Climbing Elbrus 2025 / 6 days

In 2025, we’ll climb the highest point of Europe, Mount Elbrus (5642 m), a popular destination for mountaineers.

Mount Elbrus is a stratovolcano located in the Caucasus Mountains, on the border between Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia in Russia. It is part of the “Seven Summits,” a group of the highest mountains on each continent. 

The mountain has two peaks, the Western summit at 5 642 m and the Eastern summit at 5 621 m.

The climb to the summit of Mount Elbrus can be challenging, and it is essential to be adequately prepared and equipped for the climb. It is recommended that climbers have prior mountaineering experience and be in good physical condition.

Difficulty: 1B

Duration: 6 days

Date of hike: 23-28․08․2025

We’ll perform the climb from the South.

All participants must have climbing experience.

Day to day itinerary:

Day 1: Yerevan – On the slopes of Elbrus

Early in the morning, we’ll move from Yerevan, we’ll pass Armenian-Georgian and Georgian-Russian borders. We’ll continue our way to the village of Azau. 

We’ll stay in the hotel and prepare for the climb.

Day 2: Azau – Mountain Shelter

Early in the morning, we’ll move to Azau, and climb up to the height of 3 700 m by cable car. 

We’ll walk from there to our shelter at a height of 4 100 m.

Day 3: Acclimatization day

Acclimatization is the main thing for climbing mountains like Elbrus. We’ll have a whole day for it. In the morning, we’ll walk to the Pastukhov Rock at a height of 4 700 m․ After that, we’ll walk down to our shelter. 

Day 4: Free day

After the acclimatization day, we’ll have a free day and we’ll have time to rest and better prepare the body for the upcoming climb.

Day 5: On the top of Mount Elbrus

At night we’ll start to climb and gain 1 600 meters, walking from the height of  4 700 to the summit, on the 5 642 m.

After reaching the summit, we’ll descend to our shelter, and then to Azau.

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 6: Yerevan

After breakfast, we’ll move to Yerevan. 

Due to bad weather conditions, we’ll need an additional overnight on the mountain.

 

The price per person is 950 $

Price includes:

• Guide service
• Transport
• Overnights in hotel
• Overnight in station
• Cable car fee
• Snowcat rent

Price doesn’t include:

• Meals
• Personal gear

Before climbing Mount Elbrus, we’ll have hikes in Armenia.

In case of having any kind of inquiries please do not hesitate to contact us.

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