7-day climb to Mount Elbrus (in a group)

Follow Denis, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, and reach the summit of the marvelous Mount Elbrus on this 7-day trip in the Caucasus Mountains.

Group

Caucasus

7 Days

Jun - Sep

High

Intermediate

Description

Discover the astonishing Mount Elbrus in this 7-day program in Russia.

The Caucasus Mountains are home of the highest peak in Europe. Located in Southern Russia, Mount Elbrus reaches 5,642 meters above sea level and is a popular destination for mountaineers around the world.

Due to the location of this peak, weather conditions can be a real obstacle for the ascent. This is why it is so important to come along with a local certified guide. Hike up the highest summit in Europe in a safe way!

For more details of the daily activities of the trip please take a look at my program at the bottom of this page. However, this itinerary is flexible and can be extended in case of bad weather. Also remember that it’s important to have prior mountaineering experience as well as a good shape to join the group.

Come and enjoy a wonderful experience to the top roof of Europe. I can assure Mount Elbrus will be something to remember!

This program is designed for open groups. If you want, you can hire a private trip.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Transportation start and back
Permit and entrance fees
Lifts tickets

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

We’ll meet at the Mineralnye Vody airport and transfer you to Terskol. We’ll spend the night in a hotel.

Day 2: Mount Cheget

On our second day, we’ll have an acclimatization hike to Mount Cheget (3,770 meters).

Day 3: Azau

We’ll go to Azau and take a cable car to the starting point of the climb, at 3,700 meters of altitude. Then, we’ll check-in at the mountain hut.

Day 4: Acclimatization day

On day 4, we’ll have an acclimatization ascent. We’ll reach 4,700 meters and then return to the hut.

Day 5: Mount Elbrus summit

On this day, we’ll reach the summit of Mount Elbrus. The ascent will take us around 8 or 9 hours and then we’ll return to the hut.

Day 6: Terksol

We’ll return to Terksol and enjoy the rest of the day off.

Day 7: Departure

We’ll transfer you to the Mineralnye Vody airport and say goodbye.

Details

More info

The price indicated is the starting price. The minimum group size is 3 people. There are discounts for large groups. We will move around in my van.

Meeting point

Mineralnye Vody airport

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Pansion More Gudauta Abkhazia

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Hotel Ritsa Pitsunda Abkhazia

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Abkhazia Hotel Gagra Abkhazia

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About the guide

Denis

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Mountain Guide

I am IFMGA-certified and have been working as a mountain guide since 2007 in different mountain regions all over the world. I did several expeditions in remote regions such as Karakoram in Pakistan, Himalaya in India and Nepal, Patagonia etc.
I guide my clients on trips that range from easy mountaineering and hiking to technical climbing, high altitude alpinism and ice and rock climbing.
Please get in touch with me if you want to discover Russia, Georgia or any other parts of the world, walking, mountaineering, climbing or skiing. It will be my pleasure to guide you and assist you in the mountaineering objective you want to reach.

Languages

Russian | English

Certificates

KMGA

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What people are saying about Denis

Hiroshi

Excellent challenge

Me and Denis had rock-climbing trip at Sinai mountains on April 2015 We climbed 3 routes PD_AD grade from 5 to 12 pitches each. Everything was good-weather,routes and guide, who did his job perfectly

Heidi

We loved our experience at Mt Elbrus with our Guide Denis. He was an awesome Guide very knowledgable and skilled. We would use him again. We were greatful for his translation as English was not spoken by many! Mt Elbrus was an amazing place. All lift passes and accommodation excellent. Food was really good. Training days on the mountain was a wonderful experience and my partner made it to the summit with Denis. Sadly I did not but will plan another trip to attempt it myself. I would recommend Denis to anyone wanting to climb Mt Elbrus. Great guy and Guide! Thank you for putting us in touch with him and helping arrange a well organised trip. Very happy customer experience all round!