Climb Kazbek, South

Mt Kazbek is double-headed, featuring two summits –Eastern Kazbek (5033m) and Western Kazbek (5015m). Stretching over its slopes are massive and strongly torn glaciers. On its south-eastern slopes there is the Getget glacier, and on the south-western part streaming with a beautiful torrent from Maili plateau to Genaldon gorge is the Maili glacier that is broader than any ice cascade in the Caucasus. On the northern part there is the Chach glacier; on the north-eastern slope – the Devdorak glacier, and on the eastern slope – the Abano glacierOpening from Mt. Kazbek’s summit is an awesome view of the Central and Eastern Caucasus. To the west, in clear weather, one can see another famous Caucasus volcano – Mount Elbrus (5642m). In the Main Caucasus range, closer to Mt. Kazbek, one can distinguish the 5000m high summits of Bezengi, beautiful tops of Tsey that surround the Karaugom Plateau. One can enjoy also the views of the grey Tepli pyramid, and right underneath Kazbek’s summit – the rock-and-icy ridges of Mt. Jimara with dominating icy peaks of Jimara, Mailihoh, Shauhoh and Sautis

Day 1. Meeting at Kazbegi village (Stepantsminda). The transfer from Tbilisi or Vladikavkaz can be organised separately. Dinner and instructing the group. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2. Trek to the highest operating Orthodox Church situated at an elevation of 2170m. Preparations for the next-day climb. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3. A 7–9 hours climb to the Meteorological station (at 3600m) through Saberce Pass. Overnight at the hut or tents.
Day 4. Acclimatization hike to a chapel at an elevation of 4000 m. Overnight at the hut or tents.
Day 5. Rest day. Overnight at the hut or tents.
Day 6. 8–10 hours’ climb to Kazbek summit. Descent to the Meteorological station. Overnight at the hut or tents.
Day 7. Reserve day. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8. Descent to the village of Kazbegi. Self transfer to the airport or to the hotel