Express Ascent: Climb Mount Kazbek in 4 Days

The price includes:

Guiding service fee (IFMGA /GMGA Mountain guide)

Group equipment (rope, ice crews, etc.)

Transfer to the start of the trail

Yes!

We offer both scheduled open group departures and private climbs. Private trips allow you to choose your own dates and group size. Group departures require a minimum of 3 participants. If fewer register, the trip may be canceled or rescheduled.

Yes! This express itinerary is ideal for fit and well-prepared mountaineers with prior hiking or alpine experience. It includes acclimatisation and a reserve day to ensure safety and summit success.

Experience with snow and ice is recommended. However, no advanced technical climbing is required. You should be confident using crampons and hiking on glaciers.

Yes, group equipment like ropes is included. Personal gear is not included but can be rented locally.

Day 4 is reserved as a contingency for poor weather. Your guide will assess and adjust plans to ensure safety.

Not exactly. This is an intermediate mountaineering trip. While it doesn't require advanced climbing skills, you should have prior experience on snow or ice and be comfortable with glacier travel, including the use of crampons, ice axe, and harness.

You must be in good physical condition. Expect to hike 6 to 10 hours per day at altitude, carrying a pack. Strong cardiovascular endurance, leg strength, and mental resilience are essential for this high-altitude expedition.

Your ascent is led by a certified IFMGA or GMGA mountain guide with over a decade of experience on Mount Kazbek. Our guides prioritize safety, group cohesion, and smart weather planning to maximize summit success.

You don’t need to be a technical climber, but you should be familiar with using crampons, an ice axe, and moving while roped up on snow or glacier terrain. Your guide will also provide instruction during the acclimatisation day.

The route includes a mix of hiking, glacier crossing, and snow slopes with up to 30–40° inclination. Glacier travel is required, and the final summit push involves sustained effort at altitude.

Accommodation is at the Bethlemi Hut (3,650 m), a basic high-altitude shelter with shared dormitories. Alternatively, you can camp nearby (tent rental available). Meals can be purchased at the hut or brought by participants.

Conditions can vary from clear and sunny to cold, windy, and stormy—especially above 4,000 m. Expect sub-zero temperatures on summit day. Your guide will make route decisions based on real-time forecasts.

Yes. This 4-day itinerary includes a built-in reserve day (Day 4) in case of bad weather or other delays. This flexibility significantly increases summit success rates.

From Stepantsminda (1,750 m) to the summit (5,054 m), you’ll gain around 2,800 vertical meters over 3 days. Proper acclimatisation is built into the program.