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North Normal Route, Mount Elbrus (5 642 m / 18 511 ft)

Europe, Russia: (Kabardino-Balkarskaya Respublika, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya)

Mountain:	Mount Elbrus (5 642 m / 18 511 ft)
Activity type:	Mountaineering
Activity level:	Challenging
Elevation:	5 642 m / 18 511 ft
Duration:	8 Day(s)
Expenses:	from$ 500

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Credit: www.alp.org.ua

Route Name:	North Normal Route, С Севера, North Route, Северный Маршрут, North Face
Activity type:	Mountaineering
Activity level:	Challenging
Type of Climb:	Snow & Ice
Location:	Europe, Russia: (Kabardino-Balkarskaya Respublika, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya)
Starting Point:	43°25'46.376''N 42°27'42.534''E
Parent Range:	Central Caucasus
Mountain:	Mount Elbrus (5 642 m / 18 511 ft)
First Ascent:	22/6/1829

Duration:	8 Day(s)
Max. Elevation:	5 642m / 18 511 ft
Vertical Gain:	1 842m / 6 043 ft
Length:	25km / 16 miles
Climbing Season(s):	01 Jul-30 Sep;
Nearst Airport(s):	Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV)
Convenience Center(s):	Pyatigorsk
National Park(s):	National Park Prielbrusie

Location

Europe, Russia: (Kabardino-Balkarskaya Respublika, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya)

43°25'46.376''N 42°27'42.534''E

Tours

Guided Tour

Поход по Приэльбрусью

Location: Russia

Price: $0

8 Day(s)

Activity type:Hiking

Difficulty: Moderate

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Восхождение на Эльбрус с юга (Комфорт)

Location: Russia

Price: $0

8 Day(s)

Activity type:Mountaineering

Difficulty: Challenging

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When asked about the highest and most dramatic mountains of Europe nine out of ten Europeans will answer “the Alps”. Yet, the grandest and by far the highest mountain chain of Europe (seven summits over 5000m plus Mt.Elbrus with its two summit: 5642m and 5621m) is the Caucasus stretching between the Black and Caspian seas in the continent’s south-eastern corner. And undoubtedly, Mt. Elbrus, this white double-headed dormant volcano, is the highest, most beautiful and most alluring mountain in Russia. The fact that Elbrus is the highest point in Europe suffices for many to go and climb it. Yet, this obvious attraction is not the main one, for Elbrus belongs to a handful of mountains with a very special and irresistible kind of beauty which lies in their shape and setting. Most of them are volcanoes, such as Fujiyama, Ararat and Kilimanjaro, and like all these, this mountain is a world apart. It stands 11km north from the Main Range and exceeds its neighbours in height by 1200-2000m
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From Mineralnye Vody it is about 3-4 hours driving to Terskol – the last town in the Baksan Valley at the foot of Mt Elbrus. There are no regular public buses from Mineralnye Vody to Terskol, so it is necessary to rent private transport with driver. It is better to order it in advance. Also private transport is available at the airport in front of the arrivals section.
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Avg. Cost:	500 USD
Age Restrictions:	At least 21 years old
Soloing:	No, at least 0 people
Descent Route:	Same
Specify descent time:	25 Day(s)

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