About Mt Ararat
About Mt Ararat
Mount Ararat, Turkish Ağrı Dağı, volcanic massif in extreme eastern Turkey, overlooking the point at which the frontiers of Turkey, Iran, and Armenia converge. Its northern and eastern slopes rise from the broad alluvial plain of the Aras River, about 3,300 feet (1,000 metres) above sea level; its southwestern slopes rise from a plain about 5,000 feet (1,500 metres) above sea level; and on the west a low pass separates it from a long range of other volcanic ridges extending westward toward the eastern Taurus ranges. The Ararat Massif is about 25 miles (40 km) in diameter.
We usually start midnight 2 pm climbing Ararat top, and after 6 hours we reached the Ararat peak. And very nice view to see Dogubayazit- Armenian, Igdir, Agri and Iran. Afterwards taking nice photos on Mt Ararat, celepration maybe with some drinks. Acclimatization Always very important on mountain. For that reson, all our guides walking so slowly for climbers feel more comfortable and happy. Turkey has different famous mountains too: Mount Suphan 4058 meters second high peak in eastern turkey. And mount nemrut crater 2900 meters. Not so high, but for acclimatization and view and nature very great. Mount Artos specialy for snow ski tour is beter. Usually we do Mt Artos- Mt Suphan and Ararat combine for Ski tour. Also Suptan and Ararat mountain can be good option for twin summit skiing tour.
