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The Middle East Roof
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 mountains , 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 height 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, Qom & Kashan.

Climbing Program ( Western Face )
Day 01 :
Drive from Tehran to Polour, the continiuing to Chal Chal valley a finally
               
reach to Simorgh hut at 4150 m.
Day 02 :
We stay one day in Simorgh hut for acclimatization.
Day 03 :
Climb to summit , descend, overnight in Simorgh hut.
Day 04 :
Trekk back to Chak Eskandar valley & drive back to Tehran.

 

S A B A L A N
The Wonder Peak
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 code CL / 02
Day 01 : Drive or fly from Tehran to Ardabil, visit the city and its historical works.
Day 02 : Drive from Ardabil to Shabil, climb Ghootoorsoy and Shirvan Dareh.
Day 03 : Climb from Shabil to Western or Eastern North shelter named Hoseynieh.
Day 04 : Climb shelter & the peak, Descend Shabil.
Day 05 : Drive to Ardabil via Shabil, Excursion in the city.
Day 06 : Drive or fly from Ardabil to Tehran.

 

A L A M K O U H Peak
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 / code CL / 03
Day 01 :
Drive from Tehran to kalardasht and Roodbarak shelter.
Day 02 :
Trek from Tang-e-Galoo to Hesar Chal, Overnight Hesar Chal camp.
Day 03 :
Climb from Hesar Chal to Alamkooh peak, back to hesar Chal camp.
Day 04 :
Trek from Hesar Chal to Tang-e-Galoo and Roodbarak.
Day 05 :
Drive from Roodbarak to Tehran.

Climbing Program Via Sar Chal / code CL / 04
Day 01 : Drive from Tehran to Kalardasht and Roodbarak shelter.
Day 02 :
Trek from Roodbarak shelter to Sar Chal shelter.
Day 03 :
Climb from Sar Chal to Alam Chal camp & observe &
               
survey one of the most technical mountainous surfaces in Iran.
Day 04 :
Climbing the peak via Siasangee, descend Sar Chal shelter.
Day 05 :
Descend Roodbarak region & sightseeing of the most
               
unique attraction of the region.
Day 06 :
Drive from Roodbarak to Tehran.
 

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.
 

Peak

Height

Longitude

latitude

Distance

Province

Suitable time

Min.*

Max.*

Damavand

5611

36 E

52 N

69 Km. NE of Tehran

Tehran

10.04 - 01.09

02

06

Sabalan

4811

38 E

48 N

215 Km. E of Tabriz

East Azarbaijan

01.04 - 10.09

02

06

Alam Kuh

4650

36 E

51 N

47 Km. SE of Chalous

Mazandaran

20.04 - 15.08

02

06

* Min. & Max. in a group.

 

 
 

 

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