Elbrus climb by Classic route, 8 days

Mineralny Vody - Terskol - Elbrus (5642m) - Terskol - Mineralny Vody

 If asked about the highest and most dramatic mountains of Europe nine out of ten Europeans will answer “the Alps”. Yet, the grandest and by far the highest mountain chain of Europe (seven summits over 5000m plus Mt.Elbrus with its two summit: 5642m and 5621m) is the Caucasus stretching between the Black and Caspian seas in the continent’s south-eastern corner.

And undoubtedly, Mt. Elbrus, this white double-headed dormant volcano, is the highest, most beautiful and most alluring mountain in Russia.

The fact that Elbrus is the highest point in Europe suffices for many to go and climb it. Yet, this obvious attraction is not the main one, for Elbrus belongs to a handful of mountains with a very special and irresistible kind of beauty which lies in their shape and setting. Most of them are volcanoes, such as Fujiyama, Ararat and Kilimanjaro, and like all these, this mountain is a world apart. It stands 11km north from the Main Range and exceeds its neighbors in height by 1200-2000m.

1. All land group transfers according to the program

2. Accommodation in a hotel in Terskol (3-4 nights)

3. Accommodation in the Barrels on Elbrus (3-4 nights)

4. Meals: full board from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 8

5. One English speaking guide and extra guides for the day of ascent of Elbrus (3 clients to one guide)

6. Elbrus cable-ways return tickets

7. Ropes for climbing

1. Moscow services

2. Return air fare to Mineralny Vody

3. Single accommodation supplement

4. Individual car transfers

5. Personal equipment rentals

6. Extra (personal) guides and porters

7. National Park fees

8. Insurance (medical and other)

9. Any changes in the program entailing extra expenses

10. Snow Cat service on day of ascent

11. Services of guides-assistants on reserve day (Day 7) if the first climbing attempt on previous day (Day 6) took place but aborted due to any reason. In this case the work of the guides-assistants on Day 7 should be paid for in cash on the spot.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Group tranfers are included in price. Please plan your arriving to Mineralny Vody before 1pm. The group transfer from the airport to Terskol starts at about 1pm. If you arrive much later, be ready to pay 60-70USD for an individual transfer.

For the same reason please do not plan your flight back from Mineralny Vody to Moscow on the last day of the trip earlier that 11am.