Elbrus settlement is 18 km far from Mount Elbrus (the highest pike of the Caucasus, 5642 m height), 120 km far from Nalchik, which is the capital of the Kabardino-Balkaria Republic, and 200 km far from Mineralnye Vody city. The airports are both in Nalchik and Mineralnye Vody.

The Kabardino-Balkaria Republic is a very quiet and peaceful country. Elbrus settlement is situated in the valley of the Baksan River, which starts from Mount Elbrus. All settlements in the valley (Itkol, Cheget, and Terskol) are famous ski resorts at altitude of approximately 2000 m. This is a region of National Park of extreme natural beauty. It is recommended to visit Mount Elbrus by an elevator for seeing the Greater Caucasus Range with eternal snow from Old Krugozor (3000 m) and Mir (3500 m) stations.