The experience
An ascent of Mount Elbrus (5,642m) in the Caucasus — the highest summit in Europe and one of the Seven Summits. A non-technical but seriously high glaciated climb: you acclimatise with rotations up the south side, sleep in the famous barrel-huts, then make a long pre-dawn summit push across the saddle to the West Peak for a sunrise on the roof of Europe.
The climb
You'll climb to 5,642 metres.
This journey rises to 5,642m. Hover any point to see that day's altitude.
Signature moments
The moments you'll remember.
Good to know - full transparency
Indicative itinerary and pricing — our specialist adventure-operator partnership is being finalised; exact departures, grades and rates confirmed on enquiry.
What's included
- IFMGA / certified mountain guides at a safe climbing ratio
- Mountain huts and barrel-hut bunk accommodation on the mountain
- All mountain meals plus tea/snacks during the programme
- Snowcat lift support and group climbing-rope teams on summit day
- Climbing permits, national-park and border-zone fees
- Group safety, radios, oximeter and emergency evacuation coordination
Not included
- International flights and Russian visa fees
- Personal mountaineering kit — boots, crampons, ice-axe, harness, layers (rental on request)
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance with high-altitude climbing and helicopter-evacuation cover (mandatory)
- Extra nights or summit-window contingency days due to weather
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Visa & passport
We handle the paperwork.
This is an international trip to Russia. Our team handles your visa documentation and passport guidance end-to-end - we share the country-specific document checklist, fill in the application forms for you, and track the file until your visa is stamped.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date, with 2+ blank pages.
- Country-specific visa fee, processing time and the full document list are on our Visa & Passport page.
- We complete the visa application form on your behalf - you only provide the documents.
The gallery
