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Climb Ararat

tour
Height (m)
5137
Duration
7 days
Difficulty
Low
Continent
Europe
Children
From 10 years old
Accomodation
There are tents
1100 $ Why to go with us?
Technical Ararat is simpler than the similarity of peaks - "classmates", simple popular five-thousanders (and Mont Blanc) - Kazbek, Elbrus, Damavend, volcanoes of Ecuador. The route is quite straight and the elevation gains quickly, quickly and resets. Horses can deliver cargo to any laboratory, further allowing for climbing. Until June, snow prevails on the route of climbing Ararat, with the observed pluses and minuses of this fact. he danger of rockfalls is reduced, it becomes easier to climb in a number of ways - in the morning the snow is like concrete, smooth and comfortable when moving in crampons, while on the descent it is soft, allowing you to quickly run down. The disadvantages include the fact that the horses may not reach the desired camp, and in some cases the snow can turn into a trap for a late climber, turning sour in the sun, it can suddenly turn out to be very deep and you will spend a lot of effort on the descent. *The cost of the tour may vary depending on the number of participants: A group of 1-3 people under the guidance of a local guide. 700$. A group of 4 or more people under the guidance of a guide from the Mountain Guide team. 1100$. **Please, note that our company does not work in the field of buying, selling air tickets and issuing visa permits, therefore it is not responsible in case of force majeure related to flights and crossing borders

About the tour

Mount Ararat is legendary, and for good reason. According to the Bible, it was the final destination of Noah’s Ark. Climbing Mount Ararat provides an opportunity to study an ancient culture while climbing to an altitude of 5000m.

Climbing Mount Ararat doesn’t require any previous climbing experience. Even a beginner in good physical condition can climb it.

Mount Ararat is a dormant volcano that is currently located on the territory of Turkey. The mountain has two peaks – Big Ararat (5137m) and Little Ararat (3925m).

The duration of the routes for climbing Ararat varies. Acclimatisation takes place on the mountain itself, as there are no other significant altitudes to climb. Progress from camp to camp depends on the physical fitness of the group and the season – in April the amount of snow makes the ascent much more difficult and the descent much easier.

Climbing Ararat.

Day 1. Arrival in Ygdyr (you can optionally pay by van, in which case the transfer is paid separately). Dinner and instructing the group. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2. Breakfast at the hotel and drive to the village of Eli, followed by an ascent to the first camp (2200m). The climb takes about five hours. Overnight at camp.
Day 3. Breakfast in the morning. Ascent to camp 2, 4200m, descent to camp 1.
Day 4. Move to camp 2 (4200m), pitch tents, prepare for climbing.
Day 5. Early start to the summit of Ararat (5137m) and descent to camp-1 at 3200m.
Day 6. Reserve day. After breakfast we remove the camp and descend to the village of Eli, transfer to the hotel in Ygdyr. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7. Departure.

The price of Ararat climbing tour includes:

  • Mountain guides (1 for every 4 climbers).
  • Transfer Ygdyr-Ararat-Ygdyr.
  •  Hotel in Van. Accommodation in 2-3 bedded rooms. Length of stay depends on the timetable.
  • Climbing permits.
  • Meals three times a day throughout the trip. Dinner on the first day, breakfast on the last day.
  • Mules to carry equipment to the camps. (15kg/pax).
  • Equipment for the group (ropes, ice screws, radios, first aid kit, satellite navigator/GPS).

The price of Ararat climbing tour does not include:

  • International and local flights.
  • Personal equipment.
  • Medical insurance for mountaineering.
  • Expenses incurred due to changes in the above itinerary.
  • Personal expenses (drinks, internet, telephone, etc.).
  • Any costs caused by the changing of the programs

Equipment.

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Documents:

  • Passport.
  • Flight tickets.
  • Medical insurance.

Personal equipment:

  • Backpack. 30-50l.
  • Sleeping bag, comfort temperature from -10C and below.
  • Sleeping mattress.
  • Trekking poles.
  • Crampons.
  • Ice axe.

Clothing and shoes:

  • Trekking shoes with crampons.
  • Trainers.
  • Waterproof layer – jacket + trousers. The industry offers a range of products from simple 5000/5000 membranes to Gore-Tex products.
  • Fleece trousers and jacket.
  • Thermal underwear top + bottom.
  • Down jacket.
  • Thick gloves.
  • Thin gloves.
  • Bandana (in addition to sun protection in the valley, it can be used to warm your neck or face in the cold).
  • Warm hat.
  • Warm trekking socks for the climbing day.

Travel accessories:

  • LED headlamp.
  • A pair of sunglasses.
  • Ski goggles.
  • Thermos – 1l. Better without a button on the lid.
  • Windproof mask on the lower part of the face (with some success, you can replace it with a scarf).
  • Alligators.
  • Sun block and lip balm.
  • Chemical heating pads (not necessary, but can be very useful).
  • Personal medical kit.
  • Knee braces.