mt. el'brus lies in the caucasus mountains at the edge of europe and asia. the location is between the black sea and the great inland sea of the caspian. The proximity of the black sea ensures that the region is blessed with huge snowfalls during the winter months.

we can tailor packages for longer or shorter durations, e-mail us with your dates.

day 1

arrive in moscow. a member of lenalp tours staff will meet you at the airport. this representative will answer questions, brief you on the immediate arrangements, and escort you to the hotel. (flights to and from Moscow and the hotel are not included but can be arranged by us, see below).

day 2

after breakfast transfer to vnukovo airport. fly moscow - mineral'ny ye vody (price of flight isnot included). a lenalp tours guide will be waiting for you at the airport. bus trip to the baksan valley (4,5h.). check into the hotel. dinner.

day 3

acclimatisation and downhill skiing on cheget (3050m). two chairlifts up to the top. we will have a panoramic view of the baksan valley and the twin summits of mt.el'brus. hotel.

day 4

drive by bus to the base camp djantugan in the adyl-su valley (2200m). climb to djankuat glacier and ski down to the base camp. transfer to the hotel.

day 5

drive to the cable-car station azau. lift to el'brus to karabashi station (3750m). there is a majestic panorama of the central caucasus from this point. ascent by ski to pastukhov rocks (4800m). descend by ski to azau. hotel.

day 6

preparation for climb on mt.el'brus. skiing. hotel.

day 7

lift to karabashi station. check into the barrels hut (3750m). overnight in the hut.

day 8

today we will make an attempt to reach the summit of mt.el'brus. it will take us 10-12 hours after an early start before dawn. descent to the barrels hut. overnight in the hut.

day 9

an extra day to be used as necessary in case of inclement weather.

day 10

lift to the el'brus slopes. drive by snow-cat to the pastukhov rocks (4800m). descend to azau via ekho voiny pass (about 20 km). return to the hotel.

day 11

drive to mineral'ny ye vody. fly to moscow.
arrive in moscow. a representative of lenalp tours will meet you at the vnukovo airport and escort you to the sheremetyevo 2 (international) airport. depart for your home destination. you can extend your stay in moscow if you prefer. (If you have no immediate connecting flight and need hotel accommodation in Moscow we can arrange this for you)

skitour conditions
the programme offers a unique itinerary and long descents in ungroomed snow. djankuat glacier and the snowy slopes of elbrus are true backcountry and exciting ski-descents. average grade of steepness is only about 15-20 degrees and glaciers are covered with snow. the final part of this trip is a climb with skins on mt. elbrus and a descent from the top on skis. this descent is about 25 km with an altitude change of 2500m. (approx 8,250 feet)

essential equipment to be taken with you

skitouring set, (or telemark equipment) down jacket, windstopper suit, warm trousers, warm gloves, caps. crampons, ice-axe, harness with carabiners. sun-protection glasses and means of sun-protection for the face. winter sleeping bag.

price from: min.vody-elbrus-min.vody

2-3 pax $1,080 per pax
4-6 pax $885 per pax
7-9 pax $795 per pax
10-12 pax $720 per pax

the price includes:

all in/out transfers from M.vody, hotel accommodation (except in Moscow), accommodation at barrels refuge, half board, english-speaking guide.

the price does not include:

All air tickets:
to and from moscow and moscow-m.vody & return.
Moscow hotels

Transfers in Moscow to hotels are $100 up to 6 passengers, $125 for7 to 10 passengers, $240 11 or more.

Hotels in Moscow are approx: $56 to $124 per night based on double occupancy.

Return Airfare from Moscow- M.vody - Moscow approx. $150.00 (subject to change)