Terskol

Tucked into the upper Baksan Valley in Kabardino-Balkaria, Terskol is a settlement whose character is shaped by the high-altitude terrain beneath Mount Elbrus. The Baksan River follows this Caucasus valley, with forested slopes giving way to alpine ground and glaciers at higher elevations. Terskol is closely associated with the Elbrus region, a major Russian centre for mountaineering and skiing. The cable-car area on nearby Mount Cheget and the road to Azau, the main access point for Elbrus, make it a useful base for exploring the central Greater Caucasus. See how Terskol fits within the wider Baksan Valley by browsing webcams nearby.

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