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Elbrus

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Scheduled Trip, 8 days ex Moscow

Introduction
For background information on this programme and facilities in the Baksan Valley please see the 15 day programme page.

Programme

  1. Early morning flight from Moscow to Mineralny Vody. Private bus transfer to our base hotel in Baksan Valley. The overnight flight from London connects with the Mineralny Vody flight, others may consider staying overnight in Moscow with an optional city tour.
  2. Acclimatisation walk from hotel to Cheget Karabashi summit, 3404m - a magnificent viewpoint over Elbrus.
  3. Ascend cable car system to Garabashi Huts. * Possible acclimatisation walk to Pastukhova Rocks.
  4. Attempt on Elbrus or acclimatisation walk to Pastukhova Rocks.†
  5. Attempt on Elbrus.†
  6. Attempt on Elbrus.
  7. Descend to our hotel in the Baksan Valley.
  8. Drive back to Mineralnye Vody, fly back to Moscow, and transfer to international 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.

 Mount Elbrus 8 day climb
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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 15 day trip which provides an adequate period of acclimatisation for the ascent.


View of Elbrus from Cheget Karabashi

Our minimum group size for this trip is 6, for groups below this size there will be a surcharge.

Private Trips

A similar programme to the above can be run at any time of the summer for individuals or private groups.
Please contact us for further information.
Prices and details.

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.

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