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Kaçkar, Ski Mountaineering on the Silk Road

A ski mountaineering trip through the Tauern Mountains, between routes that start from villages hidden in deep valleys, long spectacular descents. Discovering fortresses, mosques, madrasas, tombs and caravanserais hidden within ancient cities. A ski mountaineering trip where skiing definitely represents a beautiful "excuse" to discover distant lands. Sport and culture together for a perfect combination.

Departure

  •   21 - 28 February 2026
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Travel program

Day 1: Departure

Departure from Italy as per flight program and arrival at Erzurum airport; meeting with the Local Guide and transfer to the hotel located in the city center.

Day 2: Transfer to Yaylalar

Day dedicated to tourism, with transfer to Yaylalar via Tortum waterfalls, Yusufeli and Barhal church. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 3: Kackar Mountains

Kackar Mountains - Gungormez Valley and Modut Plateau 3,000 m; Possible departure on skis directly from the guesthouse, depending on snow conditions. Difference in altitude: approximately 1,200m; (5 - 6 hours)

Day 4: Olgunlar village

Kackar Mountains - Olgunlar village and ascent to Covan Tepesi 3,000 m. Difference in altitude: approximately 1,200m; (5 - 6 hours)

Day 5: Dupeduzu Pass and Naletleme

Kackar Mountains - Dupeduzu Pass and Naletleme 3,100 m. Difference in altitude: approximately 1,300 m; (5 - 6 hours)

Day 6: Bulut Mountains

Kackar Mountains - via Korahmet and Tasyayla plateau to Bulut Mountains 3,562 m. Difference in altitude to the summit is approximately 1700 m, however the trip can end at the pass, approximately 400 meters lower. Difference in altitude/descent: approximately 1,762m; (6 - 7 hours)

Day 7: Dilberduzu

Kackar Mountains - via Olgunlar village to Dilberduzu, Hevek pass 3,275 m or Denizgolu lake 3,300 m. Difference in altitude approximately 1450 m

Day 8: Return to Erzurum

Return to Erzurum via Yusufeli with a visit to the Georgian church of Barhal along the way.

Day 9: Return to Italy

After breakfast, transfer to Erzurum airport, where you board for the return to Italy.

Is it for me?

Adventure

Freeride/ski touring

Commitment

Landscapes

Travel factor

Gastronomy

Culture and folklore

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Other informations

Departure and return

Milan Malpensa Airport

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Guaranteed departure

Minimum 6 partecipants

Documents

Passport

The participation fee includes

  • Overnight stays in refuges or selected facilities.
  • As per program (8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners).
  • All transfers and transportation.
  • Different trips are planned every day the presence, assistance and accompaniment of the UIAGM Global Mountain Alpine Guide and of a Local Guide who speaks English.
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