Climbing Kazbek from the South

We offer ascent to Kazbek (5033m) - one of the highest and most beautiful peaks of the Caucasus Mountains. It is located in the eastern part of the Central Caucasus, in Georgia. Like Elbrus, Kazbek is also an extinct volcano, as evidenced by its conical shape with clear traces of an ancient giant crater.

There are many fairy tales, legends and interesting historical facts about this mountain. At an altitude of 3800 m, in the cave, the entrance to which is located at the top of the 80-meter cliff, is the ancient monastery of Bethlemi (Bethlehem). In the chronicles of Kartlis Tskhovreba, this monastery is mentioned as a repository of shrines and church treasuries. The monks of this monastery traveled to it through a long chain of iron. Other legends date back to more distant times when, after a quarrel in heaven over stolen fire, Ptolemy was chained to a rock. This rock was on Mount Kazbek.

The most famous place in the vicinity of Kazbek is the ancient monastery of the Holy Trinity Sameba, which was built in the XIV century on a mountain just above the village of Kazbegi. Kazbek is also known for the works of Mikhail Lermontov “Hero of our time” and “Mtsyri”.

Climbing Kazbek is a great opportunity to test yourself!

The program of ascent to Kazbek on the classic route from the south

This program could have been shorter, but the experience of many years has shown that in this case there are no extra days. It won't be easy.

Day 1. Meeting in Kazbegi (Stepantsmida), transfer from Tbilisi/Vladikavkaz only upon request. Dinner and briefing. Night at the guest house.

Day 2. March to the highest mountain in the world of the functioning Orthodox Church (2170 m). Preparation for the climb. Overnight in Kazbegi.

Day 3. Transition to the Meteo Station through the Saberce Pass 7-9 hours (3600 m). Overnight at the weather station (possibly in tents).

Day 4. Acclimatization. Hike to the chapel at an altitude of 4000 m. Overnight at the weather station (possibly in tents).

Day 5. Rest.

Day 6. Climbing Kazbek (6-8 hours). Descent to the weather station.

Day 7. Reserve day. Descent to Kazbegi.

Day 8. Leave on your own.

Tour dates:

8 June 2024 - 15 June 2024

July 6, 2024 - July 13, 2024

10 August 2024 - 17 August 2024

7 June 2025 - 14 June 2025

5 July 2025 - 12 July 2025

9 August 2025 - 16 August 2025

• Russian language guide throughout the program
• Mountain guides – 1 in 3-4 people per day of climbing
• Programme transfers: From Kazbegi up, from the mountain to Kazbegi
• Overnight at the weather station or in tents near it according to the program
• Food on the mountain
• Assistance in obtaining necessary permits
• Public equipment
• First aid kit.
• Accommodation in Kazbegi in a guest house / hotel in 2-3 local rooms Number of nights according to the program