Mount Damavand Ski Touring Itinerary
The highest volcano of Asia is Mount Damavand is 5671 masl. A less known summit butone of the most easily accessible in the world. Damavand First Camp is just a couple of hours from Tehran. Probably the fastest 5600m mountaian in the world to ascend in a short form itinerary. It is rapidly increasing its popularity as ski touring and snowboarding target.Mount Damavand (18,606 f) is the highest peak in the Middle East and the second highest volcano in the northern hemisphere. It has a unique conical shape with a big crater at the top.
The relaxing 5 days itinerary is one of the most favorite Damavand Ski Touring programs for the south route. The mentioned Damavand Ski Itinerary is just a sample one, all details are custom designed. Feel free to make changesto best suit your program.
Damavand Itinerary
Damavand Favorite 5 Days Itinerary for South Face
Itinerary in Brief
Day 1: Arrival to Tehran, Transfer to Camp1.
Day 2: Transfer toward Camp2 Base and ascend on ski to Camp3
Day 3: Acclimatization day, go to higher than Camp3.
Day 4: Ascent to the top and descent back to the Camp3.
Day 5: Descent to Camp2 Base and transfer to Tehran.
Damawand Itinerary in Details
Day 1
Arrival to IKA Airport Tehran Iran, your guide welcome you to Iran. Transfer by car (from IKA or you hotel) to Camp1 Polour 2200m. Rest for acclimatization, no climbing or hard exercises. Have a good time tonight. Visit also Damavand Forecast.
Overnight at Camp1 Polour Hut.
Day 2
After breakfast, transfer by 4W car towards Camp 2 Base 3050m (as far as car can go up). The by 4 to 6 hours walking or on ski to Camp 3 Bargah Sevom 4250m. No need to hurry.
Overnight at Camp3 New Hut.
Day 3
It is the acclimatization day for the big attempt, we are not here to break any world record, but for adapting to a new environment, take it easy and go slowly. The target is to go up to about 4800m. No need to start early in the morning or go higher and make yourself exhausted, save your energy for the next day, Go to bed early!
Overnight at Camp3 New Hut.
Day 4
It is the summit push. Climbing to Damavand Summit 5671 meters. Wake up early at 5 am and have a good breakfast. Check the weather condition before you leave the camp.
Depending to the weather, your speed and fitness, it would take about 5 to 8 hours to reach the summit. What a memorable attempt, no matter how many summits you climbed before, this prominent summit is truly unforgettable.
At the top you deserve a few minutes rest, do not stay too long there, take some
photos.
Overnight at Camp3 New Hut.
(If you are exhausted, it isalso possible to descend down to Camp1)
Day 5
After a well deserved breakfast, it is time to return back to camp1, no need to hurry today, specially after yesterday's big attempt. Transfer to Tehran or Larijan Thermal Spring.
Overnight at your hotel.
Note
It is a good idea to have some spare days for bad Damavand Weather and/or for more Acclimatization.
Services
Services for Mount Damavand tours.
Damavand VIP Premium Tour Package
Damavand VIP Tour Package include everything you need to have great days on the mountain! Choose this package and we'll take care of everything.
Iran Visa Support
Iran Visa support: Iran Visa Authorization Code.
Guide
The most experienced senior ski guides in Iran. Co-guide for group size 6-9
Permit
Damavand Climbing Permit form Iran Mountaineering & Sport Climbing Federation.
Accommodations
Camp1 Hut & Camp3 New Hut Accommodations charges.
Accommodations in Iran Mount Federation Campsites and Huts:
A- in Camp1 Polour Hut.
B- in Camp3 New Hut (instead of refuge, shelter or tent).
At the height of 4240m, Camp3 New Hut is one of the best mountain campsite in the world.
Transportation (Land Transfer)
. From IKA Airport or your hotel in Tehran to Camp1 Polour on day1.
. By 4WA cars from Camp1 towards Camp2 Base (as far as the car can go up) on day2.
. From Camp2 Base to Camp1 Polour and then to Tehran on Day5.
Daily Meals
All scheduled meals while in the huts, mountain food and lunch box during the expedition.
. Breakfast, lunch, lunch box, food packets for mountaineering, dinner.
. Tea, coffee, soft drink, drinking water.
Other Charges
. Hotel booking in Tehran.
. Cooking gear.
. Sleeping bag and mattress (if necessary).
Not Icluded
This is a land only itinerary, please make your own way to the starting point.
. Personal mountaineering and ski gears.
. Hotel charges.
. Unscheduled days on mountain.
. Unscheduled hotel nights and meals in the city.
. Thermal Spring.
. Domestic flights and excess baggage.
. Trip cancellation fee.
. Insurance of all types such as medical and evacuation.
. Unpredictable events which causes costs and expenses during the tour operation.
. Expenses caused due to not running the program according to the fixed itinerary for any reason.
Insurance Important Note
We strongly recommended you to have all risk insurance that covering medical and evacuation from remote area like in Mt. Damavand. The insurance should cover also rescue helicopter flight that could occurred expedition.
Damavand Mountain Iran
Damavand Base Camp
Goosfand Sara Campsite, referred to as Damavand Base Camp, is the most prominent and easy to reach base for climbing Mount Damavand in Iran. At an elevation of 3,040 meters, it includes a small refuge, the Saheb al Zaman mosque, and a sheepfold. This camp is the main gateway for summer ascents via the south route, with coordinates 35.9020° N and 52.1094° E.
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