Europe's highest peak · 5,642 m

Elbrus North — Comfort Cabins

The 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).

Duration: 10 days
Max altitude: 5,621 m
Difficulty: Challenging
Group size: 1 guide per 4 climbers
Region: Elbrus

From€1,240/ person

Next date
26 May

4.9 traveller rating
95% summit success
No payment to book

Overview

About this tour

This is the comfort version of our North route. You follow the line of the first ascent through places with historic names — Emmanuel Glade and Lenz Rocks — to the East summit of Elbrus, 5,621 m. There is no cable car on this side, so the climb is entirely on foot: an honest ascent, but one you make from a proper base.

Instead of tents you live in mountain cabins with beds and the chance of a hot shower, and you eat in a canteen where professional chefs cook. There is electricity and Wi-Fi, and mobile signal from mid-June to the end of August, though it can be patchy. A wood-fired banya can be arranged for an extra fee.

The 10-day programme is the same sound acclimatisation schedule as on the tent version: outings to the Stone Mushrooms and the assault camp at 3,800 m, a main acclimatisation day to Lenz Rocks at about 5,000 m, a rest day, the summit push and two reserve days. If you want to lighten the load, porters can be booked to carry your things up to the upper assault camp, and oxygen equipment can be rented at our office.

Stand on the East summit of Elbrus, 5,621 m, by the route of the first ascent — all on foot
Sleep in mountain cabins with beds instead of tents, with hot showers on offer
Three meals a day of fresh food, cooked by professional chefs
Electricity and Wi-Fi at camp; optional wood-fired banya, porters and oxygen-kit rental
Step-by-step acclimatisation to Lenz Rocks at about 5,000 m, a rest day and two reserve days
1 guide per 4 climbers, with oxygen equipment, satellite phone and daily pulse-oximeter checks

Day by day

Itinerary

Weather may change the order of days; your guide always has a reserve plan.

Day1
Briefing and drive to Emmanuel Glade
2,500 m
Arrive the day before and meet us at our Pyatigorsk office for the gear check, rental and paperwork, or come by 10:00 on day 1 (the office opens at 08:00). At 10:00 the group meets for the briefing, introductions to the guides and the final distribution of equipment. Then we drive 122 km to the North Elbrus region and Emmanuel Glade (about 2,600 m), with magnificent views of the slopes of Elbrus, and settle into the cabins.
Day2
Acclimatisation to the Stone Mushrooms
3,200 m
An acclimatisation outing (8.6 km there and back) to the Stone Mushrooms, curious rock formations at about 3,200 m. On the way we cache part of our gear higher up to lighten tomorrow's carry. In the evening we return to sleep in the cabins at 2,500 m.
Day3
Acclimatisation to the assault camp site
3,800 m
A second, higher outing (12 km there and back) to the future assault camp at 3,800 m, carrying water, tea and a snack. In the evening we come back down to Emmanuel Glade and sleep in the cabins again.
Day4
Move up to the assault camp
3,800 m
Today we climb 6 km to the first glaciers of the north slope and settle into the assault camp at 3,800 m. Accommodation here is in cabins with beds.

Comfort

Accommodation & meals

Mountain cabins on Emmanuel Glade

Cabins with beds (so no tent is needed), with the chance of a hot shower and a canteen with professional chefs. There is electricity and Wi-Fi, and mobile signal from mid-June to the end of August, though connections can be patchy. A wood-fired banya is available for an extra fee.

Cabins at the assault camp, 3,800 m

Cabins with beds by the first glaciers of the north slope, used for the last stage before the summit.

Meals

Three meals a day of fresh food, cooked by professional chefs and served in the canteen, from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on the day you return to Pyatigorsk.

Price details

What's included

Included

Pre-trip consultations with our managers on the programme, gear and clothing
Access to an online preparation channel with a training plan and your guide's advice
Professional mountain guides, 1 per 4 climbers
All group transfers on the programme
8 nights in mountain cabins
Three fresh meals a day cooked by a professional chef, from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on the return day
National park entrance fees
Safety equipment and procedures: satellite phone, radios, GPS navigator, first-aid kit and registration with the emergency services
Oxygen equipment for altitude-sickness emergencies and doctor contact by satellite or mobile phone
Pulse oximeter with daily blood-oxygen checks
Shared expedition gear: ropes, gas and ice screws
Elbrus Expert certificate, branded long-sleeve top and commemorative medal

Not included

Travel to and from Pyatigorsk
Personal equipment and clothing (rental available)
Mountaineering insurance (compulsory)
Optional extras: wood-fired banya, porters to the upper assault camp, oxygen-kit rental from our office
Accommodation in Pyatigorsk

Dates & prices

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Small international groups. Booking is free — we confirm details with you before any payment.

26 May – 4 Jun 2027
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27 Jun – 6 Jul 2027
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10 – 19 Jul 2027
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17 – 26 Jul 2027
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7 – 16 Aug 2027
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14 – 23 Aug 2027
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Need other dates or a private group? — we organise departures on request.

Packing list

Required equipment

What to bring for this programme. Most technical items can be rented from us — no need to fly with them.

Equipment

Mountaineering cramponsRent
Summit day pack, 35–40 L, at least 70 cm tallRent
Large rucksack, 85–120 LRent
Harness, 3 carabiners and self-belay leashesRent
HeadlampRent
Sleeping bag, rated −10 °CRent
Mountain glasses, protection category 3–4Rent
Ski goggles, protection category 2 or higherRent
Insulated overbootsRent
Thermos, 1–1.2 LRent

Clothing

Mountaineering boots (single, double or triple)Rent
Warm down or synthetic jacket with a hood that fits over a helmet, rated for winter and high altitude (if down: at least 250–300 g of quality down, Fill Power 700+ preferred)Rent
Warm expedition mittensRent
Warm climbing trousers (fleece-lined softshell)Rent
Thin softshell trousersRent
Fleece top (Polartec 200–300)
Warm fleece hat that fits under a helmet
Warm Polartec gloves
Trekking socks, 2–3 pairs
Thin socks, 2 pairs
Buff or balaclava
Peaked cap or wide-brimmed hat
Synthetic T-shirts, 2

Personal items

Compression sacks
Toiletries
Mug, spoon, bowl and knife
Sunscreen SPF 50 or higher and lip balm
Microfibre towel
Waterproof pouch for documents
Power bank
Rain jacket

First-aid kit

Personal first-aid kit: gauze bandage, adhesive tape, antiseptics, anti-allergy medicine, fever and cold remedies, stomach tablets, elastic bandage, haemostatic products and any medication for your own chronic conditions · Contents depend on your own needs and medical advice

RentMandatory equipment and clothing can be rented from our Pyatigorsk office, where we check and issue everything the day before departure. Base layers (items without a rental tag) are not rentable: buy them from us or bring your own.

Your team

Guides on this tour

Certified mountain guides who speak English and lead this route every season.

Reviews

What our travellers say

5.055 reviews on TripAdvisor 5.0210 reviews on Google

Google
“Комфортный тур на западную вершину Эльбруса с юга с Сергеем Тарасовым. Это был не просто тур, а кинотур! Довольна всем! Организация на высшем уровне. Питание, трансфер, безопасность, аренда снаряжения - понравилось абсолютно всё! Спасибо огромное за эмоции и впечатления!”
ННаиля Филиппова September 2026
Google
“Пользуюсь услугами компании не первый раз и планирую дальше с ними путешествовать: отличная компания, профессиональные гиды.”
AAleks September 2026
TripAdvisor
Подъём на Эльбрус! Западная вершина.
“Поднялись с группой на западную вершину Эльбруса! У нас был опытный гид Алексей Сикилинда, который грамотно выждал погоду, и мы успешно взошли на вершину. Были ребята, которые говорили что им всё равно на погоду, ведь они идут с Ксенией Котляр, и пошли на день раньше. Но взойти на вершину у них не вышло, и они вернулись назад. А мы зашли) Спасибо опыту Алексея). Компания была максимально разношёрстная - плотник, доктор, менеджер и торговый представитель. Несмотря на это все нашли общий язык и поддерживали друг друга во время всего тура) Что конечно же положительно повлияло на успех восхождения. В целом о поездке впечатление отличное, всё было хорошо - трансфер, снаряжение, питание. Спасибо компании Эльбрус Эксперт за прекрасный тур!”
ССергей М September 2026

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FAQ

Good to know

How do I get to the start?

Fly into Mineralnye Vody (MRV). Our Pyatigorsk office (Lenin Square 13, Intourist Hotel) is 27 km from the airport — about 25 minutes by taxi. You can arrive the day before, when the office receives participants from 08:00 to 18:00 for gear checks and rental, or on the morning of day 1 between 08:00 and 10:00. A private pick-up at Mineralnye Vody airport or station is included in Premium.

Where do I stay in Pyatigorsk?

Accommodation in Pyatigorsk is not included. Hostels (roughly €5–10 a night), hotels and apartments are all close to our office, and we can help you find something suitable. You can leave spare luggage at the office while you are on the mountain — storage is included in Premium, or about €5 otherwise.

What does the Premium package add?

Premium costs about €200 more than Basic (the lodging and meals are already in Basic) and adds: a 30% discount on equipment and clothing rental; the official Russian Mountaineering Federation (FAR) "For climbing Elbrus" badge and a climber's logbook entry if you reach the summit (each about €10); a private pick-up from Mineralnye Vody airport or station to our office (≈ €10); a private transfer back at the end (≈ €10); and luggage storage during the tour (≈ €5).

Can I make the climb easier?

Yes. For an extra fee you can book porters to carry your things up to the upper assault camp, and you can rent oxygen equipment at our Pyatigorsk office. A wood-fired banya at camp can also be arranged for an extra fee. The programme itself still has you climbing on foot.

How do I reserve a place?

Pay the booking fee (≈ €300 for Basic, ≈ €400 for Premium) to reserve your place and lock in the price, or pay for the tour in full. You can switch from Basic to Premium later; the Premium price is calculated at the time you ask.

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