New Year in the Elbrus region. Active tour

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Every winter, the real Russian winter comes here. In the Elbrus region, a lot of snow falls, which is decorated with a shawl of fir and spruce in the gorges.

On the tour we will see frozen waterfalls, swim in thermal springs and try a real Caucasian narzan. We will walk along the snowy paths into the gorges above which the mountains of the Main Caucasian Range rise, as well as ride the cable car on Elbrus and Cheget! And we will also try real mountain tea and taste delicious pies with lingonberries, which are baked only on Cheget.

Location

Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters

from

US$ 664

US$ 565

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Tour highlights

Thermal complex

We will swim in the thermal springs in healing and warm water

Ski resort

We will have free time to go sledding, cheesecake, skiing or snowboarding

Dizzying heights

We will climb the cable cars to the mountains of Elbrus and Cheget

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting, thermal springs
Until 11:30, the group gathers at the airport and at the railway station in Mineralnye Vody (near the main entrance from the city).
Geduco thermal springs.
We start the tour with a pleasant swim in the thermal springs.
The Geduko complex has outdoor pools where you can swim in healing thermal water.
The water temperature reaches 50C and comes to the surface from a depth of about 4000 meters.
It's so nice to soak up in the hot pool when winter is outside and snow is falling.
Bathing accessories (swimsuit, towel, slippers, hair clip) should be packed in a separate bag in advance and taken with you on the bus.
Transfer to Baksan gorge (2.5-3 hours), check-in at the hotel.
The active part of the route: 2 km.

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Day 2 - Adyl-Su Gorge, Kashkatash glacier
The Adyl-Su gorge is rightfully considered one of the most picturesque places in the Elbrus region!
It is decorated with the emerald river Adyl-Su, in the bed of which there are numerous mineral springs enriched with iron.
There is a pine forest on the slopes of the gorge, and bushes with a local berry — red barberry - are reddening along the road.
The further we go, the more picturesque it becomes around: the pointed peaks of the Irik-Chat gorge rise in front, the snow-and-ice slopes of the mountains delight the eye with their whiteness.
Undoubtedly, the Kashkatash glacier is the decoration of this valley.
Its length is 6.1 km, and its width ranges from 250 to 1065 m!
We will look at Kashkatash from below, from the valley.
On a sunny day, the glacier sparkles and sparkles amazingly.
The active part of the route: 14.8 km, elevation difference 1780-2280 m, route duration 6-7 hours.

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Day 3 - Elbrus-Cheget ecotrope, cable car to Cheget Mountain
The pedestrian ecotrope connects the Cheget and Elbrus mountains and is the beginning of our next winter excursion.
The trail goes through a stunning pine forest, which later gives way to birch groves.
A path without climbing, just like you like!
A little less than an hour's walk — and we will come to a large clearing of Cheget.
It is from here that the cable car begins, which will take us to a height of 3,100 m.
An excursion to Elbrus and Cheget in winter is the best way to see the beauty of the winter Caucasus from a height!
From Mount Cheget there are stunning views of the peaks of the Caucasian ridge, the famous glacier "Semerochka", and Elbrus itself will be in the palm of your hand.
On Mount Cheget there is a sky-high cafe "Ai", which is very much loved by tourists for its round shape and stunning panoramic windows.
Then we will have a souvenir market: woolen shawls, magnets, teas, jams, sweaters, calendars.
Also today you will have free time to go sledding, cheesecake, skiing or snowboarding on Mount Cheget.
Active part: 4 km on foot, height difference on the cable car is 2170-3045 m. The duration of the route is 6-7 hours.

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Day 4 - Terskol Gorge, glacier and Terskol Waterfall
Continuing our tour, we go for a walk in the gorge of the Terskol River.
There is a forest path underfoot, a river runs along the entire gorge, and a magnificent pine forest stretches on the mountain slopes.
If there is a lot of snow in winter, then in the second part of the gorge the paths are swept away.
In this case, the instructor tramples the path and the whole group follows him.
At the end of the gorge there is the Terskol glacier, which is 7 km long!
On a sunny day, the glacier sparkles and sparkles amazingly!
We admire the glacier from below, from the valley.
And if you turn back, the peaks of the Main Caucasian Ridge will immediately be visible on the horizon.
We will have lunch in this picturesque place, after which we will set off on our way back.
The active part of the tour: 8.6 km, altitude difference 2160-2570 m, route duration 6 hours.

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Day 5 - Azau Ice Waterfall, cable car to Elbrus
In the morning we go to the foot of Elbrus!
We descend along the path into the Azau Canyon, made of multicolored basalts.
We walk along the river to the waterfall.
In winter, the Azau waterfall looks like a huge, 80-meter ice stalagmite!
Most of the waterfall is always frozen, but water is still running inside the ice shell.
Next, we go to Elbrus itself, at the foot of which life is in full swing at the souvenir market.
The cable cars will quickly take us to a height of 3840 m, to the very sky.
Ushba is considered to be one of the most difficult peaks of these places.
Free time in the afternoon.
You can walk around the souvenir market, visit cozy cafes or rent skis/snowboards and enjoy a ride!
Holidays on Elbrus in winter are not only excursions to the mountains, but also the joy of skiing.
The active part: the way to Mount Elbrus and back is 7.6 km on foot, the height difference is 2180-2380 m; the ascent by cable car is a height difference of 2380-3850 m. The duration of the route is 6-7 hours.

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Day 6 - Ecotrope to Narzanov Glade, departure
We go along a comfortable path to the Narzan Glade.
Narzan is water of weak mineralization, which contains useful trace elements.
The Narzanov glade is rightfully considered one of the local wonders.
In a huge forest clearing, several sources of narzan are beating directly from the ground.
One of them is incredibly powerful, even in winter it hits with full force!
Take empty bottles with you, let's get some medicinal narzan!
Active part: 12.6 km on foot, altitude difference — 2180-1960-2180 m, duration — 4-5 hours.
Check out of the hotel, transfer to Mineralnye Vody.
16:00-17:00 Arrival in Mineralnye Vody (airport, bus station, railway station), departure home.
Return tickets should be purchased for transport that departs from Mineralnye Vody after 18:00.
Depending on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the participants and other factors, the route may be changed.

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Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Tour organizer's comments

The route is trekking and provides for walking through mountainous (rugged) terrain. This type of outdoor activity involves daily climbing and dropping heights (ascents and descents).

The route runs along snow trails and dirt roads. The routes will have an altitude difference of 200 to 500 m per day for three days.

Climbing up 200-500 m is about like climbing 65-160 floors.

Accommodation

Hotel

5 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in the Seventh Region hotel or a hotel of the same class.

The surcharge for single occupancy in a hotel room is 18,000 rubles.

The hotel is located on the territory of the Elbrus National Park, just 2 km from Mount Elbrus and the slopes of Polyana Cheget and Polyana Azau.

2, 3-bed standard rooms, in-room amenities, TV, Wi-Fi, towels are provided. You can ask the administrator for a hair dryer. There is no kettle, there is a refrigerator in the shared kitchen. There is a drying room for things. The hotel has a laundry room, billiard room, table tennis (these services are available for an additional fee).

Ski equipment rental, table tennis and billiards are available at the Terskol Seventh Region Elbrus Region Hotel (these services are available for an additional fee). There is no kitchen for tourists.

Nalchik is 127 km away and can be reached via the A158 motorway.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters

Included in price

road crossings along the route;
accommodation: Terskol village, the Seventh Region hotel or a hotel of the same class. 2, 3-bed standard rooms, room amenities;
2 meals a day. Ready-made breakfasts (day 2-6) are served at the hotel according to a set menu (the menu is not individual). Lunch (day 2, 4) in the form of dry rations in the mountains (sausage, cheese, tea, cookies, chocolate, sweets);
group first aid kit;
entrance tickets to the Elbrus National Park, thermal springs;
Elbrus Cable Car tickets;
tickets for the Cheget cable car;
the services of an instructor-guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
meals: lunch during the transfer on the 1st day, dinners. The cost of lunch / dinner in a cafe: from 600 rubles.;
the surcharge for single occupancy in a hotel room is 18,000 rubles./ the entire rest period;
insurance (optional).

It's important to know

a winter jacket with a hood (required!). Daytime air temperature: -5...-12C;
fleece;
hat, gloves;
running trousers;
T-shirt;
lingerie;
tights, socks;
flashlights (gaiters, gaiters, shoe covers);
warm, waterproof walking shoes. The route runs on asphalt, on a trampled snow trail, on fresh snow;
trekking poles. Sticks significantly reduce the load on the knees;
physically strong and healthy tourists are recommended to have sticks with them;
tourists who have problems with knees, joints and overweight must have trekking poles;
if necessary, the club provides trekking poles for rent;
podpopnik;
swimsuit, towel;
flip flops;
child's passport / birth certificate;
camera / video camera;
toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, razor);
hairbrush;
sunglasses are required;
On clear days, the glasses protect the eyes from sunlight, which can burn the outer layers of the eye;
snow reflects up to 80% of the sun's rays. When sunlight reflects off snow, it becomes very bright and is accompanied by an intense glare, which makes it difficult to look at;
thread, needle;
backpack for walking (15-20 liters);
toilet paper;
lantern;
a thermos is required (volume 0.75-1 liter per person). In a thermos, every tourist takes tea for a walk;
mug, spoon;
shoe dryers. On walks, we walk along snowy paths, by the evening the shoes become wet, they need to be dried;
sunscreen, hygienic lipstick;
individual first aid kit.

Dates and Prices

US$ 565

2 – 7 Jan, 2025 6 days 5 nights

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