Expedition to Mt Elbrus (5642m)

Mount Elbrus is the highest point in Europe at 5642 metres (18,510 feet). It is located in the Caucasus mountain range, which separates Europe from Asia and the Middle East. The mountain is found in Southern Russia, on the border with Georgia, 200 km from the Black Sea.

The best months for climbing Elbrus are July and August. The air pressure in these months is the highest throughout the year and hence easier for participants to be at high altitude. Elbrus is considered to be quite accessible for both inexperienced and professional mountaineers. There are no technically difficult parts and climb is simply monotonous walking. Out of four different routes up to the summit we recommend “South Comfort Route”.

South Comfort Route: a good option for safe trekking, sleeping in the hotel (3 first and 2 last night) and in warm and comfortable barrel huts (when high altitude acclimatization and summit assault), 3 hot meals per day, no heavy backpacks with the opportunity to use a snow cat on the Summit day which we highly recommend.

Route Plan

Mt Elbrus

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival (meeting at the airport at 2pm). Transfer from Mineralnye Vody to Terskol (the village at the bottom of Mt Elbrus). Check-in the hotel. Getting acquainted & briefing. (D)

Day 2
Acclimatization Day 1. Getting to the altitude of 3000m (Mt. Cheget). Tasty lunch at the top, local cuisine getting back to the hotel in Terskol. (B/L/D)

Day 3
Acclimatization Day 2. 3400m (Observatory Peak Terskol). (B/L/D)

Day 4
Moving to Camp 1 (barrel huts accommodation) at the altitude of 3700m (taking all
clothing and equipment for high altitude mountaineering and lifting it up by the chairlifts). And short acclimatization hike to 4050m (Prijut-11). (B/L/D)

Day 5
Acclimatization Day 4. 4700m (Pastukhov Rocks). Snow climbing training. It’s a very
important climb. On this day participants shall get to know what they should expect on the Summit Day. (B/L/D)

Day 6
Rest Day. Getting ready to the assault. (B/L/D)

Day 7
Summit Day. (B/L/D)

Day 8
Reserve Day in case of bad weather on the Summit Day. (B/L/D)

Day 9
Departure. At 12pm all participants shall be transferred to the Mineralnye Vody airport. Move to Moscow, Check In at Hotel in Moscow and overnight stay at the hotel. (B) Note: There will be 3 first nights in the hotel at Terskol, then 3-4 night in barrel huts at 3700 m, and the rest nights are in the hotel. In South “Comfort” trip there will be 3 hot meals per day. Guides will cook for articipants in Terskol and in Camp 1 at 3700 m. Participants only need to get their personal requirements of snacks and carbohydrates for acclimatization hikes. All the clothing and equipment will be brought to Camp 1 (3700m) by chairlifts.

Day 10
Tourism Day at Participants discretion. Overnight stay at the Hotel (B)

Day 11
Departure. Transfer to Moscow Airport from Hotel and board the flight to Delhi. (B)

Available Dates in July is as under:
1st July 2024 to 31st Aug 2024

Inclusions and Exclusions

INCLUSIONS:

  1. Airfare from Delhi to Mineralnye Vody return via Moscow.
  2. Airfare from Mumbai to Delhi return.
  3. If a participant can’t continue the acclimatization or can’t go to the summit assault, he/she can either return to the hotel or stay in the huts with the group. For this additional stay the charges shall be borne by us which is included in the price.
  4. 02 Nights Additional Hotel Stay at Moscow either in Dormitory / Triple Room as per availability pursuant to date confirmation and it shall be on sharing basis with complimentary Break Fast (B).
  5. VISA

Pl note: Participants must poses valid Passport which is not going to expire within 06 months of travel & VISA application; and the upkeep & maintenance of it is the sole responsibility of the participants and their guardian. Immigration clearance is not guaranteed by us. There shall be no refunds of what so ever if any participant fails to clear immigration check.

  1. Transfer Mineralnye Vody – Terskol – Mineralnye Vody; Transfer Terskol – Azau Glade – Terskol.
  2. Mountain guides; Group climbing equipment (mountaineering ropes, carabiners); Ministry of Emergency Situations registration, radio stations, first aid kit; Accommodation and food.
  3. Visa Introductory Letters (for applying for Russian Visa).
  4. Summit Certificate.

EXCLUSIONS

  1. Airport transfers at Mumbai, Delhi & Moscow.
  2. Personal clothing and equipment rentals.
  3. Chair lift transport to the hut and back to Terskol.
  4. Snow Cat lift up fees on the Summit Day.
  5. “Elbrus” National Park fees (5 USD);
  6. Insurance policy, we recommend 14 days insurance from Global Rescue.
  7. Snacks when climbing (fast carbohydrates: sweets, dried fruits, candies, etc.).
  8. Minors are permitted to climb but only with one of his/her parents.
  9. Tips or reward to the porters & guides. Pl note: Tips shall be borne by the individuals at their discretion, if the lead guide proposes for tips to the porters or to his team, it shall be decided through a discussion with the guides / instructors / tour lead and an equal share shall be given to the main guide for disbursement.
  10. (L) shall not be provided due to airport transfers on Day 9 however participants can expect meals.
  11. Tourism at Moscow; that is to say participants need to visit places of their interest at their discretion.
  12. Extra baggage allowance.
  13. Any other items not listed in the inclusions.

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Tour Itinerary of Mt. Elbrus
Tour Itinerary of Mt. Elbrus

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