Climbing Mount Elbrus 2024 - Highest Point in Europe

$1300 / person

It's time to climb the highest peak of the continent of Europe -Mount Elbrus. We will climb the mountain along the classic and well-known route from the south side, which is the most suitable for those who are climbing the mountain for the first time. From the slopes of Elbrus there is a beautiful view of the Caucasian ridge, Mount Ushba and other peaks

Day 1

Yerevan - Georgia - Russia

In the early morning, crossing the Armenian-Georgian and then the Georgian-Russian border, we arrive at the foot of Elbrus. Our beautiful and comfortable hotel is located in the upper reaches of the Baksan River valley, at the foot of the village of Terskol, at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. There will be a meeting and briefing after dinner.

Overnight at the hotel

The Caucasian ridge, Elbrus is visible from the road

Day 2

Hiking - Acclimatization at the foot of Mount Elbrus

In the morning, after breakfast, our acclimatization hike to the Devichi-Kosi waterfall (2700 m) will begin, from where we will climb to the observatory (3100 m). Throughout the entire hike, we will be accompanied by beautiful views of the Elbrus region. After lunch, the group and I will go to the rental hall, where there is literally everything you need to climb Elbrus:

Relative height 1200 m / 13 km

Overnight at the hotel

Hiking - acclimatization at the foot of Elbrus

Day 3

Elbrus Base Camp

Breakfast, after the last preparations, we will go to the Azau cable car (4 km), which (with two transfers) will take us and all our belongings to the Gara Bashi station. We will stay in our cozy accommodation (3888 m) and have lunch. After a light rest, our ascent to acclimatize to a height of 4,600 meters will begin - this is the lower part of the Pastukhov rocks.

Relative height 712 m / 6 km

Overnight at the shelter

Day 4

A Day of Rest and Training

A day of rest and training. Today we need to take a walk, practice and enjoy the beauty of Elbrus. The group leaders will teach you everything and conduct classes with the group. However, it is necessary to conserve energy and get a good night's sleep before tomorrow's important day, so everything will happen close to housing.

Overnight at the shelter

What kind of equipment is needed to climb Elbrus

Day 5

Climbing to the western peak of Elbrus 5642 m

The early morning time will be determined by the main guide, according to the decision of the group, you can use the snowmobile for both ascent and descent. It is useless to discuss these issues in advance, as practice shows. from the top there is a beautiful view of the Caucasian ridge, the Ushba Mountains and many other beautiful peaks of the region in question. We will stay on top for as long as the weather allows.

Height 1754 m / 14 km

Overnight at the hotel

Day 6

Reserve day for climb

Cable car descent to our comfortable Terskol hotel, Evening dinner and walk. If the ascent does not take place due to bad weather conditions, we will try again. We consider it necessary to inform you that we do not have restrictions on the number of attempts, as in other companies.

Overnight at the hotel / shelter

Day 7

Russia - Georgia - Armenia

We will leave for Yerevan in the morning. Go back in the same direction. The sleep of all participants in the car is guaranteed.

Participants should have the following property and equipment with them.

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The cost of participation per participant: 1300 $

The price includes

✔ Transport

✔ Professional Guides. The leader throughout the program and the assistant guides on the day of climbing Elbrus (always strictly in the ratio of 1 guide to 3 climbers, that is, if there are 4 clients in the group, then there will already be two guides, if there are seven climbers - then three, and so on). We do not have a limit on the number of attempts to climb the group, as in other companies! If we returned or did not start due to the weather, we bear all the costs ourselves (and they are very large). However, if part of the group went to the top, and some did not, then the ascent is considered perfect, in which case additional attempts are paid separately

✔ Hotel accommodation. 2-3 local accommodation. Number of nights according to the program

✔ Accommodation in a shelter. 4-bed accommodation. Number of nights according to the programs

✔ Cable car tickets

✔ Dinner on the first day, Breakfast on the last day (except departure and return flight)

✔ All necessary permits and registrations. By the way, it is very funny when they write "registration in the Ministry of Emergency Situations is enabled." Registration with the Ministry of Emergency Situations is always free

✔ Group equipment (satellite navigators and first aid kits from guides, walkie-talkies, ropes, ice drills, rescue blankets, etc.)

✔ Insurance

✔ Certificate of participation

The cost is not included

✘ Ratrak on the day of ascent (if necessary, it is paid on the spot), we never force anyone to use ratrak!

✘ Single rooms (hotel and shelter)

✘ Personal equipment (this is what you personally wear and what you personally use)

✘ Any deviations from the plan

✘ Any costs associated with changes to the program

✘ Tips

Only people with mountain hiking experience can participate in the hike.

The cost of the program is designed for 14 participants. If the number of participants changes, the price can also be changed.

Depending on weather conditions, an additional overnight stay on the mountain is possible.

Departure. Yerevan, Koryuni 2, 04:00

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