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Elbrus Trek from the North and
climbing from the South 14 days.

Program 2019:

day

date

day's program

night

meals

1

06.07.19

Arrival to Mineralnye Vody (time: ?, flight: ?). Transfer to Pyatigorsk. Accommodation in hotel “Intourist”.

Intourist

D

2

07.07.19

Transfer 75km to Khasaut village 1750m. Trek 5 km along a nice spring under sandstone rocks of Bermamyt, to our Khasaut Tent Camp, mess-tent, tents for 2 persons each one, toilet tent. Night at Khasaut Camp, 1950m.

tent

BLbD

3

08.07.19

Trek 17 km, following an ancient path we arrive close to the foot of Bermamyt top 2638m and turn on the North to go exactly to Mt. Elbrus direction to our Bermamyt Tent Camp, mess-tent, tents for 2 persons each one, toilet tent. Night at Bermamyt Camp, 2300m. Along all the way Mt. Elbrus dominates all panorama! Distance 17km, up 700m, down 350m

tent

BLbD

4

09.07.19

Trek 15 km, following the ancient path along the ridge of Bermamyt we traverse plateau Bechassyn, close to its top of Bechassyn 2360m and descent to the valley to our Bechassyn Tent Camp, mess-tent, tents for 2 persons each one, toilet tent. Night at Bechassyn Camp, 2350m. Again, as the weather is good, we see nice view of Mt. Elbrus, dominated all landscape!  Distance 15km, up 300m, down 250m

tent

BLbD

5

10.07.19

Trek 14 km, crossing on altitude of 2700m a ridge of Syrh, its top is 3100m, that is covered Elbrus of our view for a couple hours we descent to Hathansu meadow to Elbrus North Base Camp. Night at Hathansu Camp, 2550m. Here we can find out some Elbrus and climbing news and to speak with climbers to the top.  Distance 14km, up 900m, down 700m

Hathansu Camp

BLbD

6

11.07.19

Acclimatization hike to Mushrooms plateau, 4-5 hours. We pass above a narrow gorge and then through the high meadows, offering us spectacular view of the glaciers of the North slopes. We continue through the volcanic rock to Stone Mushrooms, with its 3200 m of altitude. Descend back to BC. Night in Hathansu Camp. Distance 10 km, 5 hours, elevation +/- 680m.

Hathansu Camp

BLbD

7

12.07.19

We leave today the place called «Djilisu» (“hot water” on Turkish idiom) to reach a place on confluence of two valleys: Shaoukam and Islamchat. Quiet and simple journey with 12 km to do and small altitude difference allow to improve our acclimatization. The itinerary that we follow is a part of long strategic route from the Caspian Sea to the Black Sea, passed through the limestone foothills. It was constructed just after the II war, but never finished (1500 km of long!). Night in tents, Shaoukam Camp 2280m.

tent

BLbD

8

13.07.19

Along a shepherd's path trekking over Kyrtykaoush pass 3250 m, from where there is a great view to the unknown and beautiful gorge Islamchat, which leads to the northern foothills of the Mount Elbrus. Some meters before the pass there is a nice view to the North-East slope of  Mt. Elbrus. We descent to confluence of two valleys Kyrtyk and Kyrtykaoush. Night in tents, Kyrtyk Camp 2395m.

tent

BLbD

9

14.07.19

Trek over the Syltran pass 3430 m, to Syltran lake 3200 m, one of the high altitude lakes in Elbrus region. And then we descent along the nice valley to the Verkhny Baksan village, estimation trekking to descent from Elbrus top. Transfer 50km to the hotel in Terskol. Night in the hotel, 2000m.

Hotel 3*

BLbD

10

15.07.19

Transfer 4 km to the Azau station. We take the cable car/chair lift system up Elbrus and stay in the “refuge 3900”, 3900m.

Refuge 3900

BLbD

11

16.07.19

Acclimatization walk to Pastukhov Rocks at 4800m. Return to the “refuge 3900”.

Refuge 3900

BLD

12

17.07.19

We begin in the early morning hours to ascend the highest of Elbrus' twin peaks - the West Summit. You carry your day-pack with the day's requirements. (Option: it is possible to use a snow-cat to Pastukhov Rocks) We return to spend the night in the “refuge 3900”.

Refuge 3900

BLbD

13

18.07.19

Spare day to attempt Elbrus if the weather on the previous day was bad. Descent to Baksan valley. Dinner. Night in the hotel, 2000m.

Hotel 3*

BLbD

14

19.07.19

Transfer to Mineralnye Vody for the flight home (time: ?, flight: ?).

departure

B

B – breakfast; L – lunch in the hotel or in café; Lb – lunch bag (sandwich, sweets, fruit, juice); D – dinner

Price per person for the trip: 1 450 €

Single room supplement per night: hotel 3* (Baksan valley): 20 €

The price includes:

  • All necessary transfers required for carrying out the trip;
  • Accommodation according to the program;
  • Full board throughout the trip (excluding farewell dinner);
  • NewRoute mountain guide (additional summit guide starting from 7 pax for group with leader and from 4 pax for group without leader; for each 3 clients);
  • NewRoute  Outdoor Cook;
  • Cooking equipment;
  • Group climbing equipment;
  • One return run by cable ways on Mt. Elbrus;
  • All the necessary permits;
  • OVIR registration;
  • Russian entry visa support.

Not included:

  • Flights to / from MinVody airport;
  • Unexpected preliminary evacuation cost;
  • Insurance;
  • Personal expenses, alcohol;
  • Visa costs;

You could send your request via e-mail: mountainguides@mail.ru