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Kazbek (5047m), one of the highest and most beautiful peaks of the Caucasus is situated in the eastern part the central Caucasus. The Kazbek region has many summits over 4000 metres and remains of the most important mountaineering and trekking destinations in the Caucasus. Mt. Kazbek is also known as “Mkinvartsveri” (‘mountain of glaciers’) - by its Georgian name – it has nine glaciers. We offer a 5 day climbing trip to its summit. The summit is not technically difficult to climb but Mt. Kazbek is considered a serious mountain and good physical condition and basic mountaineering experience is required.

Ex-Tbilisi itinerary:

Day 1: Drive to Kazbegi along Georgian Military Highway and the Jvari Pass. Walk in the area. Night in Kazbegi (1700m). Day 2: Full day trek; At first walk up the alpine meadows and by crossing Gergeti Glacier we trek to the mountain hut - "Meteostation" (3680m). Night in the hut. Day 3: Acclimatisation trek; Optional climbing of Mt. Ortsveri (4365m). Night in the hut. Day 4: Climb the summit of Kazbek. Descend to the mountain hut. Day 5: Trek down to Kazbegi. Transfer to Tbilisi.

Chaukhi Mountains and Mt. Kazbek

If you wish to get advance acclimatization or would like to attempt other summits before climbing Mt. Kazbek, then Chaukhi Mountains is an excellent place to base for a couple of days and climb peaks of various difficulty (3500m – 3842m).  Please, contact us for further information.

Trip facts:

Tour Code: KAZ.

Duration: 5 days.

Altitude: 5047 metres.

Climbing Grade: B (II UIAA).

Best season: Mid Jun – Sep

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Tailor-made itineraries

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