$890 / person

03.08.2025

Among the climbs of 2025 is the climbing of Mount Kazbek. With a height of 5054 meters, Kazbek is the second highest peak in Georgia and the seventh in the Caucasus mountain range. It is the highest mountain in Eastern Georgia. The mountain is located on the Georgia-Russia border. In many sources you will see a different height of the mountain: 5033 or 5047 meters. In 2019, though, the height of the peak was re-measured using the latest technology and set at 5054 m, which has been the official height of Mount Kazbek ever since. Mount Kazbek has 5 climbing routes. We have chosen the classic route for the ascent.

Day 1

Yerevan - Stepantsminda

In the early morning from Yerevan, we will head to the village of Stepantsminda, which is almost near the Georgian-Russian border. We will have several stops on the way. The village is located at an altitude of about 1750 meters. Arriving in the village, we will settle in the hotel, check the availability of necessary things for the ascent, rest, because the ascent and emotional days are still ahead.

Overnight at the hotel

Day 2

Stepantsminda - Meteorological Station

We will wake up early in the morning and drive to the Tsminda Sameba monastery complex (14th century) at the foot of Mount Kazbek, which is also known as the Gergeti Temple. It is one of the most famous and symbolic religious structures in Georgia. The monastery is located at an altitude of 2170 meters. After learning about the history of the monastery and exploring the area, we will start the ascent to the weather station (at an altitude of 3750 meters). Arriving at the weather station, we will settle in the accommodation and rest.

The duration of the walk is about 6 hours.

Overnight in Meteorological Station

Day 3

Acclimatise Day

As with other 5000+ ascents, adaptation of the body to the local climate and altitude is very important for this ascent. Therefore, on this day we will make a climate training ascent and climb to a height of about 4300 meters, reaching the Kazbek pass. It is on this day that we will learn how to use equipment correctly, safely move on ice and snowy slopes. After the descent, we will rest and prepare for the night ascent.

The duration of the walk is about 4 hours.

Overnight in Meteorological Station

Day 4

Climbing Mount Kazbek

Depending on the weather conditions, around 01 a.m.00-02։Around 00: 00 we will start the ascent. After 8-9 hours of descent, we will reach the top, celebrate climbing to the top, enjoy the beauty of the Caucasus Mountains and begin the descent to the weather station. Arriving at the weather station, we will relax, look at the photos and experience emotions.

Overnight in Meteorological Station

Day 5

Mount Kazbek - Stepantsminda

We will start the descent along the same path that we took up the mountain. We will arrive at the hotel, take a bath, clean up and get ready for the road.

Overnight at the hotel

Day 6

Return To Armenia

We will leave for Armenia in the morning. We will also have a stop in Tbilisi depending on the time. Well, with that, we'll consider the trip over.

Participants must have sleeping bag, backpack (big and small), mountain climbing boots, warm mountain uniform, jacket, hats (both summer and winter), comfortable hiking gloves, jersey, sunscreen cream, headlamp, hiking poles, thermal underwear, mask, trekking sunglasses, hiking gaiters, crampons, 3 carabiners, travel harness.

Participation cost per person is 890 $

The cost includes

✔ Transportation

✔ Guides services

✔ Hotel (including breakfasts)

✔ Meal throughout the climb (on the mountain)

✔ Transportation of clothes and items (with horses)

✔ Overnight in Meteorological Station

✔ Certificate of participation

Price does not include

✘ Food expenses (excluding days on the mountain and breakfasts)

✘ Travel insurance

✘ Other personal expenses

Age limit: from 16 to 50 years old.

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