Elbrus
About Elbrus
A rugged high-altitude outpost where Soviet-era grit meets the raw, untamed energy of Europe’s highest and most formidable peak.
Highlights
- Extreme freeride terrain
- Soviet mountaineering legacy
- High-altitude cable cars
- Wild Caucasian landscapes
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2323m
- Top lift: 3844m
- Ski pistes: 14.2km
- Ski lifts: 9
- 4000m+ peaks nearby: 13
- Lakes nearby: 5
Ski Area
Эльбрус, Elbrus
Weather and 10-day forecast for Elbrus
- Today: 2 to 4 °C, rain, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3597 m (3530 to 3690 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| zo 20 sep | 2 / 4 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| ma 21 sep | 2 / 6 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| di 22 sep | 2 / 7 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| wo 23 sep | 4 / 7 °C | rain showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| do 24 sep | 2 / 5 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| vr 25 sep | 2 / 8 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| za 26 sep | 4 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| zo 27 sep | -5 / 5 °C | snow showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| ma 28 sep | -9 / -1 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| di 29 sep | -7 / -1 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Elbrus
Hikes nearby — Elbrus (2)
2 curated hiking trails around Elbrus, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Треккинг к водопаду Девичьи Косы
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Треккинг к водопаду Терскол
Getting to Elbrus
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Nalchik Airport (NAL), 99 km away, about 2h38 by road
Where to stay in Elbrus
7 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 26 EUR per night, median 37 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Elbrus page.