Climbing Elbrus (5642 m) from the south

Just imagine: you are standing on the highest point of Europe, a cold wind is blowing, the sun is shining in your eyes, your body is a little tired, and there is one thought in your head: could I really, I am a hero?.

The route from the south of the 1B difficulty category is considered classic for Elbrus and is suitable for the first ascent of the mountain. From a technical point of view, the route is quite simple and participants only need the ability to use cats and an ice axe. Our guides will teach you this.

Location

Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters
from
$465
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
9 Days
8 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
  • or
    Tent, Camp Site
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Group
Up to 15 people
Minimum age
18 years old
Group meet at
Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Conquering the top
For the sake of being at the highest point in Europe, it is definitely worth overcoming all the difficulties of climbing
A new useful skill
During the snow and ice classes, we will practice handling cats and ice axes
Cable car ride
Let's go up with the breeze on the cable car and take a little rest from physical exertion

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting. Transfer to Terskol

    Transfer Mineralnye Vody — Terskol (for an additional fee). 

    If desired, a radial walk.

    The meeting of the group is early in the morning in the city of Mineralnye Vody. 

    From there we drive 180 km to the village of Terskol.

    The transfer takes 3.5-4 hours by mountain road.

    If the group has enough strength and desire, then after accommodation in Terskol we can walk light to the powerful and impressive Tereskol waterfall.

    To go to it 4.5 km in one direction with a climb of 700 meters. 

    The trail is good, well-trodden, with a smooth ascent, goes through a picturesque gorge.

    The total duration of such a walk is about 4-5 hours

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  • Day 2 - Acclimatization access to Cheget mountain
  • Day 3 - Cable car ride to the shelter "Barrels"
  • Day 4 - Acclimatization output
  • Day 5 - Day of rest in Terskol
  • Day 6 - Access to the mountains
  • Day 7 - The day of the assault
  • Day 8 - Spare day
  • Day 9 - Departure
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
  • or
    Tent, Camp Site
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel, tents/mountain shelter.

Hotel in Tereskol village 2 nights
Tent or Mountain shelter No. 11 6 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 15 tourists
Minimum age
18 years old
Duration
9 days 8 nights
Group meets at
Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters

Included in price

  • the work of a guide;
  • rental of climbing equipment (personal and public);
  • camping equipment rental (tents, cooking utensils);
  • meals on the active part of the route;
  • registration of the group in the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
  • a company certificate.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
  • transfer Mineralnye vody — Terskol — Mineralnye Vody — 1,500 -2,000 rubles/one way;
  • insurance from NS;
  • meals in Terskol and during the transfer;
  • accommodation in Terskol — the average cost per day is 1,500-3,000 rubles.;
  • ascents and descents on the cable car — ascent and descent 1,600 rubles.;
  • accommodation in the shelter is 1,500 rubles/day.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Footwear:

  • mountain boots with a hard sole (preferably with a welt under the cat);
  • trekking boots (can be replaced with sturdy sneakers);
  • light slippers (for the camp);

Camping equipment:

  • expedition backpack (for men 80-90 liters, for girls 50-70 liters);
  • a cape for a backpack (in case of rain);
  • snow-proof shoe covers;
  • Sleeping bag (comfort temperature: -20 °C);
  • 2 polyurethane foam mats (it is warmer to sleep on two mats);
  • hoba (polyurethane foam seat);
  • trekking poles (with attachments so that they do not fall into the snow);
  • headlamp with LEDs (be sure to insert new batteries);
  • matches, lighter (in an airtight package);
  • water tank (thermos, hydrator, 1-1.5 liter bottle);

Clothes:

  • windproof jacket (Membrane: gore tex or equivalent);
  • windproof trousers (Membrane: gore tex or equivalent);
  • a down jacket with a hood (Down or synthetic. Can be replaced with a vest);
  • raincoat;
  • insulated pants (Softshell, windblock, windstopper);
  • insulated jacket (Softshell, windblock, windstopper);
  • warm thermal underwear;
  • 2 pairs of mittens (Polartec, fleece);
  • windproof leggings;
  • hat (Softshell, windblock, windstopper, nolartec, fleece, HB);
  • balaclava (Softshell, windblock, windstopper, nolartec, fleece, HB);
  • thermal cables;
  • a cap or other headdress to protect from the sun;
  • 2 pairs of thermal socks (thermal socks dry faster than usual);
  • lightweight trousers;
  • 2 T-shirts/T-shirts;
  • 2 sets of underwear;
  • 2 pairs of cotton socks;

Personal items:

  • mug, plate, spoon (plastic or stainless steel);
  • folding knife;
  • Sunglasses (IMPORTANT! With a UV filter. Protection level ≥ 3);
  • sunscreen, lipstick (With a protection factor of at least 50);
  • brush, paste, towel (made of quick-drying materials);
  • a patch for the prevention of corns (2-3 cm wide);
  • first aid kit + vitamins (for "favorite diseases");
  • toilet paper (1 roll);

Documents:

  • passport of the Russian Federation;
  • MHI policy;
  • insurance from the National Insurance Company;
  • cash for personal expenses and unforeseen circumstances.
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?