MOUNT ELBRUS EXPEDITION

Climb the Highest Peak in Europe – Summit Mount Elbrus at 5,642 meters

Dormant Stratovolcano Expedition – The highest volcano in Eurasia

Two-Summit Giant – Western summit (5,642 m) & Eastern summit (5,621 m)

Glacier Travel & Ice Training – Learn crampon and ice axe techniques

Hut-Based High Camp Stay – National Park Hut at 3,900 m

Part of the Seven Summits Challenge – A major global mountaineering milestone

Day 1 – Arrival in Mineralnye Vody

Arrive at Mineralnye Vody Airport. Transfer to Azay Hotel. Expedition briefing, document verification, and equipment review. Overnight hotel stay.

Day 2 – Acclimatization Walk (Cheget or Mir – 3,500 m)

Acclimatization hike to Cheget or Mir Station (3,500 m). Purpose: gradual altitude adaptation. Return to hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 3 – Cable Car to National Park Hut (3,900 m)

Ride ski lift system to Prielbrusye National Park Hut at 3,900 meters. Transition from hotel comfort to alpine base environment. Overnight stay in hut.

Day 4 – Acclimatization to Pastukhova Rocks

Climb toward Pastukhova Rocks for acclimatization. Controlled ascent builds summit readiness. Descend back to hut. Overnight stay.

Day 5 – Ice Training Day

Technical training session:

• Use of crampons • Ice axe handling • Self-arrest techniques • Glacier walking basics

Preparation for summit night.

Day 6 – Summit Attempt (5,642 m)

Early alpine start before dawn. Steady climb over snowfields and glacier slopes toward the Western Summit.

Expect:

• Sub-zero temperatures • Strong winds • Long endurance push

Reach the summit of Mount Elbrus (5,642 m) — highest point in Europe. After summit celebration and photos, descend back to National Park Hut. Overnight stay.

Day 7 – Descent to Terskol

Descend via cable car and transfer to Terskol. Overnight hotel stay.

Day 8 – Departure

Transfer to Mineralnye Vody Airport. Expedition concludes.

Because summiting Europe’s highest mountain is not ordinary travel

Ask the operator about the fitness needed for this journey.