Elbrus South — Comfort Climb
- 9 days
- 5,642 m
- Moderate
The classic South route in 9 days with no heavy packs at altitude: stepped acclimatisation, a hut at 3,950 m and a reserve day for weather.
Next: 31 Oct
From €970
Four mountain regions of Russia, 26 guided programmes. Pick a place, choose a date — we handle invitations, transfers, permits and guides.
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Europe's highest peak · 5,642 m
BestsellerThe classic South route in 9 days with no heavy packs at altitude: stepped acclimatisation, a hut at 3,950 m and a reserve day for weather.
Next: 31 Oct
From €970
Small groupThe comfortable South climb in groups of up to six: 1 instructor per 3 climbers, a hotel in the Elbrus area and a cook at the high-altitude hut.
Next: 8 May
From €1,160
Expedition styleClimb Elbrus from the quiet north side, entirely on foot: tent camps, no lifts and the original first-ascent route to the East summit (5,621 m).
Next: 26 May
From €790
Cabins & chefsThe quiet North route with a roof over your head: cabins with beds and hot showers, meals cooked by chefs, then an all-on-foot climb to the East summit (5,621 m).
Next: 26 May
From €1,240
Wild routeA 12-day wilderness trek to Elbrus's East summit (5,621 m) through the wild Irik-Chat gorge: no lifts, no roads, just mountains, glaciers and tent camps.
Next: 19 Jun
From €920
Experienced onlyOur hardest Elbrus route: up the undeveloped western slope to the 5,642 m West summit, on to the East summit (5,621 m) and down the South side.
Next: 26 Jun
From €2,220
Two summitsClimb Elbrus from the north, sleep on the 5,379 m saddle, summit both the East and West peaks and descend the South side: the “Cross of Elbrus”.
Next: 12 Jun
From €1,120
Master of Sport guideElbrus from the south with a Master of Sport guide: 4★ hotel, comfortable LeapRus hut, light packs and 1 guide per 3 climbers.
Next: 1 May
From €2,190
VIP all-inclusiveAll-inclusive VIP climb of Elbrus from the south: single rooms in 4–5★ hotels, premium gear provided, 1 guide per 2 climbers, individual transfers.
Next: 24 Jul
From €5,240
Tents · lowest priceThe South route on foot, with tents and a full rucksack: no cable cars up, camps in the wild, a classic summit push and our lowest price.
Next: 22 May
From €660
WinterA winter Elbrus climb with no heavy packs: heated hut, 3 reserve days, daily oxygen-saturation checks and no more than 3 climbers per guide.
Next: 26 Dec · 2 seats left
From €1,500
Eco volunteer tourClimb Elbrus at a very low price and give something back: collect litter in the mountains while you acclimatise, then go to the summit with professional guides.
Next: 15 May
From €240
With oxygenThe fastest way up Elbrus: no multi-day acclimatisation, a night in the hut, oxygen equipment and a snowcat ride, with a mountaineering instructor for every two climbers.
From €1,830
PrivateYour own dates and your own instructor: the comfortable 9-day South climb, one-to-one, with gear rental, hotel and transfers included.
From €3,470
Easy trekA relaxed 3-day introduction to Elbrus: cable cars to 3,847 m, a night in a hotel, then an easy trek into the Irik-Chat gorge with a night in tents.
Next: 26 Jun · 1 seat left
From €400
Beginner courseAn 11-day beginner mountaineering course in the Elbrus area: rope, rock, ice and snow skills, finishing with a grade 1B ascent of Viatau and the “Alpinist of Russia” badge.
Next: 12 Jul
From €1,360
School + ElbrusLearn mountaineering from scratch in the Adyl-Su gorge, climb Viatau (3,742 m), then put it to use on Elbrus (5,642 m) in a single 16-day programme.
Next: 12 Jul
From €1,910
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Kazbek 5,033 m · and Kazbek + Elbrus double climbs
Tents · GeorgiaClimb Kazbek (5,033 m) from the Georgian side: Gergeti glacier, tent camps, full acclimatisation and a night summit push. No border-zone permit.
Next: 5 Jun
From €810
ComfortKazbek (5,033 m) from Georgia without heavy packs: horses carry your kit, you sleep in a 4★ hotel, a mountain hut and cottages — no tents. 1 guide per 3.
Next: 8 Jun
From €2,130
ExpeditionKazbek (5,033 m) the wild way, from the Russian side: thermal springs, glacier camps and a night summit push. Tents only; border-zone permit required.
Next: 17 Jun
From €930
Kazbek + ElbrusTwo Caucasus giants in one trip: Kazbek (5,033 m) from Georgia with tents, then Elbrus West (5,642 m) by the classic southern route.
Next: 5 Jun
From €1,290
Comfort · 2 peaksKazbek (5,033 m) and Elbrus West (5,642 m) in one trip, with no tents and no heavy packs: horses, hotels, mountain huts and cable cars. 1 guide per 3.
Next: 8 Jun
From €2,940
Kazbek + ElbrusTwo Caucasus giants in one trip: Kazbek (5,033 m) from the Russian side for acclimatisation, then Elbrus West (5,642 m) by the classic South route.
Next: 17 Jun
From €1,300
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Belukha 4,506 m · turquoise lakes of Siberia
Technical climbTechnical 11-day ascent of Belukha (4,509 m), the highest peak of Altai, via the Akkem valley and the Delone pass. Grade 4A, tent camps, 1 instructor per 2 climbers.
Next: 18 Jul
From €2,880
Ten days in Siberian wilderness: Kucherla lake, the Karatyurek pass and the turquoise Akkem lake beneath the north face of Belukha.
From €1,890
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Land of volcanoes on the Pacific rim
No fixed departures here: tell us your dates, group and experience — we build a private Kamchatka itinerary and send a price within 24 hours.
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