Skiing in Ararat Mountain
Despite scholarly consensus that the "Mountains of Ararat" of the Book of Genesis do not refer specifically to this mountain, Mount Ararat has nonetheless been widely accepted in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam as the resting place of Noah's Ark. Ski Touring Season Skiing on Mount Ararat The best times to ski tour Mount Ararat and other mountains in the Mount Ararat area are March to May.
Ski crossing program Mount Ararat 5165 meters
1 Days
Arrival at Van Agri or Igdir Airport, Dogubeyazit welcome. Transfer to Dogubeyazit. Stopping en route for tea in the center of Dogubeyazit. Dinner with typical local food. Overnight at hotel.
2 Days
After breakfast at Hotel Dogubeyazit to Mount Ararat Transfer from Dogubeyazit to Eli village at 2200 meters, and then walk to base camp 2700 meters with transport of equipment by pack animals. We will spend the night at Camp 1, the 'Green Camp' (walk 3 h). Rest of the day free ski area ski area option ski on the slopes of Mount Ararat or rest Free day. 5 hours walking 5 km approximately
3 Days
Mount Ararat acclimatization, overnight at camp 1. Ski up to 4500 meters and return to camp 1. Spend the night there. This cross-country skiing serves to acclimatize (3 hour walk). Rest of the day free in the ski area to ski or rest. 7 km
4 Days
Mount Ararat camp 2; after breakfast, go up with ski equipment to camp 4200 and return skiing to base camp 1. All day in the ski area, if the weather is good, we will go up to 5000 meters and return to camp 1 skiing.
5 Days
Climb the summit of Mount Ararat 5165 meters with ski crossing and go down with ski tours to the countryside 12 km; All day in ski area length (12 km)
6 Days
After breakfast, transfer to Dogubayazit, spend the night at a 3-star hotel, then eat and continue with a cultural tour of the city of Dogubeyazit.
7 Days
Departure from Dogubayazit; Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport. End of the tour.
- Mount Ararat Trekking or Skiing Permits ; The Turkish government requires special permits to climb Mount Ararat.
- Please allow 35 days for us to obtain the permit for you. Please email us the following for each person:
- *A scarce copy of the passport page photo Full name
- To confirm your reservations and begin the permit application process, a non-responsible payment of 50% is required. Please contact us to begin planning your trip.
- Group size: Minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 10
Included price
- All Transfers In The City And The Mountain
- The guide speaks English, Spanish, Turkish and Kurdish.
- 2 Nights at Dogubeyazit Hotel
- All Food During Ski Area
- Horse/Support (20 Kg. Per Person)
- Nights at the Camp, Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast Included
- Chef, Professional
- Tents (One for Two People), 'Insulation Mat' (Camping Style Mattress)
- Mount Ararat Climbing Certificate
- Ararat Mountain Permit
- City Tours
- One 2 Person Tent
Not Included
- Charge for single room 30 Euros
- (International Flights)
- (Domestic Flights) If You Want We Can Buy
List of materials needed
- Sleeping Bag-5 ??Comfort Temperature
- Jackets: Down, Windproof-Waterproof and Fleece.
- T-shirts: Thermal 2
- Thermal Mesh
- Pants (1 Waterproof) and Mountain T-shirts
- Trekking socks
- Walking sticks
- 3G: Cap and Hat, Glasses and Gloves (Thin and Winter)
- Buff
- Semi-rigid mountain boots and trekking shoes
- Crampons and ice axes for mountaineering
- Leggings
- Headlamp
- Battery or Power Bank
- Sunscreen and Cocoa
- Thermos
- Kit
- Personal hygiene with towel
- Small Backpack
Dates and Price
- Other dates on request, we will carry out your tour at your request at any time for price ski tours mount Ararat please contact us
- Our tours are carried out for groups of two or more people.
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