Climbing Kazbek and Elbrus from the south

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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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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 outpost for issued passes (documents must be submitted 2 weeks in advance).
The transition to thermal springs — Upper Armadona baths.
There are several natural baths that are very warm, and there are hot ones.
The sites for the installation of tents are located next to 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 travel time is 3-4 hours.

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Day 2 - Crossing the Mayli Glacier
We cross the Kolka stream over a suspension bridge and exit the trail to the Miley Glacier.
We cross the glacier and set up camp at the beginning of the ascent along the rocky section.
Acclimatization exit higher up the glacier with training on the snow-ice slope — self-retention with an ice axe, walking in bundles.
The distance is 3 km, the travel time is 2-3 hours.

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Day 3 - Ascent along the path of the rocky buttress of the OZD peak
The ascent to the overnight stays at 3500 m along the north-western buttress of the peak of the railway.
At the beginning of the ascent, cables are hung for insurance.
Acclimatization exit to a Large stone at 3700 m.
Great views of the valley and the glacier.
Intermittently, but you can catch a mobile connection.
The distance is 1 km, the climb is 500 meters, the time is 3 hours.

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Day 4 - Ascent to the assault camp
The ascent to overnight stays at 4,200 m on the Kazbek plateau.
Acclimatization exit to the top of the OZD peak (4271 m).
It offers a view of the top of Kazbek.
We will spend a few days in this camp, and from here we will go to the top.
The distance is ~2 km, the climb is 700 m, the travel time is 3-4 hours.

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Day 5 - Rest day before climbing Kazbek
A day of rest before the assault.
Walk for 1-2 hours towards the top.
We work out the movement in a bunch.
We collect backpacks for climbing and check the equipment.
We prepare breakfast in advance so that the preparations for the assault take as little time as possible.
Early lights out.

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Day 6 - Climbing to the top of Kazbek 5034 meters
Rise at 2:00, exit at 3:00.
This is the optimal exit time.
According to weather conditions, it is possible to postpone the exit for 2-3 hours.
It is necessary to climb to the top before 14:00 in order to descend on time.
Climbing Kazbek Vostochny, height 5034 m.
Descent to the camp on the shoulder of the OZD peak (4,200 m) or to the camp at the Cross at 3,500 m.
The ascent takes 5-7 hours, the distance is 4-5 km, the climb is 850 m.

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Day 7 - A reserve day in case of bad weather
A reserve day in case of bad weather.
If the ascent was completed on the previous day, we descend to the thermal springs, where you can relax in the thermal water under the stars.

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Day 8 - Descent to the thermal baths
Descent on the way up to the thermal springs.
You can enjoy the hot water, the glacier and the mountains around as much as you want.

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Day 9 - Transfer to the Elbrus region
The descent to the village of Tmenikau will take about 3 hours.
Transfer to Vladikavkaz.
On the way we will visit Dargavs, where the remains of Ossetian ancestors still lie in the crypts.
Participants receive certificates of perfect ascent.
The next part of the adventure awaits us, climbing Elbrus.
Upon arrival in Terskol, we check into a hotel.

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Day 10 - Active recreation, a walk to the Narzanov Glade
This time we will do an easy trekking to the "Narzan Glade", where you can collect natural mineral water and have a delicious meal in a cafe with national cuisine.

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Day 11 - Ascent to Elbrus. Check-in at the shelter
From the Azau glade, we will take the cable car up to the Gara-bashi station (height 3800 m).
We move into the shelter: mobile communication and Internet, electricity around the clock, heaters, separate kitchens and canteens.

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Day 12 - Ascent to the western peak of Elbrus 5642 m
The exit is at midnight.
Hot tea and energy nutrition for the ascent, which will take about 10 hours.
You must be at the top before 14:00.
After climbing, descend to the shelter and, if we make it before the cable car closes, then to the hotel in the village. Terskol.
It is possible to drop a group or part of a group on a snowmobile or snowmobile (not included in the price).

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Day 13 - A reserve day in case of bad weather
If the weather is good and the ascent has already been done, you can arrange an excursion to the Chegem waterfalls, thermal springs or horseback riding (excursions are paid separately).
You can just relax, walk through the local markets with souvenirs, take a cable car to Cheget or go to the Terskol waterfall.

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Day 14 - Transfer Terskol — Mineralnye Vody. Departure
The tour ends, the participants are awarded branded certificates and official badges of their ascents.
Tired, but full of impressions and happy, we go to Mineralnye Vody.
Transfer in the morning.
Return tickets should be taken no earlier than 17:00.

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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

Tent

8 nights
Hotel

2 nights
Camp Site

3 nights

Comfort

Basic
Basic+

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

Accommodation in tents during the ascent of Kazbek.

Tour conditions

Group

up 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

Documents

passport;
compulsory medical insurance policy;

Camping equipment

a backpack of 65-80 liters with a rigid back and the ability to glue a mat and an ice axe on the outside. A cape for a backpack from the rain (rent for 9 days – 300 rubles/ day);
sleeping bag. The comfort temperature is -5.... -10 C, preferably with synthetic filler (rent for 5 days – 300 rubles / day.);
when staying in a 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 rubles/day);
tourist mat (karemat, foam) (rent for 5 days – 40 rubles/ 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 rubles/day)
soft-mount cats (provided);
safety gazebo, two carabiners, self-insurance (provided);
an ice axe (used for self-insurance when climbing to the top) (provided).
helmet.

Trekking clothes for 1-4 days

T-shirt;
medium-density thermal T-shirt with long sleeves;
thermal pants;
warm fleece jacket (rent for 9 days – 200 rubles/day);
wind- and moisture-proof jacket with a hood. If the jacket can get wet, then 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 on climbing (rent 4-9 days – 400 rubles/day);
a warm hat;
thin gloves 2 pairs;
panama hat, cap or buff, for protection from the sun;
hiking (trekking) socks 2-3 pairs;
sandals or light sneakers for the camp;
swimming trunks or a swimsuit;

Climbing clothes for 5-9 days

a lightweight down jacket with a hood, should be worn under a windproof jacket (rent 4-9 days – 300 rubles / day);
high–rise puffer jacket, mandatory in spring and autumn above 5000 meters (rent 4-5 days - 400 rubles / day);
insulated climbing boots (rent of plastic double boots for 4-5 days – 400-600 rubles/day);
insulated shoe covers allow you to use trekking boots on climbing (rent 4-5 days – 150 rubles / day);
gaiters for feet from snow and dirt getting into shoes (rent 4-5 days – 100 rubles/ day);
mask, buff or balaclava to protect your face from the wind;
warm, non–blown gloves, mittens are better (rent 4-5 days - 150 rubles / day);

Other

headlamp with 1 battery pack (rent 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. 500-800 ml. (rent of a thermos of 700 ml. 4-9 days – 100 rubles/day);
a water bottle. 0.5-1 liter;
a seat (preferably) (rent 4-9 days – 20 rubles/day)
packages 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, better sunscreen);
sunscreen (maximum protection);
vitamins, preferably in effervescent tablets;
aspirin, preferably in effervescent tablets;
paracetamol;
patch (to seal the feet to prevent calluses);
from an upset stomach;
medicines for your diseases;

Dates and Prices

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12 – 25 Jul, 2025 14 days 13 nights

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