mountaineering Insurance
Insurance for all tour days, coverage amount of $50,000, includes helicopter evacuation coverage.
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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