Climb Kazbek, North
Highlights
mountaineering, nature, camping
Group Tour
9 Days
Easy
Description
We offer climbing Kazbek (5033m) – one of the highest and most beautiful peaks of the Caucasus Mountains. It is located in the eastern part of the Central Caucasus, in Georgia. Like Elbrus, Kazbek is also an extinct volcano, as evidenced by its conical shape with clear traces of an ancient giant crater. There are many fairy tales legendary, and interesting historical facts about this story. At an altitude of 3800m, in the cave, there is an entrance in the upper part of an 80-meter rock, and there is the ancient monastery of Betlemi (Bethlehem). In the chronicles of “Kartlis tskhovreba” this monastery is registered as a repository of shrines and church treasures. The monks of this monastery got to it along a long iron chain. Other legends date back to more distant times, when, after a quarrel in heaven over a stolen fire, Ptolemy was chained to a rock. This rock was located on Mount Kazbek. Kazbek is also known for the works of Mikhail Lermontov, “A Hero of Our Time” and “Mtsyri”. Climbing Kazbek is a great opportunity to test yourself!
Itinerary
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Day 1
Gathering and meeting at the Vladikavkaz hotel. Equipment fitting, rental hike (if necessary), free time. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2
Wake up early. Transfer to the beginning of the route, mark at the border post, transition to the hot springs (2300m). Overnight in tents at the Genaldon thermal springs.
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Day 3
Crossing the Kolka river, approach to the lower part of the Miley glacier, overnight in tents on the moraine. (3000m).
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Day 4
Trekking to overnight 3500 m (5-6 hours). Moving along the path, then along simple destroyed rocks, in some places a fixed rope is used. Overnight in tents.
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Day 5
Ascent to the Kazbek plateau (4200m). Along a not wide, but very long snowfield falling into the valley. Then, along a steeper path that leads to a cliff at an altitude of 3700 m. On a small site, you can make a halt for a short rest in front of the difficult and steep section of the ascent to the Kazbek plateau. Further, the trail goes under the belt of rocks, which are traversed along stationary metal cables. Then, along the ridge, exit the Kazbek plateau (4200 m.). Overnight in tents.
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Day 6
Snow and ice lessons, rest. Overnight in tents.
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Day 7
Climbing. The ascent to the top takes about 7 hours, the descent is 4-5 hours.
Approach along the snow plateau to the start of the ascent to Kazbek. Further to the saddle between two peaks at an altitude of about 4900 m. Going to another steep step, climbing to the top of Kazbek. Overnight in tents. -
Day 8
Reserve day or descent for the night at the hot springs. Overnight in tents.
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Day 9
Descent and transfer to Vladikavkaz. Overnight at the hotel or departure home.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
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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| 1 to 18 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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