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.
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.
Departure
- 21 - 28 February 2026 Proceed with registration
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