Mountaineering Elbrus in Russia, Essential Information
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.
Price
- 1 pax €1500
- 2-3 pax €956
- 4-5 pax €800
- 6-7 pax €775
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 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
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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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