CLIMB TO ELBRUS BY SOUTH ROUTE 2025

CLIMB 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.

Climb 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.

The classic southern route leads to Elbrus’ western summit (5642 m). The route is not technically difficult but requires good physical form, acclimatization and skills in using some alpinist equipment. Our qualified guides will train and help you.

Region: Russia, Kabardino-Balkar Republic, Elbrus (5642m)
Activity: alpinism
Expedition duration: 8 days
Group size: 3 – 6 persons
Price: 1400 USD

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

INDIVIDUAL TOURS TO ELBRUS ARE POSSIBLE!

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CLIMB 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 ski-lift to the Gara-bashi station (3847m)
Check-in to the hut.
Acclimatization trek to the Refuge of the 11 (4100m)
Ice-climbing lesson.
Night in the hut.

DAY 4

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

DAY 5

Rest day, Equipment check.

DAY 6

Climb to Elbrus. Early start at 1 am. The length of the climb is 10-17 hours (ascent 8-12 hours, descend 4-5 hours).
Ascent to the summit is possible only in good weather.
Climbing to the summit, photo opportunity, return to the hut.
Night in the hut.