Overview

Mount Elbrus rises to 5,642 m in Russia, within the the Caucasus of Europe. It was first climbed in 1874.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• One of the Seven Summits — the highest point of its continent.
• Glacier and snow scenery — ice fields, seracs and year-round snow.
• Volcanic and lava terrain — craters, cinder cones and cooled flows.
• High altitude: 5,000–7,000 m, with thin air and permanent snow.

Key facts

• Elevation：5,642 m
• Location：Russia
• Continent：Europe
• Range：the Caucasus
• Coordinates：43°21′N 42°26′E
• First ascent：1874