Mount Elbrus Climb

Mount Elbrus Climb
1095€ - Group of 5-15
8 days Grade D   Mainly Supported
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**Special Guaranteed Departure 22/6/13 price 1020€**

Introduction
This is the shortest programme we have for Elbrus. Primarily this is for the well-acclimatised and those wishing just to climb Elbrus.
You will be met at Mineralnie Vody airport to transfer by minibus to your hotel the Baksan Valley. The next 3/4 days are designed to provide acclimatization for your forthcoming ascent to Elbrus summit. The program of preparation includes an outing to the slopes of Cheget (3452m) from which in good weather there are fine views of Mt. Elbrus, Donguz-Orun, Nakra and many other Caucasian giants. After this the group transfers to the Garabashi Huts on the slopes of Elbrus for further acclimatisation days. The ascent day is chosen by the guide depending on weather forecasts and group readiness. The ascent involves is a long day, taking between 12-16 hours to complete and descend.

Programme

Day 1 Arrive in Mineralny Vody airport. Transfer to Terskol (4hrs) for overnight hotel. Evening briefing with guide
    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, 3460m - a magnificent viewpoint over Elbrus. Chairlift to 3000m (30mins) further ascent on foot. Return to hotel for overnight
Day 3 Ascend cable car system to Garabashi Huts at 3750m, then continue by foot to the 'Barrels' Acclimatisation trek to Diesel hut 4055m (1.5hrs). Practice with crampons. Overnight at Barrels
Day 4 Acclimatisation walk to Pastukhova Rocks at 4650m. Descend to overnight at Barrels
Day 5 3am start for first summit attempt. Descend to Barrels for overnight
Day 6 Reserve day (in the event of bad weather conditions) Overnight Barrels
Day 7 Descend to Azau. Lunch. Transfer to your hotel for collection of certificates and relax!
Day 8 Breakfast. Drive back to Mineralnye Vody airport.

Dates
31/5, 7/6, 14/6, 21/6, 12/7, 19/7, 26/7, 2/8, 9/8, 16/8, 23/8, 6/9, 13/9, 20/9

Price
The land price in Euros from arrival Mineralnye Vody back to Mineralnye Vody (MRV) is Euros 1095 per person. Group size 5 - 15.

**Special Guaranteed Departure 22/6/13 price 1020€**

This programme can be run at any time during the summer (June to August) for private groups; the cost depends on the number in the group.

Included in the cost
- Russian visa support documents
- all permits and official registration
- accommodation as per the program
- food - full board on mountain
- food - half board in hotel
- English speaking guide throughout the trip (1 guide for 3 clients, assistant guides for larger groups)
- part-portered and fully guided
- land transport as per above program from MRV return
 
Not included in the cost:
- visa issue - tips
- insurance - see below
- snow cat - if used for Elbrus (optional)
- additional transport, accommodation, flights other than in above program
- international flights - see above for cost and below for other details
Please note: only one summit attempt on Elbrus is included, if you descend to hotel valley early, the extra hotel night is not included
 
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 travelling 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
If you wish to obtain your flights just into Moscow we will need to know which airport you fly into before we can obtain your flight from Moscow to Mineralny Vody. This is to ensure the flights connect.