Climbing

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

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

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

Climbing Program/Via Sar Chal

6 days - 5 nights

Tour Code: PGT 134

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