TWO PEAKS CLIMB: KAZBEK & ELBRUS
55
km
Längd
13
dagar
Varaktighet
26.07.2026, ytterligare 5 turer avgångar och på begäran –
TWO PEAKS CLIMB: KAZBEK & ELBRUS
13
days
55
km
2/3
svårighetsgrad
3/4
komfort
26.07.2026, ytterligare 5 turer avgångar och tur på begäran
26.07.2026, ytterligare 5 turer avgångar och tur på begäran
26.07.2026, ytterligare 5 turer avgångar och tur på begäran
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Om programmet
This program includes climbs of two Caucasus 5000ers, offered directly by a local operator. Regular group departures run from June to September. The Kazbek route goes through Georgia and is stunning in itself — and it also provides ideal acclimatization for Elbrus (5642 m, located in Russia). The tour is available in three package options with varying comfort and difficulty levels, including a full-service option with horse-supported gear transport and overnight stays in mountain huts.
Start:
Stepantsminda, Georgien
Mål:
Mineralnye Vody, Ryssland
Язык: русский, ангийский
SVÅRIGHETSNIVÅ
Three days of hiking with 30 kg backpacks or without (based on package). No previous climbing experience required.
BOENDE
Hotel in the village; tents or hut on the route depending on the package Visa bilder
MÅLTIDER
Self-cooked meals from provided ingredients or freshly prepared dishes by our chef (depending on the selected package)
Dag-för-dag-beskrivning
Dölj
Dag 1
Arrival
Participants arrive throughout the day in Stepantsminda, Georgia. Nearest airports are Tbilisi (Georgia) and Vladikavkaz (Russia). Group transfers from Tbilisi or Vladikavkaz are included in Standard and Premium packages. Departure no later than 12:00. Upon arrival — hotel check-in, meeting with the guide, gear check and distribution.
Dag 2
Sabertse Pass
Breakfast. Drive up the scenic mountain road to the Gergeti Church (featured on the tour cover). The guide will explain walking and breathing techniques to help you conserve energy while climbing. We then hike to Sabertse Pass (3150 m), a 3–4 hour ascent. From the pass, we’ll enjoy panoramic views of the Gergeti Glacier and Mount Kazbek. A final 30-minute descent brings us to Camp 1. Overnight in tents or in a mountain hut (depending on package).
Dag 3
Meteostation
Kazbek dominates the horizon all day. We trek to Betlemi Hut (the Meteostation) at 3650 m. The route begins over rocky terrain, then crosses the glacier. The hike takes about 5.5 hours and covers 8.6 km. Overnight in tents or in the hut. Dinner provided.
Dag 4
Ortsveri Glacier
Acclimatization day. We ascend to the Ortsveri Glacier at 4200 m, hiking across rocky ground and glacier fields, carefully navigating crevasses. The silence is broken by the sound of falling rocks from Kazbek’s cliffs — the echoes fill the valley. The ascent takes 3–4 hours; descent back to camp takes 2 more. After lunch, we’ll hold a training session on basic alpine skills: walking in crampons, ice axe self-arrest, and moving along fixed ropes.
Dag 5
Rest Day
A full day to rest and recover. However, if the weather forecast for the coming days is poor, we may shift the summit attempt to this day instead. This is a flexible reserve day.
Dag 6
Summit Day
We begin at 2:00 AM, wearing crampons and using headlamps. The round trip to the summit usually takes 10–12 hours. From the top of Kazbek, there’s a 360° panoramic view — on clear days, you’ll spot Elbrus, our next goal. Return to the Meteostation for the night.
Dag 7
Descent to the Village
We descend to the Gergeti Trinity Church and continue by minivans to Stepantsminda. Overnight at the same hotel as on the first day of the tour. In the evening — a festive dinner at a Georgian restaurant featuring traditional cuisine and fine Georgian wine, along with a ceremony to award summit certificates.
Dag 8
Transfer to Elbrus
After breakfast, we head to Elbrus by private bus, crossing the Georgia–Russia border. The transfer takes 6 hours or more. We stay in a hotel at Cheget glade — a popular tourist area with local restaurants and souvenir shops. The cable car station to Mount Cheget is also located here.
Dag 9
Rest Day
After the first part of the expedition, participants need time to recover. This is a free day for rest. You can book a traditional Russian banya or take the cable car up Mount Cheget for one of the best views of the double-summit Elbrus. If needed, this day may serve as an additional reserve day. Second overnight stay at the hotel in Cheget.
Dag 10
Elbrus Slope
Short transfer in the morning. We take the cable car up the snowy slopes of Elbrus and settle into the mountain hut. Light acclimatization walk and rest. Early bedtime to prepare for the summit push.
Dag 11
Summit Day
We wake around 10:00 PM (exact time set by the guide). About an hour for final prep. The summit push begins from the high camp in rope teams, wearing crampons, helmets, and headlamps, with ice axes in hand. We bring snacks, water, and a thermos with hot tea. The ascent takes 8–10 hours; descent another 3–4. After the climb, we descend to the valley by cable car. Overnight in a hotel. Summit certificates awarded.
Dag 12
Reserve Day
This is a backup summit day. The program includes up to three reserve days in case of bad weather. If this day isn’t used for the climb, you’ll choose one of two options: relax at the hotel in town or join an optional excursion to the Chegem waterfalls and the ancient city of the dead, Eltyuby. Hotel overnight in town.
Dag 13
Tour Completion
At any time during the day — private transfer to Mineralnye Vody Airport (included in Standard and Premium packages). You may book your flight home for any time today. If you decide to add our Moscow & St. Petersburg city tour, this will be your travel day to Moscow, and your journey will continue from there.
INKLUDERAT I PRISET:
- Tour manager support at all stages, including help with booking your flights
- Tourist invitation for Russian visa (if required)
- English-speaking mountain guides – max 3 climbers per guide on summit day
- Accommodation: 5–6 nights in guesthouse, 1–2 in Elbrus hut, 5 in tents
- Meals on the route: freeze-dried food for self-cooking
- All transfers from Stepantsminda to Pyatigorsk
- Elbrus cable car ride — both ascent and descent
- All safety measures: satellite phone, first aid kit, rescue registration
- High-altitude oxygen gear available on Elbrus if needed
- All group gear: ropes, stove, gas, etc.
- Two summit certificates — for Kazbek and Elbrus
EJ INKLUDERAT I PRISET:
- Flights (all flights can be booked through us)
- Airport transfers at the start and end of the tour
- Personal gear and clothing (available for rent)
- Mountaineering insurance for all tour days (can be arranged through us)
- Russian and Georgian visa support (if required)
- Meals in towns and villages (Stepantsminda and Terskol/Cheget)
Avgångsdatum
Guide
Kvar
Pris
05.07.2026 -17.07.2026
Vladimir Khitrikov
Mästare i Sovjetunionen, idrottsmästare, instruktör i bergsklättring. Talar engelska.
Medlemmarfrån:
Gruppen är nu på väg
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15.07.2026 -27.07.2026
Nikolai Sviridov
Kandidat till idrottsmästare, instruktör i bergsklättring, vitrysk mästare.
Medlemmarfrån:
Gruppen är nu på väg
—
26.07.2026 -07.08.2026
Vladimir Khitrikov
Mästare i Sovjetunionen, idrottsmästare, instruktör i bergsklättring. Talar engelska.
Medlemmarfrån:
3 platser
05.08.2026 -17.08.2026
Vladimir Khitrikov
Mästare i Sovjetunionen, idrottsmästare, instruktör i bergsklättring. Talar engelska.
Medlemmarfrån:
3 platser
15.08.2026 -27.08.2026
Vladimir Khitrikov
Mästare i Sovjetunionen, idrottsmästare, instruktör i bergsklättring. Talar engelska.
Medlemmarfrån:
3 platser
26.08.2026 -07.09.2026
Vladimir Khitrikov
Mästare i Sovjetunionen, idrottsmästare, instruktör i bergsklättring. Talar engelska.
8 platser
07.09.2026 -19.09.2026
Vladimir Khitrikov
Mästare i Sovjetunionen, idrottsmästare, instruktör i bergsklättring. Talar engelska.
8 platser
20.09.2026 -02.10.2026
Vladimir Khitrikov
Mästare i Sovjetunionen, idrottsmästare, instruktör i bergsklättring. Talar engelska.
Medlemmarfrån:
5 platser
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FLYGBILJETTER
The tour begins in the village of Stepantsminda, Georgia. The two nearest airports are Tbilisi, Georgia (TBS) and Vladikavkaz, Russia (OGZ). The tour ends in the city of Pyatigorsk, with the closest airport being Mineralnye Vody, Russia (MRV), offering direct flights to Moscow, Istanbul, and Tbilisi. You may also return to Tbilisi with our group transfer. All flights and transfers can be booked through our manager.
INRESEBESTÄMMELSER
Many countries have a visa-free regime with Georgia; others are eligible for an e-visa. Russia has a visa-free regime for citizens of 64 countries, and citizens of 55 countries (including all EU member states) are eligible for an e-visa, which is issued online within 4 days. In all other cases, a visa must be obtained at a Russian Consulate — this takes 3–4 weeks. You can apply up to 6 months before entry; a tourist invitation from our company is required. Any visa can be arranged through us.
FÖRSÄKRING
You must have mountaineering insurance valid in both Georgia and Russia for the full duration of the tour. We can arrange it for you. The policy covers up to USD 50,000 and includes helicopter evacuation and search and rescue services.
OBLIGATORISKA KLÄDER
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
OBLIGATORISK UTRUSTNING
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
TILLÄGGSTJÄNSTER
Bergsklättringsförsäkring
Försäkring för alla dagar under turen, täckningsbelopp 50 000 USD, inklusive helikopterevakuering.
Visumhantering
Tjänsten omfattar hantering av ett vanligt visum eller ett e-visum till Ryssland. För e-visum ingår konsuläravgiften i priset; för vanligt visum betalas den separat på konsulatet vid personligt besök.
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