Ullu Tau Mountain Camp. Elbrus

The tour is held in the North Caucasus, on the territory of Kabardino-Balkaria.
Elbrus has long been famous among tourists for the beauty of its mountain gorges. In one of these places – the gorge of the Adyr-Su River – there is a special mountain, unlike all others. Mountain with its own character, with a special energy. Her name is Ullu-Tau, “Sacred Mountain”, “Mother Mountain”. If Elbrus is considered the father of the Caucasus, then Ullu-Tau is the mother of these places.
Ullu-Tau is an extraordinary place of power, where people get health, desires are fulfilled, people are charged with positive energy, and the mountain gives people the joy of having children!
During the trip, we will visit the foot of this sacred mountain, visit the lakes of the Adyr-su gorge, ride on the lifts of Mount Elbrus and visit the Maiden Spits waterfall.
In this tour there are no transitions with backpacks =).

To pass along the tourist routes of this region, all tourists need a pass to the border zone.
For Russian citizens, the instructor issues a pass on the first day of the route.
For citizens of foreign countries (Ukraine, Belarus, Israel), registration of the pass takes 30 working days (43 calendar days). After submitting an application for participation in the campaign, we ask each citizen of a foreign country for a copy of the passport for registration of the pass.

Travel area: Russia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Elbrus.
Type of rest: accommodation in tents, walking around the gorges lightly.
The route is recommended for beginners.
Cost: 19,000 rubles.

Travel dates for 2020 (7 days):

June
07-13 June
June 14-20
June 21-27
28 June-04 July

July
July 5-11
12-18 July
July 19-25
July 26-01 August

August
02-08 August
09-15 August
August 16-22
August 23-29
30 August-05 September

The route thread: Mineralnye Vody, Adyr-Su gorge, silver spring, Jaylyk alplager, Koyavgan waterfall • trekking to the foot of Ullu-Tau mountain • Kullumkol gorge, Living lake • Baksan gorge, Terskol gorge, Terskol glacier • Maiden Spits waterfall, Observatory "Terskol Peak" • Azau waterfall, cable car to Elbrus - Mineral Waters.

Day 1

11:00 – gathering of the group at the railway station of Mineralnye Vody (near the main entrance from the city). 11:30 – gathering of the group at the airport of Mineralnye Vody (near the main entrance).

The city of Mineralnye Vody - s. Upper Baksan - Adyr-su gorge - alplager "Ullu-Tau".
Transfer by minibus to the village of Upper Baksan (2.5-3 hours).
Here the usual road ends and rests on the mountain lift. This is a unique structure where the car is put on a special platform, which with the help of a cable on the rails rises to a height.
In this place, the instructor with tourists walk up the stairs to the entrance to the Adyr-Su gorge, the elevation difference is 50-60 m (5 minutes walk). We bring personal items and products with us! If the mountain lift works, then we lift things on the lift :)

In the Adyr-Su gorge, we change the usual minibus to mountain transport! There are only 12 kilometers left on the mountain road and we are already in the heart of the mountains.
It is here, at an altitude of 2380 m, that one of the highest alpine campsites in the North Caucasus - Ullu-Tau - is located. We will live in this place for the next four days. The transition from transport to alpine takes 5 minutes.
Transfers and border formalities take a lot of time, we will be there by the evening. Today we will have time to walk around the alpine territory, near the river Adyr-Su and at the end of the day we will admire the mountain Ullu-Tau in the sunset rays!

Day 2

Adyr-su gorge, Silver Spring, Jaylyk alplagher, Koyavgan River gorge.
In the morning we go for a walk through the incredibly beautiful surroundings! Coniferous forests, snowy peaks of mountains, noisy river - this is all our favorite gorge Adyr-Su. Gradually get used to this beauty!
Today is an easy, walking day =). First we will visit the spring with silver water. It's not even a spring, it's a river! Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo))), but so transparent!
In this place, some of our tourists always bathe, others lie down on the ground, take the form of a starfish and with a peaceful view admire the clouds =). And some tourists immediately rush to the nearest hill, to look at the opening view.
After an hour, we take some tourists off the hill, catch others from the source, take all our starfish with us and move on!
Comfortable mountain road leads us to the former alplager "Jaylyk". Here we ride on a mountain swing, and then climb to an excellent observation deck. From here, the snowy four-thousander Ullu-Tau will be in front of us as in the palm of your hand!
Keep moving! We look into the gorge of the Koyavgan River and admire a small waterfall. On a good path, we will climb a little higher, from where there is a great view of the Kullumkol gorge. In this gorge is the Living Lake, which we will visit in a few days.
Active part of the route: 12.3 km, height difference 2380-2510 m, route duration 6 hours.

Day 3

Trekking to the foot of Ullu Tau Mountain, Gumachi Falls.
The Adyr-Su gorge from the first steps meets tourists with alpine meadows and snowy mountains. This is an amazing, picturesque corner of the Caucasus, surrounded by sky-high peaks Chotchat, Twin, Triangle.
And in the very center of the gorge rises the mistress of these places - Mount Ullu-Tau. 4207 meters of rock, snow and ice! It would seem that sharp rocks, rocks and ice can never give softness to forms. But it's not about Ullu-Tau! Nature has made this mountain so semicircular, soft, friendly and kind. At its foot, mountaineers bloom, forget-me-nots and a purple carpet stretches geranium.
A well-trodden hiking trail leads to the foot of Ullu Tau and the “Wishing Fields”. Dozens of stone pyramids have already been built here. Choose your favorite stone, make a wish and carefully place the stone in one of the pyramids. By the way, if we want, we can build our own personal pyramid. Most importantly, before walking here, you must believe that your cherished desire will be fulfilled by the wonderful Mother Mountain.
Today we will meet the “male” and “female” stones, the stone of health. Therefore, enjoy the beauty, believe in miracles and recharge with positive energy!
On the way back, we will cross the bridge of the river Adyr-Su and come closer to the Gumachi mountain range. Here we are waiting for a glacier and a large waterfall Gumachi!
The active part of the route: 9.6 km, the height difference of 2380-2680 m, the duration of the route is 5-6 hours.

Day 4

Kullumkol Gorge, Living Lake.
Have you chosen the “Wishing Field” to climb the mountains quickly and easily? We're gonna need that today!
The path along the Kullumkoll gorge is rapidly running up. The higher we go, the more interesting the landscapes are: Adyr-su gorge remains in the distance, the alplager “Jaylyk” will be visible. Around rise the peaks of Lake, Theremin, Triangle.
Playfully looping through the mountains, the trail leads to the Living Lake. According to legend, the lake gives health and new vitality!
After swimming in the Living Lake, we have a picnic in this sky-high place and go on the way back.
The active part of the route: 11.5 km, the height difference of 2380-3200 m, the duration of the route is 8-9 hours.

Day 5

Baksan gorge, Terskol gorge, Terskol glacier.
In the morning - departure from the camper "Ullu-Tau".
We say goodbye to the beloved Adyr-Su gorge, move to the Baksan gorge and settle in the tourist parking lot. On one side we will have Mount Cheget, on the other side – snowy Elbrus. Kra-so-ta!

Today we go for a walk in the gorge of the river Terskol. This gorge will delight us with its magnificent, pine forests and sparkling glacier Terskol. Rising a little higher, we will see the Main Caucasian Range and the stunning glacier “Seven”. And in the distance of the gorge will open a full-water waterfall Terskol, flowing down basalt rocks.
Active part of the route: 7.6 km, height difference 2180-2490 m, route duration 4 hours.

Day 6

Waterfall "Maiden Spits", Observatory "Terskol Peak".
This waterfall is not for nothing called “Maiden Spits”. It seems as if a proud mountaineer sat down on the slope of Elbrus, turned away from us, and long, loose hair streams along her shoulders. This is how the water from the glaciers of Elbrus slowly flows down the basalt rocks.
The waterfall is on the southern slope of Terskol Peak. It is born from the glacier Gara Basha and appears before tourists in all its glory. The waterfall is 30 meters high! The daredevils can even enter the waterfall. Yeah, it'll be wet, it'll be fresh! What pictures do you get here!
After the photo shoot, we go to the observation deck near the waterfall. Do not believe it, but it is so nice to sit here, eat chocolates and admire the grandiose panorama of the Main Caucasus Ridge.
Come higher! A comfortable road will lead us to the Turskol Peak Observatory. This place will give us stunning views of the Baksan valley, Terskol gorge and the top of Elbrus.
Pay attention!! The instructor decides to visit the Terskol Peak Observatory based on the physical condition of the group.
The active part of the passage along the route "Maiden Spit Falls": 10.2 km, the elevation difference of 2180-2760 m, the route duration is 4-5 hours.
The active part of the passage along the route “Maiden Spit Falls and Terskol Peak Observatory”: 16.6 km, the elevation difference of 2180-3150 m, the route duration is 6-7 hours.

Day 7

Azau Falls, cable car to Elbrus.
Today we go to the highest point of the Caucasus - snow-white, double-headed Elbrus!
On cable cars we will climb to the very underworld, at the station Krugosor, Mir, Gara-Bashi! From here, from a height of 3850 meters, we will look at our favorite mountain Ullu-Tau, Bezengi and the entire Main Caucasian Range. Before us, as in the palm of your hand, there will be sparkling glaciers and snow-capped peaks of mountains!
By the way, don't forget the backpackers! Today we are going to ride them on snow slides =)
Also on the way we will visit the 70-meter waterfall Azau, which is located on the slope of Elbrus.
A pleasant end of the day will be a walk through the souvenir market.
The active part of the passage along the route: the path to Mount Elbrus and back - 7.6 km on foot, the height difference of 2180-2380 m; climbing the cable car - the height difference of 2380-3850 m. The route duration is 5 hours.

Moving to Mineral Waters.
19:00-19:30 – Arrival in Mineralnye Vody to the railway station and the airport, departure home.
Return tickets should be purchased for trains / planes that depart after 20:00.

Depending on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the participants and other factors, the route of the hike may be changed.

• Road crossings along the route by minibus
• Mountain transport routes
• Registration of a pass to the border zone
• Environmental fees in the Elbrus National Park
• Accommodation in paid tourist parking.
• Cable car tickets.
• Three meals a day.
• Rental of group equipment (bonfire equipment, boilers, gas burners, awning, group first aid kit)
• Guide instructor services.

The price does not include:

• Transportation costs to the beginning of the route and back (Mineralnye Vody).
• Personal equipment (tent, backpack, sleeping bag, karemat). If necessary, our club will provide rental tourist equipment.
• Insurance (optional)