For our tours, we have chosen the most comfortable options. Not “in our opinion,” but simply the very best, without compromises.
Elbrus Refuge “National Park”
Elbrus Refuge “National Park”
Description: This is our main refuge, located 3–5 minutes on foot from the station of the new cable car, the new Gara-Bashi (3860 m).
Services: The refuge is equipped with power outlets for charging devices, constant electricity, heated cabins for 4 people, a clean toilet, and a kitchen. We bring our own cooks and our own food to the refuge, which allows us to provide meals at the level of the best hotels in the valley despite the much harsher conditions.
Mobile connection: The refuge has cellular coverage and 4G mobile internet from the operator MTS (the tower is 50 meters away). Other operators essentially do not work (you can make a call from the edge of a nearby drop-off point).
Logistics: Snowcat/snowmobile from the cable car to the refuge and back. Without luggage/with moderate luggage — a couple of minutes on foot (in our tours we use a snowcat to reach the refuge with gear from the cable car).
Altitude: 3888 m.
Cons: A modest interior finish of the cabins, but it does not affect comfort.
