Mount Elbrus Climb
8 days Grade D Mainly Supported
Book Now Introduction
This is the shortest programme we have for Elbrus. Primarily this is for the
well-acclimatised and those wishing just to climb Elbrus.
For background information on this programme and facilities in the Baksan
Valley please see the 13 day programme page. This trip is only suitable for the partly acclimatised or those who acclimatise
well. If you are uncertain how well you perform at altitude we strongly
recommend our 13 day trip which provides an adequate period of acclimatisation
for the ascent.Programme
Day 1
Arrive in Mineralny Vody airport. Private bus transfer to our
base hotel in Baksan Valley.
An overnight flight from London connects with the
Mineralny Vody flight, others may consider staying overnight in Moscow with an
optional city tour.
Day 2 Acclimatisation walk from hotel to Cheget Karabashi summit, 3404m - a
magnificent viewpoint over Elbrus.
Day 3 Ascend cable car system to Garabashi Huts. *Possible acclimatisation walk to Pastukhova Rocks.
Day 4 Attempt on Elbrus or acclimatisation walk to Pastukhova Rocks.†
Day 5 Attempt on Elbrus.†
Day 6 Attempt on Elbrus.
Day 7 Descend to our hotel in the Baksan Valley.
Day 8 Drive back to Mineralnye Vody airport. * If Garabashi huts are full you may have to use the Diesel Hut or camp in the
vicinity of the former "Priut 11" refuge.
† If Elbrus is climbed on day 5 or 6 you will descend to the hotel and some
valley walks will be organised. Dates
This programme can be run at any time during the summer (June to August) for
individuals or private groups. However, in order to accommodate travellers who
would like to join a group we have scheduled departures from Mineralnye Vody
on:
20/06/2010, 18/07/2010, 15/08/2010. The final price per person for these scheduled trips will be charged as below according to the number booked onto the trip. Prices
Land prices in Euros from arrival Mineralnye Vody back to Mineralnye Vody (MRV) | Cost per person in group size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | | Cost in Euros | 2,148 | 1,380 | 1,254 | 1,122 | 1,002 | 888 |
Included in the cost:
- Group transfers as per itinerary;
- Accommodation; hotel in Terskol; mountain hut (and tents for 9 and 13 day);
- All food in Elbrus area;
- English-speaking guide;
- Assistant guides;
- Cook on trek;
- Group cooking equipment;
- Group climbing equipment;
- Porters for communal gear;
- Elbrus cable ways;
- All the necessary permits;
- OVIR registration;
- Russian entry visa support documents;
- Land transport as per above program from MRV return;
- Prices based on 2 people sharing a room or tent.
Not included in the cost:
- Flights to and from MRV;
- Individual airport transfers;
- Personal equipment;
- Visa issue fee;
- Single supplement if desired for Elbrus 8 day €70
Terrorism and your Security
The Caucasus have recently been on some countries' Office of Foreign Affairs
"not recommended to travel to lists" (eg UK).Many countries have no
restrictions and the area remains a popular international tourist destination.
The Elbrus area has so far been hardly affected by terrorist activities and at
present we expect to continue running trips here as we have done for the last
fifteen years. We do monitor the situation and do appreciate insurance
complications may arise if you are traveling to the area details. After making your booking, should the situation in the area deteriorate to
the extent that we have to cancel, alter or curtail the trip at short notice, we
will refund all monies paid other than those associated with non-refundable
expenses such as flight deposits or payments. UK citizens, and others, may wish to discuss insurance implications and
solutions with us. Flights
We advise Aeroflot flights via the Moscow airport SVO1 for this
programme. | 
Photo with route click to enlarge
View of Elbrus from Cheget Karabashi
View of Elbrus from Cheget Karabashi
Diesel Hut
Garabashi Barrels
Route Map - click to enlarge
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