Mount Kazbek

Mount Kazbek


From £2,345
Altitude 5,033m Grade: 2B

Mount Kazbek is a stunning 5000m glaciated peak that is often climbed as an alternative to Elbrus. The ascent is made from Georgia (it is not in Russia!) via the standard climbing route that ascends west from Kazbegi up the Gergeti Glacier to this observatory and continues to the prominent pass west of the peak, then turns east along the ridge to the summit. It is suitable for those who are confident Mountain Walkers with a good level of fitness. We can provide instruction on the use of crampons during the acclimatization phase of the expedition and therefore it is not an essential pre-requirement.

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5th Jul 2024 - 14th Jul 2024 Spaces10 £2,345£2,945 Book Now
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9th Aug 2024 - 18th Aug 2024 Spaces10 £2,345£2,945 Book Now
20th Jun 2025 - 29th Jun 2025 Spaces10 £2,445£3,045 Book Now
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* A deposit of £400 will be required at checkout.

Extras

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Adventure Peaks Logoed Kit Bag (Non UK addresses + Postage) £85

* A deposit of £200 (or the full extra price, whichever is lower) will be required at checkout for each extra added per-person on this trip

Itinerary

Days 1 - 2

International travel to Tbilisi international airport (arrive before 10am) Transfer to Kazbegi with an acclimisation walk to the highest orthodox church in the world – Tsminda Sameba (2170m). Evening arrival in
Kazbegi (H/L/G, B, D)

Day 3

Transfer to Trinity Church and Trek to the Altihut (3041m), followed by a short hike to the glacier. Overnight in the Altihut. (L/G, B, L, D)

Day 4

Acclimatisation walk to 3800m on the SE ridge of Ortsveri Peak.

Day 5

Move to and overnight at the Betlemi Hut 3670m Horses will carry your luggage directly to meteo-station, so you will only take a small rucksack. Walk to the church above Betlemi for acclimatisation.(MH, B,L,D)

Day 6

Acclimatization hike up to 4200 meters to revise/learn use of ice axe, crampons and roped movement. You will then return to the Meteorological station and rest. Overnight Betlemi Hut (MH,B,L,D)

Day 7

Today fully acclimatised we will climb Mt Kazbek. It normally takes around 7 hours from Betlemi Hut to the summit and about 4 hours to descend again. (MH,B,L,D)

Day 8

Descend to Kazbegi for lunch and return to Tbilisi.(H/L/G ,B,L)

Day 9

Reserve Summit Day (MH,B,L,D) or Tbilisi (H, B)

Day 10

Return International flights, getting home the same
day.

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Insurance

It is essential for a trip of this type that you are adequately insured. When researching insurance options, please ensure the policy covers you for the following:

  • Cancellation or curtailment
  • Helicopter rescue (most insurance companies will no longer cover for ‘search and rescue’ but providing you stay with the group, they will assist with ‘rescue’)
  • Repatriation
  • The altitude that you are expected to attain
  • The location especially when travelling to Antarctica
  • Grade of trek/climb/expedition
  • Medical cover

Adventure Peaks partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue to provide our clients with medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens. We highly recommend our clients enroll with Global Rescue, in particular for peaks over 7000m:
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We are aware the following provide insurance:

For UK based clients:

Expeditions and Treks under 7000m - Campbell Irvine Direct : https://microsite.campbellirvinedirect.com/adventurepeaks/

HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Rothwell & Towler: www.world-first.co.uk Tel: 0345 908 0161 (under 6400m)
J S Insurance: www.jsinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0844 848 1500
Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk Tel: 01295 660836
The B.M.C.: www.thebmc.co.uk Tel: 0161 445 6111 (call and speak to Jim. Please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk Tel: 0800 036 4824 (Check excess etc)

For non-UK based clients:

HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK): www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
AXA Worldwide Travel Ins: www.axainsurance.com Tel: +44 (0)844 874 0360
Ingle International: www.ingleinternational.com Tel: (USA) 1.800.360.3234
Insure for Less: www.insure4less.com.au (Australian clients)

You do not have to use any of the above, but if you make your own insurance arrangements documentary evidence of your own policy is required.

Please forward the details of your Insurance as soon as you have it: we need the insurance company’s name, their 24 hour emergency telephone number and your insurance policy number – admin@adventurepeaks.com

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