{"id":2876,"date":"2026-10-21T15:21:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T12:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.araratadventure.com\/?page_id=2876"},"modified":"2026-10-21T16:52:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T13:52:47","slug":"ski-touring-adventure-mount-ararat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.araratadventure.com\/tr\/ski-touring-adventure-mount-ararat\/","title":{"rendered":"Ski touring adventure Mount Ararat"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ski touring adventure Mount Ararat<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Mount Ararat Ski Mountaineering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite the academic consensus that the \u201cmountains of Ararat\u201d mentioned in the Book of Genesis do not specifically refer to this peak, Mount Ararat is nonetheless widely accepted within Christianity, Judaism, and Islam as the resting place of Noah\u2019s Ark. The best season for ski touring on Mount Ararat\u2014as well as on other mountains in the area\u2014is from March to May. Mount Ararat ski touring.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Program<\/h2>\n\n\n
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1. G\u00fcn<\/strong>
Arrival at Agri or Igdir Airport and welcome to Dogubeyazit. Transfer to Dogubeyaz\u0131t, with a stop en route for tea. Dinner featuring local cuisine in Dogubeyazit. Overnight stay at the hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 2<\/strong>
After breakfast at the hotel in Dogubeyazit, transfer to the village of Eli (2,200m). Hike to Base Camp (2,700m) with pack animals transporting the equipment. Overnight at Camp 1, the \u201cGreen Camp\u201d (3-hour hike). The rest of the day is free for skiing on the slopes of Mount Ararat or resting. Approximately 5 hours of walking (5 km).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. G\u00fcn<\/strong>
Mount Ararat acclimatization; overnight at Camp 1. Ski ascent to 4,500m and return to Camp 1. Overnight stay. This ski tour serves for acclimatization (3-hour hike). The rest of the day is free for skiing or resting. 7 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. G\u00fcn<\/strong>
Mount Ararat Camp 2; after breakfast, ascend with ski gear to the 4,200m camp and ski back down to Base Camp 1. If the weather is good, we will ascend to 5,000m and ski back to Camp 1. Note regarding Camp 2: Depending on dates, weather conditions, or snow levels, Camp 2 may not be set up; in this case, the entire ascent will be structured to take place from Camp 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. G\u00fcn<\/strong>
Ski touring up to the summit of Mount Ararat (5,137 meters) and skiing back down to the camp (12 km); full day of skiing (12 km route).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. G\u00fcn<\/strong>
After breakfast, transfer to Dogubayazit and overnight stay at a 3-star hotel; after lunch, continue with a cultural tour of the city of Dogubayazit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 7<\/strong>
Departure from Dogubayazit; breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. Tour ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mount Ararat trekking or ski permits: The Turkish government requires special permits to climb Mount Ararat. Please allow 35 days to obtain your permit. Please email us the following details for each person: *A scanned copy of the passport photo page (full name). Start date: To confirm your reservations and begin the permit application process, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required. Please contact us to start planning your trip. Group size: Minimum 2 people, maximum 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price includes:<\/strong> All transfers in the city and on the mountain Guide speaking English, Spanish, Turkish, and Kurdish 2 nights in a Dogubayazit hotel All meals while in the ski area Horse support (20 kg per person) Overnight stays at camp; dinner and breakfast included Professional cook Tents (one per two people), insulating mats (camping-style mattresses) Mount Ararat climbing certificate Mount Ararat permit City tours Tents (one per 2 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not included:<\/strong> Single room supplement: 30 Euros International flights Domestic flights (we can purchase these for you if desired)<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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We organize ski trips to mountains such as Suphan (4,050 m), Artos (3,550 m), A\u011fr\u0131, Erek, and many others. Skiing is possible on these mountains\u2014located in the provinces of Van and A\u011fr\u0131\u2014from March to May. If you are looking to travel to eastern Turkey for a ski trip, you will find a wide variety of mountains to choose from. In Turkey, ski touring and mountaineering are practiced in the mountainous region around Mount Ararat and in the province where the city of Van is located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us for more information and pricing. We offer reasonable rates.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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