Mount Damavand

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MOUNT DAMAVAND

IRAN

DURATION
9 Days / 8 Nights
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy to Moderate
Mount Damavand 5671 meter, a dormant volcano, located in middle Alborz Range with 5671m elevation is the highest point in Iran (Persia) and is the highest peak in Middle East. The mountain is located near the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, 66 km northeast of Tehran. It is clearly visible from Tehran. The nearest major town to Mount Damavand is city of Larijan, famous for its hot springs. It is Asia’s highest volcano and therefore one of the Volcanic Seven Summits.

There are several routes to the summit which have different difficulties. Some of them are very dangerous and need rock and ice climbing gears. Four of them are better known: Southern route, northern route, North-eastern route and Western route. The most popular route is the Southern Route which has a shelter or mountain hut midway at 4200 meter known by Bargah-e sevom. There are 3 known glaciers in Damavand by the name of: Yakhar, Siyoleh, Dubisel. The best season for ascending the peak is June to September. In this season weather condition is usually stable, though there could be snowfall even in mid-summer.

DAY 1: Travelling Kuala Lumpur to Tehran and ground | Guest House – 2400m
  • Transfer to a small village of Reyneh about 90km from Tehran

DAY 2: Reyneh – Camp 2 Gusfan Sara  | Mountain Hut – 2950m
  • In the morning there will be an instructive talk about the Mountain and we will check your equipment.
  • From Reyneh, we ride in 4×4 truck to Gusfand Sara and overnight at a small refuge. In the afternoon will have short walk to get used to the altitude.
  • Meal: Dinner

DAY 3: Gusfand Sara – Camp 3 Barghah Sevom | Mountain Hut – 4200m
  • We will start trek early in the morning in rocky terrain to camp 3 which is our basecamp before summit day. The trek will take about 5 to 7 hours to arrive at basecamp.
  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4: Acclimatization Day | Mountain Hut – 4700/5000m
  • We will have short trekking to Ice waterfall and Trek back to Barghah Sevom. This acclimatization day is essential as preparation to summit
  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5: Rest Day  | Mountain Hut – 4500m
  • It’s a rest day. Though we will have another short trek to 4500 meter and take good rest day before summit climb after mid night.
  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6: Summit day – Mount Damavand | Mountain Hut – 5671m
  • Early climb from Barghah Sevom to Ice waterfall and will pass the sulphuric area before reaching summit.
  • Descend to Barghah Sevom
  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7: Barghah Sevom – Reyneh | Guest House – 2400m
  • Basecamp – Descent to Reyneh
  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 8: Transfer to Tehran and sightseeing | Hostel
  • Extra day for contingencies as bad weather that may prevent the normal development of the program

DAY 9: Flight to Kuala Lumpur

End of trip

  1. Backpack; 35-45 litre alpine climbing pack
  2. Duffle bag for carry by mules/porter
  3. Thermal top
  4. Thermal bottom
  5. Lightweight Down/Primaloft Jacket/vest

Or/and

  1. Fleece Jacket (recommended not more than 250g weight)
  2. Waterproof jacket
  3. Waterproof outer pants
  4. Trekking Pants
  5. Trekking/ Glacier Shirt
  6. Gaiters (Waterproof)
  7. Mountaineering gloves (waterproof)
  8. Fleece finger gloves /windstopper
  9. Finger / Liner gloves
  10. Trekking Boots (waterproof & insulated)
  11. Socks – minimum 3 pairs – synthetic/wool blend sock
  12. Woollen hat/fleece hat
  13. Scarf or Bandanna or Buff (for sun protection) (recommended)
  14. Down Sleeping Bag (sleeping bag comfort rating 0c)
  15. Foam Matt /inflatable matt
  16. Helmet
  17. Glacier Glasses (sunglasses)

High quality 100% UV, 100% IR, minimum 80% light reduction.

Side shields are optional but size shape of lens should offer maximum protection from bright on snow

  1. Snow Goggles (optional)
  2. Water Bottle (1 litres) wide mouth nelgene (1 compulsory) extra will be good.
  3. Headlamp + Spare Batteries
  4. Trekking Poles
  5. Sun cream
  6. Baseball hat or sun hat (recommended)
  7. Lip balm
  8. Plate, cup & spork
  9. Pee bottle (optional)
  10. Personal medicine

Technical gear (depend on snow condition during the climb)

  1. Crampon
  2. Ice axe

(Technical gear available for rental)

Trek grading: Hiking or scrambling using established hiking routes that may include moderate steep rock scrambles or scree and snow and ice. Trekking experience is important with minimum highest peak climb of 4000m.

Fitness: Good fitness is essential. You should be able to hike for up to a week without undue difficulty, carrying a backpack weighing between 8-10kg in undulating mountain terrain with an elevation between 1000 – 3000 meter.

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