Climbing Mount Elbrus in season 2025

Elbrus 5642

Ski-tours on skis/boards, routes from the South and from the North
ELBRUS 5642 M - THE HIGHEST PEAK IN RUSSIA AND EUROPE!

43° 29.1167' 0" / 43° 36.4243' 0"

56° 13.1417' 2" / 35° 74.9851' 3"

21° 32.2428' 1" / 67° 89.5469' 7"

12° 63.6689' 7" / 39° 24.8967' 4"

73° 33.2176' 8" / 76° 84.9867' 9"

43° 29.1167' 0" / 43° 36.4243' 0"

56° 13.1417' 2" / 35° 74.9851' 3"

21° 32.2428' 1" / 67° 89.5469' 7"

12° 63.6689' 7" / 39° 24.8967' 4"

73° 33.2176' 8" / 76° 84.9867' 9"

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ABOUT US

Our prices include all services!

NO HIDDEN OR ADDITIONAL CHARGES.

KavkazSkiTur has already helped thousands of climbers to climb Elbrus! We have vast experience and the great programs at best prices. The price includes all services except personal equipment. All transfers from the airport and on site, accommodation in a 3* hotel, accommodation at the Gara-Bashi base 3800 m, breakfast/lunch/dinner/lunches, cable car rides, guide services, cook services, camping, tent and food delivery, festive dinner and certificates, resort fees.

Our programs:

Elbrus, along with the other eight five-thousanders of the Greater Caucasus, attracts the attention of climbers from all over the world and is distinguished by the fact that there are routes to its peaks that do not require too high qualifications of climbers. But the summit of Elbrus does not lose its significance due to its greatest absolute height over the entire space of Europe and Russia - from Portugal to Kamchatka.

Elbrus is not difficult from the standpoint of modern sport mountaineering. Many paths lead to its peaks and all of them are relatively simple. The main difficulties and possible surprises during the ascent are cracks in glaciers hidden by snow, low temperatures, strong winds and the exhausting effect of altitude.
Climbing Elbus + trekking to Lake Syltran-Kel

10 days / 9 nights Price - 95,000 RUB

KavkazSkiTur offers an amazing, beautiful and romantic trekking route, which begins with acclimatization on Lake Syltran-Kol, and ends with an ascent to the highest point in Europe - Elbrus.
Why did we like this route so much?
This program can be divided into 2 parts and you will summit 2 peaks in one expedition - Mount Syltran 3827 and Mount Elbrus:
Part 1. A hike under Lake Syltran for 2 nights and acclimatization on one of the peaks of 3900 meters.
Part 2. The ascent to Elbrus itself with acclimatization and a reserve day for the summit.
Day 1
Meeting at the airport Nalchik/Mineralnye Vody, transfer to Elbrus region to a private hotel: Cheget glade/Terskol village. Accommodation and dinner, preparation for the acclimatization hike the next day.
Day 2
Driving to the village of Verkhniy Baksan 1600 m, then either on foot or by car to an altitude of 2300 m (depending on your preferences and the road situation), ascent to Lake Syltrankel 3000 m, overnight in tents. From the village hiking time 5-6 hours, from an altitude of 2300 m walk - about 3-4 hours.
Day 3
Leaving at dawn. Ascent to the Zurbagan Pass 3522 m, along the ridge to the top of Syltrankelbashi 3827 m, traverse to the top of Mukal 3899 m through the Mukal Pass 3687 m (6-8 hours), descent to the Lake to the camp, dinner.
Day 4
Breakfast. Descent to 2300 m (about 3 hours), departure by car to the hotel and further according to the program of climbing Elbrus.
Transfer to the high-mountain base with subsequent climb on the summit.
Day 5
Ascent to the Gara-Bashi base (3800 m): by cable cars "Elbrus" and chair-lift "Gara-Bashi" / or Gondola lifts. Accommodation at the base, lunch. Rest, communication with guides, walk to the station "Shelter 11". Dinner.
Day 6
Early breakfast. Acclimatization hike to Pastukhov Rocks (4800 m). Lunch packages. Return to Gara-Bashi base. Dinner.
Day 7
Rest. Preparing for the night of the ascent.
Day 8
Night ascent to the summit of Mount Elbrus (5642 m).
Day 9
Reserve day in case of bad weather and force majeure. Descent to the valley. In case of a successful ascent - Free day. On this day we can go for a walk to the Maiden Braids waterfall or climb the Mount Cheget and admire the incredible view of the majestic Elbrus.
Day 10
Transfer to the airport (railway station) Nalchik/Mineralnye Vody.

Ascent Elbrus from the South standard program

8 days / 7 nights Price - 85,000 RUB

According to the 8-day program, beginners and experienced tourists will be able to climb Mount Elbrus - the highest point in Russia and Europe.
Day 1
Meeting at the airport Nalchik/Mineralnye Vody, transfer to Elbrus region to a private hotel on the Cheget glade. Accommodation and dinner.
Day 2
Acclimatization hike to the Terskol gorge to the Novy Krugozor shelter (2900 m). Or along the Terskol River valley. Dry lunch packages. Return to the hotel. Dinner.
Day 3
Climbing by cable car to Mount Cheget (2750 m), hiking to the top of mount Cheget 3400 m. Dry rations for lunch. Return to the hotel. Dinner.
Day 4
Ascent to the Gara-Bashi base (3800 m): by cable cars "Elbrus" and chair-lifts "Gara-Bashi". Accommodation at the base, lunch. Climb to "Shelter 11" 4000 m. Return to the Gara-Bashi base. Dinner.
Day 5
Acclimatization hike to Pastukhov Rocks (4800m). Dry ration lunch packages. Return to Gara-Bashi base. Dinner.
Day 6
Rest at the Gara-Bashi base or a reserve day.
Day 7
Climbing to the summit of Mount Elbrus (5642 m). Return to the Gara-Bashi base.
Day 8
Transfer to the airport (train station) Nalchik/Mineralnye Vody.

Ascent from the North - route of the first expedition

10 days / 9 nights Price - 95,000 RUB

Elbrus North side Program. Climbing Elbrus Peak along the route of the first ascent by the Russian expedition under the command of Cavalry General Georgy Emanuel in 1829. The program is designed for 10 days, one spare day in case of bad weather or additional acclimatization. The travel time is approximate and can change depending on the specific conditions on this day. This program is designed for tourists who want to wander through the wild mountains, to experience real mountain tourism and mountaineering. The tour allows you to see the most beautiful place in Kabardino-Balkaria - the northern side of Elbrus with the Dzhyly-su springs.
Day 1
Meeting at the airport of Mineralnye Vody/Nalchik. Transfer to the hotel in Nalchik. Accommodation.
Day 2
Transfer from Nalchik to Northern Elbrus region. Base camp at Emanuel glade (2600 m) — accommodation in huts.
Day 3
Base camp — Acclimatization hike to 3650 m — Base camp.
Day 4
Leaving Base camp 2600 m — Summit camp 3800 m — accommodation in houses.
Day 5
Acclimatization hike to the Lenz rocks up to 4500, return to camp at 3800.
Day 6
Rest day.
Day 7
Climbing one of the peaks of Elbrus (the correct choice of peak will be described in the detailed description of the program).
Day 8
Reserve day, in case of bad weather. Descent to the base camp.
Day 9
Departure to Nalchik. Check-in at the hotel.
Day 10
Transfer to the airport (or railway station) Nalchik/MinVody.

Elbrus summit and Irikchat gorge

10 days / 9 nights Price - 95,000 RUB

This 10-day tour is for tourists - beginners, with little experience in high-altitude mountain climbing. Irikchat Gorge is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful in the Elbrus region. The valley is located between the south-eastern and eastern spurs of Elbrus. Throughout the entire route, the snow-white eastern peak of Elbrus rises ahead. The high route provides good physical preparation and acclimatization before climbing Elbrus.
Day 1
Meeting at the airport Nalchik or Mineralnye Vody, transfer to Elbrus region to a private hotel: Cheget glade/Terskol village. Accommodation and dinner, preparation for the acclimatization hike the next day.
Day 2
Acclimatization hike to the Irik-chat gorge to the upper campsite — setting up a tent camp.
Day 3
Early in the morning, exit to the Irik-chat pass (3660 m). Return to the camp, dinner, rest, overnight in a tent.
Day 4
Descent down to the hotel, rest, preparing clothes and equipment, drying things.
Day 5
Ascent to the Gara-Bashi base (3800 m): by cable cars "Elbrus" and chair-lifts "Gara-Bashi" / or Gondola lifts. Accommodation at the base, lunch. Rest, communication with guides, walk to the station "Shelter 11" 4000 m. Dinner.
Day 6
Acclimatization hike to Pastukhov Rocks (4800m). Dry rations for lunch. Return to the "Gara-Bashi" base. Dinner.
Day 7
Rest. Preparing for the night of the ascent.
Day 8
Night of the ascent to the summit of Mount Elbrus (5642 m).
Day 9
Reserve day in case of bad weather and force majeure. Descent to the valley. In case of a successful ascent on the eighth day, a free day. On this day, we can go for a walk to the Maiden Braids waterfall or climb to Mount Cheget and admire the incredible view of the majestic Elbrus.
Day 10
Transfer to the airport (train station) Nalchik or Mineralnye Vody.

Elbrus with skis/boards. Ski-tour ascent and descent

8 days / 7 nights Price - 85,000 RUB

This 8-day program is for tourists who have sufficient experience in high-altitude mountain climbing. This tour has a minimum duration and is designed for acclimatization of physically prepared tourists.
Day 1
Meeting at the airport (train station) Nalchik or Mineralnye Vody, transfer to the Elbrus region to a private hotel on the Azau glade. Accommodation and dinner.
Day 2
Ascent to the intermediate camp "Gara-Bashi" (3800 m): by cable cars - 3 lines to the station "Gara-Bashi". Accommodation at the high-mountain base, lunch. Walk to "Shelter 11" 4000 m. Return to the base "Gara-Bashi". Dinner, rest.
Day 3
Acclimatization hike to Pastukhov Rocks (4800m). Dry rations for lunch. Return to Gara-Bashi base. Dinner, rest.
Day 4
Descent to the hotel. The first stage of acclimatization is complete.
Day 5
The second stage. Ascent to the Gara-Bashi base (3800 m): ascent by cable cars - 3 stages to the Gara-Bashi station. Accommodation at the base, lunch.
Day 6
Night ascent to the summit of Elbrus (5642 m). Return to the Gara-Bashi base.
Day 7
Reserve day. Descent to the valley.
Day 8
Transfer to the airport (train station) Nalchik or Mineralnye Vody.

Climbing schedule - season 2025

Climbing Elbrus from the South - 8 days
May 2025
06 May – 13 May
12 May – 19 May
20 May – 27 May
26 May - 02 June
June 2025
03 June - 10 June
09 June – 16 June
17 June – 24 June
23 June – 30 June
July 2025
01 July - 08 July
07 July – 14 July
15 July – 22 July
21 July – 28 July
August 2025
Jul 29 — Aug 05
Aug 04 — Aug 11
Aug 12 — Aug 19
Aug 18 — Aug 25
Aug 26 — Sep 02
September 2025
September 01 — 08
September 09 — 16
September 15 — 22
September 23 — 30
October 2025
October 01 – 08
October 07 – 14
October 13 – 20
October 21 – 28
Climbing + trekking to Lake Syltran-Kel - 10 days
June 2025
18 June — 27 June
23 June — 02 July
July 2025
07 July — 16 July
21 July — 30 July
August 2025
11 August — 20 August
20 August — 29 August
Elbrus Climbing from the North - 10 days
June 2025
June 21 – June 30
July 2025
July 07 – July 16
July 14 – July 23
August 2025
August 12 – August 21
August 18 – August 27
Climbing Elbrus + Irikchat Gorge - 10 days
June 2025
18 June - 27 June
23 June - 02 July
July 2025
07 July - 16 July
21 July - 30 July
August 2025
11 August - 20 August
20 August - 29 August
Elbrus Climbing with Skis - 8 Days
April 2025
01 — 08 April
07 — 14 April
05 — 22 April
21 — 28 April
May 2025
06 May — 13 May
12 May — 19 May
20 May — 27 May
26 May — 02 June
June 2025
03 June — 10 June
09 June — 16 June
17 June — 24 June
23 June - 30 June

Necessary equipment

Personal equipment:
  • High-mountain boots, two-layer / plastic
  • Climbing with skis - equipment for ski touring. Special equipment - skis, boots, skins, adapters. Snowshoes or splitboards for snowboarders.
  • Crampon
  • Shoe covers, gaiters, worn over boots
  • Sleeping bag
  • Ice axe
  • Harness, short ropes
  • 2 carabiners
  • Telescopic poles
  • 80 litre backpack
  • Small assault backpack
  • Liter thermos
  • Headlamp
  • Warm, windproof pants. Ski pants are fine
  • Warm, windproof Gore Tex jacket and down jacket
  • Fleece jacket
  • Fleece gloves
  • Mittens
  • Balaclava
  • Hat
  • Thermal underwear
  • Thermal socks
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Ski goggles - mask
  • Helmet
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