Damavand 5400m
Damavand 5400m
Tochal and Damavand mountaineering

Tochal and Damavand mountaineering

 

Details

IranMTravel

Trip Duration

6 days

IranMTravel

Hardness

7/10

IranMTravel

Trip Style

Mountaineering

IranMTravel

Best Time

Jun - July - Aug

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Location

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

Climbing Tochal peak about 4000m
Clibing highest peak in Iran 5610m
 
 

Itinerary

  • Day 1:  Arrival

    check-in to your 3star hotel and meet in the afternoon – sightseeing in Tehran.

    Accommodation :Hotel***   Food service :L,D
  • Day 2:  Shirpala

    After breakfast start hiking from Darband 1750m. 3 hours hiking up to Shirpala hut 2750m via beautiful Pasqalee village.

    Accommodation :Shelter / Hut   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 3:  Tochal 3960m

    Start climbing from the hut 3 to 4 hours. climbing Tochal 3960m. descend to Tochal 7th lift station. take the lift 1 hour down to Tehran. Drive to the Reineh village 3 hours 2050m.

    Accommodation :Mountaining Complex   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 4:  Base camp Reineh

    According to our experience, one day rest after Tochal ascent is essential so we spend one day off in Reineh village for rest and recover before Damavand. We can visit and swim in hot springs close to Reineh.

    Accommodation :Mountaining Complex   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 5:  High camp

    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 :Mountaining Complex   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 6:  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. Team head back down to the base camp (3 hours) from where they’d been transferred to Reineh.

    Accommodation :Mountaining Complex   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 7:  Departure

    After breakfast driving to Tehran. 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
Porter in the mountain
Visa invitation or E.visa
Free WiFi
Sight's entrance fee according the itinerary
International flight
Tips
Souvenir
Personal Mountain equipment
Visa fee
Travel insurance
 
 
 

Infography

 
info tochal damavand
 
 
 

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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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.
Tochal and Damavand mountaineering

Damavand 5400m

Tochal and Damavand mountaineering
Tochal and Damavand mountaineering

Damavand summit

Tochal and Damavand mountaineering
Tochal and Damavand mountaineering

Tehran from Tochal

Tochal and Damavand mountaineering
Tochal and Damavand mountaineering

Tochal

Tochal and Damavand mountaineering
Tochal and Damavand mountaineering

Alborz

Tochal and Damavand mountaineering
Tochal and Damavand mountaineering

renew camp Damavand 4200m

Tochal and Damavand mountaineering
Tochal and Damavand mountaineering

renew camp Damavand 4200m

Tochal and Damavand mountaineering
Tochal and Damavand mountaineering

renew camp Damavand 4200m

Tochal and Damavand mountaineering
Tochal and Damavand mountaineering

renew camp Damavand 4200m

Tochal and Damavand mountaineering
Tochal and Damavand mountaineering

renew camp Damavand 4200m

Tochal and Damavand mountaineering
Tochal and Damavand mountaineering

renew camp Damavand 4200m

Tochal and Damavand mountaineering
Tochal and Damavand mountaineering

Damavand summit

Tochal and Damavand mountaineering

Date & Price

Date Price Status Booking
Thursday, June 1, 2023 620
595
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Saturday, July 1, 2023 620
595
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Monday, August 1, 2022 620
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Details

Trip Duration

6 days

IranMTravel

Hardness

7/10

IranMTravel

Trip Style

Mountaineering

IranMTravel

Best Time

Jun - July - Aug

IranMTravel

Location

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
595
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

Climbing Tochal peak about 4000m
Clibing highest peak in Iran 5610m
 
 

Itinerary

  • Day 1:  Arrival

    check-in to your 3star hotel and meet in the afternoon – sightseeing in Tehran.

    Accommodation :Hotel***
    Food service :L,D
  • Day 2:  Shirpala

    After breakfast start hiking from Darband 1750m. 3 hours hiking up to Shirpala hut 2750m via beautiful Pasqalee village.

    Accommodation :Shelter / Hut
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 3:  Tochal 3960m

    Start climbing from the hut 3 to 4 hours. climbing Tochal 3960m. descend to Tochal 7th lift station. take the lift 1 hour down to Tehran. Drive to the Reineh village 3 hours 2050m.

    Accommodation :Mountaining Complex
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 4:  Base camp Reineh

    According to our experience, one day rest after Tochal ascent is essential so we spend one day off in Reineh village for rest and recover before Damavand. We can visit and swim in hot springs close to Reineh.

    Accommodation :Mountaining Complex
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 5:  High camp

    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 :Mountaining Complex
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 6:  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. Team head back down to the base camp (3 hours) from where they’d been transferred to Reineh.

    Accommodation :Mountaining Complex
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 7:  Departure

    After breakfast driving to Tehran. 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
Porter in the mountain
Visa invitation or E.visa
Free WiFi
Sight's entrance fee according the itinerary
International flight
Tips
Souvenir
Personal Mountain equipment
Visa fee
Travel insurance
 
 
 

Infography

 
info tochal damavand
 
 
 

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 5400m
Damavand summit
Tehran from Tochal
Tochal
Alborz
renew camp Damavand 4200m
renew camp Damavand 4200m
renew camp Damavand 4200m
renew camp Damavand 4200m
renew camp Damavand 4200m
renew camp Damavand 4200m
Damavand summit

Date & Price

Date Price Status Booking
Thursday, June 1, 2023 620
595
Book Now
Saturday, July 1, 2023 620
595
Book Now
Monday, August 1, 2022 620
595
Book Now