Mt. Elbrus Climb from North, Russia

Elbrus from the north is a route for lovers of the untouched nature. There are no hotels, restaurants, cable cars and snow cats, so the climbers reach the summit by walking - from the beginning to the end. It is this very route that people used to climb Elbrus for the first time. That was 181 years ago.
We offer also a climb from the southern side, which you can see here. The south side is concidered to be a bit easier. The route to Elbrus from the north begins from the colorful Djily-Suu gorge. Throughout the entire journey, incredible landscapes and beauty of the North Caucasus await you

Highlights:
♦ Caucasus Mountains range, stretching about 1,127 kilometers (about 700 miles) between Black and Caspian seas
♦ The highest point of Europe - Mt. Elbrus

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Itinerary:

Day 1. Arrival at the Mineralnye Vody airport (MRV) with any flight before 2 p.m.

Our guide will be awaiting you outside the arrival hall. Once everyone has arrived, the bus leaves from the airport heading to the city of Pyatigorsk.  Upon arrival at the hotel, the guide will check the participants' equipment to make sure that everyone is properly equipped for the climb. When necessary, you can hire missing items in our rental shop next morning. After sorting out equipment, you will have free time to see this beautiful resort place and have dinner at a restaurant. -/-/D

Day 2. After breakfast we load the backpacks onto an off-road vehicle and head towards Mt. Elbrus north side, having visited the rental shop on the way. The ride will take around 2.5 hours. Upon arrival at the base camp (3000 m), there will be lunch and a walk in the surroundings, which include waterfalls, mineral springs and green hills. Dinner and briefing at the camp.B/L/D

Day 3. Acclimatization hike to the Northern Shelter at 3750 meters Acclimatization hike to the Northern Shelter at 3750 meters visiting the "stone mushrooms" and "lunar" fields on the way. Returning to Camp 2. B/L/D

Day 4. Hike to the "Northern Shelter" at 3750 meters (Camp 3). Training in walking with crampons and using an ice ax. Overnight at Camp 3. B/L/D

Day 5. Acclimatization day B/L/D

Day 6. Day of rest. Today there will be no hikes, only a snow- and ice course near the camp. The guide will show you how to use an ice axe when you are sliding down the slope. Every participant will be trained in the technique of stopping the slide with an ice-axe. B/L/D

Day 7. The summit day. You will start at 2 a.m. after having breakfast early in the morning.When you climb from the north side, the east summit (5621 m) is closer than the west one (5642 m). So, on the summit day a group can split, and those participants who are better acclimatized go to the west summit and others climb to the east one. The decision is made by the guide. B/L/D

Day 8. Descent to the Emmanuel glade. Transfer back to Pyatigorsk. Overnight at the hotel.). B/-/-

Day 9. Reserve day that might be used in case of bad weather. Hotel in Pyatigorsk. B/-/-

Day 10. Transfer to the airport for departure

Good to know:

♦ The arrival transfer on day 1 is scheduled according to the flight arriving at Mineralnye Vody before 14 h. While the departure transfer is scheduled according flights departing after 9.30am.

♦ Food, gas and public equipment will be carried by our porters. You will have to carry your personal belongings from the base camp up to the high camp. This will be done in two carries. Normally, active acclimatization is very helpfull and enhances your chances to reach the summit. 

♦ Mountaineering insurance is highly recommended for climbing Mount Elbrus.

How to get there: Please, contact us if you would like us to help you find suitable flights at the best price. When helping you to find flights we always try to find the best price for you according to the departure and arrival times. Prices vary depending on the airline and current availability. However, remember that the cheap airfares are often difficult or impossible to reschedule or cancel. Payment of the ticket is with your own credit card directly to the airline or travel agent airline, which also sends out confirmation of booking. A service charge (non-refundable) will be added if you want us to help you find the appropriate plane ticket.

Visa: ►All nationals need visa to enter Russia. Please, check at the Russian embassy in your country about visa regulations ►we provide visa support while you have to take care of applying for your Russian visa

Recommended travel period of the year: June - September

Checklist and Equipment Hire

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Price Includes:
2 mountain guides for the group of 10 people
all meals acc itinerary
8 nights accommodation in tents and one night in hotel in Pyatigorsk
group equipment (ropes
cookware)
transfer from / to Mineralnye Vody airport
transfer from our office in Pyatigorsk to Emmanuel’s glade and back after the climb
entry permits to National parks
registration at Rescue service
climbing certificate
visa support (if required)

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Not Included:
flight tickets to/from Mineralnye Vody
Russian visa
insurance
personal equipment (such as sleeping bag; boots; crampons)
lunches and dinners in Kislovodsk
alcohol drinks
extra snacks and beverages
personal expenses
unexpected preliminary evacuation cost
porter services for personal belongings

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Additional Services:
Upgrade supplement for 3 nights in shelter(Days 3-6)- 400 EUR

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Vacation Extensions:
Mt. Elbrus Climb from South, Russia

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