Climbing Elbrus from the south. Comfort

Elbrus is the highest peak not only in the Caucasus, but also in Europe. The program of acclimatization and the ascent itself has been worked out many times, the guides consult on the preparation and fully control the process. We have thought through everything so that you can prepare for the assault of the mountain in a high-quality way, without compromising your comfort. Excellent hotels at the foot have been chosen for accommodation, and caring chefs make sure that the food is not only satisfying, but also delicious. 

The main highlight of the program is the unique training system. You will spend only two nights on the mountain, and the rest of the time in the comfort of the hotel at the foot, so you can get enough sleep and recover, increasing your chances of a successful ascent. Your safety will be provided by one guide for three climbers.

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody
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$977
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 21 – 28 June, 2025
    • 5 – 12 July, 2025
    • 23 – 30 August, 2025
    • 13 – 20 September, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Extreme
Only for experienced and physically fit hikers. Requires specific skills and equipment
Group
Up to 10 people
Minimum age
16 years old
Group meet at
G. Mineralnye Vody
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Professional instructors
We will have experienced guides with extensive experience climbing Elbrus
Dream Vacation
From June to the end of September, the weather becomes the most favorable for a comfortable ascent
Cable car ride
We will take the cable car up to the Gara Bashi station (3847 m above sea level).

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Transfer to Terskol

    We will meet you at the airport or at the Mineralnye Vody railway station — your journey to the majestic Elbrus begins here! 

    A comfortable group transfer to the cozy village of Terskol awaits you, where you can relax and prepare for an adventure. 

    You will spend 3-3.5 hours on the way. 

    If your flights do not meet the departure time of the group transfer, you can always book an individual transfer for an additional fee.

    Important! A group transfer from the railway station departs at 13:00, from the airport at 14:00. 

    Choose flights based on this, setting the time for baggage collection and possible delays.

    In the evening, we will help you pick up the equipment, and you can rent the missing ones. 

    You will have free time for relaxation or unforgettable impressions — we recommend visiting the national Balkar restaurant, where you can enjoy local delicacies and even go trout fishing!

    Dinner, overnight at the hotel at the foot.

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  • Day 2 - Trekking to the mountain "Terskol Peak" or the mountain "Cheget"
  • Day 3 - Cable car ascent to Gara Bashi station, acclimatization exit to the shelter
  • Day 4 - Acclimatization access to the Pastukhov rocks
  • Day 5 - Preparing for the ascent
  • Day 6 - Making an ascent to the summit of Elbrus Zapadnaya (5642 m above sea level)
  • Day 7 - Free (reserve) day
  • Day 8 - Departure
Difficulty
Only for experienced and physically fit hikers. Requires specific skills and equipment
Tour organizer's comments

The decision to participate in the tour program is made and confirmed by the tour operator only on the basis of a completed questionnaire.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a 3* hotel in the Cheget meadow (5 nights) and in a shelter on the mountain (2 nights).

The possible accommodation options are listed below. It can be replaced with similar ones.

"Lagoon" or "The Snow Leopard" 5 nights
"Lagoon"

The Laguna Hotel is located in a pine forest, at the turn to the Cheget meadow. The rooms are modern and well equipped. Each room has a TV, a set of necessary utensils, a telephone, and a balcony. In the bathroom: shower, hairdryer, set of branded toiletries.

Infrastructure: restaurant, bar, sauna, billiards, wi-fi, secure Parking, ski storage. The hotel has a cafe with a light and friendly atmosphere. The menu offers dishes of national and European cuisine. Guests can relax and enjoy a cup of coffee in the hotel's lobby bar. Breakfast buffet from 7.00 to 10.00 (with a small load – a set menu)

Check–in time: 14.00; check–out time is 12.00.

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Another option
"The Snow Leopard"

The Snow Leopard Hotel is located in a mountainous region and offers accommodation in spacious rooms (172 rooms). Guests can easily reach Mount Cheget and the Cheget Chairlift. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The new building of the Snow Leopard Hotel was put into operation at the end of 2017. The new building houses standard TWIN and DBL rooms, as well as Suites. The interior of the standard rooms is concise and simple, the design suggests calm colors and shades. The room has comfortable single beds for a comfortable stay, a desk for work, a spacious wardrobe, a plasma TV. The bathroom is equipped with all necessary bath accessories, towels and a hair dryer. The Snow Leopard Hotel has a massage room and a billiard table. There are excellent opportunities for skiing and hiking in the surrounding area. The village of Terskol is just a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Free parking is available at the Snow Leopard Hotel. Buffet breakfast is served from 7.30 am to 10.30 am. Check-in at the hotel from 14.00, check-out until 12.00.

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Shelter 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 10 tourists
Minimum age
16 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

  • transfer airport (railway station) Mineralnye Vody — Terskol – airport (railway station) Mineralnye Vody;
  • all group transfers according to the program; 
  • 2-bed accommodation in a 3* hotel (5 nights);
  • sleeping place in the shelter on the mountain (2 nights);
  • 3 meals a day at the shelter, at the hotel meals according to the program, dry. rations on weekend days; 
  • payment for cable car services during acclimatization exits and ascents;
  • rent of public equipment;
  • mountain guide services (one climbing attempt is included in the price);
  • additional guide for the day of ascent (1 for 3 people);
  • security (registration with the Ministry of Emergency Situations, radio communication, first aid kit); 
  • national park fees. 

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
  • rental of personal climbing equipment; 
  • accommodation in rooms of a different category in a hotel; 
  • meals not included in the program; 
  • the surcharge for single accommodation in the hotel is 11,500 rubles.;
  • additional services at the places of accommodation;
  • snowmobile services (snow-sealing machine with a body for transportation) for acclimatization exits and on the night of ascent from 10,000 rubles/person;
  • luggage tray during ascent and descent on the cable car; 
  • any changes to the program that lead to additional costs;
  • alcoholic beverages;
  • sauna, horseback riding, helicopter excursions, additional excursions not included in the program;
  • individual transfers;
  • services of individual and ski guides;
  • professional photo and video shooting; 
  • accident insurance.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

The participant must have the following equipment:

  • windproof membrane jacket, down jacket;
  • trekking trousers made of synthetic fabric and warm pants, windproof pants;
  • tracksuit (fleece or polar);
  • mountain trekking boots, high-altitude plastic boots, sports sandals (for camp and hotel);
  • thermal underwear;
  • leggings;
  • warm gloves, gloves "tops" — they can be worn over gloves or mittens, a balaclava hat or a mask from wind and frost, a cap;
  • change of underwear, socks;
  • regular summer clothes: T-shirts, light trousers, shorts;
  • bathing accessories;
  • a backpack for climbing with a volume of 25-30 liters;
  • sunglasses with a degree of protection of at least 4, ski mask in case of bad weather and sunscreen;
  • headlamp (spare batteries);
  • cats;
  • safety system, ice axe, carbine 3 pcs.;
  • thermos or water flask;
  • individual first aid kit;
  • personal hygiene products;
  • trekking poles;
  • a sleeping bag with a comfortable temperature up to -5 °.

Missing equipment (trekking poles, boots, sleeping bag, crampons, ice axe, safety system, backpack, etc.) can be rented on site.

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Dates and Prices

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    21 – 28 Jun, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    5 – 12 Jul, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    23 – 30 Aug, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    13 – 20 Sep, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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