Skiing on Mount Ararat
Despite the scholarly consensus that the "mountains of Ararat" in the Book of Genesis do not specifically refer to this mountain, Mount Ararat has nevertheless been widely accepted in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam as the resting place of Noah's Ark. The best time for ski touring tours on Mount Ararat and other mountains in the Ararat area is from March to May.
Ski crossing program Mount Ararat 5165 meters
1 Day
Arrival at Van Agri or Igdir Airport, welcome to Dogubeyazit. Transfer to Dogubeyazit. Stop en route for a tea break and dinner featuring typical local cuisine in Dogubeyazit. Overnight stay at the hotel.
2 Days
After breakfast at the Hotel Dogubeyazit, we'll travel to Mount Ararat. From Dogubeyazit, we'll transfer to the village of Eli at 2200 meters, and then hike to base camp at 2700 meters, with pack animals carrying our equipment. We'll spend the night at Camp 1, 'Green Camp' (3-hour hike). The rest of the day is free in the ski area; you can choose to ski on the slopes of Mount Ararat or relax. The day is free, with a 5-hour hike covering approximately 5 km.
3 Days
Mount Ararat acclimatization: spend the night at Camp 1. Ski ascent to 4500 meters and return to Camp 1. Spend the night there. This ski touring is for acclimatization (3-hour hike). The rest of the day is free to ski or relax in the ski area. 7 km
4 Days
Mount Ararat Camp 2; after breakfast, ascend with ski equipment to Camp 4200 and ski back down to Base Camp 1. All day in the ski area; if the weather is good, we will ascend to 5000 meters and ski back down to Camp 1.
just below section field 2:
Note: For ski ascents of Ararat, depending on the dates, weather conditions, or snow conditions, Camp 2 may not be established, in which case the entire ascent will be structured and must be undertaken from Camp 1.
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 Dogubeyazit, spend the night in a 3-star hotel, then 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 tour.
- Trekking or skiing permits for Mount Ararat; The Turkish government requires special permits to climb Mount Ararat.
- Please allow 35 days for the permit to be issued to you. Please email the following information for each person:
- *A scanned copy of the passport photo page. Full name
- To confirm your reservation and begin the permit application process, a non-responsible 50% payment is required. Please contact us to begin planning your trip.
- Group size: Minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 10
Price included
- All Transfers in the City and the Mountain
- The guide speaks English, Spanish, Turkish, and Kurdish.
- 2 Nights at Hotel Dogubeyazit
- All food during ski area
- Horse / Support (20 Kg. Per Person)
- Nights at the Camp, Dinner and Breakfast Included
- Cook, Professional
- Tents (One for Two People), 'Insulating Mat' (Camping Style Mattress)
- Mount Ararat Climbing Certificate
- Ararat Mountain Permit
- City Tours
- One for 2 Person Tent
Not Included
- Charge Per Individual 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
- Trousers (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 mountaineering ice axe
- Leggings
- Headlamp
- Battery or Power Bank
- Sunscreen and Cocoa
- Thermos
- Kit
- Personal Hygiene with Towel
- Small Backpack
Dates and Price
- Other dates available upon request. We can arrange your tour at your request at any time. For pricing on ski tours to Mount Ararat, please contact us.
- Our tours are conducted starting from two people.
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