THE BRIDE OF KHEVI – MT. KAZBEGI

ADVENTURE

Conquer the best-known peak in the Caucasus

Georgia

ADVENTURE

Georgia

THE BRIDE OF KHEVI – MT. KAZBEGI

Conquer the best-known peak in the Caucasus

At the border of Georgia and North Ossetia, on the divide of the Central and Eastern Caucasus, stands Mount Kazbegi, soaring to a height of 5054 m. Its white, pristine beauty wrapped in the rays of the rising sun almost fills the sky. Grand and dignified, it is at times capricious, even savage. Natives of Khevi often call this giant volcano looming over their homes “the Bride of Khevi”.

Mt. Kazbegi / Mkinvartsveri (5054m), Khevi

Approach

Supply to Bethlemi Hut

Bethlemi Hut (3675m)

First stop

Summit, 5054m

Gergeti Trinity Church

Day 1:
Arrival in Tbilisi; met and assisted at the airport.
Day 2:
Tbilisi – Stepantsminda; introduction of Tbilisi. Drive to Stepantsminda highlands. En route visit Mtskheta UNESCO sites.
Day 3:
Stepantsminda - the Bethlemi Hut (Former meteorological station); get ready for a long, hard day. The difference in altitude between Stepantsminda village (1700 m) and the Bethlemi Hut (3675 m) is great.
Day 4:
The Bethlemi Hut - Peak Ortsveri (4300 m, II UIAA); today’s route is a warm-up before climbing Kazbegi. We will practice ice and rope techniques in order to prepare for the big climb.
Day 5:
The Bethlemi Hut - Peak Kazbegi (5054m); rising at 4 a.m; traverse the base of the mountain and move onto the glacier. The sun rises as we reach the Maili Plateau (4500 m). From the plateau ascend to the saddle (5000 m); Hike the last ice slope leading to the summit. Enjoy magnificent view of plains of Southern Russia and the sweep of the Caucasus range. Descend to the Hut. In all, the route takes 9-10 hours.
Day 6:
The Bethlemi Hut; second attempt to hike the peak Kazbegi if needed.
Day 7:
The Bethlemi Hut – Stepantsminda- Tbilisi;
Day 8:
Tbilisi sightseeing tour; visit cultural highlights of the capital.
Day 9:
Departure; transfer to Tbilisi international airport.

BEST SEASON FOR THE TOUR BY MONTH

COUNTRIES

TOUR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Total Touring Distance ≈ 410 km	Total driving time ≈ 8 hours
Longest driving distance per day ≈ 165 km	Longest driving time per day ≈ 3,5 hours
O/Ns by locations: 1+1+4+2 = 8 Nights	Total vertical meters ≈ 4100
Adopted conditions for disabled person*	no partly fully

* Caucasus Travel takes special care of disabled persons, doing the best to adopt and improve conditions for disabled persons, when/where it is possible

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