Climbing Kazbek and Elbrus from the south

Elbrus and Kazbek are the highest volcanoes in the Caucasus. The tour program allows you to climb both five thousand meters in 14 days. 

Climbing Kazbek, you will get a good acclimatization, and after a little rest. Take the cable car up to the shelter and conquer the top of Elbrus. The program includes the necessary number of reserve days to choose the optimal weather conditions and the opportunity to restore strength between ascents.

Location

Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Duration
14 Days
13 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 22 June – 5 July
    • 12 – 25 July
    • 2 – 15 August
    • 12 – 25 September
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Accommodation
  • Tent
    8 nights
  • Hotel
    2 nights
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Extreme
Only for experienced and physically fit hikers. Requires specific skills and equipment
Group
From 4 to 12 tourists
Minimum age
15 years old
Group meet at
Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Far from civilization
We will pass a strength test for the strong-minded and connoisseurs of outdoor activities
An exciting route
We are waiting for untrodden trails through the glacier, rocks and snow
Thermal pleasure
A pleasant bonus on the trip will be thermal baths for overnight stays

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. The meeting of the group and the transition to the thermal springs

    We meet the participants at the railway station in Vladikavkaz.

    It is necessary to arrive at the meeting place by 8:00 on the day of the start of the tour.

    We go to the Ministry of Emergency Situations for registration and to the border checkpoint for issued passes (documents must be submitted 2 weeks in advance).

    Transfer to the thermal springs — Verkhnekarmadon baths.

    There are several natural baths that are very warm, and there are hot ones.

    The sites for the installation of tents are located near the springs.

    In the evening we make a plan for the next day, the guide tells us about the route.

    The height of the camp is 2300 m.

    The distance is 7 km, the journey time is 3-4 hours.

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  • Day 2 - Crossing the Mayli Glacier
  • Day 3 - Ascent along the path of the rocky buttress of the OZD peak
  • Day 4 - Ascent to the assault camp
  • Day 5 - Rest day before climbing Kazbek
  • Day 6 - Climbing to the top of Kazbek 5034 meters
  • Day 7 - A reserve day in case of bad weather
  • Day 8 - Descent to the thermal baths
  • Day 9 - Transfer to the Elbrus region
  • Day 10 - Active recreation, a walk to the Narzanov Glade
  • Day 11 - Ascent to Elbrus. Check-in at the shelter
  • Day 12 - Ascent to the western peak of Elbrus 5642 m
  • Day 13 - A reserve day in case of bad weather
  • Day 14 - Transfer Terskol — Mineralnye Vody. Departure
Difficulty
Only for experienced and physically fit hikers. Requires specific skills and equipment
Tour organizer's comments

For the first 8 days, accommodation in tents in Kazbek, travel with backpacks of about 20 kg. After Kazbek, taking into account the move, 2-3 days for recovery and rest, then a quick and fairly easy ascent of Elbrus, thanks to the acclimatization received on Kazbek.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    8 nights
  • Hotel
    2 nights
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in tents during the ascent of Kazbek, in a hotel in the Elbrus region and in a comfortable shelter on Elbrus.

Discount of 2,000 rubles. — when purchasing a tour for 2 people or more.

Tent 8 nights

Accommodation in tents during the ascent of Kazbek.

"Chyran Cheget" 2 nights
Garabashi-Barrels Shelter  or The National Park Shelter 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 4 to 12 tourists
Minimum age
15 years old
Duration
14 days 13 nights
Group meets at
Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

Included in price

  • meeting of participants and all transfers:
    • Vladikavkaz — Tmenikau — Vladikavkaz railway;
    • Vladikavkaz — Terskol;
    • Terskol — Azau — Terskol;
    • Terskol — Mineral Waters;
  • accommodation in tents during the ascent of Kazbek;
  • hotel accommodation in the Elbrus region;
  • accommodation in a comfortable shelter on Elbrus;
  • meals on the route;
  • climbing equipment;
  • The guides are experienced certified climbers;
  • photo and video shooting;
  • consultations on physical training and equipment;
  • registration of a pass to the border zone;
  • public equipment;
  • ensuring safety during the ascent;
  • training and climbing certificate.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back from Mineralnye Vody;
  • equipment rental, except for free (special clothes and shoes, sleeping bag and personal belongings);
  • additional excursions;
  • meals on the road;
  • dropping off a group or part of a group on a snowmobile or snowmobile (optional);
  • transportation of backpacks;
  • mountaineering insurance.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Documents

  • passport;
  • compulsory medical insurance policy;

Camping equipment

  • a backpack of 65-80 liters with a rigid back and the ability to attach a mat and an ice axe to the outside. Rain backpack cover (rent for 9 days – 300 RUB/day);
  • sleeping bag. The comfort temperature is -5.... -10 C, preferably with synthetic filler (rent for 5 days is 300 rubles/day.);
  • when staying in the shelter, it is the lightest and smallest, the shelter has heating, blankets and pillows, a sleeping bag is needed only as bed linen (rent for 5 days is 300 rubles /day.);
  • trekking poles (rent for 9 days – 150 rub/day);
  • travel mat (karemat, foam) (rent for 5 days – 40 rub/day)
  • tent (rent 600 rubles/day);

Climbing equipment

  • sports glasses or ski mask, UV protection factor 3 or more (rent a ski mask for 4-5 days – 120 rubles/day);
  • backpack 25-35 liters for climbing (rent 4-5 days – 150 RUB/day)
  • soft-mount cats (provided);
  • safety gazebo, two carabiners, self-insurance (provided);
  • ice axe (used for self-insurance when climbing to the top) (provided).
  • helmet.

Trekking clothes day 1-4

  • T-shirt;
  • medium-density thermal T-shirt with long sleeves;
  • thermal pants;
  • warm fleece jacket (rent for 9 days – 200 rub/day);
  • wind- and moisture-proof jacket with hood. If the jacket can get wet, then there is also a raincoat (rent a membrane jacket for 9 days – 400-600 rubles/day);
  • wind- and moisture–proof pants, preferably with a membrane (rent of membrane pants for 9 days - 300 rubles/day);
  • trekking boots or sneakers. They can also be used for climbing (rent for 4-9 days – 400 rubles/day);
  • warm hat;
  • thin gloves 2 pairs;
  • panama hat, cap or buff, for sun protection;
  • hiking (trekking) socks 2-3 pairs;
  • sandals or light running shoes for the camp;
  • swimming trunks or a swimsuit;

Climbing clothes day 5-9

  • a lightweight down jacket with a hood, should be worn under a windproof jacket (rent for 4-9 days – 300 rubles/day);
  • a high–rise puffer jacket is required in spring and autumn above 5,000 meters (rent for 4-5 days is 400 rubles/day);
  • insulated climbing boots (rent of plastic double boots for 4-5 days – 400-600 rub/day);
  • overshoes are insulated, they allow you to use trekking boots on climbing (rent for 4-5 days – 150 rubles/day);
  • gaiters for feet from snow and mud getting into shoes (rent for 4-5 days – 100 rubles/day);
  • mask, buff or balaclava to protect your face from the wind;
  • warm, non–blown gloves, preferably mittens (rent 4-5 days - 150 rub/day);

Other

  • a headlamp with 1 battery pack (rent for 4-9 days – 100 rubles/day);
  • hygiene products: soap, shampoo probe, toothpaste and brush, toilet paper, towel (small), wet wipes;
  • mug, spoon, bowl, knife. Plastic or metal;
  • thermos flask. 500-800 ml. (rent of a 700 ml thermos flask for 4-9 days – 100 rubles/day);
  • a water bottle. 0.5-1 liter;
  • a car seat (preferably) (rent for 4-9 days – 20 rub/day)
  • bags of 100-120 liters 2 pcs. Additional protection of things in the backpack from getting wet;
  • Photo camera;

Personal first aid kit

  • hygienic lipstick (protection against chapping of the lips, preferably sunscreen);
  • sunscreen (maximum protection);
  • vitamins, preferably in effervescent tablets;
  • aspirin, preferably in effervescent tablets;
  • paracetamol;
  • Band-aid (to seal the feet to prevent calluses);
  • from an upset stomach;
  • medicines for your illnesses;

The approximate cost is indicated, which may vary, as prices are set by rental offices.

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Dates and Prices

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    22 Jun – 5 Jul 14 days 13 nights
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    2 – 15 Aug 14 days 13 nights
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