Scale Mount Elbrus on this 3-Day Trek from Stavropol Krai
Highlights
Caucasus Mountains, Mount Elbrus
mountaineering, trekking, Glaciers
Private Tour
3 Days
Challenging
English, Russian
Description
Embark on this short 3-day trekking excursion to scale one of the highest mountains in Europe, Mount Elbrus. Cross glaciers, take in the breathtaking view of the sunrise from the summit of Elbrus and camp in the panoramic mountain sceneries at the gorgeous huts on the mountain's foothills.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Stavropol Krai - Elbrus Foothill
Meet at Mineralnye Vody Airport with your Russian mountain guides and transfer to Elbrus foothill. It is also possible to take an early morning flight for the schedule’s second day (in this case, you will have to take a personal transfer).
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Day 2- Move to the Huts
Take a lift or cableway ride to the Refuge (at 3,720 m) and stay in the huts or accommodation places. This area serves as a base for acclimatisation by many mountaineers.
Overnight stay will be here.
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Day 3- Mount Elbrus
Begin your climb towards Mount Elbrus (5,642 m). The climb will start between 2 – 4 am (as the guide decides). The climb will take around 8 to 12 hours on average.
A part of the route here, during both ascending and descending, can be covered on snowcats. The decision to use one should be made by 12 am on the day before beginning the actual climb.
Descend back to the valley after the climb.
Transfer to the airport (for flights after 9 pm).
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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