Climbing Damavend

Damavend is one of the most easily accessible five-thousanders in the world, located in a rich and unique cultural environment, just half an hour from Tehran, the capital of Iran. From the height of Mount Damavend there are magnificent views of valleys and mountains, stretching for hundreds of kilometers around. In particular, the views of the Alborz mountain range, the Caspian Sea and deserts in the central part of the country.

• Climb the highest point of the Middle East under the guidance of an experienced guide with climbs above 8000 meters
• Enjoy the incredible natural beauty of these places.
• Smoothly acclimatize, which will allow you to ascend without headache and malaise.
• You will learn the real boundaries of your fitness before more challenging peaks.
• We will visit the villages and meet the locals, get acquainted with their culture and customs.
• Try the local cuisine that will not leave anyone indifferent
• Dispel myths about Iran as a closed country for tourists

Guided climbing program on Damavend.

Day 1. Meeting at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Dinner, briefing.

Day 2. This ascent of Damavend begins with a transfer during the day from a hotel in Tehran to Camp 1, to the "Hut of Polour", at an altitude of 2,270 m. For the rest of the day, we will acclimatize (without heavy physical exertion or climbing), prepare for the next day and check the equipment. Polur Hut is part of a large mountain sports resort and is a comfortable hostel with bunk beds, kitchen, hot water and shower.

Day 3. The day begins with a move by car to Camp 2 "Basic hut" (at an altitude of 3040 m), followed by a 4-6-hour climb to a slow step to a height of 4250 m, to Camp 3 "New hut" ("Bargh Sevom"). Overnight in the cozy hostel of Camp 3.

Day 4. This day of our ascent tour to Damavend is dedicated to acclimatization ascents to neighboring heights and preparations to conquer the summit the next day. Overnight at Camp 3's New Hut.

Day 5. Early start at 5am and reach the top in about 5-7 hours. Return to Camp 3 in the evening. Overnight at Camp 3's New Hut.

Day 6. Reserve, descent to Camp 2 after early breakfast and arrival by car back to Camp 1 around 13 or 14 hours. Return transfer to a hotel in Tehran. Completion of our ascent to Damavend.

Day 7. Departure.

Tour dates:

June 9, 2024 - June 15, 2024

June 30, 2024 - July 6, 2024

21 July 2024 - 27 July 2024

11 August 2024 - 17 August 2024

September 1, 2024 - September 7, 2024

• Russian-speaking guide-leader throughout the climbing program (additional guide-assistants on the day of climbing)
• All transfers according to the program
• All accommodation under the program - hotels and huts
• Permits (permits) to climb
• Meals during the program. Only breakfast in the cities
• Programme excursions
• All public equipment