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Elbrus Climb South Side (8 Days)
ExpeditionsMost PopularSeason: May — October 2026

Elbrus Climb South Side (8 Days)

Altitude: 5,642 m
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Difficulty: Demanding
Ratio: 1:3 Guide/Climber

Route Elevation Profile

Max: 5,642 m
512 m
Mineralnye Vody / Nalchik
Airport pickup
2,150 m
Terskol Village
Base hotel
3,100 m
Terskol Peak / Cheget
First acclimatization
3,800 m
Barrels Refuge (Gara-Bashi)
High camp
4,800 m
Pastukhov Rocks
Acclimatization max
5,642 m
West Summit of Elbrus
Summit push & triumph

Day-by-Day Expedition Itinerary

Detailed summit schedule with elevation points, stages, and overnight stations

Meet all expedition members with a KavKazSkiTur representative. Comfortable group transfer through Baksan Valley to the village of Terskol (2,150 m). Check into a cozy hotel, attend the expedition briefing with the lead guide, inspect personal gear, and rent any missing equipment from our partner outfitter.

What Is Included

  • Airport transfers Mineralnye Vody/Nalchik — Terskol — airport
  • Comfortable hotel accommodation in Terskol (3 nights) with breakfast
  • Accommodation at the Barrels High-Altitude Refuge (4 nights)
  • 3 hot meals per day from the chef at Barrels Refuge
  • All cableway passes Azau — Gara-Bashi
  • Certified UIAGM/FAR mountain guides (1 guide per 3-4 climbers on summit day)
  • Group medical kit, pulse oximetry, and emergency oxygen cylinder
  • Group registration with the Elbrus High-Mountain Search & Rescue (EMERCOM)
  • Iridium satellite tracker and slope radios
  • Official KavKazSkiTur summit certificate

Not Included (Excluded)

  • Flights to Mineralnye Vody or Nalchik
  • Personal gear rental (crampons, ice axe, mountaineering boots, down jacket)
  • Mountaineering insurance with helicopter evacuation
  • Snowcat rental on summit night (optional)
  • Dinners at cafés in Terskol village

Recommended Technical Gear

Rental available at Terskol partner outfitter

Footwear & Crampons

  • Double mountaineering boots (welt-compatible)
  • Trekking boots for lower days
  • 10-12 point crampons fitted to summit boots
  • Snow gaiters

Clothing

  • Waterproof shell jacket (Gore-Tex)
  • Waterproof side-zip shell pants
  • Expedition down jacket with hood (rated to -25°C)
  • Fleece jacket Polartec 200/300
  • Moisture-wicking base layer set (x2)
  • Insulated summit mittens
  • Windproof fleece gloves (2 pairs)

Technical Gear

  • Ice axe with leash
  • Climbing harness
  • 2 locking carabiners + personal tether
  • Telescopic trekking poles
  • Climbing helmet

Optics & Accessories

  • Category 4 glacier sunglasses
  • Ski goggles with UV protection
  • Headlamp with spare lithium batteries
  • Stainless steel thermos 1.0 L
  • Sunscreen SPF 50+
Expedition Package Price
85 000 ₽
≈ \$920 USD • per climber
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