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Mt. ARARAT SKI TOUR ASCENT

         The best season for the ski-climbing to Ararat begins in April and runs until end of May. The weather can be snowy in the middle of April; however, it is possible to ski touring to the summit. Usually the snow is starting at 2700-2800 meters, which is why we pitch the tents at 2800 meters for Camp1.  We are using porters for the luggages until 3800m camp site.

        Snow conditions are excellent and offer high quality, fresh powder sometimes hard. The skiers can downhill from the top (5137m) until 2800 meters.  Some of the ski-climb skiers will need ski-crampons after Camp 2 for the summit trail.

 

ITINERARY

 

Day 1: Meeting  at the airport in İstanbul. Transfer to hotel in İstanbul-Hotel.

Day 2: Transfer from the hotel to the airport and domestic flight to Van, then drive to Doğubeyazıt (2 hours)  .Visiting the İshakpasa Palace. Overnight in the Doğubeyazıt-Hotel. Briefing about ski-climbing program to Ararat. Hotel

Day 3: Transfer from hotel to Mount Ararat /Eli Village at 2200 m with minibus. Carry all the luggage/skis with mules to Camp1.  2900 m. 2-3 hours.

Day 4: Acclimatization walking with skies to 3800 m-Camp2 site. 3800 m. Downhill to Camp 1. Total 4-5 hours.

Day 5: Walking to Camp2 with skis. The porters carry the luggage to Camp2.

Day 6: Summit day. We start ski-walking early in the morning.  5-7 hours walking to the top 5137 m. Downhill back to 3800 m camp site.  Return to Camp 1 after short rest and eat lunch. Overnight in tents at Camp1.

Day 7: Descend to Eli Village and meet with the minibus.  Arrive to Doğubeyazıt,  then drive to Van.  Overnight in    Van-Hotel.

Day 8: Transfer to airport and fly to İstanbul.  Overnight in İstanbul-Hotel.

Day 9: Full day sightseeing in Istanbul.  Visiting the Sultanahmet Mosque, Ayasofya and Grand Bazaar.  Shopping.  Stay overnight .Hotel.

Day 10: Departure.Mt.ARARAT SKI TOUR ROUTE

 

PRICE: 1070 EURO per person

 

DATES: From 1.April to 20. May 2008

 

    

Dates: 1 April to 20. May 2008

 

Price: 1070 Euro per person(ask for group)

 

Included in the price

*All transportation in Turkey.(not domestic flights)

*Accommadations(double room/tent per 2 person)

*Insurance

*All meals(Except İstanbul)

*Sigtseeing, entrance fees writing in the program

*English speaking, licenced from Turkish Mountaineering Federation mountain guide

*Mule and porter support for luggages

*Cooking service

*Tent for each 2 person. Sleeping mattress

*Tecnical climbing equipments. Rope,sling,ice screw.

Not included

*Tips  

*Beverages 

*Meals in İstanbul  

*Climbing permit  (40 Euro)

*Domestic flight(90 Euro) 

Permit Fee 

The permit fee per person is $50 . On completion the permit fee is transferred to Turkish Mountaineering Federation's bank account by the agency.

Accommodation

In İstanbul and Van the climbers stay in three-star hotels which are located in the centres of the cities.

In Doğubeyazıt, climbers stay in a four-star hotel.

At base camp high quality tents are used.

Food in Cities

In cities high quality restaurants are used. The menus have traditional Turkish cuisine and vegetarian options, as well as desserts and seasonal fruits.

Food on the Mountain

In base camp food is prepared and served by a special cook in a 'marquee'.

Leadership-Guiding

Our guides have Mountain Guide certificates from the Turkish Mountaineering Federation. It is necessary to have a licensed mountain guide to climb Mount Ararat. Our guides have extensive experience on the mountains. They have led many groups and will lead you to the summit of the mountain.

Necessary personel equipments

*Personel warm clothes

*Skis, skin, boots.

*Sleeping bag

*Crampon

*Warm gloves and socks

*Sun cream,hut,sun glasses exc.