Day 1
01Arrival in Stepantsminda
Meet at the MTA office and check in to a comfortable guesthouse in Stepantsminda at about 1,700 metres.
Mount Kazbek · overview
About Mount Kazbek & Chaukhi Climbing
The source itinerary starts in Stepantsminda, travels to Juta and Chaukhi, then continues through Sameba Trinity Church, the Meteo Station, an acclimatization day, the Kazbek summit attempt, a reserve day, and the descent home.
Chaukhi massif and Juta village
Gradual acclimatization
Mount Kazbek summit attempt
Certified guide and mountain logistics
Mount Kazbek · itinerary
Full itinerary · Mount Kazbek & Chaukhi Climbing
The itinerary is adapted from the supplied Mount Kazbek program and arranged in the TAF Travel format.
Day 2
02Juta and the Chaukhi massif
Transfer to Juta and continue toward the Chaukhi massif at about 3,850 metres. Acclimatize around Rcheulishvili Peak, then return to Stepantsminda for the night.
Day 3
03Ascent to the Meteo Station
Transfer to Sameba Trinity Church, collect the luggage support, and trek for approximately seven to eight hours toward the Meteo Station. Overnight in tents or inside the station as arranged.
Day 4
04Acclimatization day
Use the day to adjust to altitude and return to the Meteo Station for another night in the mountain environment.
Day 5
05Mount Kazbek summit day
Start at approximately 2:00 a.m. for the Kazbek summit attempt. The ascent and return take around twelve hours, after which the group rests at the Meteo Station.
Day 6
06Reserve day
Keep a reserve day for changing weather and a repeat summit attempt when conditions require it.
Day 7
07Descent to Stepantsminda
The horse guide carries the luggage down while the group descends from the Meteo Station. Transfer from Sameba Trinity Church completes the mountain section.
Day 8
08Departure
Depart Georgia with the memory of the Chaukhi and Mount Kazbek expedition.
Mount Kazbek · tour inclusions
What is included · Mount Kazbek & Chaukhi Climbing
- Professional certified mountain guides
- Training and participant equipment check
- Guesthouse accommodation in Stepantsminda
- General equipment rental
- One-way horse support for luggage
- Overnight stays in tents
- Reserve day for bad weather
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Personal equipment beyond the general set
- Extra costs after a reserve-day extension
- Personal expenses and tips
Route-specific equipment
Pack for this itinerary, not a generic mountain.
Kazbek routes include glacial terrain, rope skills and fast-changing Caucasus weather. Personal technical equipment differs by program even when general gear is included. This checklist follows the selected route, season, accommodation, and published inclusions. Read the four categories separately: bring, consider, provided, and confirm or rent.
Essential personal equipment
- Passport and a copy stored separately
- Travel insurance that covers the route, rescue and evacuation where relevant
- Personal medication and any prescription details
- Comfortable daypack for water, layers and personal essentials
- Water bottles or hydration system sized for the day
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Sun hat, high-SPF sunscreen and lip protection
- Glacier glasses or ski goggles with reliable UV protection
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers
- Layered clothing with a warm mid-layer and insulated jacket
- Warm hat, neck protection and gloves with a spare pair
- Mountaineering boots compatible with the confirmed crampons
- Crampons only when the guide confirms snow or ice requires them
- Ice axe when required by the confirmed snow and ice route
- Mountaineering helmet when required by the guide
- Climbing harness for confirmed glacier or rope travel
- Spare walking socks and a dry base layer
Recommended or optional
- Cold-rated sleeping bag for high camps; confirm the comfort rating with the team
- Insulated sleeping mat when the route does not include a mat
- Gaiters for snow, wet grass and loose ground
- Thermos for early starts and cold camps
- Small summit pack with water, layers, food and essential safety items
- Dry bags or waterproof protection for clothing and electronics
- Personal energy snacks for long walking or summit days
- Light shoes or sandals for accommodation and rest
TAF Travel provides or arranges
- Professional mountain guide, equipment check and glacier-safety training
- Guesthouse, Meteo Station or tent accommodation stated in the selected Kazbek route
- One-way horse support for luggage only on routes where the program lists it
- General climbing equipment only where the selected Kazbek program includes it
- Tent accommodation and a weather reserve day where listed
Rent or confirm with the team
- General climbing equipment only where the selected Kazbek program includes it
The list is based on the published itinerary and included services. Weather, snow, access, and the guide’s final equipment check take precedence.
Not verified in the published program — ask TAF Travel before buying or packing it.
2027 departures
2027 departure dates for Mount Kazbek & Chaukhi Climbing
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Mount Kazbek · Georgia
Plan your Mount Kazbek ascent.
Existing groups only. We do not assemble open groups for this tour. Minimum group size: 6 people. Tell us your preferred route and date. This is a reservation inquiry, not an upfront payment.