The best mountain hikes in the Greater Caucasus

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Want to explore more of the mountains? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in the Greater Caucasus to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in the Greater Caucasus.

Kazbegi Glacier – Cafe 360° loop from Gergeti	Expert 07:25 15.3km
Pass at 4,550 m – Summit of Mount Kazbek loop from Gergeti	Expert 10:02 12.9km
Mestia Cross Viewpoint – View of Mount Ushba loop from Mestia	Expert 06:27 15.0km
View of Mount Kazbek – Gergeti Trinity Church loop from Stepantsminda	Expert 07:00 15.9km
Small Restaurant – Trail to Shkhara Glacier loop from Ushguli	Expert 05:47 19.5km
Mountaineering loop from Terskol	Expert 06:28 18.3km
Gergeti Trinity Church – View of Mount Kazbek loop from Stepantsminda	Intermediate 02:39 6.56km
Mount Elbrus (west summit) loop from Terskol	Expert 04:07 4.91km
Gergeti Trinity Church loop from Stepantsminda	Intermediate 03:15 8.09km
Mountaineering loop from Mazeri	Intermediate 02:43 7.72km

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Kazbegi Glacier – Cafe 360° loop from Gergeti
07:25
15.3km
2.1km/h
1,250m
1,250m
Expert
5.0
(2)
58
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Pass at 4,550 m – Summit of Mount Kazbek loop from Gergeti
10:02
12.9km
1.3km/h
1,310m
1,300m
Expert
5.0
(2)
33
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Mestia Cross Viewpoint – View of Mount Ushba loop from Mestia
06:27
15.0km
2.3km/h
1,350m
1,350m
Expert
4.8
(5)
17
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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View of Mount Kazbek – Gergeti Trinity Church loop from Stepantsminda
07:00
15.9km
2.3km/h
1,220m
1,220m
Expert
4.5
(2)
18
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5
Small Restaurant – Trail to Shkhara Glacier loop from Ushguli
05:47
19.5km
3.4km/h
550m
550m
Expert
12
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Mountaineering loop from Terskol
06:28
18.3km
2.8km/h
1,060m
1,060m
Expert
5.0
(1)
14
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Gergeti Trinity Church – View of Mount Kazbek loop from Stepantsminda
02:39
6.56km
2.5km/h
440m
440m
Intermediate
5.0
(2)
7
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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8
Mount Elbrus (west summit) loop from Terskol
04:07
4.91km
1.2km/h
550m
550m
Expert
7
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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9
Gergeti Trinity Church loop from Stepantsminda
03:15
8.09km
2.5km/h
510m
510m
Intermediate
4.5
(2)
5
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.