WINTER CLIMBING MOUNT ELBRUS FROM THE SOUTH
34
km
Distance
10
days
Duration
8 tours trips and available on request starting
21.11.2024, more 7 tours trips and available on request starting
WINTER CLIMBING MOUNT ELBRUS FROM THE SOUTH
10
days
34
km
3/3
difficulty
2/4
comfort
8 tours and on request —
21.11.2024, more 7 tours trips and available on request
8 tours and on request —
21.11.2024, more 7 tours trips and available on request
8 tours and on request —
21.11.2024, more 7 tours trips and available on request
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About the Program
This tour is similar to the Comfort Climb of Mount Elbrus from the South, but with some key differences. You will need warmer clothing, high-altitude boots, and rigid crampons (all available for rent). This tour is one day longer to allow for more thorough technical preparation and better acclimatization. No more than 3 participants per guide. This climb can be combined with skiing or snowboarding during acclimatization.
Start:
Airport of Mineralnye Vody (MRV), Tbilisi (TBS) or Kutaisi (KUT)
End:
Airport of Mineralnye Vody (MRV), Tbilisi (TBS) or Kutaisi (KUT)
Язык: русский, ангийский
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Not for beginners! Recommended for those with prior climbs on peaks over 5000 meters in the summer.
ACCOMMODATIONS
3-star hotel/hostel depending on tariff (4 nights), Mountain hut (4 nights). View Photo
FOOD
Both tariffs include full 3 meals a day throughout the tour. The Premium tariff also includes 4 dinners at a restaurant offering Balkar cuisine.
Description by Day
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Day 1
Meeting
We meet at our office in Pyatigorsk no later than 10:00 PM (arriving the day before is preferable). Gear check and issuance will take place here, followed by an introduction to your guide. After a group briefing about the upcoming route, we transfer to the Elbrus region. Accommodation will be in a hostel or a 3-star hotel, depending on your package. Dinner will be at the hotel (basic package) or at a local restaurant (premium package). Evening dish: Shashlik with Tuzluk sauce.
Day 2
Mount Cheget
First acclimatization. We hike up Mount Cheget, with lunch on the mountain overlooking Elbrus. The instructor will guide you on walking and breathing techniques to conserve energy. The hike takes about 4 hours. From the top, enjoy panoramic views of Elbrus and the Baksan Valley. We descend by cable car to save energy. Dinner will be at the hotel (basic package) or a local restaurant (premium package). Evening dish: Zhalbaur.
Day 3
Acclimatization on Elbrus
Transfer to the Azau cable car station. We take the funicular up to 3,800 meters, then hike to 4,300 meters. There will be a training session on crampon technique. In the evening, we return to the hotel. Dinner will be at the hotel (basic package) or a local restaurant (premium package). Evening dishes: Shorpa soup and Khychins.
Day 4
Mountain Hut
Transfer to the funicular and ascent up the slopes of Elbrus. We settle into the mountain hut, followed by a short walk up the snowy slope. The instructor will conduct a training session on two essential mountaineering skills: rope traverse techniques and self-arrest with an ice axe.
Day 5
Altitude 5000 m
This is the main acclimatization day. You will ascend approximately 1,200 meters to reach an altitude of 5,000 meters. You'll experience the effects of reduced oxygen, which will be challenging, but it’s crucial for your adaptation to the altitude, making the summit climb easier. Reaching at least 4,700 meters today is mandatory for attempting the summit. If this condition is not met, the climb will only be possible with supplemental oxygen.
Day 6
Rest Before the Climb
A rest day before the summit attempt. Technical training to review previously learned skills. Early lights out at 5:00 PM to ensure adequate rest before the climb.
Day 7
Summit Day
We wake up at midnight with one hour to prepare. The ascent to the summit begins. We climb roped together, wearing crampons, using ice axes, helmets, and headlamps. We carry snacks, a thermos of hot tea, and water. The pace is slow to conserve energy and maintain steady breathing. The ascent typically takes 8-10 hours, with the descent taking another 3-4 hours. (If you wish to use supplemental oxygen during the climb, it can be rented from us.) Overnight in the hut or descent to the valley on the same day.
Day 8
Reserve Day
This is an extra day reserved in case of bad weather. If it's not needed, the group will return to Pyatigorsk a day earlier.
Day 9
Descent to the Valley
We take the funicular down to the valley, followed by a transfer to Pyatigorsk. This concludes our tour. If needed, this day can also serve as an additional reserve day for the summit attempt.
Day 10
Last Day of the Tour
The group will return to Pyatigorsk on this day if the previous day is used for the Elbrus summit attempt. Plan to book your return ticket for any time after 2:00 PM.
INCLUDED IN THE COST:
- Tour manager assistance at all stages
- Tourist invitation for Russian visa application (if required) and assistance with flight ticket
- Professional mountaineering instructors services - maximum of 3 participants per guide
- National park entrance fee payment
- Private airport transfer from/to Mineralnye Vody MRV - available 24/7
- All program transfers
- 4-5 nights stay in a hostel for 6-8 people
- 4-5 nights stay in a mountain hut
- Full-board meals throughout the tour
- All ascents and descents on the cable cars at Elbrus and Cheget
- Group equipment (ropes, gas, kitchen, etc.)
- All safety measures: satellite phone, GPS navigator, first aid kit, EMERCOM registration
- Oxygen equipment for altitude sickness assistance (sufficient for 10 hours of breathing)
- Mount Elbrus summit achievement certificate
PREMIUM PACK (+ ):
- 4-5 nights in a separate room at a hotel instead of shared accommodation for 6-8 people in a hostel
- Double occupancy accommodation in the mountain hut (instead of shared dorms for 6-8 people)
- 4 dinners at a local restaurant and tasting of Balkar cuisine dishes
- Medal for summiting Mount Elbrus (in case of successful climbing)
- 30% discount on equipment and clothing rental
NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST:
- Flight to Mineralnye Vody (MRV) or Tbilisi (TBS) or Kutaisi (KUT)
- Personal gear and clothing - all available for rent at our office
- Accommodations and meals before and after the tour
- Transfer from Tbilisi or Kutaisi (if arriving there)
- Mountaineering insurance for all tour days (mandatory)
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FLIGHT TICKETS
You need to arrive at airport of Mineralnye Vody (MRV) or Tbilisi (TBS) or Kutaisi (KUT). Transfer from Tbilisi (Georgia) or Kutaisi (KUT) takes over 8 hours and is an additional charge. Mineralnye Vody is the nearest airport to Elbrus. Direct flights to Mineralnye Vody are available from Tbilisi, Istanbul, Aktau, Almaty, Antalya, Baku, Dubai, Yerevan, Tel Aviv, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Moscow, and many Russian cities. Our manager will help you find the best flight option.
RULES OF ENTERING THE COUNTRY
Russia welcomes citizens from 64 countries without a visa, while citizens of 55 countries can access an electronic visa without visiting the consulate. For others, obtaining a visa at the Russian Consulate in your country is necessary, taking up to 3 weeks; applications can be made 3 months prior to entry. A tourist invitation from us is required.
INSURANCE
You need to secure mountaineering insurance valid in Russia, which can be arranged through us. The coverage amount is 50,000 USD. This insurance covers potential costs for emergency medical assistance, including hospital stays, search and rescue operations in the mountains (including helicopter services), medical transportation, and repatriation to your permanent residence.
REQUIRED CLOTHING
Available for rent:
Mountaineering boots
Gaiters
Overboots
Down jacket rated for -15°C alpine conditions
Down mittens
Hardshell jacket
Softshell pants
Not available for rent (but available for purchase):
Polartec 200 jacket
Polartec thin gloves
Thin underwear (top and bottom)
Thick underwear (top and bottom)
Fleece hat
Hiking socks
Wool socks
Balaclava
Lightweight boots
Light pants
Cap
Mountaineering boots
Gaiters
Overboots
Down jacket rated for -15°C alpine conditions
Down mittens
Hardshell jacket
Softshell pants
Not available for rent (but available for purchase):
Polartec 200 jacket
Polartec thin gloves
Thin underwear (top and bottom)
Thick underwear (top and bottom)
Fleece hat
Hiking socks
Wool socks
Balaclava
Lightweight boots
Light pants
Cap
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Available for rent:
Backpack or duffel bag, 100 liters
Backpack rain cover
Small backpack, 35 l
Crampons
Ice axe
Trekking poles
Climbing helmet
Harness + 3 biners + leash
Headlamp + extra batteries
Sleeping bag (comfort temperature of -10°C)
Glacier glasses
Ski goggles
Thermos (at least 1 liter)
Compression sack
Not available for rent (but available for purchase):
Personal hygiene items
Spoon, mug, bowl
Sunscreen 50 degrees
Backpack or duffel bag, 100 liters
Backpack rain cover
Small backpack, 35 l
Crampons
Ice axe
Trekking poles
Climbing helmet
Harness + 3 biners + leash
Headlamp + extra batteries
Sleeping bag (comfort temperature of -10°C)
Glacier glasses
Ski goggles
Thermos (at least 1 liter)
Compression sack
Not available for rent (but available for purchase):
Personal hygiene items
Spoon, mug, bowl
Sunscreen 50 degrees
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Equipment and Clothing Rental
Full equipment and clothing rental - everything is included except for very personal items that aren't available for rent (see lists).
Oxygen Equipment
Rental of an oxygen equipment set for use during the summit ascent (optional)
Transfer from Tbilisi
Private transfer from Tbilisi Airport (Georgia) to Pyatigorsk (Russia) and return at your specified time (price stated is for the entire car, accommodating up to 3 people)
Mountaineering Insurance
Mountaineering insurance with coverage of $50,000 USD, including helicopter evacuation, for the entire duration of the tour.
Snowcat
Ascent and descent by snowcat on the day of the climb
How Do I Take Part?
You can reserve this tour on your own right now. It takes just 5 minutes. If you have questions, contact us in any way convenient for you.
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