Climbing Ararat (5167 m) - the highest peak in Turkey and simply a legendary mountain. Technically, the route is quite simple (easier than Elbrus or Kazbek), the main difficulty is in the altitude (lack of oxygen) and weather.
Climbing plan by day
RouteRoute map
The GPS track is not digitised yet, the line is approximate (by key points).
Along the trailWhat you will see
Day by dayItinerary
1 Gathering in Dogubayazit
Group gathering in Turkey at a hotel in the small town of Dogubayazit (formerly Bayazet). The nearest airports are in the cities of Igdir (1 hour by bus) and Van (3 hours by bus). There are no direct flights there - only with transfers from Istanbul or Ankara. It is advisable to arrive in Dogubayazit no later than 18:00 in order to have time to double-check your equipment and food.
Trip conditions
The instructor has the right to make changes to the route depending on weather, group condition and other factors.
The instructor has the right not to allow the participant to climb if his health condition is of concern.
Prices
from 600 EUR / person
Included
- 🧭Accompaniment by an experienced instructor
- 🍽Three meals a day on the way up
- 🎒Group equipment (burners, gas, boilers, walkie-talkies, first aid kit, awning)
Not included
- ✕Flight to Turkey (from $200)
- ✕Transfers according to the route
- ✕Rental of personal equipment
- ✕Visiting paid attractions
- ✕Hotels
- ✕Campsites and restaurants
- ✕Medical insurance
- ✕Pass to the mountain
- ✕Services of local guides
- ✕Pack horses and other (optional)
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