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Damavand

With a high point of 5610.27 meters, Damavand is the highest mountain peak in Iran located almost in the center of Alborz mountain range. Damavand is higher than all west Asian & European mountain peaks. Damavand peak is situated in Larijan district, southwest of Amol and 69 Kilometers northeast of Tehran. Damavand is an inactive volcanic mountain, always covered with snow. There are no records of the last eruption, but there’s hot steam & sulfur gases coming out at the top. Damavand contains about 70 volcanic mouths and one of them is filled with a thick sulfur crest producing a beautiful conical peak with a diameter of some 400 meters. The wrinkles of this mountain range extend to east and the width of the range widens in a spot located between the Karaj - Chalus road and Hezar valley. This section of the mountain represents three ranges beginning from the Lar & Noor valleys. The highest spots of Alborz Mountain are located here. The heights of peaks in this range are no less than 3500 meters and a few peaks come in heights of over 4000 meters. In the middle of spring, there is a beautiful red tulip plain in the world which has harmony with every season’s color. In spring is red, in summer is green, in autumn is yellow & in winter is white. Moreover, there is a lake named Lar, suitable for fishing and there are so many mineral water springs. When the sky is clear and sunny, Damavand can be seen from Tehran and other cities such as Amol, Sari, Qum & Kashan.

 

Climbing Program/Western face of Damavand

4 days - 3 nights

Tour Code: PGT 131

Day 1

Drive from Tehran to Polour, the continuing to Chal Chal valley a finally reach to Simorgh hut at 4150 m.

Day 2

We stay one day in Simorgh hut for acclimatization.

Day 3

Climb to summit; descend, overnight in Simorgh hut.

Day 4

Trek back to Chak Eskandar valley & drive back to Tehran.

End of the Tour

 

Sabalan

It is Iran’s second highest mountain peak located in the extreme North West of Iran. A mountain higher than Mont Blanc in the Alps, with many lakes & volcanic crater. At the height of 3600 meters and over, round the Sabalan crater, there have emerged gigantic sculpture statues, as a result of volcanic stone erosion, which resemble various creatures including animals, birds, insects & etc... The most beautiful one of which is an eagle sculpture, as though, it is maintaining control over the Sabalan slope and valley from the top. The mountain enjoys specific attractions in various seasons of the year where the mountain climber feels he has entered a land of dreams and wonders.
On the slopes of the mountain, there flows many mineral water springs which attract thousands of tourists each year, and many have their pains healed in the springs.

There are also many trails and a few very small villages in the area, as well as many nomadic people with their round “Yurt” tents. Visiting and seeing these more “Primitive” people is one of the best reasons for climbing the mountain.

 

Climbing Program/Sabalan Mountain

6 days - 5 nights

Tour Code: PGT 132

Day 1

Drive or fly from Tehran to Ardabil, visit the city and its historical works.

Day 2

Drive from Ardabil to Shabil, climb Ghootoorsoy and Shirvan Dareh.

Day 3

Climb from Shabil to Western or Eastern North shelter named Hoseynieh.

Day 4

Climb shelter & the peak, Descend Shabil.

Day 5

Drive to Ardabil via Shabil, Excursion in the city.

Day 6

Drive or fly from Ardabil to Tehran.

End of the Tour

 

Alamkooh Peak

Serious mountaineers find expeditions to Persia’s first class trails of more than 80 over-4,000-meter mountains, a thrilling experience. A popular region, involving climbing with technicality and difficulty level ranked "high", is Alam Kuh at Takht-e Soleiman. There are some routes on the northern face initiated and named after German, French, and Polish expeditions.

It is exactly like tiger wall in Alps. Alam Kuh’s common areas are well-known and its alias name is Iran’s Switzerland, including Kelar Dasht & Sarab Rood.
It is rich in wildlife. Alam Kuh is the Third highest peak in Iran and probably the one which Challenges climbers the most. Its North face is one of the more impressive in the world, outside the Andes and the greater Himalayan Mountains.

It has about 1000 meters of vertical granite which is suitable for cliff hanging & its Glacier that is near to Alam Kuh’s north wall is about 1400 meters.

The Second highest summit in this region and just as famous is Takht-e-Soleyman, 4650 meters. It is not as difficult to climb as Alam Kuh. Alam Kuh range is famous for its wall & 14 peaks about 4000 m.

 

Climbing Program/Via Hesar Chal

5 days - 4 nights

Tour Code: PGT 133

Day 1

Drive from Tehran to Kalardasht and Roodbarak shelter.

Day 2

Trek from Tang-e-Galoo to Hesar Chal, Overnight Hesar Chal camp.

Day 3

Climb from Hesar Chal to Alamkooh peak, back to hesar Chal camp.

Day 4

Trek from Hesar Chal Tang-e-Galoo and Roodbarak.

Day 5

Drive from Roodbarak to Tehran.

End of the Tour

 

Climbing Program/Via Sar Chal

6 days - 5 nights

Tour Code: PGT 134

Day 1

Drive from Tehran to Kalardasht and Roodbarak shelter.

Day 2

Trek from Roodbarak shelter to Sar Chal shelter.

Day 3

Climb from Sar Chal to Alam Chal camp & observe & survey one of the most technical mountainous surfaces in Iran.

Day 4

Climbing the peak via Siasangee, descend Sar Chal shelter.

Day 5

Descend Roodbarak region & sightseeing of the most unique attraction of the region.

Day 6

Drive from Roodbarak to Tehran.

End of the Tour

 

It is worth while mentioning that for obtaining better acclimatization & enjoying more from the attractions of climbing & having adequate time in case encouraging any unexpected climatic changes, one day is added to each program. In case of any unexpected happenings which cause to cancel the program, all the extra expenses should be born by the client.

 

Climbing Program/Western face of Damavand

Peak

Height

Distance

Province

Suitable time

Min.*

Max.*

Damavand

5611

69 Km. NE of Tehran

Tehran

10.04- 01.09

02

06

Sabalan

4811

215 Km.

E of Tabriz

East Azerbaijan

01.04- 10.09

02

06

Alamkooh

4650

47 Km. SE of Chalus

Mazandaran

20.04-

5.08

02

06

 

More Mountain Climbing Itineraries

Duration

Suitable time

Summary

5 days

Tour Code: PGT 135

June, July, Aug., Sept. 

Mt. Damavand (5,671 m) from southern face.  

6 days

Tour Code: PGT 136

late May until late Oct.

Mt. Damavand with acclimatization in Tochal peak (3,960 m).  

4-5 days

Tour Code: PGT 137

June, July, Aug., Sept.  

Mt. Damavand from Eastern face.  

4-5 days

Tour Code: PGT 138

June, July Aug., Sept.  

Mt. Damavand from western face.

6 days

Tour Code: PGT 139

June, July, Aug., Sept.  

Mt. Sabalan (4,811 m) from northeast face.  

4 days

Tour Code: PGT 140

July, Aug., Sept.  

Mt Alamkooh (4,850 m) from southeastern face.  

15 days

Tour Code: PGT 141

July, Aug., Sept.  

Climbing more than 30 peaks of over 4,000 m on the central Alborz mountain range. 

5 days

Tour Code: PGT 142

June, July, Aug., Sept.  

Sahand (3,720 m).

4 days

Tour Code: PGT 143

June, July, Aug., Sept.  

Zardkooh mountain ranges (4,250 m).  

3 days

Tour Code: PGT 144

July, Aug., Sept.  

Mt Khol-e-No (4,380 m).  

3 days

Tour Code: PGT 145

July, Aug., Sept.  

Mt Do Berar (4,200 m).

4 days

Tour Code: PGT 146

June, July, Aug., Sept.  

Mt Azadkooh (4,335 m).  

4 days

Tour Code: PGT 147

June, July, Aug., Sept.  

Mt Tezer Jan(4,050 m)  

5 days

Tour Code: PGT 148

June, July, Aug, Sept  

Mt Hezar (4,460 m)

5 days

Tour Code: PGT 149

June, July, Aug., Sept.  

Dena mountain ranges

(4,460 m).  

4 days

Tour Code: PGT 150

June., July, Aug., Sept.

Azadkooh (4,355 m).  

7 days

Tour Code: PGT 151

June, July, Aug., Sept.  

Climbing 10 peaks above 4,000 m in central ridge of Dena mountain.

 

More Mountain Climbing Itineraries

Duration

Suitable time

Summary

5 days

Tour Code: PGT 152

June, July, Aug., Sept.  

Mt. Damavand (5,671 m) from southern face.  

6 days

Tour Code: PGT 153

late May until late Oct.

Mt. Damavand with acclimatization in Tochal peak (3,960 m).  

4-5 days

Tour Code: PGT 154

June, July, Aug., Sept.  

Mt. Damavand from Eastern face  

4-5 days

Tour Code: PGT 155

June, July, Aug., Sept.  

Mt. Damavand from western face.

6 days

Tour Code: PGT 156

June, July, Aug., Sept.  

Mt. Sabalan (4,811 m) from northeast face.

 

Hamid Visanlou with
Japaness Group on
Top of the Damavand
(1st from Left)

Return from Damavand

Climbing

Alborz Mountains

Zagros Mountains

Damavand

Damavand

Damavand

Spring in Damavand

Damavand

Damavand View from Lar

Damavand

North Face of Damavand

Damavand Ice Fall

Mount Damavand
from the West

Mount Sabalan

Sabalan from South Face

North Face of Sabalan

Sabalan Top Lake
in Summer

Sabalan Top Lake
in Spring

Stony Eagle on
West Face of Sabalan

Alam Mountain

Alam Mountain

Alam Mountain Region

Hamid Visanlou with
French Group in
Hesar Chal

German Flank in
Alam Mountain or Alamkuh

Northern Wall of
Alam Mountain

Sange Samavar

Khersan Peaks in Alamkuh

Hesar Chal Valley
in Alam Mountain

Hesar Chal in
Alam Mountain Region

Alamkuh Polish Route

Pasandkuh and Siahkaman
in Alam Mountain

Sarchal Shelter

Sarchal Shelter

From left to Right; South,
Middle & North Khersan

Sahand From Shah Yurdu

Sahand Region

Sahand from Bayundur
Valley

Zardkuh Peaks in Zagros

Mount Kholeno

Mount Kholeno

Angemar Mountain
in Do Berar Chain

Azad Kuh

Tezarjan and Bigwall 450m

Tezarjan 4050m

Mount Hezar

Dena Mountain Ranges

South Side of Dena

Azadkuh

Zarrinkuh

Northern Face of
Oshtorankuh

Masechal Zarrinkuh

Masechal Zarrinkuh

Yakhar Valley

Southern Face of Sanboran
Gahar Lake

Scattered Mountain
to the East

Scattered Mountain
to the East

Golgol Peak Oshtorankuh