9-Day Adventure Tour from Elbrus South to North Traverse
Highlights
Mount Elbrus, Stavropol
mountaineering, nature, camping
Group Tour
9 Days
Easy
English, German
Description
Embark on an unforgettable adventure to conquer the majestic Mt. Elbrus, Europe's highest peak. Experience acclimatization hikes to breathtaking destinations like Cheget, Maid's Braids waterfall, and Pastukhov's Rocks. Set up at the refuge, hike to 4400m, and spend the night in cosy huts. Conclude your journey with the option to explore Pyatigorsk and Lermontov's duel sites.
Itinerary
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Day 1. Arrival at MRV Airport
- Departure from the airport at 12:00 - 12:15 pm for all arrivals on flights before 11:30 pm / Departure from the airport at 15:15 - 15:30 pm for all arrivals before 14:45 pm. Moving 200 km (3 hours) transfer to the hotel. The hotel of the system is at the beginning of the hundred-kilometre valley of the Baksan River, almost on the very slope of Elbrus. Gathering for dinner.
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Day 2- Cheget
- Go for an acclimatization hike to Cheget. Descent on foot to the hotel.
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Day 3- Maid’s Braids Waterfall
- In the morning, enjoy an acclimatization hike to Maid’s Braids waterfall (at 2700m) and further on, to the observatory (at 3100m).
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Day 4- Acclimatization Day
- Taking a lift to the refuge and setting up there. After a snack, make an acclimatization hike to an elevation of 4400m, till the end of the ridge.
Overnight stay in the huts.
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Day 5- Pastukhov Rocks
- Go for an acclimatization hike to Pastukhov’s Rocks (at 4700m).
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Day 6- Rest Day
- Spend the whole day resting and in final preparations for summiting Elbrus.
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Day 7- Summit Mt. Elbrus
- Today, summit Mt. Elbrus (5642m), with an early start (at 2–4 AM) and possible use of a Snowcat. The proportion of guides and clients is strictly 1:3. Descent to a hut on the northern side.
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Day 8- Reserve Day
- On Day 8, descent to Emanuel Glade and transfer to Terskol.
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Day 9- Transfer from Terskol to the Airport
- Transfer to the airport at 7 AM (plan your flight with this in mind!). Probably there will be some time for a walk in Pyatigorsk after you reach the airport and leave your luggage there.
- On your own, you can visit also the well-known Russian poet Lermontov’s duel site.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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