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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.
This trip is only suitable for the partly acclimatised or those who acclimatise
well.
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.
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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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