SKI TOUR TO ELBRUS BY SOUTH ROUTE 2024

SKI TOUR TO ELBRUS

Elbrus – is a dormant two-summit volcano in the central Caucasus. As the highest peak in Russia and Europe, it is one of The Seven Summits, the list of the planet’s highest mountains. The two summits are two separate volcanos. The “young cone” – the eastern summit – is 5621m high, while the highest point – the western summit – is 5642 m.

Elbrus slopes generally are not steep but the average slope angle reaches 35 degrees after 4000m altitude. Northern and western slopes feature numerous vertical cliffs as high as 700m. Eastern and southern slopes are low-pitched.

Ski Tour to Elbrus by south route leads to western summit (5642 m). The route is not technically difficult but requires good physical form, acclimatization and skills in using some alpinist equipment, as well as off-piste skiing experience. Our qualified guides will train and help you.

Climbing to Elbrus from the South – is a popular program among climbers from Russia and other countries. Every year thousands of people from all over the world come to Elbrus in an attempt to climb this mount. You have a wonderful opportunity to combine Climbing to the top of Elbrus with skiing and snowboarding down.

Region: Russia, Kabardino-Balkar Republic, Elbrus (5642m)
Activity: ski tour
Expedition duration: 8 days
Group size: from 4 persons
Price: 1240 USD

Advance payment: 25 % of the full price.
In case of the cancellation, prepayment is not refundable.

INDIVIDUAL SKI TOURS TO ELBRUS ARE POSSIBLE!

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SKI TOUR TO ELBRUS ITINERARY

DAY 1

Arrival to Mineralnye Vody
Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the Terskol village (3-3.5 hours)
Check-in to the hotel.

DAY 2

Acclimatization trek to the Cheget mountain (3100m, 4-5 hours)
Return to the hotel, equipment check

DAY 3

Ascent by cabin skilift to the Mir station, then by seat ski-lift to the Gara-bashi station (3800m)
Check-in to the hut
Acclimatization trek to the Refuge of the 11 (4100m)
Night in the hut

DAY 4

Acclimatization trek to the Pastukhov cliffs (4600m, 5-6 hours).
Ice-climbing lesson.
Night in the hut

DAY 5

Rest day, Equipment check.

DAY 6

Summit day. Early start at 1 am. The length of the climb is 8-15 hours. Ascent to the summit is possible only in good weather.
Ascent to summit, photo opportunity.
Ski descent to the camp at 3800m 1-2 hours.
Night in the hut.