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Kazbek
Also known as: Mkinvartsveri / Mount Kazbegi
Height: 5,054 m
Country:
Georgia
Kazbek offers a blend of rich history and stunning vistas, as it's one of the ancient peaks of the Caucasus range, steeped in myth and legend. The climb itself is a rewarding experience, providing a mix of glacier travel and moderate snow slopes, making it accessible for climbers with basic mountaineering skills.
Prepare for an adventure climbing Kazbek. This overview provides essential details on routes, difficulty, costs, and the best times to go, helping you plan a successful expedition.
Difficulty
- PD: Not very hard (alpine grade 2)
When to go
- July to September
These are pictures taken while climbing Kazbek. They're shown here to give you an idea of what the route is like. You're welcome to share your own pictures of mountaineering Kazbek, to help the community of climbers. Picture here are either uploaded by members (there own, or creative commons pictures), or guides.
Guide links
These guides offer organised mountaineering expeditions for Kazbek. From here you can check each guides profile, or browse directly to their website to see the trip. You can separately view the guides directory to browse all guides in one place.
Below is a curated list of independent mountain guides offering expeditions for Kazbek. Each guide provides their own experience, allowing climbers to select the approach that best suits their style, budget, and experience level. You can explore each guide’s dedicated trip page to review what they offer, from logistics and support to pricing details, with no additional influence from us.
Guide | Info | Cost |
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AlpIndustria | view guides trip webpage | from $1,100 |
Elbrus 360 | view guides trip webpage | from $1,480 |
Mountain Guide Company | view guides trip webpage | from $1,600 |
Kandoo Adventures | view guides trip webpage | from $3,635 |
View the summit location and surrounding terrain to get a sense of the mountain's environment. This map offers a valuable perspective on the peak's position within the region, aiding climbers in visualizing their route and nearby landmarks.
Get inspired by these incredible videos capturing the experience of climbing Kazbek. From route highlights to summitsummit views, these clips showcase the mountain’s beauty and the challenges it presents. Have your own Kazbek video? We'd love for you to share it with the community to inspire future climbers.
What you can see from the summit of Kazbek. Click and pan around the map to explore, and zoom in/out to see the names of neighbouring mountains.