Expeditions — By Mountain

Mount Elbrus

Europe's highest summit — a big glaciated volcano, climbed against a proper high-altitude weather window.

Altitude5,642M
LocationCaucasus, Russia
Duration8 Days
Experience NeededExperienced Alpine
Guided ByIFMGA Mountain Guides

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The Route

Day By Day

Placeholder itinerary — confirm exact days, altitudes and overnight stops before publishing.

DAY 1

Arrive & Transfer To Base

RouteArrive, transfer to the Baksan valley, kit check and brief.

DAY 2–4

Acclimatisation Rotations

RouteRotations onto the mountain to acclimatise, based out of the barrels/huts at ~3,800m.

DAY 5

Move To High Camp

RouteMove up to high camp (~4,100–4,700m depending on route).

DAY 6

Summit Day

AMVery early start for the summit of Elbrus (5,642m) via the saddle between the twin summits.

PMDescend to base.

DAY 7

Contingency Day

NoteSpare day held for weather.

DAY 8

Depart

AMTransfer and depart.

Quality costs more. This itinerary is built for a safe, successful outcome, not the cheapest one — with acclimatisation days built in and nothing rushed. (confirm pricing and exact dates)

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