Mount Elbrus climbing (9 DAYS), 9 days
Type: special offers, active, excursion, adventures, recommended, discovery, extreme, climbing
Dates: upon request, fixed dates
Mode: climbimg, on foot, minibus, trekking
Group: 2 pax and more
The Caucasus is a mighty chain of high alpine mountains, separating Europe from Asia. Just north of the main range, several kilometres into Europe, lies the highest European peak – Mount Elbrus, 5642 m. Such a high altitude, redoubled with damp air from the Black Sea, demands several days for acclimatization. We spend them in climbing lower nearby peaks.
The climb of Mt. Elbrus is long and strenuous. It is not technically difficult but usually requires use of crampons, alpenstocks and occasionally - ice axes. Experienced skilled guides always do their best to ensure that each participant would have his/her best chance to reach the summit. Among many available routes we are choosing the most popular one.
The 9-days itinerary is for lucky people who believe in proper weather on the day of climbing the summit. In case of improper weather there is a chance for the second and last attempt next day with a long descent straight to the hotel in the valley. A group with good previous acclimatization may skip the day 2 of the itinerary to get one more day for climbing the summit.
The 9-days itinerary grants excellent acclimatization for the most of people and the best chance to climb the highest summit of Europe.
Itinerary
1 day Arrival in Mineralnye Vody. Transfer (4 hours of bus ride) to Terskol village (2050 m) in the Baksan valley near the foothills of Mt. Elbrus. Accommodation in a hotel. (D)
2 day Acclimatization hike to.Terskol Valley (about 5 hours). Return to the hotel. (BLD)
3 day Acclimatization ascent of Mt.Cheget (3461 m, about 5 hours). Return to the hotel. (BLD)
4 day Chech-out. Transfer to Azau cable-car station. Lift Azau (2100 m) - Garabashi (3750 m). Acclimatization hike to 4200 m. Descent. Overnight in the mountain hut "Barrels" (BLD)
5 day Acclimatization hike to the Pastukhov Rocks (4800 m). Return. 4-5 hours. Overnight in the Barrels. (BLD)
6 day Rest in Barrels. (BLD)
7 day Summit day. Leave the base camp about 03 a.m. Climb of Elbrus western summit (5642 m). Return. 12-14 hours. Overnight in the Barrels. (BLD)
8 day Descend to Terskol. Overnight in a hotel. (BLD)
9 day Transfer to Mineralny Vody. Departure. (B)
Price
From € 690
Included
- English speaking guide
- transport assistance per program
- meals per program
- аccompany english speaking guide
- visa support (if needed)
- twin hotel accommodation BB
- mountain guide
- provided necessary camp and kitchen equipment, necessary amount of meals for trekking
Supplements
Supplement:
SGL in hotel + € 120
Permit for national park and summit + 25 EURO (or 1000 Rub)
Air tickets Moscow –Min Vody – Moscow, from € 230
Fixed departures – 2011
25.06-03.07.2011
03-11.07
11-19.07
19-27.07
27.07-04.08
04-12.08
12-20.08
20-28.08
28.08-05.09.2011