New Year in the Elbrus region. Active tour

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.