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Climb Mighty Mt. Elbrus in Russia

The Adrenaline shots | Adventure travel | Extreme sports | Mountain Climbing | Trekking programmes in Russia



From Price: 979.00EUR / GBP852.00
The Elbrus are the highest mountain range in Europe located between Europe and Asia. The Elbrus belongs to the Great Caucasus and attracts mountaineers from all over the world. Technically it is not a difficult climb, but is is very challenging.


Mountaineering Elbrus in Russia, Essential Info

Mount  Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe and Russia.

Elbrus belongs to the Great Caucasus and is more than 5000m high. The routes to Mount Elbrus are not difficult and therefore attract many travellers from all over the world. You can reach mount Elbrus without having a mountaineering qualification, but is is a big challenge… Elbrus is the highest peak of Europe and Russia.

Technically speaking this summit is not undo able, but the biggest challenge is the Arctic climate in glaciers, this demands a lot of physical strength and determination, those who succeed will truly feel like they are standing on top of the world.




Accommodation

Hotels and "barrels" twin accommodation. If you wish your single accommodation there is an extra charge of €50.


How to Get There

Fly into Vody Airport. From there you will be picked up. It is a 3 hour drive to the Baksan Valley where you will be staying in an hotel. If you need help with booking your flights just let us know.


Why Xtreme Gap


This part of  Russia is beautiful but not easy to travel, there are lots of rules and public transport is not always available. Xtreme gap will take care of the transfers from and to the Airport, arrange hotels and accommodation and most  important will help you with your visa and permits, OVIR registration and National park permits.


Our partner started to work on the Russian market during the "Perestroyka", in the beginning of 90-s. But before (since 1980) the owner worked in IMC (International Mountain Camps). It was a branch of the Sport committee of USSR. They organized a service for International tourists and climbers in the mountains of USSR every year. Our partner organized tours for more than 16000 climbers and they select the hotels and mountain huts for clients very carefully and laboriously, because not all hotels in Caucasus correspond to European standards of 2,3,4 stars hotels.


The Guides - high skilled and strong alpinists which have a rating of climbing on the highest peaks all around the World and big experience of work with clients on Elbrus. Our Russian partner strives to be the best in what they do, because they love doing it.


Price


  • 1 pax       €1799
  • 2-3 pax   €1199
  • 4-5 pax   € 999
  • 6-7 pax   €979




 


Included



  • Visa support Assistance in the airport in Mineralny Vody
  • Transfer Min.Vody - Terskol - Min.Vody
  • Double rooms in hotel in Terskol, FB (3 nights)
  • Accommodation in “Barrels” or another hut, FB (4 nights)
  • Cook and crockery in “Barrels”
  • Russian mountain guide
  • Lifts and all land transfers according to the programme
  • Radio communication and ropes
  • All local and state taxes and fees
  • Permit to the border area
  • Permit to the National Park
  • Police registration (OVIR)
  • Permit to Elbrus climbing
  • Assistance of English speaking representative

 


Excluded



  • Flights
  • Costs for visa
  • All personal climbing equipment gear
  • Single accommodation (plus €50)
  • Accident and rescue insurance
  • Cash for extra expenses
  • Snowcat to Pastukhov Rocks
  • Excess baggage fees and departure taxes
  • Rent of extra gear

Expedition Itinerary



    Day 1
    Arrival to Mineralny Vody. Bus transfer to the Baksan Valley, 2200 m (2-3 h). Hotel accommodation.


    Day 2
    Trekking in the Terskol region. Chair lift to the middle station, 2700 m. Acclimatization walk to Cheget Cupola, 3450m.
    A magnificent viewpoint over Elbrus. Return to the hotel (4-5 h).


    Day 3
    Drive by cable car and chair lift to the "Barrels", the high altitude hut, 3750 m. Acclimatization ascent up to the Priyut Hut, 4100 m. Overnight in “Barrels”.


    Day 4
    Acclimatization ascent up to Pastukhov Rocks, 4700 m. Overnight in "Barrels".

    Day 5
    Preparation to the summit day.


    Day 6
    Summit day: early start at 3:00 a.m. Ascent on the western summit, 5642 m (10 - 12 h). Overnight in "Barrels".


    Day 7
    Reserve day for bad weather or descend to the hotel.


    Day 8
    Transfer Terskol - Mineralny Vody airport. Departure home.




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