Ararat Ski Tour 7 Days

Ararat Ski Tour: 7-Day Adventure

Experience an unforgettable ski touring adventure on Mount Ararat, Turkey’s highest peak. Perfect for springtime, from early April to mid-May.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Dogubayazit
Meet at Agri, Igdir, or Van Airport and transfer to Dogubayazit city. Check in to a comfortable hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Overnight in Hotel (Dogubayazit). Meals: Dinner.


Day 2: Ascent to Winter Base Camp (2,900 meters)
After breakfast, transfer to Cevirme village at 2,200 meters. Begin the ascent to the winter base camp at 2,900 meters, taking approximately 4 hours. Enjoy dinner and rest in tents.
Overnight in Tent (Base Camp). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.


Day 3: Ski to Second Camp (3,500 meters)
Start the day with breakfast and ascend to the winter second camp at 3,500 meters using skis. The trek takes about 3 hours.
Overnight in Tent (Second Camp). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.


Day 4: Acclimatization Day (4,000 meters)
Today is dedicated to acclimatization. Ski up to 4,000 meters over 4 hours, then enjoy skiing back down to the second camp at 3,500 meters.
Overnight in Tent (Second Camp). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.


Day 5: Summit Day (5,137 meters)
Embark on a challenging ascent to the summit of Mount Ararat at 5,137 meters, which takes about 8 hours. After enjoying breathtaking views from the peak, ski down to the second camp at 3,500 meters.
Overnight in Tent (Second Camp). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.


Day 6: Descent and Return to Dogubayazit
After breakfast, pack your equipment and begin the descent. Ski down from the second camp to 2,700 meters, then continue to Cevirme village at 2,200 meters. Meet the bus and transfer back to Dogubayazit.
Overnight in Hotel (Dogubayazit). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.


Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Van, Agri, or Igdir Airport for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast.

 

What’s Included

Essential Gear List

Make sure to bring the following for your trek:

  • 1- All airport transfers (Van, Ağrı, or Iğdır)
  • 2- Transfers between the hotel and mountain
  • 3- 2 nights accommodation in a hotel (Doğubayazıt)
  • 4- Horse services for carrying gear on the mountain
  • 5- Professional cooking chef and all meals on the mountain
  • 6- Certified mountain guide
  • 7- Climbing permits
  • 8- Ice crampons, mattresses, and tents for camping
  • 1- Hiking boots
  • 2- Ice axe
  • 3- Trekking poles
  • 4- Warm socks
  • 5- Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • 6- Climbing harness
  • 7- Waterproof clothing
  • 8- Sleeping bag
  • 9- Backpack
  • 10- Gloves
  • 11-Knife

 

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