A ski mountaineering journey through the Taurus Mountains, with ski tours starting from small 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 is definitely a wonderful "excuse" to discover distant lands. Sport and culture together for a perfect combination.
Travel program
Day 1: meeting at Erzurum airport; meeting with the Local Guide and transfer to the hotel located in the city center.
Day 2: 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 - 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: Kackar Mountains - Olgunlar village and ascent to Covan Tepesi 3,000 m. Difference in altitude: approximately 1,200m; (5 - 6 hours)
Day 5: Kackar Mountains - Dupeduzu Pass and Naletleme 3,100 m. Difference in altitude: approximately 1,300 m; (5 - 6 hours)
Day 6: Kackar Mountains - via Korahmet and Tasyayla plateau to Bulut Mountains 3,562 m. Difference in altitude to the summit approximately 1,700 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: Kackar Mountains - via Olgunlar village to Dilberduzu, Hevek pass 3,275 m or Denizgolu lake 3,300 m. Difference in altitude approximately 1,450 m
Day 8: return to Erzurum via Yusufeli with a visit to the Georgian church of Barhal along the way
Day 9: after breakfast, transfer to Erzurum airport, return.
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 with meals included as per program (8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners)
- all transfers and transportation (flight excluded)
- Daily program with different excursions
- the presence, assistance and accompaniment of the UIAGM Global Mountain Alpine Guide and a Local Guide who speaks English
Price per person
from € 2520
Deposit of € 630
Payment Methods and Cancellation PolicyDeparture
- 21 - 28 February 2027 Proceed with registration
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