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Our expeditions in Europe focus mainly on the Caucasus Mountains, which stretch for 880 kilometres from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea.

Elbrus is the highest mountain in the Caucasus, the highest mountain in Europe and is the fifth highest of the 'Seven Summits'. The snowline is higher than in the Alps and the flavour of the climbing is a cross between Alpine and Himalayan.

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Introduction

Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe, located in the beautiful Caucasus Mountains. The Caucasus stretch for 880 kilometres from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea. They form the physical barrier dividing Europe and Asia, although the whole range lies entirely within the former Soviet Union. The highest and most glaciated part of the Caucasus is the central region, which includes Elbrus, the fifth highest of the Seven Summits. The snowline is higher than in the Alps and the flavour of the climbing is a cross between Alpine and Himalayan. The higher altitudes are extensively glaciated, although the general configuration of the range is less complex than the Alps.

Mount Kazbek is a 5,033m peak located on the border between Russia and Georgia in the Caucasus Mountains. It is an attractive mountain, which you climb on this expedition via the more remote route from the north. This is a culturally interesting mountaineering trip with an exploratory feel to it. An expedition to Kazbek can also be combined with Elbrus.

You can also climb Mount Ararat in Turkey. Turkey's snow capped Mount Ararat is located in the far north east of the country and is regularly climbed by those without mountaineering experience. At 5,137m it is important to take time to acclimatise, which you do on this trip by trekking through the Taurus Mountains, prior to travelling to Ararat. This ensures that you enjoy the ascent of Ararat, which is all too frequently rushed by those trying to climb it within a week-long trip.