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Tourism types:Mountaineering Region:Russia » Caucasus » Elbrus Level of Proficiency: good physical training, mountaineering preparation are desirable ( you will obtain necessary mountaineering knowledge and habits during the acclimatizing outputs) Group size: from 5 PAX Length of Tour: 10 days, 9 nights Cost of Tour: 39900 RUB
Rate:
€ 39.39;
$ 30.94
Elbrus - the highest peak of the Great Caucasus. Simultaneously it considered to be the highest top of the Europe and Russia. Elbrus is located in system of the Lateral ridge, completely in territory of our country. It represents a cone of the extinct volcano on a high socle with granites and crystal slates. The western top of Elbrus (altitude 5642m) and East (5621m) are divided by a deep saddle (5325). Elbrus is covered by a cap of firn and ice from which 54 glaciers go down to different sites.
Our guides perfectly know all features of a route as better prepared for the ascent, and had passed it successfully hundreds of times. Elbrus is not difficult for climbing technically, but can be rather strenuous because of the altitude and of bad weather which can be changed for the worse very fast; in winter conditions ascent without skilled instructors can be very dangerous.
At the airport Mineralnie Vody you will be met by our representative and on a minibus you will come to the hotel.
In the next four days you will get an optimal acclimatization for a forthcoming ascent to Elbrus.
The program of preparation (acclimatization) includes outings to the slopes of the mountain of Cheget (3452ì), from which in good weather the fine views of Mt. Elbrus, Donguz-Orun, Nakra and on many other, most beautiful tops of area, the way of ascent to 4050ì up to a former Shelter 11 and the way to the Pastukhov’s rocks (4600ì) are opened. On 6th-7th day is the time for an ascent which usually takes 9-14 hours together with descent.
Price:
Program cost on 1 person with hotel accommodation:
Ozon***
Povorot***, Balkaria***
Chiran**+
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Eu
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Eu
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From 5 Pax
42900
42900
39900
The description of the route of an ascent Mt. Elbrus Western 2a category of complexity.
1. Barrels (3780m) – Shelter(4050m) – 1,5 hours. Movement on snowy-ice fields. In area of a plateau before rise on the Shelter 11 can be cracks. Closely!
2. Shelter (4050m) – Pastukhov’s rocks – 2-3 hours. Rising goes between two rocky ridges (4300ì), further snowy-ice rise (15-20 °, 50m) with an output on a plateau under Pastukhov’s rocks. Rising to "Pastukhov’s rocks" goes on the closed glacier (20o). Crevasses here are not open. On a plateau the approach under the bottom stones of the Pastukhov’s rocks (5 °, in summertime the rockfall is possible). Further rise on the top part of the Pastukhov’s rocks by a snowy-ice slope with a steepness—15o-20o.
3. Pastukhov’s rocks (4600m) - "Traverse"(5000m) – 1-1,5 hours. Snowy-ice rise 500-600m with the steepness 15o-20o. Rising up, passing ice excesses (but it is impossible to go far to the left, to avoid dumps in southern glacial circus) and turning to the left, we come to the traverse turn (5000m).
4. "Traverse" (5000ì) – « motorcycle couloirs» (5340ì) – 2-2,5 hours. Flat enough traverse with smooth ascent. Steepness of a slope on inclined traverse is 15o, sometimes - up to 25o.
5. « Motorcycle couloirs » (5340ì) –to a saddle (5350ì) – 30–40 minutes. Passing the bottom of the Eastern top (400-500m). On this site you can smell the sulphurous gas which is going from the fumaroles on a southern slope. With an up-to-face wind it is a serious handicap for the climbers. By traverse rising up to a saddle, you should move cautiously by the pass. There can be crevasses. On the left, under slopes of the western top there is the beginning of the snowy mulde, where the roof of a ruibed hut can be seen.
6. The saddle (5350m) – out on the plateau’s top (5550m) – 1-1,5 hours. In 50 m from a hut turn to the right and on abrupt enough snow slope (30-35o) it is risen up to a rocky ridge. Before a ridge there can be an ice spot. In this place usage of fixed ropes is advisable.
7. Plateau’s top (5550m) – Mt. Elbrus Western (5642m). From here, rising up and to the left to the plateau’s top. By a 400m flat site we rise on a low dome of the top (40 minutes-1 hour).
8. Mt. Elbrus Western is represented by a small, snowy-ice rise with steepness 15o and a stone pedestal above.
9. Descent.
Attention! With the weather going worse orientation on smooth slopes of Elbrus is very difficult! Seeing a cloud-lens above top of Elbrus or clouds above Ushba and Donguz-Orun tops you must postpone or stop the climb. From the first attributes of a bad weather before the full loss of visibility there can be not more than 3 hours. We cannot but mention that in wintertime the Elbrus slopes above the Pastukhov Rocks usually look like a huge icy field more then 500 m long. That is why moving along the ice surface requires definite alpine experience. That is why we recommend to the tourists who would like to climb Elbrus in winter to have at least tourist or alpine training and experience in moving along an ice relief using crampons, you should have a rope and ice-screws with you and have a practice in using them. You should understand well what you are doing.
It often happens that people come to climb Elbrus in winter without required preparation. In this case we strongly recommend that you hire a professional individual guide while Elbrus climbing in a company which can be trusted (Alpindustria) which will take care of your safety during the climb. Good luck while climbing!
Route: Mineralnye Vody airport- Terskol - hotel - Barrels on Elbrus - Elbrus top 5642m - Barrels on Elbrus - Terskol - hotel - Mineralnye Vody airport
Tour Program
Day 1. Flight to Mineralny Vody, Transfer to Terskol.
Air flight to Mineral Vody, meeting in airport by our representative. Transfer to Elbrus region (4 hours), accommodation at the hotel. Briefing with the guide on personal equipment, preparing for outing to Cheget.
Day 2. Ascent to Cheget Peak (3460m)
Rising on two lines chairlift to the altitude 3000m (30 minutes). Acclimatization outing to the shoulder of Cheget (3460m). up 1-2 hours. On the top there is a good platform viewing Elbrus, the Main Caucasus Range. Route is going through the rocky ridge. Snack, lunch package and descent by snowy southern slopes of Cheget. Outing takes you 3-5 hours. Return to the hotel. Discussing the program for the next day.
Day 3. Azau station – Diezelhut (4055).
Rising on the cableway to the station “Mir”, then using chairlift to the station “Garabashi”. Azau (2200m) – Staryi Krugozor (2950m) – Mir (3500m) – Garabahi (3750m). Then by foot, rising up to the “Barrels” which are situated 50 meters from station of Garabashi. An acclimatization outing to the Diesel Hut (4050m) – 1,5 hours. Practicing moving on snowy-ice relief with the guide of the group. Discussion the program for the next day, viewing and selecting personal equipment. Overnight to the hotel.
Day 4. Azau station – Diezelhut (4055).
Rising to the Garabashi, accommodation in the shelter “Barrels”.
Rising on the cableway to the station “Mir”, then using chairlift to the station “Garabashi”. Azau (2200m) – Staryi Krugozor (2950m) – Mir (3500m) – Garabahi (3750m). Then by foot, rising up to the “Barrels” which are situated 50 meters from station of Garabashi. An acclimatization outing to the Diesel Hut (4050m) – 1,5 hours. Practicing moving on snowy-ice relief with the guide of the group. Discussion the program for the next day, viewing and selecting personal equipment. Overnight at the shelter “Barrels”.
Day 5. An acclimatizing outing to the Pastuchov’s rocks (4650m).
Ascent Tour Pastukhov’s Rocks. Ascent 3-4,5 hours, descent 1-1,5 hours. Discussion of the tactic of the ascent to the Mt. Elbrus, viewing and selection of personal equipment, preparing for the ascent. Overnight at the Barrels.
Day 6. Rest day - Diezelhut (4055).
An acclimatization outing to the Diesel Hut (4050m) – 1,5 hours. Practicing moving on snowy-ice relief with the guide of the group. Discussion of the tactic of the ascent to the Mt. Elbrus, viewing and selection of personal equipment, preparing for the ascent. Overnight at the Barrels.
Day 7. Ascent Mt Elbrus (Western, 5642m).
first possible summit accents
Day of ascent. The ascention is a route of 2A category. An early start (at 3 o’clock). If you take a ratrak to the Rocks, you can start later, at 4-5 a.m. The ascent will take you 12-16 hours with the way down to the Barrels. Moving on skies or crampons, depending on the snow condition. If there is a lot of snow, you can go up to the saddle by skies; if it is not possible, you can leave them in the end of ridge or at the Pastukhov’s rocks. The track to top is marked by landmarks, but it is advisable to go on climbing only in good weather! There are o lots of closed crevasses on the glacier, and you should keep the path. You should go only using crampons! In May and November the slope to the saddle can have long part of pure ice. In this case the route is possible only for well-prepared sportsmen. Especially dangerous descent (3,5 km at a steepness 30o) They say, in an ideal weather from the top you can see both the Caspian and the Black seas…
Overnight at the Barrels.
Day 8. Reserve day (in case of bad weather). Overnight at the Barrels.
Day 9. Reserve day. Descent to the Azau. Final Party, lunch, transfer to the hotel in Pyatigorsk. Free time. Handing in certificates on climbing to Mt. Elbrus and Elbrus T-shirts. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10. Transfer to Mineralny Vody
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the Mineral Vody airport.
Tour Cost Includes 1. “Alpindustria” staff company for all the program.
2. Transport. All transfers according to the program (Minvody airport – hotel- airport, transfers in the region).
3. Accommodation. Double hotel rooms: “Ozon” – 3 nights HB, “Intourist” – 1 night BB
4. The Barrels (3720 m) accommodation on Elbrus 5 nights FB.
5. An English -speaking guide.
6. Elbrus and Cheget cable-way/chair lift return tickets according to the program.
7. Food. Full board in the Caucasus - 2 meals a day in hotel restaurants. Lunch in cafes. Pocket lunch while touring and climbing.
8. Certificates on Elbrus expedition.
9. Cook service on Elbrus.
10. Rental kitchen equipment.
11. Tickets for cableway\chairlift during the program
12. Guide-assistant for the climbing period
(for groups more than 4 person)
13. Local and state tourist taxes:
a. Passports registration;
b. Border area Pass;
c. Visa invitation;
Not Included in the Cost of the Program 1. Single accommodation.
2. Additional food and drinks.
3. Additional transfers and cable-way tickets (not included in the program)
4. Equipment rental.
5. Ratrak (snow grooming machine) for climbing. (400 euro per ratrak)
6. Extra night in Elbrus hotel if coming from Elbrus earlier than it was planned.
7. National Park permit for climbing
Not included:
Domestic and international air fare. Insurance.
Important:
Only ONE attempt of climbing Elbrus is included.
Necessary documents During the trip:
- for the Russians – Russian passport
- for foreign citizens - international passport, migration card, visa.
For booking:
– passport copy
Transport For transfer we use comfortable sedans (depending on the group size) or minibuses (for 10-15 people) like Mercedes, Volkswagen, or Ford. For small groups we use sedans Transfer airport – hotel – airport is a group one and is made once on the arrival day and once on the departure day. In case of necessity we can book an individual car for extra fee.
To come to the Barrels hut we use the cableway skilift. To reach the Pastukhov rocks you can book a ratrak.
Residence conditions We deal with the hotels "Ozon”***, “Povorot”***, “Chiran”**
These are the modern comfortable hotel with all the necessary structure, good rooms (double room), polite and respectful personnel.
At the huts "Barrels” and "Diesel-Hut” accommodation conditions are modest. There are sleeping places and kitchen/dining rooms, a toilet outdoors. Available are the beds with mattrasses and pillows, tables, there are electric heaters. Temperature: +18o, near the floor it is colder (+5o), sleeping bags are recommended.
Food Full board in the Caucasus - 2 meals a day in hotel restaurants. Pocket lunch while touring and climbing.
We offer you complete and balanced meals useful for people exercising up in the mountains. They include vegetables, meat, fish, bread, cereals, tea, coffee, and milk.
If you have food restrictions (for example you are a vegetarian), you should warn us beforehand. We’ll try our best to make you feel comfortable.
Servicer You will be accompanied by a guide of our Company. “Alpindustria-Terskol”staff is at your service
Weather Down the valley it can be up to -20 C, but it is seldom, usually it is , -5 -10 C. On the mountain it can be up to äî -40 on 5000 m.
Medicine During the trips the guide has the first medical kit. In any place it is possible to contact the Rescue service. It is necessary for you to have individual medicines.
expense If coming from Elbrus earlier than it was planned the guest is responsible for extra night in Elbrus hotels.
There is no refund for the huts booked beforehand. Please meet this with respect. In the rush season there are not places available for all the coming people. So we book the sleeping places beforehand considering all reserve days.
It is worth buying souvenirs, keep it in your budget.
In the valley there are many cafes and restaurants, mostly local cuisine. Dinner or lunch will cost you 300 rub and more.
Booking ratrak on the climbing day costs 400 euro for the whole machine (up to 10 pax). Skipass 1250 rub a day,
Excursion sliticket to Cheget and Elbrus costs 650 rub.
Clothes and equipment
At the height of 5,000 m or more, it can be rather cold: -20 in summer; -40 in winter. Sometimes wild winds blow. We prepare ourselves for the worst weather conditions. At the same time, it can be rather hot down in the valley at the same time.
Ascent Clothing
Thermal underwear.
Sweater/thin fleece shirt.
Fleece/windblock jacket and trousers.
Gortex (membrane tissue) jacket and trousers.
Warm cap.
Wind-proof mask (balaclava)
Mittens (it’s better to have two pairs).
Warm socks.
Leggings/pants
You can take a warm down jacket with you.
Plastic or leather boots designed for ascents. It’s better to have welted boots and climbing crampons with automatic bindings.
Equipment
Comfortable climbing harness.
3 carabiners.
Sling
Ice-axe.
Telescope ski poles.
Sun glasses.
Sun cream.
Climbing crampons with automatic bindings (matching your boots).
Torch
Sometimes, we have a rest sitting on a stone, that’s why it’s good to have a carrymat to sit on. You can use it inside your tent: it can be placed under a gas stove or a hot pan.
Carry mat/inflatable mat to sleep on in the snow.
Sleeping bag to keep you warm when camping (a comfortable temperature of +10).
You should have your own spoon, mug, and knife.
Safety Climbing Mt.Elbrus is an active kind of sport in the mountains potentially dangerous for the life and health for all the participants of this program.. Our guides will provide the necessary level of safety in case you will follow the Safety Insruction. The guide has a radio, GPS, mobile telephone, all necessary group equipment.
Decision of stopping the programme when the weather and snow conditions impose a threat to lives of the participants is in exclusive competency of the guide accompanying the group on the route and can not be discussed. The guide is responsible for providing safety on all kinds of mountain relief.
All guests should have medical insurance in case of incidents or immediate illness which can cover medical and other expenses in emergency.
Payment conditions Please meet our rules of payment conditions.
To provide a successful and safe realization of the program we are to undertake definite efforts and preparation which require expenses.
Down payment when booking is 5000 rub. In case you cancel the trip it is not refundable.
Full payment should be done not later than 20 days prior to the beginning of the program. If the full payment is not done in this term we consider the trip cancelled and quit the booking. Please, be aware that the first payment is not refunded in this case.
You can pay in cash in our offices in Moscow and Terskol and make a bank money transfer.
You got question? Call us +7(495) 229-50-70 (Moscow)
