Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia. It is a dormant stratovolcano rising 5,642 m (18,510 ft) above sea level, and is the highest volcano in the supercontinent of Eurasia, as well as the tenth-most prominent peak in the world. Elbrus is situated in the northwest of the Caucasus, 100 km from the Black Sea and 370 km from the Caspian Sea. It rises 5,642 m above the sea level. Located eleven km north of the Greater Caucasus Watershed, marking the border with Georgia, it is on the border of the Russian republics of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. It is the highest peak in both Russia and Europe.
Elbrus has two summits, both of which are dormant volcanic domes. The taller, western summit is 5,642 m (18,510 ft);[2] the eastern summit is 5,621 m (18,442 ft). The earliest recorded ascent of the eastern summit was on 10 July 1829 by a Circassian man named Khillar Khashirov, and the western summit in 1874 by a British expedition led by F. Crauford Grove and including Frederick Gardner, Horace Walker and the Swiss guide Peter Knubel.
The normal route, on the southern slope is the safest and the fastest. At an hour and a half walk, at an altitude of 4,157 m, is the Diesel refuge, offering 50 places and built in 2001 on the site of the former refuge of the 11 accidentally burned down on Aug 16, 1998. After an additional two hours of walking, the normal route passes close to the Pastoukhov rocks, which can be reached by a snowmobile. The rest of the ascent to the two main peaks can only be done on foot in about six hours. The route is well signposted; but it can be risky to go more than fifty meters from it because of the few crevasses or in the event of being ill-equipped.
Contact: Ms. Shwetha Nagendra @ +91 994-519-7790
Period : 22/07/2026 to 29/07/2026
Duration: 8 days (Mineralnye Vody to Mineralnye Vody )
Nature of Programme: Trekking, Climbing
Group strength: Maximum: 12
Age group: 18 +years
Altitude: 5,642 m (18,510’ ft)
Grade: Difficult/Strenuous
Fees: $1450 (approximate estimate: - Mineralnye Vody to Mineralnye Vody) *
*Inclusions & Exclusions: Check below for details.
Note: The above costing is for a team of 10 members. If we reach a number of 10 participants we should be able to absorb the mandatory equipment rental or part of it in the above cost itself.
Registration: By 30th Apr 2026 by payment of Rs.25,000/- fees. Balance payment on demand
Mode of payment: Contact coordinator for details
Cancellation Policy :
> 45 days before date of departure : Rs.10,000/-
30 to 45 days before date of departure : Rs 15,000/-
<30 days before date of departure : Rs 20,000/-
Briefing
All details pertinent to the expedition like items to carry, timings, reporting point, contact numbers etc., will be given on the day of briefing which will be held at least 15 days prior to the date of departure. Attendance is mandatory.
“Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing”
ITINERARY:
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Jul 22, 2026, Wed
Altitude: N/A
Transfer to Cheget. Meet your guide.
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Jul 23, 2026, Thu
Altitude: (2100 m – 2750 m – 2100 m)
Trek to Cheget-2 Station
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Jul 24, 2026, Fri
Altitude: 3000 m - 3850 m
Cheeper-Azau (3000 m) and Acclimatization Hike (up to 3850 m)
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Jul 25, 2026, Sat
Altitude: ~4800m
Climb to Pastukhova Rocks (up to 4800 m). Snow and ice activities.
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Jul 26, 2026, Sun
Altitude: 3820 m
Rest day. Snow and ice training (3820 m)
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Jul 27, 2026, Mon
Altitude: (3820 m – 5642 m – 3820 m)
Summit Day (3820 m – 5642 m – 3820 m)
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Jul 28, 2026, Tue
Altitude: (3820 m – 3000 m)
Reserve day. Descent to the Cheget (3820 m – 3000 m)
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Jul 29, 2026, Wed
Altitude: N/A
Transfer to Mineralnye Vody Airport
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS:
COST INCLUDES…
food
accommodation
administrative expenses
complete camping facilities
experienced guides
and group technical gear
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE…
Travel from Bangalore to Mineralnye Vody and back
Visa,
Insurance,
mandatory equipment rental,
snowcat expenses (approximately 250$),
guide gratuity (approx. 100$),
any personal expenses,
additional day stay if we reach a day in advance (If necessary due to flight scheduling)
OTHER INFORMATION:
Should be Physically fit and mentally ready
Should haven no medical issues whatsoever, especially those relating to cardio, pulmo, nephro etc
Active in the field of trekking and mountaineering
Participated in at least 2 / 3 climbing expeditions desired
Alternately must have done good high altitude treks to altitudes of around 5000mts in the recent past
Game to slog it out under all conditions
Should be dynamic, adhere to group dynamics and should discharge assigned role effectively
No bravado, ego or personal ambition should come into play. Must strive to achieve the team goal.
Should participate in locally organized preparatory treks/camps/refresher sessions etc
Leader’s decision should be respected. His/Her decision shall be final.
A centralized medical kit will be carried.
Submission of medical and indemnity certificate mandatory
Participants need to take medical insurance separately
Prospective participant should be physically and medically fit with a love for the outdoors. Outdoors demands leaving your comfort zone. Should not be suffering from any ailments related to lungs, heart, asthma, hypertension etc.
“Mountains are places of great purity where man becomes more than a man”
THE CLIMB CALLS FOR GOOD PHYSICAL FITNESS AND MENTAL PREPAREDNESS. A COUPLE OF LOCAL PROGRAMMES WILL BE ORGANISED ONCE THE TEAM IS FINALISED. THIS IS IMPORTANT AS PROSPECTIVE PATICIPANTS GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER AS ALSO ENABLE THE GROUP LEADS TO ASSESS THE PARTICIPANTS. PARTICIPATION IN A COUPLE OF SUCH PROGRAMMES WOULD BE MANDATORY. AFTERALL, THE FIT AND READY YOU ARE, THE MORE WILL YOU ENJOY.