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Ski Tour Mount Elbrus

Mount Elbrus (5642m / 18,510ft) is popular and formidable volcanic summit in The Caucasus Mountains. It is considered the highest mountain in Europe and it is one of the ‘Seven Summits’ attracting climbers from all over the world. Mostly visited in the summer months, there is often a steady stream of trekkers that make for the summit; however, we have put together a winter itinerary that concentrates on an important acclimatisation program and the ski tour to reach the formidable twin peaks. We will stay in hotels and mountain huts en route. Our guides are fully qualified High mountain guides.

Brief Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Elbrus Region
Arrive and transit Moscow. Flying to Caucasus - Mineralnye Vody (Min. Vody). Transfer by car to Elbrus region (about 3-4 hours).


Day 2
Adyr-Su valley (2300m)  
We start early in the morning from the hotel. Our bus will take us to the Adyr-Su valley - the most beautiful and unpopulated valley in the Elbrus region. After a short lunch we go for ski-touring to Koiavgan pass (3500m), which forms part of the border with Georgia.
Day 3
Mestia Pass (3900m)  
Today we climb Mestia Pass (3900m) with possible continuation to Mestia Peak 4100m.
Day 4
Garvash Pass (3450m) - Baksan 
Ski tour to Garvash pass, which from the Adyr-Su valley looks onto the southern side of the Caucasus, offering a magnificent site for both winter and summer skiing. Transfer to hotel in Baksan valley, the most developed valley in the Caucasus.
Day 5
Gumachi Pass (3582m) 
Early in the morning we start from the hotel. Our bus will take us to the Adyl-Su valley as far as possible (hopefully up to Juntugan camp). After this, we go and try to reach Gumachi pass. We will return back down to our hotel where supper awaits.
Day 6
Mt Kogutai (3820m)
Today we make another short transfer to make our day tour in the Kogutai valley Where we will make an ascent to Mt. Kogutai (3828m). Today is another big climbing and acclimatisation day as we push up nearer 4000m. Awesome descents as well, make this another great day of skiing.
Day 7
Base camp
After breakfast we start from the mountain hotel with all necessary climbing gear. We are making our push towards the summit and the higher base camp, where we stay for rest of our stay. We walk up to the Pastuckhov rocks (4200m) and then come down the Powder-snow runs to the valley bottom. Vertical drop more than 2000 m. we will repeat if we have time.
Day 8
Rest Day Barrels Huts 
Day for a good rest before a summit day. We go for an acclimatization walk or short ski runs. Overnight stay in the Barrels huts.
Day 9
Summit Mt Elbrus 
Summit day. Leave base camp about 3 am for the climb of Elbrus' west summit, 5642 m. We meet sunrise over the Pastuckhov rocks. It takes about 7 hours to reach the top and 3 hours to come back to The Barrels.
Day 10
Reserve day 
Reserve day for climbing Elbrus (in case of bad weather) or descent to the Baksan valley.
Day 11
Descent to Baksan 
If the weather was bad on previous days and we couldn’t summit, today is the last chance to try to climb Mt. Elbrus. We must descend to the valley this day so it may be a hard day for everybody. Descend to the Baksan valley.
Day 12
Return Home
This morning we transfer you to the airport Mineralnye Vody to take your return flights via Moscow.


Prices and Dates
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Duration:
12 days
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Environment
Availability
Group Size
Price
4-12 
£895



Available place
Trip is guaranteed to run
Limited space
Trip full or unavailable
Additional pricing information

The deposit for this trip is £200

Flight cost (UK-Moscow-Mineralnye Vody and return) is approx. £350

What is included
  • Transfers and internal transport
  • Accommodation (hotel and mountain huts)
  • All meals on a trip
  • Professional local guides and English speaking group leader
    • What is not included
  • International flights to/from Mineralnye Vody
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for local crew
  • Personal expenditure
  • Skiing Equipment

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    Trip Requirements

    Visa Requirements
    All nationalities require a passport and a visa for Russia. We must obtain an official invitation for this visa that must be valid for Russia. The visa invitation will be obtained by Direct Adventures and issued to clients to use alongside their visa application. Visas can be applied for directly with the embassy or via a visa agency company.
    Kit List
    A copy of our recommended kit list will be sent to you at the time of booking. You need to bring with you ski touring skis, boots, bindings, skins and ski crampons are essential for this tour. You will also need boot crampons, ice axe and a harness for this trip. All skiers will need to carry a pack (max 30 - 40 litres) with safety gear, a minimal change of clothes and personal items. Everyone is expected to ski at all times with the three essential items of avalanche safety equipment: transceiver, shovel and probe.