Elbrus Resort
Elbrus Resort

The Elbrus All-Season Tourist and Recreational Complex (ATRC) is located in the Elbrus region of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic and has been a popular destination on Russia's tourist map for over half a century. Tens of thousands of athletes and winter sports enthusiasts from around the world flock here. They are drawn by the high-altitude observation platforms, ski slopes, snow park, hiking eco-trails, and the opportunity to climb Elbrus, the highest mountain in Russia and Europe. Elbrus boasts the highest cable car in the country, at an altitude of 3,847 meters. Its uniqueness is confirmed by the Russian Book of Records. The resort boasts a well-developed infrastructure: 19.5 km of maintained ski slopes, 7 ski lifts (including 3 modern gondola lifts), over 65 km of nature trails, and approximately 800 accommodations of varying comfort levels. The resort offers skiing opportunities even in spring and summer. The ski season continues until July, with training camps for regional and national Russian alpine skiing and freestyle teams, and all-Russian alpine skiing competitions taking place.

ALPINDUSTRIA ELBRUS RACE: Trail Running Festival to Be Held on Elbrus.

From August 1st to 3rd, the ALPINDUSTRIA ELBRUS RACE trail running festival will take place on Elbrus. It is one of the most iconic events in the world of mountain running and an integral symbol of Elbrus.

Participants will test their skills on routes surrounded by unique mountain scenery: they will cross picturesque sections of the Elbrus region, see mountain rivers, glaciers, and rocky ridges. The main course, the Elbrus World Race, will circle Europe's highest peak: it will be 131 km long, with a total elevation gain of 8,200 m.

The festival is distinguished not only by its spectacular routes but also by its high level of organization, with special attention to athlete safety.

The program includes distances for runners of various skill levels:

Elbrus World Race Pro — 92 km, elevation gain of 8,000 m;

Elbrus World Race — 131 km, elevation gain of 8,200 m;

West Elbrus Race 80 — 78 km, elevation gain of 3,950 m;

East Elbrus Race 55 — 55 km, elevation gain of 5,000 m;

South Elbrus Race 40 — 39 km, elevation gain of 2,150 m.

Start from Azau Glade on August 1.

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