Elbrus from the south
comfortable ascent to Elbrus
An ascent where you don't have to live in tents, carry heavy backpacks and cook food.
And your safety is the guide's priority.
And your safety is the guide's priority.
Duration - 9 days.
Suitable for beginner climbers.
Overnight stays in hotels and shelters.
The route is suitable for the first acquaintance with Elbrus and high-altitude mountaineering.
Professional mountain guide certified according to Russian and international standards, accommodation in hotel and shelters, meals prepared by a cook, luggage lifted up to the camp by cable car, mountaineering equipment is included in the price, warm clothes can be rented - your only task is to walk and breathe.
All this makes the ascent more comfortable, but it will still be one of the most challenging days of your life.
Suitable for beginner climbers.
Overnight stays in hotels and shelters.
The route is suitable for the first acquaintance with Elbrus and high-altitude mountaineering.
Professional mountain guide certified according to Russian and international standards, accommodation in hotel and shelters, meals prepared by a cook, luggage lifted up to the camp by cable car, mountaineering equipment is included in the price, warm clothes can be rented - your only task is to walk and breathe.
All this makes the ascent more comfortable, but it will still be one of the most challenging days of your life.
Plan of Ascent
Arrival to Mineralnye Vody before 13.00. Transfer to Terskol village at an altitude of 2000 m. Check-in in a comfortable hotel - double accommodation.
Briefing, acquaintance, gala dinner in the restaurant of national cuisine.
Night at the hotel.
Briefing, acquaintance, gala dinner in the restaurant of national cuisine.
Night at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel, rent of necessary trekking equipment, departure to the beginning of the route.
Picturesque trekking along alpine meadows through the Terskol Gorge to Terskol waterfall. Acclimatization process is started, the aim is to work out the optimal pace of movement, get used to the rarefied air, learn how to use special equipment (trekking sticks).
Evening - dinner in the restaurant of national cuisine or in the hotel on request.
Checking of equipment for climbing (personally with each person).
General briefing.
Night at the hotel.
Altitude 2800 m
Length 10 km
Gain of altitude 600 meters
Duration 5 hours
Picturesque trekking along alpine meadows through the Terskol Gorge to Terskol waterfall. Acclimatization process is started, the aim is to work out the optimal pace of movement, get used to the rarefied air, learn how to use special equipment (trekking sticks).
Evening - dinner in the restaurant of national cuisine or in the hotel on request.
Checking of equipment for climbing (personally with each person).
General briefing.
Night at the hotel.
Altitude 2800 m
Length 10 km
Gain of altitude 600 meters
Duration 5 hours
Breakfast at the hotel, departure to the beginning of the route to the territory of Cheget ski resort.
Ascent on an open-type chairlift to the height of 2700 m. Cafe “Ai”. Trekking to Cheget “Balda” to the height of 3470 m. Acclimatization continues, the terrain becomes more difficult, the landscape more lifeless. Today we will feel the joy of reaching the top of Cheget, and in good weather we will see Elbrus and our ascent route. At the height of 3050 m a delicious surprise awaits us. We descend by cable car to save our knees for the next stages of acclimatization.
Evening - dinner in the restaurant of national cuisine or in the hotel on request.
Rental of equipment for climbing.
General briefing.
Night at the hotel.
Altitude 3470 m.
Length 5 km
Gain of 770 meters
Duration 6 hours
Ascent on an open-type chairlift to the height of 2700 m. Cafe “Ai”. Trekking to Cheget “Balda” to the height of 3470 m. Acclimatization continues, the terrain becomes more difficult, the landscape more lifeless. Today we will feel the joy of reaching the top of Cheget, and in good weather we will see Elbrus and our ascent route. At the height of 3050 m a delicious surprise awaits us. We descend by cable car to save our knees for the next stages of acclimatization.
Evening - dinner in the restaurant of national cuisine or in the hotel on request.
Rental of equipment for climbing.
General briefing.
Night at the hotel.
Altitude 3470 m.
Length 5 km
Gain of 770 meters
Duration 6 hours
Late wakeup and breakfast at the hotel. Gathering things for moving to the higland shelter (some things can be left in the hotel luggage room).
Transfer to Azau. Lift with things on Elbrus resort cable car (closed cabins) up to 3870 m. Garabashi station. Settling in the shelter - four-bed accommodation, acquaintance with high mountain life, lunch and acquaintance with our cook.
Snow and ice practices. The venue is determined by the guide. We learn the basics of mountaineering: how to stop yourself from falling with an ice pick, walk in crampons, and use self-guards and rails.
Dinner from our cook.
Briefing.
Night in the shelter.
Altitude 3870
Probable altitude and length of the route is determined by the guide.
Transfer to Azau. Lift with things on Elbrus resort cable car (closed cabins) up to 3870 m. Garabashi station. Settling in the shelter - four-bed accommodation, acquaintance with high mountain life, lunch and acquaintance with our cook.
Snow and ice practices. The venue is determined by the guide. We learn the basics of mountaineering: how to stop yourself from falling with an ice pick, walk in crampons, and use self-guards and rails.
Dinner from our cook.
Briefing.
Night in the shelter.
Altitude 3870
Probable altitude and length of the route is determined by the guide.
Early rise and breakfast from our cook. Early departure to the route to Pastukhov Rocks 4700 m above sea level. The route runs along the glaciers, with a view of the main Caucasus ridge, but perhaps you will not care about views this day! The most responsible stage of acclimatization, where everyone will be able to test their strength and readiness for climbing. If possible, the athletic part of the group will be offered an ascent up to 5000 meters. Descent along the ascent route and rest in the shelter.
Dinner.
Briefing.
Night at the shelter.
Altitude 4700-5000 meters.
Length 6-7 km
Gain 900-1200 m
Duration 6-8 hours
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Dinner.
Briefing.
Night at the shelter.
Altitude 4700-5000 meters.
Length 6-7 km
Gain 900-1200 m
Duration 6-8 hours
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Late rise and breakfast at the shelter from our cook. This is the most psychologically difficult day of our program. We tune up for the ascent, gain strength before the most responsible stage. Meals from our cook, early dinner.
Briefing and instructions from our guide. We discuss climbing tactics and get personal recommendations from our guide. Every detail is important.
An early departure before the night out.
Briefing and instructions from our guide. We discuss climbing tactics and get personal recommendations from our guide. Every detail is important.
An early departure before the night out.
Wake up at night no matter if you have slept well or not. Breakfast from our cook (no porridge - no summit). Start of ascent to the western summit of Elbrus 5642 m asl. Descent on the way of the ascent. If you wish you can use a snow groomer for descent or ascent.
On the same day we go down to the hotel in Terskol. Return the rented equipment.
Night at the hotel.
Altitude 5642 m.
Length 10 km
Gain of 1800 m
Duration 12-15 hours
On the same day we go down to the hotel in Terskol. Return the rented equipment.
Night at the hotel.
Altitude 5642 m.
Length 10 km
Gain of 1800 m
Duration 12-15 hours
Reserve day in case of bad weather. If the ascent took place on the planned day - rest in the village of Terskol, free time.
Gala dinner in the restaurant of national cuisine, congratulations to the participants and summarizing the results of the event. Awarding with memorable souvenirs and certificates.
Night at the hotel.
Gala dinner in the restaurant of national cuisine, congratulations to the participants and summarizing the results of the event. Awarding with memorable souvenirs and certificates.
Night at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport/railway station. Departure after 17.00.
See you again!
See you again!
Summary: 7 working days, we go in resonance with 70% of groups to Elbrus and do not stand in traffic jams, plane tickets on Tuesday and Wednesday are the cheapest.
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Tour dates in 2025
Program
Dates
Price
Guide
Places in the group
Elbrus from the south
26 April - 4 May
115 000 105 000 ₽
Anton Brichevsky
8
Elbrus from the south
10 - 18 June
115 000 105 000 ₽
Sofya Shilova
8 (7 left)
Elbrus from the south
17 - 25 June
115 000 105 000 ₽
Anton Brichevsky
8
Elbrus from the south
15 - 23 July
115 000 105 000 ₽
Sofya Shilova
8 (7 left)
Elbrus from the south
19 - 27 August
115 000 105 000 ₽
Anton Brichevsky
8
Elbrus from the south
26 August - 3 September
115 000 105 000 ₽
Anton Brichevsky
8
- Professional mountain guidesThe group is accompanied by a professional guide with experience of more than 80 successful ascents to Elbrus. On the day of the ascent additional guides are engaged (1 guide for 3 guests).
- Groups are max 8 peopleQuality of service and personal communication between guides and guests is important to us. 6-8 people is the perfect size of group. After all, in the mountains we must learn to trust each other as ourselves and become a team!
- Support for beginnersWe want as many people as possible to go to the mountains. That's why we provide all kinds of support for beginners. We answer questions before climbing, send useful materials and advise on equipment.
- Healthy food from the chefBalanced meals with meat, vegetables and fruit. In the hotel we eat according to the menu. In the high mountain shelter the meals are cooked by a cook.
All we need from you is good appetite! - Professional equipment rentalWe cooperate with mountaineering equipment rental in Terskol. The guides personally help in selecting equipment so that you get only the best, in good condition and the right size.
- Smooth acclimatization routeAcclimatization takes place in the picturesque landscapes of the mountains of southern Elbrus with light backpacks. We will visit the main tourist pearls of the region.
On the routes we rest every 45 minutes.
Interview with the guide
Reviews about the ascent
- We made an ascent to Elbrus from the south in July. Flawless organization of the whole tour:
- recommendations on physical preparation and clothing selection several months before the start;
- personal control of the available equipment and assistance in selecting equipment for rent;
- monitoring every participant's health condition on acclimatization hikes and on the ascent itself;
- creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Anton carefully assesses the physical capabilities of every person in the group and can tell when it is worth to continue climbing despite the desire to stop and go back, and when it is better to go down. Thank you for the high organization of all the guides who were with us this week, for the opportunity to test ourselves and enjoy the beautiful views! You make people happier!Maria FilIakina - Climb and ride is an amazing company of wonderful brave active people! Anton and Sofya are wonderful organizers, soulful, attentive, persistent in achieving your dream! I climbed Elbrus with Anton two times. The first time from the North did not work out. The second time from the South the attempt was successful - I stood on the highest peak of Europe at the age of 50! And only Anton I could entrust my precious life and dream to! Memories for a lifetime! And the opportunity to reach many heights!Tatiana Baulina
- We have already made two successful ascents with Anton. In August 2023 to Ararat and in September 2024 from the south to the western summit of Elbrus. Perfectly planned program, acclimatization, and individual approach are the key to this success, despite the fact that I walk on a prosthetic leg. If I go climbing, then only with Anton and his team!Nikolay Kochnev
- Hi everyone. We want to share our great experience - we climbed Elbrus with teenagers from the orphanage. It was not easy for us, our physical preparation was so bad. But thanks to the great organization of the climb and patience of our mountain guides under the leadership of Anton Brichevsky, WE DID IT!!! We are very proud of our achievement and thank all the guides sincerely. From the bottom of our hearts!Anna Fomina
video report on the climb
Price
105 000 ₽. if prepaid before January 1, 2025.
Order of payment:
1. Fill in the application form with all the necessary information.
2. Read the contract.
3. To reserve a place in the group make a prepayment of 30 000 rubles.
How to get a discount:
- Early booking:
105 000 ₽. - if prepayment is made before January 1, 2025.
1. Fill in the application form with all the necessary information.
2. Read the contract.
3. To reserve a place in the group make a prepayment of 30 000 rubles.
How to get a discount:
- Early booking:
105 000 ₽. - if prepayment is made before January 1, 2025.
What is included:
- Group transfer from Mineralnye Vody airport (departure at 13:00 on the day of arrival).
- Cable car to Cheget.
- Cable car to Gara-Bashi station (3800 m).
- Pickup of things by a snow grromer from the cable car to the shelter and back.
- Accommodation in 2-bed rooms in the hotel in Terskol (Skazka Lodge, Legend or Snezhny Bars hotel) - 5 nights.
- Meals in the hotel (breakfasts).
- Accommodation in a shelter at 3800 (3-4 nights).
- Meals in the shelter (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Transfers according to the program.
- Accompanying the group by mountain guide and assistant.
- Additional guides for the day of ascent (1 guide for 3 people).
- Permit for climbing.
- Organization of radio communication and navigation.
- Group equipment for traveling on glaciers.
- Branded climbing certificate and souvenirs from the organizers.
- Personal mountaineering equipment (crampons, helmet, ice axe, self-arresting system with whiskers).
- Group transfer from Mineralnye Vody airport (departure at 13:00 on the day of arrival).
- Cable car to Cheget.
- Cable car to Gara-Bashi station (3800 m).
- Pickup of things by a snow grromer from the cable car to the shelter and back.
- Accommodation in 2-bed rooms in the hotel in Terskol (Skazka Lodge, Legend or Snezhny Bars hotel) - 5 nights.
- Meals in the hotel (breakfasts).
- Accommodation in a shelter at 3800 (3-4 nights).
- Meals in the shelter (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Transfers according to the program.
- Accompanying the group by mountain guide and assistant.
- Additional guides for the day of ascent (1 guide for 3 people).
- Permit for climbing.
- Organization of radio communication and navigation.
- Group equipment for traveling on glaciers.
- Branded climbing certificate and souvenirs from the organizers.
- Personal mountaineering equipment (crampons, helmet, ice axe, self-arresting system with whiskers).
Additional Options:
- Mountaineering insurance (3000 - 3500 ₽).
- Ascent and descent on a snow groomer on the day of ascent to the height of 5100 m (up - 13000 ₽, down - 8000 ₽).
- Lunches and dinners in cafes in Terskol.
- Additional (individual) guide on the day of ascent (35 000 ₽).
Not included:
- Train/airplane ticket to Mineralnye Vody.
- Rent of mountaineering equipment (rental prices can be found here).
- Mountaineering insurance (3000 - 3500 ₽).
- Ascent and descent on a snow groomer on the day of ascent to the height of 5100 m (up - 13000 ₽, down - 8000 ₽).
- Lunches and dinners in cafes in Terskol.
- Additional (individual) guide on the day of ascent (35 000 ₽).
Not included:
- Train/airplane ticket to Mineralnye Vody.
- Rent of mountaineering equipment (rental prices can be found here).
Trekking, for family members and friends
You can take a support group with you and go through a part of acclimatization with them. And while we are going to the summit, they will walk along a beautiful gorge.
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Who's the guide
- Anton BrichevskyGuide with international IFMGA license.
Instructor-guide in mountaineering and mountain tourism.
Member of the Association of Mountain Guides of Russia.
88 ascents to Elbrus as a leader: from the south, north, east and southwest. Descent from the Western and Eastern summits on skis and snowboard. Participation in rescues on the northern slope. Traverse from south to north of Elbrus and from north to south with overnight stay on Lents rocks.
The highest point is Lenin Peak 7134 m. Other peaks: Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Kazbek, Ararat.
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- Sofya ShilovaInstructor-guide in mountaineering and mountain tourism.
Member of the Association of Mountain Guides of Russia.
68 ascents to Elbrus: from the south, north and east. Descent from the Western and Eastern summits on skis and snowboard. Participation in rescues on the southern slope. Second place in the Elbrus RedFox Race from "The Barrels", time 3 hours 32 minutes.
The highest point - Lenin Peak 7134 m. Other peaks: Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Kazbek, Ararat.
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