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1500-60077
Damavand south face

Damavand south face

 

Details

IranMTravel

Trip Duration

8 days

IranMTravel

Hardness

7/10

IranMTravel

Trip Style

Mountaineering

IranMTravel

Best Time

Jun - July - Aug

IranMTravel

Location

Central Alborz

IranMTravel

Max Hieght

5610m




Mount Damavand also known as Donbavand, a potentially active volcano and the highest peak in Iran, has a special place in Persian mythology and folklore. Located in the middle Alborz Range, adjacent to Varārū, Sesang, Gol-e Zard and Mīānrūd, it is the highest point in the Middle East and the highest volcano in all of Asia. It is a potentially active volcano, since there are fumaroles near the summit crater emitting sulfur. The mountain is located near the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, in Āmol county, Māzandarān, 66 kilometres (41 miles) northeast of Tehran.

The main routes to climb Damavand mountain:

Southern face: this face is the oldest and easiest way to climb Damavand Peak. To access this route, you should start your ascent from Rineh village. There are two mountain hut at 4,200 meters on this front.

Western face: This route is also one of the ways to climb Damavand peak. To go to the western route, you have to go to Haraz and Plour roads and from there enter the Lar dam road and then enter the dirt road of the western front. There is a shelter called Simorgh at an altitude of 4150 meters on this face.

Northeastern face: The northeastern route is another way to climb Damavand Peak, which is longer than the other routes. There is a shelter at 4,300 meters called Takht Fereydoun and two eco-camps on this route.

Northern face: The beginning of this route starts from Nandel village and the northern part of Damavand mountain in Cham-e-Ben plain. There is a shelter at altitudes of 4000 and one in 4800 meters on this face.

The most popular route is the Southern Route which has step stamps and also a camp midway called Bargah Sevom Camp/Shelter at 4200m (about 13,845 ft). IMT has a very nice renew private camp in 4150m that is use for IMT clients. Include electricity- mattress- Wifi – hot water- table etc..



Highlights

Ascending to highest mountain in the middle-east
Ascending to one of the highest volcanos in the world
Spend a very nice comfortable night in 4200 m renew hut
 
 

Itinerary

  • Day 1:  Arrival in Tehran

    Drive to Shemshak village. check-in to your 3star hotel.

    Accommodation :Hotel***   Food service :B,D
  • Day 2:  Climbing Kolun Bastak

    Climbing Kolun Bastak 4176m and go back down. In the evening the team get transferred to Reineh a mountain village, approximately two hours away from Tehran on the the famous Haraz Road ( one of the two major roads conncting Tehran to Caspian sea). Here in the mountain hut offering accommodation (private rooms). Facilities include a kitchen, toilets and showers with hot water.

    Accommodation :Mountaining Complex   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 3:  Climb up to Bargah-e sevom 4200m

    after breakfast drive about 1 hour to camp 2 (Gosfandsara) The 4-5 hour hiking begins from camp2 at 3000 and will take us up to the advanced camp Bargah-e sevom at 4200m.

    Accommodation :Shelter/Tent   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 4:  Summit day

    Team leave in the morning (around 5 am) for the summit. The climbing takes between 6-8 hours depending on the pace and descend about 2-3 hours down to the hut.

    Accommodation :Shelter / Hut   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 5:  Reserve day

    Reserve day in case of bad weather or any other cases.

    Accommodation :Shelter / Hut   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 6:  Descend

    Team head back down to the base camp (3 hours) from where they’d been transferred to Reineh.visit and swim in mineral hot water village driving to Tehran in the afternoon.

    Accommodation :Hotel***   Food service :B,L
  • Day 7:  Free

    Sightseeing in Tehran with the city tour guide. include 2-3 sights. departure

    Accommodation :NON   Food service :B,L
 
 
 
 

Services

Certified mountain guide plus local guide
City guide according to Itinerary
Food according to the itinerary
All transport according the itinerary
4×4 vehicle support as required
All accommodation
Free WiFi
Porter in the mountain
Visa invitation or E.visa
International flight
Tips
Souvenir
Personal mountain equipment
Visa fee
Travel insurance
 
 
 

Infography

 
info Damavand kolun
 
 
 

Equipment

 
Mountaineering CHECKLIST: Warm socks (2/3 pairs) -Merino leggings (warm) -Fleece leggings - T shirts -Crocs/tent mules (when in base camp or in the high camp) -Warm Merino base layer tops -Fleece or synthetic mid layer -light down jacket -Gore-tex jacket -Gore-tex pants (or wind stopper pants) -Two pairs of gloves (mid weight and down insulated) -Sun glasses - Sun hat -45L Alpine pack -70-100L Expedition duffle (for use up to base camp) - poles -3 season sleeping bag -Sleeping mattress (we will have blanket in local houses and light matt in the huts) -Flask -Bottle (Nalgene) -Hydration system (insulated) -Hand warmers -Warm hat -Neck gaiter or buff -Balaclava(optional) -Head lamp -Compeed Blister kit -Sun cream 30+ or 50 -Water bottle -Personal Medication ( Diamox /Asetazolamide, Ibuprofen, Paracetamol, any other travel medication ) ,
 
 
 
 
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600
Per Person

book




Special Offers

IFMGA GUIDES
for group more than 4 people 60% discount for the guide.
for group more than 8 people, 100% discount for the guide.

UIMLA GUIDES
for group more than 6 people 60% discount for the guide.
for group more than 8 people 80% discount for the guide

Group leaders
for lead people more than 6 people 30% discount for the leader.
for lead people more than 8 people 50% discount for the leader.
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Damavand south face

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Damavand south face
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Damavand south face
Damavand south face

renew camp Damavand 4200m

Damavand south face
Damavand south face

renew camp Damavand 4200m

Damavand south face
Damavand south face

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Damavand south face

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Damavand south face
Damavand south face

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Damavand south face
Damavand south face

renew camp Damavand 4200m

Damavand south face
Damavand south face

renew camp Damavand 4200m

Damavand south face

Date & Price

Date Price Status Booking
Saturday, June 15, 2024 680
600
Book Now
Saturday, July 15, 2023 580 Group more than 8 Book Now
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 650
580
Book Now
 

Details

Trip Duration

8 days

IranMTravel

Hardness

7/10

IranMTravel

Trip Style

Mountaineering

IranMTravel

Best Time

Jun - July - Aug

IranMTravel

Location

Central Alborz

IranMTravel

Max Hieght

5610m




Mount Damavand also known as Donbavand, a potentially active volcano and the highest peak in Iran, has a special place in Persian mythology and folklore. Located in the middle Alborz Range, adjacent to Varārū, Sesang, Gol-e Zard and Mīānrūd, it is the highest point in the Middle East and the highest volcano in all of Asia. It is a potentially active volcano, since there are fumaroles near the summit crater emitting sulfur. The mountain is located near the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, in Āmol county, Māzandarān, 66 kilometres (41 miles) northeast of Tehran.

The main routes to climb Damavand mountain:

Southern face: this face is the oldest and easiest way to climb Damavand Peak. To access this route, you should start your ascent from Rineh village. There are two mountain hut at 4,200 meters on this front.

Western face: This route is also one of the ways to climb Damavand peak. To go to the western route, you have to go to Haraz and Plour roads and from there enter the Lar dam road and then enter the dirt road of the western front. There is a shelter called Simorgh at an altitude of 4150 meters on this face.

Northeastern face: The northeastern route is another way to climb Damavand Peak, which is longer than the other routes. There is a shelter at 4,300 meters called Takht Fereydoun and two eco-camps on this route.

Northern face: The beginning of this route starts from Nandel village and the northern part of Damavand mountain in Cham-e-Ben plain. There is a shelter at altitudes of 4000 and one in 4800 meters on this face.

The most popular route is the Southern Route which has step stamps and also a camp midway called Bargah Sevom Camp/Shelter at 4200m (about 13,845 ft). IMT has a very nice renew private camp in 4150m that is use for IMT clients. Include electricity- mattress- Wifi – hot water- table etc..



from
600
Per Person

book


Special Offers

IFMGA GUIDES
for group more than 4 people 60% discount for the guide.
for group more than 8 people, 100% discount for the guide.

UIMLA GUIDES
for group more than 6 people 60% discount for the guide.
for group more than 8 people 80% discount for the guide

Group leaders
for lead people more than 6 people 30% discount for the leader.
for lead people more than 8 people 50% discount for the leader.




Highlights

Ascending to highest mountain in the middle-east
Ascending to one of the highest volcanos in the world
Spend a very nice comfortable night in 4200 m renew hut
 
 

Itinerary

  • Day 1:  Arrival in Tehran

    Drive to Shemshak village. check-in to your 3star hotel.

    Accommodation :Hotel***
    Food service :B,D
  • Day 2:  Climbing Kolun Bastak

    Climbing Kolun Bastak 4176m and go back down. In the evening the team get transferred to Reineh a mountain village, approximately two hours away from Tehran on the the famous Haraz Road ( one of the two major roads conncting Tehran to Caspian sea). Here in the mountain hut offering accommodation (private rooms). Facilities include a kitchen, toilets and showers with hot water.

    Accommodation :Mountaining Complex
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 3:  Climb up to Bargah-e sevom 4200m

    after breakfast drive about 1 hour to camp 2 (Gosfandsara) The 4-5 hour hiking begins from camp2 at 3000 and will take us up to the advanced camp Bargah-e sevom at 4200m.

    Accommodation :Shelter/Tent
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 4:  Summit day

    Team leave in the morning (around 5 am) for the summit. The climbing takes between 6-8 hours depending on the pace and descend about 2-3 hours down to the hut.

    Accommodation :Shelter / Hut
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 5:  Reserve day

    Reserve day in case of bad weather or any other cases.

    Accommodation :Shelter / Hut
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 6:  Descend

    Team head back down to the base camp (3 hours) from where they’d been transferred to Reineh.visit and swim in mineral hot water village driving to Tehran in the afternoon.

    Accommodation :Hotel***
    Food service :B,L
  • Day 7:  Free

    Sightseeing in Tehran with the city tour guide. include 2-3 sights. departure

    Accommodation :NON
    Food service :B,L
 
 
 
 

Services

Certified mountain guide plus local guide
City guide according to Itinerary
Food according to the itinerary
All transport according the itinerary
4×4 vehicle support as required
All accommodation
Free WiFi
Porter in the mountain
Visa invitation or E.visa
International flight
Tips
Souvenir
Personal mountain equipment
Visa fee
Travel insurance
 
 
 

Infography

 
info Damavand kolun
 
 
 

Equipment

 
Mountaineering CHECKLIST: Warm socks (2/3 pairs) -Merino leggings (warm) -Fleece leggings - T shirts -Crocs/tent mules (when in base camp or in the high camp) -Warm Merino base layer tops -Fleece or synthetic mid layer -light down jacket -Gore-tex jacket -Gore-tex pants (or wind stopper pants) -Two pairs of gloves (mid weight and down insulated) -Sun glasses - Sun hat -45L Alpine pack -70-100L Expedition duffle (for use up to base camp) - poles -3 season sleeping bag -Sleeping mattress (we will have blanket in local houses and light matt in the huts) -Flask -Bottle (Nalgene) -Hydration system (insulated) -Hand warmers -Warm hat -Neck gaiter or buff -Balaclava(optional) -Head lamp -Compeed Blister kit -Sun cream 30+ or 50 -Water bottle -Personal Medication ( Diamox /Asetazolamide, Ibuprofen, Paracetamol, any other travel medication ) ,
 
 
 
 
Damavand
Damavand
Damavand 5600m
Damavand 5000m
P133
P226
P235
P247
Damavand
P204
top of Damavand 5610m
Damavand 5200m
Kafarkeli caves
renew camp Damavand 4200m
renew camp Damavand 4200m
renew camp Damavand 4200m
renew camp Damavand 4200m
renew camp Damavand 4200m
renew camp Damavand 4200m
renew camp Damavand 4200m
renew camp Damavand 4200m
renew camp Damavand 4200m
renew camp Damavand 4200m

Date & Price

Date Price Status Booking
Saturday, June 15, 2024 680
600
Book Now
Saturday, July 15, 2023 580 Group more than 8 Book Now
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 650
580
Book Now