Mount Damavand summit 5,671 meters ASL (18,605 feet)
Price
1.200 USD
Upcoming trip
→ September 1 – 8, 2024
Group size
4-6
Duration
8 days
Demavand is a dormant stratovolcano in the Elburs mountain range, in northern Iran. The height is 5,671 meters above sea level. Demavand is the highest point in Iran and the entire Middle East, and it is also the tallest volcano in Asia. Demavand is one of the main symbols of Iran, and many Persian legends tell about it. Some of the magicians state that the evil spirit Bivarasb was imprisoned inside this mountain and that the smoke constantly rising from its top is the prisoner's breath.
Due to the correct shape of the volcanic pyramid, Demavend can be climbed from any side, the most popular and direct route is the Southern one. This route is the most convenient trail in terms of steepness, so our ascent will be done from the South. The route is not difficult technically, but it requires endurance and preparation for high altitude.
Due to the correct shape of the volcanic pyramid, Demavend can be climbed from any side, the most popular and direct route is the Southern one. This route is the most convenient trail in terms of steepness, so our ascent will be done from the South. The route is not difficult technically, but it requires endurance and preparation for high altitude.
Suitable for beginners
Altitude difficulty
Technical difficulty
Autonomy
Summit Day
Leaving the camp at about 3 a.m. The ascent to the peak of Demavend with a height of 5,671 meters will take from 6 to 8 hours. The descent to the Barkhav Sevom takes about 3-4 hours. The walking distance is about 5 km from Barkhav Sev to the top and 5 km back.
Day 5
Acclimatization
Acclimatization day, we spend it in the Barkhav Sev shelter at the altitude of 4250 m, then make small radial exits above the shelter 500-700 meters up and back. You will need to walk about 4 km up and the 4 km back.
Day 4
PROGRAM:
Arrival at Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran, meeting with the guide and the group. Then a trip (about 4 hours) to the village of Polur (altitude 2400 m above the sea level). The distance from Tehran to Polur is about 80 km. Registration with the International Mountaineering Federation.
Arrival
Day 1
Gusfand Sara Camp, 3050 m
After the breakfast transfer by car from the village of Polu to Gusfand Sara (3050 m), stay overnight in a hut or tent, acclimatization.
Day 2
Barkhav Sevom Hut, 4250 m
After the breakfast, transfer to Barkhav Sevom (4250 m), 4-6 hours, rest in a hut or tent, acclimatization. The walking distance for this day is about 5 km.
Day 3
Return to Tehran
After having breakfast and packing our luggage, we will go down to Gosfond-Sara, then take cars and move to the village of Polur. We are going back to Tehran from there.
Day 6
Tehran City Tour
• The National Museum of Iran, the country's largest museum of history and archaeology (some of the exhibits are over 35,000 years).
• Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the oldest of Tehran's historical monuments, a former royal complex of the Qajar era.
•Tehran - Grand Bazaar
• Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the oldest of Tehran's historical monuments, a former royal complex of the Qajar era.
•Tehran - Grand Bazaar
Day 7
Departure
Transfer to Imam Khomeini International Airport, the end of the program. Check-out from the hotel at 12:00.
Day 8
- Climbing guides: 1 guide for 3 participants;
- Permission to climb Mount Demavend;
- Accommodation during the hike (2 nights in a hotel, 1 night in a guest house, 4 nights in a tent). Double rooms at the hotel are included in the price. Single rooms for an additional fee. Only double accommodation in the guest house and tent;
- Food (Iranian cuisine);
- Transfers on the route + airport transfer;
- Camping equipment (tent only);
- Registration with the local police;
- Russian-speaking guide track leader and experienced guides on the route and in the tour;
- Baggage transportation with mules or porters (for 2 people ~ 15 kg of luggage).
- International flights;
- Personal expenses (drinks, clothes, phone, Internet, personal orders);
- Other services not listed above.
- Backpack for acclimatization exits and summit assault, 30-40 l (assault backpack) + a cape for a backpack;
- Backpack 60-80 l + a cape for a backpack or an expedition bag 80-100 l;
- Sleeping bag (comfort temperature -10C, -15C);
- Headlamp (which will withstand the night in the cold) + a set of new batteries;
- Trekking poles - telescopic or folding;
- Sunglasses (protection category 3-5);
- Ski mask (in case of bad weather);
- Mug, bowl, spoon (optional);
- Thermos with a volume of at least 1 liter;
- Water bottle, 05-1 l;
- Hygiene supplies (toilet paper, wet wipes, etc.);
- A small microfiber towel;
- Seat (optional);
- A travel mat for a tent;
- The outer layer is a down jacket, warm pants (ski pants are possible).
- Down sweater or down vest;
- Wind/moisture proof layer - membrane jacket + membrane pants (preferably "self-throws");
- The middle layer is a fleece jacket (2 pieces, thin and thick) + fleece pants or shorts;
- Base layer - thin thermal underwear (jacket + pants), 1 set;
- Lightweight, windproof, breathable;
- pants;
- Warm fleece hat, cap;
- Fleece gloves, 2 pairs;
- Tops (warm windproof and waterproof mittens);
- Buff (multifunctional transformer bandana in the form of a pipe), 2 pcs;
- Thin trekking socks - 2 pairs, warm -1 pair;
- Woolen or fleece socks (for sleepovers);
- Change of underwear, T-shirts on request;
- Raincoat;
- 2- or 3-layer alpine boots;
- Trekking boots +gaiters for boots (optional);
- Shoes (preferably crocs).
- Sunscreen with minimum SPF+50 protection;
- Hygienic lipstick with SPF+15 protection;
- Individual medications for your personal need;
- Corn patch: silicone and tape;
- Sterile bandage, 7*14, 1 item;
- Medicines for the stomach and gut. Enzymes, from diarrhea, constipation, indigestion.;
- Painkillers to relieve inflammation and help with headaches at high altitude;
- Sleeping pills (there may be problems with sleep at high altitude, but you need to sleep). You can use valerian;
- Lozenges that soften the throat or for sore throat;
- Antipruritic or anti-flu;
- Ascorbic acid, glucose, vitamin C effervescent, 1000 mg;
- Decongestant drugs
- Elastic bandage.
Take a course of vitamins and minerals. If possible take tests and cover the vitamin deficit, if there is any.
A visit to the dentist is mandatory. It is important to fix the main problem with teeth in order to prevent toothache.
You can also take some vitamins to increase physical endurance.
A visit to the dentist is mandatory. It is important to fix the main problem with teeth in order to prevent toothache.
You can also take some vitamins to increase physical endurance.
Please, buy travel insurance 5+ days before the trip.
When you order an insurance please choose the options with sport, extreme and trekking.
The insured amount must be min. $ 50,000 including emergency evacuation by helicopter ($ 5,000).
When you order an insurance please choose the options with sport, extreme and trekking.
The insured amount must be min. $ 50,000 including emergency evacuation by helicopter ($ 5,000).
Meals on the route (breakfast/snack/dinner), in the city of Tehran, only breakfast at the hotel is included.
If vegetarian or other special nutrition is required, please inform the administrator in advance.
If vegetarian or other special nutrition is required, please inform the administrator in advance.
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You can take the first step towards your changes and book a place in the group by making an advance payment of 30% of the cost of the trip, full payment or payment in installments. If you want to deposit a different amount, please contact the administrator
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