Elbrus is considered the highest point in Russia and in Europe. Long time it attracted climbers from all corners of the world. To conquer this peak it is necessary to have high qualification and the special equipment.
Height of the mountain reaches 5621 meters.
As a rule, ascension on a shouting begins with the Baksan valley, from here it is possible to walk on foot, and then to go to the World cableway. The unique nature of the area entices fans of alpine skiing port and tourists to sweep on alpine skiing slopes, but it is not the only plus of local places, clean mountain air, mineral sources favorably influence functioning of an organism.
Let's regard in more detail Prielbrusye which is considered one of the best ski resorts thanks to it is known to Mount Elbrus. There is everything that is necessary for good rest and fascinating entertainments. The great pleasure is given driving on routes various by complexity levels which are available both to beginners, and more professional skiers. It should be noted that here the friendly atmosphere prevails, it is filled with homeliness. Fans of romanticism will be able to have supper in restaurant and cafe where they serve only the best national dishes.
In the 19th century Elbrus was the focus of attention of foreign guests. At the time here also representatives of the English aristocracy managed to visit: sir Douglas Fresh Fild and geographer Grov. The traveler and the ethnographer Rudd, the democrat artist Yaroshenko, Professor Kowalewski and also the composer Taneev is distinguished from the Russian visitors. In the 30th years of the last century the southern clones of Elbrus were investigated therefore experts opened the new Alpine routes known as Shkhelda, Ushba. For 1959 the so-called "tourist boom" when the directive on creation near Prielbrusye recreation facilities of tourism and sport was issued drops. Then the first Itkol hotel was constructed here, and followed it to Azau.
Lifegid: "If you are frightened off by scale and severity of Elbrus can visit the next Crimean Mountains: Ah-Understand, Gore Koshk"
The field of it begins the structure of cableways which covers slopes of Tcheget and Elbrus. The attractive panorama on the vicinity opens from height of 3500 meters. Here it is possible to reach in only a few minutes, by means of cableway cars. Now here more than 5 thousand people and have a rest in the summer in the 3500th winter. The most popular tourist base near Mount Elbrus "Kabba of alkapinist" is considered.
If Elbrus on a source is considered the highest point of Europe, then in the world it is Mount Everest.