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21+
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Mount Kazbek also is known as Mkinvartsveri is located on the border between Russia and Georgia. With its height of 5054m, it belongs to Georgia's 10 highest mountains. Mt. Kazbek is situated in the East of the main Caucasus range. It is the dormant volcano, the last explosion occurred in 650 B.C.
There are two routes leading to the summit of Kazbek: from the Russian and from the Georgian side. We organize climbing expeditions from the Georgian side since this route is easier to access and gives a chance to climb even for the novices without previous mountaineering experience. The only requirement for the participants is to be in good shape. Your guide will teach you how to use an ice-ax, crampons, and rope.
The first ascent of Kazbek was committed in the 19 century - in 1868 by D. Freshfield.
There is a beautiful view from the summit of Kazbek - panorama of Central and Eastern Caucasus. In the west, in clear weather, you can see another volcano, a giant of the Caucasus - Elbrus (564m).
DIFFICULTY
The normal route from Georgia is not very demanding technically - comparable to average fourthousanders in f.e. Swiss Alps. What can make the climb really strenuous is the weather, which changes here very fast and a lot of people fail to summit the mountain because of that. An overall grade of the normal route is PD (sometimes also graded PD+).
1
Tbilisi – Stepantsminda – Altihut
4h transfer to Stepantsminda via Ananuri and Jvari pass. Upon arrival, we’ll have lunch and get to Gergety St trinity church (2100m) where you meet your mountain guide and start ascending towards Altihut (3000m).
Overnight at Altihut
Total hiking distance: 5km (usually takes 3-4h)
Difficulty: hard (steep ascent)
2
Acclimatisation day
In the morning you’ll go to the main base camp known as Bathlemi hut (3650m). On the way to Bethlemi hut, there is a safe snow-ice field, which is an ideal place to practice the skills of walking with crampons, using ice axes, or belaying on a rope. After you arrive you’ll continue further from the hut you’ll continue to the small chapel located at 3900m.
Overnight at Bethlemi hut.
3
Summit day
Early morning at 3 am you’ll head towards the peak. According to your ability, you’ll be on the peak between 11:00 am-12:00 am and get back to Bethlemi hut, have a break, and descend to Altihut.
Overnight at the Altihut.
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Altihut – Stepantsminda – Tbilisi
After breakfast, you’ll descend back to Stepantsminda. Lunch and drive to Tbilisi
| Package | Trip Status | Price PP In a Group | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed Dates | Min.participant Number 3p / Max.participan Number 10p | 3-5 People Group | 6-8 People Group | 9- People Group |
| June-October | ||||
Tour price includes:
- All car transfers (4x4 and sedan)
- Lunches on the first and last day
- 2 overnights at Altihut with 2 meals (B, D)
- *1 overnight at Bethlemi hut (no meals included* )
- IFMGA-certified mountain guide
- Pack horses to carry the luggage to AltiHut and back
* there's a restaurant at Bethlemi hut and you can order food there.
Tour price doesn’t include:
- Extra day meals on the mountain (only overnight, no breakfast, lunch and dinner).
- Reserve day for another try in case of bad weather conditions
- Alcohol drinks
- Tips
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