Elbrus is the highest peak in Russia. It is located in the North Caucasus, where the border between Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia runs. The nearest major cities are Mineralnye Vody, Nalchik, Pyatigorsk. Elbrus is considered a standard of natural beauty and a symbol of a healthy lifestyle. Recently, the legendary peak became the winner of the "7 Wonders of Russia" competition.
First by plane. You will need to fly to Mineralnye Vody, and then take a taxi or train to the desired city. Then by taxi. This is the fastest and most popular way to leave Nalchik airport or Minvod. Or by train. Minibus No. 11 runs directly from the airport. She's yellow and small — you can't go wrong. It depends on your preferences. In summer, people also go to the mountains, but not to ride, but for long hiking in the mountains, funicular rides and photos of blooming alpine meadows. The most comfortable months for hiking in the mountains are August and September, when the heat begins to subside. So think about what attracts you more: skiing or hiking in the mountains, and based on this, decide when it is better to go to Elbrus.
People come to Elbrus with a specific purpose – to ride the ski slopes, climb, climb the cable car (the maximum lifting height is 3850 meters). Some of the main attractions are recommended for visiting. Narzanov Valley, Chegem waterfalls, Blue Lake, Devichy Kosy waterfall, Bezengi glacier. - Elbrus has not one peak, but two, and the difference in their height does not exceed twenty-one meters. - On Mount Elbrus, at a 4.1-kilometer altitude, there is the famous "Shelter of the Eleven" — the highest mountain hotel in the world, founded back in 1909. - In some places, the thickness of the ice shell covering Elbrus reaches four hundred meters.
First, there are age restrictions. The recommended age is at least 14-15 years old. Secondly, there are medical contraindications: - Problems with blood clotting - Diseases of the cardiovascular system - Respiratory diseases - Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Professor Adolf Kupfer, physicist Emilius Lenz, zoologist Eduard Minetrie, botanist Karl Meyer, architect Joseph Bernardin, traveler Janos Besse. They were accompanied by foreman oruspiev Murza -Kul, Karachai Killar ( Gilar ) Khachirov ( Hashirov ) and Balkarian Ahiya Sataev. The most complete information about the conquest of the mountain can be obtained from the work of Janos Besse "Journey to the Crimea, the Caucasus, Georgia, Armenia, Central Asia and Constantinople in 1829 and 1830."
