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Kaçkar, Ski Mountaineering on the Silk Road

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.

Departure

  •   21 - 28 February 2027
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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.

NB The program may undergo changes in the price/timetables/location of overnight stays due to the unavailability of services (flights/overnight stays) to be verified when booking. On site, in less than optimal weather and safety conditions, the Alpine Guide will confirm the itineraries included in the program day by day.

Is it for me?

Adventure

Freeride/ski touring

Commitment

Landscapes

Travel factor

Gastronomy

Culture and folklore

LEGEND: based on our personal experience, the evaluations give a subjective, measured and highly reliable value of the elements that make up the travel experience.

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 Policy

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