{"id":13849,"date":"2016-06-28T18:46:28","date_gmt":"2016-06-28T15:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mountainguides.pro\/?post_type=product&p=13849"},"modified":"2026-04-06T15:32:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:32:20","slug":"elbrus-traverse-from-south-to-north","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/mountainguides.pro\/es\/tours\/climb-elbrus\/elbrus-traverse-from-south-to-north\/","title":{"rendered":"Escalada en Elbrus, traves\u00eda de sur a Norte"},"content":{"rendered":"

About the tour<\/h2>\n

Any of\u00a0Elbrus climbs\u00a0from the South can be turned into an Elbrus South to North traverse. However, only with this program we can offer you a lower price \u2013 equal to that of climbing with a group \u2013 even if you choose to climb alone, without a group.<\/p>\n

Any other Elbrus climbs from the South out of this program also can be followed by descent on the northern side, but in that case you will have to pay the extra expenses of additional logistics and guide services.<\/p>\n

The Elbrus South to North traverse consists of a pretty easy climb that allows for comfortable and quality acclimatization along with enjoying Elbrus views from different perspectives. You will get also the experience of climbing in roped parties and that of a very-very long day (though, you day wouldn\u2019t be very difficult and long if you choose to use a Snowcat to cut short part of the southern route to an altitude of 5100m). Anyway, you should be in good physical shape since on the northern side of Elbrus there are no such vehicles to rely on.<\/p>\n

9-day Schedule for a Guided Elbrus South to North Traverse.<\/h2>\n

Day 1. <\/strong>Arrival at MRV airport. Departure from the airport at 12: 00-12: 15 pm for all arrivals on flights before 11:30 pm. Departure from the airport at 15: 15-15: 30 pm for all arrivals before 14:45 pm. Moving 200 km (3 hours) transfer to the hotel. The hotel of the system is at the beginning of the hundred-kilometer valley of the Baksan River, almost on the very slope of Elbrus. Gathering for dinner.
\nDay 2.<\/strong> Acclimatization hike to Cheget. Descent on foot to the hotel.
\nDay 3.<\/strong> Morning acclimatization hike to Maid\u2019s Braids waterfall (at 2700m) and further on, to the observatory (at 3100m).
\nDay 4.<\/strong>\u00a0Taking a lift to the refuge and setting up there. After a snack, making an acclimatization hike to an elevation of 4400m, till the end of the ridge. Overnight stay in the huts.
\nDay 5.<\/strong>\u00a0An acclimatization hike to Pastukhov\u2019s Rocks (at 4700m).
\nDay 6.<\/strong>\u00a0Rest day. Final preparations for summiting Elbrus.
\nDay 7.<\/strong>\u00a0Summiting Mt. Elbrus (5642m), with an early start (at 2\u20134 AM) and possible use of a Snowcat. The proportion of guides and clients is strictly 1:3. Descent to a hut on the northern side.
\nDay 8.<\/strong>\u00a0Reserve day. Descent to Emanuel glade, transfer to Terskol.
\nDay 9.<\/strong>\u00a0Transfer from Terskol to the airport at 7 AM (plan your flight with this in mind!). Probably there will be some time for a walk in Pyatigorsk after you reach the airport and leave your luggage there. On your own, you can visit also the well-known Russian poet Lermontov\u2019s duel site.<\/p>\n

To give you peace of mind, the package tours we offer, as a rule, include all expenses you may face.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Included in the cost of Elbrus South to North Traverse:<\/h2>\n