A dormant volcano. The roof of Europe. An eternal legend of the Caucasus.
The highest peak in Russia and Europe — a two-headed giant capturing imaginations for millennia.
Elbrus is a stratovolcano located on the border of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. Its two peaks are separated by a saddle about 5,300 meters high and are three kilometers apart.
The western peak is higher — 5,642 meters, the eastern one slightly lower — 5,621 meters. Both peaks are permanently covered with ice and snow, with dozens of rivers originating from the glaciers that feed the plains of the North Caucasus.
For the peoples of the Caucasus, Elbrus is a sacred place. In the Nart epic it appears as a dwelling of gods and heroes, and in the Karachay-Balkar language it is called Mingi-Tau — "mountain of thousands."
From the classic trail to extreme walls — choose your path to the summit.
The most popular route via "Bochki" and "Pryut Odinnadtsati". Suitable for climbers with good physical fitness.
ModerateA wilder, less crowded path. Here you will feel true solitude and the power of the high mountains.
HardFor those not ready for the summit assault: the cable car takes you to 3,850 meters with breathtaking glacier views.
EasyA serious climbing route of difficulty category 4B. Requires experience and specialized equipment.
ExtremeAscending both peaks in one go — a beautiful and ambitious adventure for experienced climbers.
ModerateHiking, hot springs, narzan baths, and views of Elbrus without the risks of climbing.
EasyWatch the climber ascend from the foot of the mountain to the summit