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Mountain Climbing in Russia

Go beyond the beaten track on your mountain climbing adventure.

Sitting at the junction between east and west, Russia is home to some spectacular mountains. Whether it’s the Altai Mountains in the south, the Ural Mountain Range that runs down from the north of the country or the Caucasus mountains that wind through the south, there are many great places to do some mountain climbing.

Top mountain climbing trips | Russia:

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Mount Elbrus Climb

Join Grigory, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, for this unforgettable Mount Elbrus climbing expedition. Explore the area surrounding the peak before ascending to the top of Europe via the mountain's southern face.

9 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 1400

Elbrus South Side Ascent for Acclimatized Climbers

If you already have prior acclimatization, you can join this 5-day Express Elbrus ascent via the south side to the summit of the highest mountain in Europe! Join an IFMGA certified local guide and make it to the top with the help of an expert.

5 days

Advanced

Fit

FromEUR 1150

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Climbing Mount Elbrus, Caucasus (private)

Join Denis, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, on this 7-day trip to reach the top of the highest mountain in Europe, Mount Elbrus. It will be a trip to remember!

7 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 1850

10-day expedition to Mount Elbrus (5642 meters)

Dare come with Mariano, a certified mountain guide, ski instructor and UIMLA mountain leader, on this 10-day expedition to Mount Elbrus (5642 meters) in the Russian Federation!

10 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 2750

Mount Kazbek, Caucasus, 7 Day Guided Ascent

Enjoy a week long ascent of one of the most impressive mountains in the Caucasus, Mount Kazbek, with certified guide Vadym.

7 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 600

7-day climb to Mount Elbrus (in a group)

Follow Denis, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, and reach the summit of the marvelous Mount Elbrus on this 7-day trip in the Caucasus Mountains.

7 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 1200

Mount Elbrus, 9 Day Guided North Side Ascent

IFMGA certified guide Aleksandr wants to guide you on a 9 day expedition to the summit of the incredible Mount Elbrus in the Caucasus mountains of Russia via its North side.

9 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 1300

Mount Elbrus, 8 Day Guided South Side Ascent

Come and enjoy an 8 day ascent of the breathtaking Mount Elbrus via the south side in the Caucasus mountains of southern Russia with Aleksandr, an IFMGA certified guide.

8 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 900

14-day Mount Elbrus ski mountaineering expedition

Join Konstantin, an aspirant guide, on this 14-day Mount Elbrus ski mountaineering expedition. It is the best way to enjoy the highest mountain in Europe!

14 days

Any

21-day Lenin Peak ascent in Kyrgyzstan

Join Konstantin, an aspirant guide, on this 21-day ascent to Lenin peak, in Kyrgyzstan. Climb a 7-thousander while exploring a remote corner of the world!

21 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 3050

12-day Mount Dykh-Tau ascent

Join Konstantin, an aspirant guide, on this 12-day Mount Dykh-Tau ascent. Climb the second highest peak in Europe and one of the hardest in the Caucasus!

12 days

Advanced

Fit

FromEUR 2500

15-day Mount Belukha ascent in Siberia

Join Konstantin, an aspirant guide, on this 15-day Mount Belukha ascent. Climb the highest peak of Siberia and enjoy the views of the Golden Mountains of Altai, a World Heritage Site.

15 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 1510

Kamchatka, Russia: 15-day Guided tour with 3 volcano ascents

Bruno, an experienced and friendly IFMGA-certified guide, will lead you on a thrilling adventure involving fire, brimstone, lava, canyons, rivers and the ocean, as you undertake a 15-day guided tour through Kamchatka, Russia, including 3 volcano ascents and a vast array of wildlife to observe.

15 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 3800

What people are saying about these trips

Matt Dawson

5.00

August, 2021

Mount Elbrus Climb

I climbed with Anton and Maksim; both really great guys. The trip was fully private with just myself climbing. This was a very fast trip beginning in Terskol; not the huts/barrels. Maksim and I climbed up the barrels from Terskol where we met Anton. Anton and I rested about 6 hours until midnight then made a single push to the summit and back down to barrels. The entire round trip was about 23 hours. The weather was cold, snowing/sleet, lots of wind and little to no visibility. We made good time in challenging conditions. Planning and coordination of the trip was smooth and easy. Great job and great company all the way around. Thanks!

Umesh Katdare

5.00

August, 2021

Mount Elbrus Climb

Excellent trip well planned with superb guides Have already recommended to friends who want to climb Elbrus

Heidi

5.00

July, 2018

Climbing Mount Elbrus, Caucasus (private)

We loved our experience at Mt Elbrus with our Guide Denis. He was an awesome Guide very knowledgable and skilled. We would use him again. We were greatful for his translation as English was not spoken by many! Mt Elbrus was an amazing place. All lift passes and accommodation excellent. Food was really good. Training days on the mountain was a wonderful experience and my partner made it to the summit with Denis. Sadly I did not but will plan another trip to attempt it myself. I would recommend Denis to anyone wanting to climb Mt Elbrus. Great guy and Guide! Thank you for putting us in touch with him and helping arrange a well organised trip. Very happy customer experience all round!

There are many reasons for choosing Mountain Climbing in Russia

This is the ultimate Russian climb. Considered the highest peak in Europe, climbing Elbrus is no easy feat. It can be made even more difficult depending on which route you choose. The sense of satisfaction you get in the end though will make it all worth it.

Good to know:

Country code

Language

Russian

Currency

Russian ruble

Best time to visit

June through September are the best months of mountain climbing

How to get there

Fly to Moscow, then take internal flights to the closest city to the peak of your choice

Weather

Winters are cold with average temperatures around -8 degrees celsius, the summers are mild with temperatures around 19 degrees celsius. The weather is much colder in the mountains

More info about Mountain Climbing in Russia:

Mount Elbrus is the ultimate Russian mountain climb. At 5,642 meters, it’s the highest mountain in Europe. Climbing this mountain is an immense physical challenge. The south side route is the most popular but there are more routes to choose from which will alter the difficulty. Another great mountain to climb is Mount Belukha which sits at 4,506 meters and can be found in the Altai Mountain range. This is actually a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mount Kazbek in the Caucasus sits at 5,033 meters and is another awesome option, it’s not technically that difficult but it will definitely test your endurance

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