The attraction of Elbrus. Trekking tour

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Elbrus and mountainous Kabardino-Balkaria on a first-class trip to the Elbrus region!

In one tour we will make: a "cable car" ascent to Elbrus and hiking along the Elbrus with the Devichy Kosy waterfall and the Cheget station with the Donguz Orun-Kel lake, mountain trekking in the Irik gorge, to the man-made lake Gizhgit and to the Terskol waterfall.

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody

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Tour highlights

Ascent to a height of 3450 m

We will take a cable lift to the Garabashi station and look at the panoramic pictures of the peaks of the Caucasian Ridge

Girlish braids

We will meet the most beautiful mountain waterfall on a hiking trip in the North Caucasus

In the footsteps of the cinema

Let's go through the filming locations of the Bremen Town musicians

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Mineral Waters — Azau Polyana
The organizing team is already waiting for you at the airport and railway station in Mineralnye Vody.
A professional driver will comfortably take you to the Azau clearing, along the way you can enjoy the views of the mountains and the incredible nature of these places.
A delicious dinner and cozy rooms are waiting for you at the hotel, relax, gain strength.
Timing of the day:
meeting at 12:00 and 18:00 at the airport and railway station Mineralnye Vody, transfer to Azau.
Accommodation in the Azau clearing.
Meals: dinner at the hotel.

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Day 2 - Devichy Kosy Waterfall, Terskol Peak Observatory
After a hearty breakfast, we will go to the Maiden Spit waterfall, one of the visiting cards of the Elbrus region.
Our route passes through the forest, you can fully inhale the scent of pine needles and herbs.
If you're lucky, you can see mountain tours or chamois along the way.
Halfway along the way, you will see panoramas of the Kogutai mountain range, the Donguz-Orun Valley, the Semerka glacier, Nakratau, Chegeta, and even the silhouette of the majestic Elbrus.
You will have the opportunity to take stunning photos against the backdrop of peaks and bizarre basalt walls that were formed from solidified magma during the eruption of Mount Elbrus thousands of years ago.
It's time to take a break, we have a picnic with views of the peaks.
Our path lies further, at an altitude of 3127 m to the high-altitude observatory of Terskol Peak, it is from here that the best view of the main Caucasian ridge opens.
We will be at the hotel by 17:00, where you can relax and enjoy a hearty dinner.
Timing of the day:
09:00 departure;
12:00 Maiden Braids Waterfall;
13:30 Terskol Peak Observatory;
16:30 we go down to Terskol;
17:00 return to the hotel.
Accommodation in the Azau clearing.
Meals: breakfast and dinner at the hotel, picnic on the route.
Walking distance: 10 km, altitude difference: 1000 m.
Difficulty level: medium.

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Day 3 - Terskol Waterfall
Terskol translates as "wrong" gorge, and it's wrong because it doesn't lead anywhere.
The gorge ends with a huge glacier hanging from the rocks, there is no further passage beyond the glacier.
But there is a waterfall here: it falls off the rocks with a powerful jet, filling everything with noise and showering stones and flowers with moisture.
Turn around and admire — against the backdrop of alpine meadows, the snow-white peaks of Donguz-Orun rise with a "Seven" on their side, wearing an ice cap.
In June and July, rhododendrons can be seen blooming here, and in summer there are many berries to feast on.
This is exactly the view we're going to have a picnic with!
We will be at the hotel by 15:30, where you can relax and have a hearty dinner.
Timing of the day:
08:45 departure;
12:00 Terskol Waterfall;
15:00 descent to Terskol village;
15:30 return to the hotel.
Accommodation in the Azau clearing.
Meals: breakfast and dinner at the hotel, picnic on the route.
Walking distance: 10 km, height difference: 600 m.
Difficulty level: medium.

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Day 4 - Lake Gizhgit
Today we will take a prepared SUV or minivan on an exciting journey to the Baksan Gorge, visit the ancient Kamgut crypt and learn its legend, see the turquoise lake Gizhgit, secret tunnels around, as well as the scenery for the filming of the Bremen Town Musicians.
It was here, on the shore of Gizhgit, that the Troubadour's hut from the new film was located, here you can take a souvenir photo in the decorations left after filming.
Next, we will find a glade of Narzanes, where you can taste real narzanes shooting out of the ground.
Timing of the day:
09:00 departure;
11:00 Gizhgit Lake;
12:00 snack in the gazebo;
14:30 lunch at a cafe in Narzanov glade (extra charge);
16:30 return to the hotel.
Accommodation in the Azau clearing.
Meals: breakfast and dinner at the hotel.
Walking distance: 500 m.
Automobile part of the route: 180 km.
Height difference: 600 m.
Difficulty level: Easy.

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Day 5 - The gorge of the Irik River
The gorge of the Irik River is considered one of the most beautiful in the Elbrus region.
But to enjoy its beauties, we will have to try our best — the first 2 km of our route awaits us at an altitude of almost 700 m from the village of Elbrus, past the Sand Castles.
But for the remaining 5 km of the way, we will enjoy beautiful views: the eastern peak of Elbrus in all its glory, the Irik River flowing smoothly down into the gorge, and the fragrant pine forest, which is so pleasant to walk through in the summer heat.
And the most interesting thing awaits us at the end of the route — a small waterfall, a cozy clearing where we will stop and walk around the surroundings.
Gophers live in this clearing, you will have the opportunity to feed them, the guide will tell you how to feed the gopher so that it does not run away, the most fortunate gophers will get especially close.
All the way back we will see the snow-white pointed massif of the Shkhelda in the Adyl-Suu gorge.
On the way back, before going down to the village, you can turn off the trail a little and drink a cold, invigorating and very tasty narzan.
We will be at the hotel by 17:30, where you can relax and have a hearty dinner.
Timing of the day
08:45 departure;
11:00 Sand Castles;
12:00 in a clearing with ground squirrels;
13:30 Irikchat Waterfall;
17:00 descent to Elbrus village;
17:30 return to the hotel.
Accommodation in the Azau clearing.
Meals: breakfast and dinner at the hotel, picnic on the route.
Walking distance: 14 km, height difference: 600 m.
Difficulty level: medium.

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Day 6 - Elbrus. Walking distance to the shelter 11
Today we will get as close to Elbrus as possible.
You will take a cable lift to the Garabashi station at an altitude of 3,850 m and explore the panoramic views of the peaks of the Greater Caucasus Range and Elbrus.
Here you can ride snowmobiles (for an additional fee).
But that's not all, we will go even higher, to an altitude of 4,200 m, to shelter 11 — the famous hotel above the clouds, where climbers are accommodated before going out to conquer Elbrus.
Here you can experience the full power of the two-headed giant and take the best photos on the slope of Mount Elbrus.
Timing of the day:
09:00 exit;
10:00 Garabashi Cable Car Station;
11:00 shelter 11;
13:00 lunch (extra charge);
16:00 return to the hotel.
Accommodation in the Azau clearing.
Meals: breakfast and dinner at the hotel.
Walking distance: 5 km, height difference 250 m.
Difficulty level: medium.

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Day 7 - Cheget. Hiking to the top
Today you will become mountain conquerors again.
We start our journey from the lower station of the cable car, we will climb higher and higher, plunging into the Alpine zone.
The famous Ai Cafe is located at 2,750 m.
Vysotsky and Vizbor have been here, and now you will too!
Next, we will climb to the top of Cheget, at an altitude of 3451 m, along the way we will enjoy incredible views of the Semerka glacier, the double-headed Elbrus, and the turquoise Donguz Orun lake.
If desired, you can have a snack with delicious berry pies, they are simply incomparable here.
Timing of the day:
08:45 departure;
11:00 upper cable car station;
13:00 Cheget peak;
15:00 snack in pirozhkova;
16:00 descent to Cheget glade, shopping;
17:00 return to the hotel.
Accommodation in the Azau clearing.
Meals: breakfast and dinner at the hotel, picnic on the route.
Walking distance: 6 km, height difference: 400 m.
Difficulty level: medium.

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Day 8 - Departure
After a hearty breakfast, we will comfortably take you to Mineralnye Vody Airport.
Place and time of completion of the tour: village Azau, at 12:00 and at 16:00, transfer to Mineralnye Vody airport or railway station (approximately 4 hours).

Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Tour organizer's comments

Advanced, you need good physical fitness and endurance.

The tour is suitable for tourists with a fairly high level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for people over 65 years of age, patients with serious diseases of the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems

Accommodation

Hotel

7 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation and date, RUB.:

Period	Cost
17.05 to 31.05	65 000
07.06 to 18.10	90 000

The surcharge for single occupancy is 14,700 rubles/ the entire tour period.

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

The discount for pensioners is 5% (to apply the pension discount, you must provide a scan /photo of the supporting document).

A hotel where it is good to relax before long walks. The Scheherazade Hotel is located in Terskol. This hotel is located 3 km from the city center. You can take a walk near the hotel. Nearby: the Roma-1 Gondola cable Car, the Elbrus-1 Pendulum Cable Car and the Elbrus-2 Pendulum Cable Car.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 12 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

hotel accommodation in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities;
transfer: airport — hotel — airport;
entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities according to the tour program;
meals: breakfasts, picnics on the routes, dinners;
transportation services on the route;
guide services;
environmental fees.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities outside the tour program;
private transfer;
meals not specified in the program, or specified for an additional fee;
cable car ascent to Mount Cheget;
cable car to Elbrus, all queues — 1,900 rubles and eco fee — 200 rubles/person.;
excursions not included in the tour program;
single occupancy — 14,700 rubles / the entire period of the tour.

It's important to know

windbreaker;
comfortable clothes for the season;
synthetic T-shirt for running/sports for hiking;
sports shorts;
Sun hat: cap / panama hat / bandana;
personal first aid kit and insect repellent (if necessary);
waterproof windproof jacket and trousers;
a raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;
Sunglasses and cream: the sun is very active in the mountains;
Synthetic sweatpants, you can wear T-shirts or leggings. Hiking clothes should not be cotton. It should dry quickly and be comfortable;
trekking boots with tread, or sneakers like "Salomon Speed Cross" (sneakers for running without tread are categorically not suitable). Shoes must be worn out, not new;
trekking poles (if you don't have them, you can take ski poles);
warm clothes for climbing the mountains;
a backpack and a "seat".

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17 – 24 May 8 days 7 nights

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Reviews

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Alexandra Kroitoru

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14 Apr, 2025

Everything was perfect

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Irina

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3 Apr, 2025

The local managers carried out the entire program of our "Resort Romance" tour flawlessly. During the trip, we had a wonderful opportunity to escape the noise of the city and the hustle of metropolitan life. Every day, we were surrounded by stunning landscapes: mountains, rivers, fields, and gardens. Everywhere we looked, animals were peacefully grazing: cows, horses, sheep. Taking in these views felt truly relaxing... Bringing a deep sense of harmony with nature. Our group was small and flexible, just 10 people (ages 45-50+), traveling in a comfortable bus. Our guide, Eduard, made the experience even more enjoyable. What we appreciated most was that he let us set our own walking pace, never rushing us or imposing a fixed rhythm. He also gave us plenty of free time to explore the sights or shop for souvenirs: a rare and valuable quality in a guide. We were all incredibly grateful for that. Eduard shared many fascinating stories about the region and its history, always answering our countless questions with patience and enthusiasm. We loved everything about this trip.
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Dmitry

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14 Mar, 2025

The tour provider responded to all questions promptly and efficiently arranged the transfer and hotel. The guide was a knowledgeable and reliable professional.