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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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 |
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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. |
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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.
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Peak |
Height |
Longitude |
latitude |
Distance |
Province |
Suitable time |
Min.* |
Max.* |
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Damavand |
5611 |
36 E |
52 N |
69 Km. NE of
Tehran |
Tehran |
10.04 - 01.09 |
02 |
06 |
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Sabalan |
4811 |
38 E |
48 N |
215 Km. E of
Tabriz |
East Azarbaijan |
01.04 - 10.09 |
02 |
06 |
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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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