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8 days ski tour Artos,Nemrut,Subhan and Ararat
Day 1: Flight to Istanbul
Flight via Istanbul to Van. Transfer to the hotel.
Flight via Istanbul to Van. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Ski tour Mt. Artos (3,537 m)
In the morning drive to Gevas on Lake Van and on to the last village at the foot of the mountain, 2,100 m (even lower depending on snow conditions). It takes us about 4 hours to get to the summit - the view over Lake Van is unique. Racy descent with a maximum steepness of up to 30°. Drive to Akdamar Island (a 15-minute sail from the shore). The island is famous for the 10th century Church of the Holy Cross.
In the morning drive to Gevas on Lake Van and on to the last village at the foot of the mountain, 2,100 m (even lower depending on snow conditions). It takes us about 4 hours to get to the summit - the view over Lake Van is unique. Racy descent with a maximum steepness of up to 30°. Drive to Akdamar Island (a 15-minute sail from the shore). The island is famous for the 10th century Church of the Holy Cross.
Transfer to Tatvan dinner at our hotel or a local restaurant.Overnight in hotel (Tatvan
Day 3: Ski Mount Nemrut
After breakfast, transfer by minibus to Mount Nemrut (2 hr drive)
We will ascend the mountain for 3 hrs to the top you can enjoy the view of Nemrut Crater Lake and descend
Transfer to Tatvan
Have dinner at our hotel or a local restaurant.
Overnight in hotel (Tatvan-Bitlis)
Day 4: Ski tour Mt. Süphan (4,058 m)
Early in the morning the journey continues to the snow line above the village of Kiskili. The ascent requires around 1,650 meters of altitude to be overcome in 5 hours; the last 200 meters are very steep. The Süphan is rightly one of the most rewarding ski mountains and at the same time the third highest mountain in the country. Drive to Dogubayazit, for the first time we see our main goal - Mount Ararat! Overnight stay in the hotel.
Early in the morning the journey continues to the snow line above the village of Kiskili. The ascent requires around 1,650 meters of altitude to be overcome in 5 hours; the last 200 meters are very steep. The Süphan is rightly one of the most rewarding ski mountains and at the same time the third highest mountain in the country. Drive to Dogubayazit, for the first time we see our main goal - Mount Ararat! Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 5: Dogubayazit – base camp
Drive to the village of Cevirme, after the luggage has been loaded onto the horses, climb, depending on the snow conditions, to the high camp at an altitude of approx. 3,450 m. Most of the time you walk to the camp without skis, but the skis can be used. Dress it up even when you're on the go. We set up camp and spend the night in tents.
Drive to the village of Cevirme, after the luggage has been loaded onto the horses, climb, depending on the snow conditions, to the high camp at an altitude of approx. 3,450 m. Most of the time you walk to the camp without skis, but the skis can be used. Dress it up even when you're on the go. We set up camp and spend the night in tents.
6. Day: Summit day
At around 3 a.m. it’s time to get up and have breakfast. A 6-hour climb takes us to the summit. The glacier begins at an altitude of approx. 4900 m, from now on you have to use crampons. Done, we are standing on the highest peak in Turkey, Mount Noah. When the weather and visibility are good, the view extends as far as Iran and the Caucasus, Eastern Anatolia lies at our feet!
At around 3 a.m. it’s time to get up and have breakfast. A 6-hour climb takes us to the summit. The glacier begins at an altitude of approx. 4900 m, from now on you have to use crampons. Done, we are standing on the highest peak in Turkey, Mount Noah. When the weather and visibility are good, the view extends as far as Iran and the Caucasus, Eastern Anatolia lies at our feet!
We enjoy our happiness at the summit and fortify ourselves with tea from the thermos flask. We can't stay there for long because there is a strong wind up here, even when the weather is very good. Descent and descent, hopefully in wonderful powder or snow, to the base camp at 2,900 m and on to Dogubeyazit.
7. Day: Dogubayazit, reserve day
Reserve day for another summit attempt, otherwise visit the Ishak Pasa Palace. In the afternoon go to Hamam Turkish bath
, overnight in the hotel orin stock. Depending on whether the reserve day on the mountain was used.
Day 8: Flight home
Transfer to the igdır or Agri airport and return flight home via Istanbul or optional extension in Istanbul.
Transfer to the igdır or Agri airport and return flight home via Istanbul or optional extension in Istanbul.
Included in the price: all dinners all lunch in the city all transportation, all meals during the skı, tea, water (other soft drinks alcohol not included), hotel accommodation for in double rooms (Doğubayazıt and Van )*, climbing permit, guide for the Mt Ararat skı, horse to carry
equipment , cook, tent, mat, crampons, climbing certificate,visit Ishak pasa palace hamam on the evening of return from the Mt Ararat skı.
Necessary equipment: backpack for the equipments and clothes, day-bag for the hikes, hiking boots, and ski boots head lights, warm and waterproof clothes, pocket knife, sun glasses. If you bring your own sleeping bag, choose a good 4-season one (-25°C). Weather may be chilly at 3800m, and you can expect temperatures between -10 and -25 °C on the summit. *If you prefer not to share a room, a single supplement applies.