TOUR ITINERARY

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Day 1: Flight to Van
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 back to van and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Climb Mt. Baset (3,680 m)

After a 45-minute drive, we arrive at Sapakonak village and begin our ski tour to the top of the mountain. The mountain is climbed from the west and the descent is via the same route. We then continue to Adilcevaz for an overnight stay.
 

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.

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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.

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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! 

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 transfer to van, overnight in the hotel orin stock. Depending on whether the reserve day on the mountain was used.

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Day 8: Flight home
Transfer to the airport and return flight home via Istanbul or optional extension in Istanbul.