Elbrus Climb - 8 days

This trip is suitable for the partly acclimatized or those who acclimatize well. If you are uncertain how well you perform at altitude we strongly recommend our Mount Elbrus - Two Weeks trip which provides an adequate period of acclimatization for the ascent.

For background information on this program and facilities in the Baksan Valley please see two weeks trip.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

The following itinerary is a working guide only and might be a subject to change due to local conditions, weather and governmental restrictions

Day 1. Arrival in Mineralnye Vody. Transfer to Baksan Valley, hotel.

Day 2. Acclimatization walk from the hotel to the Cheget Karabashi summit, 3404m. Magnificent viewpoints over Elbrus. Hotel

Day 3. Drive to Azau station. Cable ways up to 3800m. Acclimatization walk up to 4400m. Night at the mountain hut.

Day 4. Acclimatization walk to Pastukhova Rocks, 4800m. Hut.

Day 5. Attempt on Elbrus.

Day 6. Spare day to attempt on Elbrus*.

Day 7. Descend by cable ways and drive back to the hotel in Baksan Valley. Hotel

Day 8. Drive to Mineralnye Vody, fly to Moscow, move to the international airport for the return flight home.

* If Elbrus is climbed on day 5 we will descend to the hotel and some valley walks will be organized.

Included:
- Hotel accommodation;
- Mountain hut accommodation;
- Group transfers as per itinerary;
- English-speaking guide;
- Assistant guides on Elbrus;
- All food in Elbrus area;
- Cook out of the hotel;
- Group cooking equipment;
- Group climbing equipment;
- Elbrus cable ways;
- All the necessary permits;
- OVIR registration;
- Russian entry visa support.

Not Included:
- Flights;
- Individual airport transfers;
- Personal equipment;
- Visa fee

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