Holidays in the Elbrus region. Walking tour

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We invite you to discover the secrets of the gray Elbrus with us!

Snowy peaks, century-old glaciers, narzan springs and the purest lakes are waiting for you. Under the guidance of experienced guides, you will plunge into the atmosphere of pristine nature, and cozy evenings at the hotel will add comfort to your journey.

Location

Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters

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Tour highlights

Relaxation in hot springs

The first day will give you a peaceful rest in the hot healing springs

Mesmerizing waterfalls

Go trekking in the Terskol Gorge to the majestic Terskol waterfall

The heights of Elbrus

Climb Elbrus– the majestic highest point in Europe

Crystal Lakes

Go to Donguz Orun-Kel and Gizhgit lakes, enjoy the beauty of the mountain landscape.

The most beautiful photos

You will have a great opportunity to take photos of incredible beauty that will stand out in your gallery

Itinerary

Day 1 - Transfer to the Cheget meadow. Geduko Thermal springs
Attention! If you arrive on the eve of the start of the tour or stay after the program, we recommend accommodation in Pyatigorsk (you can specify more detailed information when booking).
Arrival at the airport or railway station in Mineralnye Vody before 12:00.
Gathering a group.
12:30 Group transfer without a guide to Elbrus region (5.5 hours on the way, with stops).
Stop for lunch for an additional fee.
On the way, visit the Geduko thermal complex (additional ticket fee).
We recommend that you take your bathing gear with you: swimming trunks/swimsuit, towel, rubber slippers.
Bathing time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
"Geduko" is a sports and recreation complex of a resort destination.
17:00 Approximate time of arrival at Cheget glade.
Accommodation in hotels.
Dinner — according to your reservation.
Day 2 - Cheget Mountain and hiking to Donguz Orun-Kel Lake
Duration: 5-6 hours.
The walking distance along the route is up to 5 km.
The height difference is 200 meters.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:30 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby, briefing.
Attention: the time of gathering and the location can be adjusted by the guide.
Chairlift to Cheget (3700 m. above sea level) (carried out for an additional fee — 1,000 rubles / person), from where you will enjoy views of the famous glacier "7", majestic Elbrus and the panorama of the Caucasian Ridge.
A walk to Donguz Orun-Kel lake, formed as a result of melting glaciers.
After the walk, we recommend going to a local cafe and tasting the famous pies — they will not leave you indifferent!
Descent to the Cheget meadow, visit the souvenir and knitting market.
Return to the hotel.
In your free time, we recommend taking an independent walk along the eco-trail to the Narzan Glade, which runs along the Baksan River.
Thanks to the arrangement of the park, you will be able to get acquainted with the flora and fauna of the Elbrus region, as well as taste various types of medicinal narzan, the sources of which are located in the park itself.
Free time at the resort.
Dinner at the hotel according to the reservation.
Day 3 - Trekking in the Terskol gorge to the Terskol waterfall
Duration: 5 hours.
The walking distance along the route is up to 10 km.
Height difference: 700 meters.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the hotel, briefing.
Each path you walk along during the trekking to the Terskol gorge will reveal to you the enchanting landscapes of the wild mountainous area; during the ascent you will be able to relax at the "tea house" and drink mountain water from the "magic spring". After crossing the river on a narrow bridge, you will approach the destination of the trip — the Terskol waterfall, which rises 10 meters above the ground, but is even wider — its length is 12 meters!
Lunch on the mountain slopes at the waterfall (dry ration).
Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.
Dinner at the hotel according to the reservation.

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Day 4 - Trekking in the Irikchat Gorge
Duration: 7-8 hours.
The walking distance along the route is up to 12 km.
Height difference: 500 meters.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:30 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the hotel, briefing.
Transfer to the Irikchat gorge to the beginning of the walking route.
The Irik River flows out of the glacier of the same name, hides in a deep canyon and flows into the Baksan near the village of Elbrus.
The valley is located between the southeastern and eastern spurs of Mount Elbrus.
The route passes through the gorge gorge, along steep cliffs, in the heart of the mountain landscape of the Main Caucasian Range.
Lunch on the way (dry ration).
Return to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel according to the reservation.
Day 5 - Elbrus Mountain Tour
It is not recommended for people suffering from cardiovascular diseases.
Duration: 5-6 hours.
Breakfast at the hotel according to your reservation.
Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the hotel, briefing.
Transfer to Azau glade, cable car ascent to the slopes of Mount Elbrus to an altitude of 3,800 m. (carried out for an additional fee — 2,300 rubles / person. on the spot).
The mountain is famous for the glaciers feeding the rivers and the mineral springs gushing at the foot.
You can play snowballs or ride a snowmobile (for an additional fee).
Throughout the route, you will enjoy majestic panoramas of the Caucasian Mountain Ranges, led by the giant Elbrus (5642 m above sea level).
Descent to the Azau glade.
Lunch at a local cafe on your own.
In case of good weather, a walk along the five-kilometer eco-trail "Azau-Cheget" through the pine forest along the Baksan River will be very useful after lunch, during which you will take excellent photos of mountain landscapes, and from the end of August to September you will enjoy mountain blueberries, raspberries and lingonberries.
In the evening, a joint meeting at the final dinner, during which you will share your impressions of the trip to the Elbrus region.
Day 6 - Trekking to Bashkara Lakes
Duration: 5-6 hours.
The walking distance along the route is up to 8 km.
Height difference: 500 meters.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the beginning of the trekking.
Lake Bashkara, as well as the mountain of the same name and the mighty glacier are famous sights of Kabardino-Balkaria.
People come here to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the world, breathe the healing air, and admire nature in its original form, as it probably was before the beginning of time...
From the shores of the lake, an ancient glacier is clearly visible, ensconced in a crevice between two peaks, silhouettes of the Jantugan, Ullukara and Bashkara mountains, and in good weather, an attentive traveler will notice the silhouette of the two-headed giant Elbrus.
The measured hubbub of the Adyl-Su River practically does not reach here — there is silence around, the rustle of scree awakening under the steps of a traveler, the sonorous whistling of birds and the rustle of velvety grasses.
At the end of the route, two large glacial lakes and a great view of Elbrus await us.
Dinner at the hotel according to the reservation.
Day 7 - Gizhgit Lake Trip
Duration: 7-8 hours.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer with a guide to the lake in the valley of the Gizhgit river, it is also called Bylymsky.
This incredibly beautiful artificial lake with a length of about 3 km and a depth of up to 40 m was created by the Mining and Processing Plant of Tyrnyauz in the early 2000s.
Despite the fact that the lake is located at an altitude of about 1000 m above sea level, you can enjoy beautiful walks here even in winter — the views are really amazing.
Lunch on the way (dry ration).
Return to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel according to the reservation.
Day 8 - Trekking in the Shkhelda gorge
Duration: 4-5 hours.
Height difference: 400 meters.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the hotel, briefing.
Transfer to the starting point of the route.
Today you will enjoy trekking in the Adyl-Su gorge, passing through the valley of the Shkheldy and reaching the so-called "mountain beach" in the glade "Smile of the Shkheldy".
The Adyl-Su gorge is one of the most beautiful in the Elbrus region.
The name translates as "beautiful water": the river is clear and full of medicinal narzanes, which sometimes turn the boulders bronze.
Through the coniferous forests you will climb to the unique glade "Smile of the Shkhelda".
This clearing offers a view of the mighty Shkhelda glacier, frozen here millions of years ago, which descends down the slopes of the Greater Caucasus Range in a 9-kilometer tongue to become the source of the river of the same name.
The main decoration of trekking along the Adyl-Su gorge is the Ushba massif (transl. – "mountain mountain"), which is not only very picturesque, but also as inaccessible as possible for climbers.
It is one of the top most dangerous peaks and is officially considered the most difficult 4,000m mountain to climb in the world.
No less striking is the "toothy" wall of the Shkheld, consisting of 6 peaks with a height of more than 4 thousand meters.
Lunch on the way (dry ration).
Return to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel according to the reservation.
Day 9 - Vacation at the resort
Breakfast.
Free time at the resort.
We offer:
to fly a paraglider, check with a guide on the spot – from 10,000 rubles (check with a guide on the spot);
horseback riding from 2,000 rubles.

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Day 10 - Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release before 12:00.
13:30-14:00 Group transfer to the airport or railway station in Mineralnye Vody for flights/trains departing after 19:00.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The tour is suitable for active tourists under 65 years of age who do not have contraindications to active loads in the mountains.

Accommodation

Hotel

9 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel of your choice in Cheget meadow.

The cost of the tour per person in rubles, depending on the accommodation:

Prices are valid for bookings made before 03/31/2025.

Placement	2-bed accommodation	1-local accommodation	Extra bed accommodation (from age 12)
Accommodation with breakfast
Cheget: Snow Leopard 3*	72000	108000	64500
Cheget: Crystal 139 4* Standard room	95000	128000	no
Cheget: Crystal 139 4* Standard room+	100000	Under the request	84500
Accommodation with breakfast and dinner
Cheget: Snow Leopard 3*	77500	70000	51000
Cheget: Crystal 139 4* Standard room	101500	134000	55000
Cheget: Crystal 139 4* Standard room+	105000	Under the request	88000

Discount on basic seats for children from 12 to 14 years old — 5%.

"Snow Leopard" 3*

The Snow Leopard - Cheget Hotel is located among the mountains, just 300 meters from the ski lifts and mountains of the Cheget resort. It offers accommodation in spacious rooms. Free internet access via modem is available throughout the hotel. For a comfortable stay, the hotel has an autonomous water source. The Azau ski lifts are 4.5 km away.

It offers rooms with a bathroom and a balcony with stunning views of the mountains and the Elbrus area. In addition, each room is equipped with a heating system and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

A rich buffet breakfast is served every morning in the restaurant of the Snow Leopard - Cheget Hotel. A variety of European and Caucasian dishes are served for lunch and dinner.

At your leisure, guests of the Snow Leopard - Cheget Hotel can book a massage and play billiards. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including skiing and hiking. The village of Terskol is just a 10-minute walk away.

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Another option

"Crystal" 4*

Kristall 139 Hotel is located in the picturesque mountains of the Caucasus, in the village of Terskol. It offers a sauna and a bowling alley.

The comfortable rooms are decorated in a classic style and feature free Wi-Fi, a TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Slippers are provided.

The on-site restaurant serves Russian, European and Caucasian cuisine, while the lobby bar and sports bar offer a variety of drinks.

The ski lifts to Mount Cheget are just a 3-minute walk from the hotel. You can also play billiards at the hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 4 to 16 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

10 days 9 nights

Group meets at

Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters

Included in price

group transfers "airport or railway station in Mineralnye Vody — Geduko thermal complex — Elbrus region — airport or railway station in Mineralnye Vody";
transportation and tour services along the route;
the fee for visiting the national park;
mountain guide services;
accommodation at the hotel 3*/4* to choose from (9 nights) in Cheget glade;
nutrition:
- breakfast in hotels is a buffet;
- 2 lunches (standard dry ration);
- dinners at the Kristall 139 Hotel in Cheget (3-course menu) according to your reservation (if the dinner rate is selected);
- dinners at the Snow Leopard Hotel — buffet (if the dinner rate is selected);
- a festive dinner in the Elbrus region without alcoholic beverages.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
entrance tickets to the Geduko thermal springs – from 500 rub.;
tickets for the Cheget cable car — from 1,000 rubles/person.;
tickets for the Elbrus cable car — from 2,300 rubles/person.;
snowmobile riding — from 10,000 rubles.;
registration of invitations for foreign citizens – 1,500 rubles/person.;
meals not included in the tour program at the selected rate;
extra charge for dry. vegan rations — 1,200 rubles/person;
trekking poles for rent — from 350 rubles/day, payment on site;
individual transfers — from 7,000 rubles.;
additional services in hotels (sauna, sauna, billiards, etc.);
additional excursions;
alcoholic beverages.

It's important to know

windproof jacket;
trekking trousers;
trekking boots or sneakers;
thermal underwear;
fleece jacket;
gloves and a hat for climbing Elbrus;
backpack (volume up to 30 liters);
rain cover (raincoat) for body and backpack;
sunglasses and cream (SPF 50);
bathing trunks/swimsuit;
towel;
rubber slippers;
individual first aid kit;
polyurethane foam "seat";
thermos;
trekking poles.

You can rent: a windproof jacket, windproof trousers, trekking poles, trekking boots (book when buying a tour).

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