Multi-asset from Dombay to Elbrus

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Meetings:

Group transfer from the airport / railway station in Mineralnye Vody is carried out at the appointed time, but no later than 12:30. At the airport, at the exit from the arrival hall, tourists are greeted by a guide with a sign with the name of the tour "Multiactive on Elbrus". Our transport picks up tourists from the railway station depending on the arrival time of the trains, but no later than 12:00 in the morning.

Send-off:

Tourists are escorted to the airport and to the railway station in Mineralnye Vody for flights departing after 19:00 local time. The bus departs 6 hours before departure. For tourists arriving / leaving at other times, individual transfers can be arranged for an additional fee — from 6000 rubles.

Insurance is not included in the tour program.

You can purchase additional travel insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.

Part of the route passes through the border area. For foreign citizens, including citizens of the CIS countries, it is necessary to issue a pass to the border zone, submission of documents – 45 days in advance, for citizens of the Russian Federation – the border. the pass is issued on the spot.

For your convenience, we will arrange and send the completed application to the relevant border authorities ourselves. To do this, send your details (a copy of your passport, visa to the Russian Federation (if available), residence address, contact phone number).

Republic of Karachay-Cherkessia

It is located in the foothills of the Northwestern Caucasus. In the west, the territory of the republic borders with the Krasnodar Territory, in the north and northeast with the Stavropol Territory, in the east with the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. In the south, the border runs along the Main Caucasian Ridge with Georgia and Abkhazia. The capital of the republic is the city of Cherkessk. On the territory of Karachay-Cherkessia there are such popular ski and mountaineering centers as Dombai, Arkhyz, Teberda. The republic is also famous for the Teberdinsky Nature Reserve with its natural attractions: Sofrudzhinsky, Alibeksky, Chuchkhursky waterfalls, Baduksky, Murudzhinsky lakes, etc. Most of the territory of the republic is occupied by mountains (about 60%). In the south, from the upper reaches of the Malaya Laba River, the Main and Lateral Ridges of the Greater Caucasus stretch, reaching heights up to 4000 m. The highest peak of the Caucasus, Elbrus, is located on the border with Kabardino-Balkaria. The passes Marukhsky, Klukhorsky, Naur Pass and others lead through the Main Caucasian Ridge to the Black Sea coast. Rocky, Pasture and Wooded ridges stretch to the north.

Dombai is a resort village in Karachay–Cherkessia, located at an altitude of 1,630 meters above sea level at the confluence of three rivers: Amanauza, Dombai-Ulgen and Alibek. There are few places in the world with such diversity and richness of nature. There are well-known panoramic points in the vicinity of Dombay, offering exceptional views. Due to favorable climatic conditions, a variety of terrain, and an abundance of snow in winter, Dombayskaya Polyana is a popular place for skiing. Picturesque nature, crystal clear air, warm, without sudden temperature fluctuations, sunny, calm weather - all this creates excellent conditions for a good rest.

Teberda in translation from Karachay means "God's gift". This is a resort in Karachay-Cherkessia with a unique microclimate, located on the banks of the river of the same name, on the territory of the Teberdinsky Reserve. It is surrounded by mountains (up to 3,300 m high) Kelbashi, Kashkaya (in the east), Lysaya, Ullu-Hatipara and Gitche-Hatipara (in the west). The valley of the Teberda river and the mountain slopes are covered with coniferous and deciduous forests (pine, fir, spruce, yew, maple, hornbeam, beech). At the headwaters of the Teberda River and its tributaries are high–altitude lakes and numerous glaciers.

The Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria

The republic is located mainly in the mountains of the North Caucasus, the northern part is on the plain. It borders Stavropol Territory in the north, North Ossetia in the east, Georgia in the south and Karachay-Cherkessia in the west. In the south, 5 ridges of the Greater Caucasus run parallel to each other: Wooded, Pasture (Cretaceous), Rocky, Lateral and Main (or Watershed). The republic has the highest point in Russia, the Caucasus and Europe - Mount Elbrus (5,642 m). The Elbrus National Park and the Kabardino-Balkarian Alpine Reserve are located on the territory of Kabardino-Balkaria. The population is 860 thousand people. The capital of the republic is Nalchik.

Elbrus is the tourist name for a part of the Greater Caucasus from the western approaches to Elbrus to the Chegem River basin in the east. Its southern border runs along the Main Caucasian Ridge. This is an amazing region with majestic ice-capped peaks, picturesque gorges, numerous waterfalls, and a mild mountain climate. It is here, in the Lateral Ridge, that the highest mountain range of the Greater Caucasus is located, its pearl is Elbrus, which is a two-headed cone of an extinct volcano. Its mountain range is composed of deep crystalline rocks - granites, gneisses, as well as rocks of volcanic origin - tuffs and diabases. The height of the western peak is 5642 m, the eastern one is 5621 m. Elbrus is connected to the Main Caucasian Ridge by the Khotyutau Ridge.  The Elbrus region is famous for its picturesque gorges located at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level and more. The largest of them is the Baksan Valley. From the northeast, it has an open, gradually expanding exit. The rapid flows of mountain rivers carry a large number of stones into the valley, covering the floodplain areas of the Baksan River and its tributaries. In the glades of Azau and Cheget, there are chairlift roads, numerous cafes, souvenir markets, equipment rental points. In the village of Terskol there are shops and cafes, near the village there is a mineral spring "Malye Narzany Achi-Su", and three kilometers below Terskol there is a "glade of narzans". The V. V. Vysotsky Mountaineering Museum has been opened in the village of Elbrus.

The time zone corresponds to Moscow time.

The climate is characterized by relative coolness, as well as dryness, cleanliness and a high degree of air ionization, and an abundance of ultraviolet radiation. There are many sunny days. The winter is mild; the average temperature in January is about -3°C; stable snow cover from mid-December to the end of February. Summer is moderately warm; the average temperature in August is 15-16°C. Weather conditions in the mountains change quite often. The daytime temperature is from +10 to +25 ° C, at night from +6 to +15, in autumn – from -5 to +10. The maximum amount of precipitation falls in summer.

The program may change due to weather and other adverse conditions.

The local population communicates in Russian, but mountaineers often use Karachay-Balkarian and Circassian speech, respectively, in conversations among themselves. 

The participants of the tour must respect the cultural and historical values, traditions and customs of the indigenous and local population of the region. 

Most of the population is involved in the tourism industry. The main thing is to respect local customs and laws, behave with dignity and kindness. 

In the republic, most of the population professes Islam, as a result, defiant behavior, disrespect for elders, very open and vulgar clothes, excessive attention to others (especially to women) are not accepted here, the manifestation of loving feelings in public (gentle touches, kisses) is condemned. 

It is not necessary to address strangers of the opposite sex on the streets, speak loudly and obscenely, drink alcoholic beverages on the street. 

Caucasians always react aggressively to such obvious violations of local moral principles. Therefore, we recommend that you exercise caution and respect for the traditions of the republic.

Travel is organized by minivans, minibuses, jeeps, UAZ, depending on the number of people in the group and the quality of the roads. Each vehicle has a first aid kit. During the journey, stops, rest, walks, picnics are expected. Smoking is not allowed on buses, stops in prohibited places, protected areas.

In case of violation of the Rules of travel in transport, the representative of the company (the driver) has the right to drop off the violator at the nearest traffic police post. In this case, compensation for the cost of the voucher and transport is not made.

As part of the program, we will be located at an altitude of 800- 3500 meters above sea level. The program includes an ascent by cable car. Cheget or Azau to an altitude of 3,500 meters above sea level. If desired and physically able, you can climb to a height of up to 4,100 m. Accommodation according to the program is at an altitude of 1600-2200 meters above sea level. For tourists suffering from cardiovascular diseases, we do not recommend climbing the cable car.

You have purchased a ticket and you know that the mountains are a place of increased danger to the health and life of urban residents trapped in the natural environment. In the mountains, the weather changes very often. There are thunderstorms, strong winds, low and high temperatures, rock and ice collapses, mudflows. A person is affected by the difference in heights, temperatures, increased ultraviolet activity of the sun and other factors.

• It is necessary to protect yourself from the sun. Remember that the mountains have high levels of solar radiation. You can get a burn even on a cloudy day. The eyes must be protected with sunglasses with a protection level of at least 3. It is mandatory to apply daily sunscreen with maximum protection factor to all exposed areas of the body (hands, face, ears) before going on the route.
• Do not allow overheating or hypothermia. You should be dressed according to the current weather and temperature conditions.
• When going out on a route, even on a sunny day, be sure to take a raincoat with you. The weather in the mountains can change dramatically.
• Take care of your feet! Take measures in advance against corns: take only comfortable, worn shoes for tracking; before going on the route, as a preventive measure, stick a patch on all problem areas in advance. Use special trekking boots with a durable sole and ankle support to minimize the risk of injury when walking on rough terrain.
• Be careful among the thickets of hogweed (when its leaves get wet from dew, this plant becomes extremely poisonous. You may get a chemical burn, which takes a long time and painfully). You need to have closed clothes, long sleeves, pants so as not to get burned, this will also save you from sunburn.
• Inform the guide-instructor in a timely manner about the deviations of your well-being from normal. Have a personal first aid kit with you, tailored to your individual needs.
• Alcohol consumption is not recommended during the trip, and the use of narcotic and psychotropic substances is also prohibited. This can lead to a sharp deterioration of your well-being in high-altitude conditions, disruption of the acclimatization process and other adverse consequences. In case of violation of this rule, the responsibility for the consequences lies with the tourist.
• Wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly. Do not eat meat dishes that have not been subjected to thermal treatment. If you eat in a restaurant, keep in mind that national cuisine can be spicy, fatty and unsuitable for your stomach. Do not eat mushrooms, berries and other plants.
• With extreme caution, buy alcoholic beverages that are not factory-made (homemade wine) from private individuals, as they may be of poor quality and harmful to health. We ask you to observe moderation in drinking alcohol.
• Do not go unaccompanied for walks, picnics or to visit unfamiliar people.

Staying in the wild is always associated with a number of potential dangers.

• Movement during the active part of the tour must be carried out strictly along the path indicated by the instructor guide; it is unacceptable to try to "cut" the path, choose your own, etc. without the consent of the instructor guide. In mountainous areas, keep a close eye on the road and look at your feet, especially after rain.
• In case of unauthorized deviation of the tourist from the established route and independent tracking, climbing or crossing, as well as any other actions, the participant undertakes obligations to comply with personal safety measures.
• Do not make amateur ascents to high ground (especially rocks), crossings over crayfish, canyons, etc. This may turn out to be much more difficult than you initially thought, and lead to an accident. Do not climb boulders and rocks, do not approach the edges of cliffs and river banks, do not drop stones from steep slopes.
• When passing the route, pay attention to where you step on, if you step on a snake, it can bite you. Remember, snakes attack only for the purpose of self-defense.
• On the route, tourists should be disciplined, follow the instructions and commands of the head, provide assistance in difficult areas, do not overcome them without reconnaissance, do not show daredevilism and do not panic in difficult, extreme conditions.

We will take into account your dietary restrictions: if you are a vegetarian or you are allergic to any foods, be sure to inform us when booking the tour. 

In the absence of clarifications on this issue, you will be offered a standard menu on the tour.

• The approximate composition is dry. standard ration: water, juice, 2-3 bars (including cereals), seasonal fruits, nuts/dried fruits, lollipops, cookies, sandwich (loaf or bread, lettuce, meat, cheese), cucumber/tomato, boiled egg;
• The approximate composition of vegan is dry. ration by agreement: sandwich with hummus, tofu cheese, avocado, cucumber/tomato, bars, bread or grain loaves, nuts/dried fruits;