9-Day Mount Elbrus North to South Summit Climb

Mount Elbrus

Trekking Experience

Fun at Waterfall

Adventure Trekking

Highlights

Embark on an acclimatization hike to the refuge at 3700m

Enjoy a scenic walk to the refuge, immersing yourself in the stunning surroundings

Ascend to Lents Rocks at 4700m

Start your ascent of Elbrus early in the morning

Mount Elbrus

mountaineering, nature, climbing

Group Tour

9 Days

Hard

English

Description

Sign up for an exciting Elbrus climbing expedition, starting with a smooth transfer from Mineralnye Vody. Acclimatize through scenic hikes, including a trek to 3700m and Lents Rocks at 4700m. Prepare for the summit, then ascend early in the morning, supported by porters before descending.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
- Meet our representative at Mineralnye Vody airport or railway station (plan to arrive no later than noon).
- Transfer to Emmanuel Glade.
- Gather for dinner and instructing session.
Overnight at the hut
Day 2: Acclimatisation hike to the Refuge (3700m)
- Start an acclimatisation hike with equipment to the refuge at 3700m, followed by descent.
Overnight in tents or huts on the Emanuel Glade.
Day 3: Walk to the refuge
- Enjoy a walk to the refuge.
Overnight at the hut.
Day 4: Lents Rocks (4700m)
- Acclimatisation hike to Lents Rocks (4700m).
Overnight at the hut. (3700m).
Day 5: Relaxation Day
- Relax for the day before preparing for the summit.
Overnight at the hut. (3700m).
Day 6: Climbing Elbrus
- 2/4 am - Climb Mount Elbrus for 6 to 10 hours.
You do not need to carry the extra equipment – the porter will take it from the camp to 3700 metres and deliver it to the springs of Jõlysu, from where your luggage will be delivered to your hotel in Mineralnye Vody.
Overnight at the hut.
Day 7: Reserve day
- Reserve in case of bad weather.
Overnight at the hut.
Day 8: Descent and transfer to Mineralnye Vody
- Descent and transfer to Mineralnye Vody.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Departure
- Departure from Mineralnye Vody airport.

What's Included

Hotel with accommodation in double rooms. Duration of stay depends on the schedule. Be careful — check out of the hotel before 12:00

Accommodation in huts. Duration of stay depends on the schedule

All transfers mentioned in the itinerary

Meals three times a day throughout the tour on mountain. Dinner on the first day, breakfast on the last day

Breakfast in Mineralnye Vody

All required permits and registrations.

Guides: one lead guide for the South to North Elbrus program and several assistants for the day of the summit, with a strict ratio of one guide to three climbers. This means that if there are four clients in a group, there will be two guides for them. There is no limit to the number of attempts the group can make.

Equipment for the group (ropes, ice screws, radios, first aid kit, satellite navigator/GPS).

Rent a duffel bag for rental and personal equipment during the ascent

What's Excluded

Single accommodation

Personal equipment

Services of guides and cooks in case of deviations from the original itinerary

Lunches and dinners in Mineralnye Vody

Any costs associated with program changes

Know Before You Go

Any exit from the shelter on the day of the ascent is an attempt.

For foreign citizens, if necessary, we make guest invitations to our tours.

What To Bring

Documents:

Valid passport

Airline tickets

Voucher (a form sent to you to obtain a visa)

Insurance cover

Personal equipment:

Backpack

Sleeping Bag

Ski/Touring poles be sure to have rings of at least 70 mm

Crampons

Ice axe

Climbing lanyard

Climbing helmet

Harness

5 carabiners

7 metres of 5 or 6 mm rope

Clothing and shoes:

Wind and waterproof layer – trousers and jacket. For example, Gore-Tex.

Fleece trousers and jacket

Thermal underwear layer – top and bottom

Dawn jacket

Gloves or mittens

Thick gloves

Thin gloves

Neckerchief

Warm hat

Underwear, socks, etc.

A pair of warm socks for a summit day

Balaclava

Windproof face mask

Alligators

Trekking shoes/boots

Double or triple boots

Travel Accessories

Headlamps

Shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrush

Sunglasses

Ski Goggles

Vitamin tablets

Thermos (1 litre, preferably without a lid)

Sun block and lip balm

Personal medical kit

Extra pair of contact lenses or glasses

Knee support

Meeting Point

Mineralnye Vody airport

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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9-Day Mount Elbrus North to South Summit Climb

Highlights

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Day 2: Acclimatisation hike to the Refuge (3700m)

Day 3: Walk to the refuge

Day 4: Lents Rocks (4700m)

Day 5: Relaxation Day

Day 6: Climbing Elbrus

Day 7: Reserve day

Day 8: Descent and transfer to Mineralnye Vody

Day 9: Departure

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9-Day Mount Elbrus North to South Summit Climb

Highlights

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Day 2: Acclimatisation hike to the Refuge (3700m)

Day 3: Walk to the refuge

Day 4: Lents Rocks (4700m)

Day 5: Relaxation Day

Day 6: Climbing Elbrus

Day 7: Reserve day

Day 8: Descent and transfer to Mineralnye Vody

Day 9: Departure

What's Included

What's Excluded

Know Before You Go

What To Bring

Meeting Point

Cancellation Policy

Price

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