Day 01
Arrival in Tehran
Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Iran · Mountain Exploration
7-Day Mount Damavand Climb with Polur Hut Acclimatization
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Acclimatize at the comfortable Hut Polur mountain hostel
- 02 Ascend to Camp 3, the New Hut at Bargakh Sev
- 03 Prepare for summit day with acclimatization on neighbouring heights
- 04 Reach the peak of Mount Damavand after an early alpine start
- 05 Descend from the mountain and return to Tehran at the end of the expedition
Embark on a 7-day adventure to Mount Damavand, beginning in Tehran and continuing with acclimatization at the comfortable Hut Polur mountain hostel. Ascend through striking mountain landscapes to Camp 3, the New Hut at Bargakh Sev, as you prepare carefully for summit day. With an early alpine start, reach the majestic peak of Damavand and return to camp after a rewarding climb. The journey concludes with your descent and return to Tehran, enriched by the experience of this high-altitude ascent.
With an early alpine start, reach the majestic peak of Damavand and return to camp after a rewarding climb.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
7 Days
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Included · Standard
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
No
Cities
Tehran, Mount Damavand
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Transfer to Polur Hut and Acclimatization
This climb to Damavand begins with a daytime transfer from the hotel in Tehran to Camp 1, the "Polur hut," at an altitude of 2270 m. The rest of the day is devoted to acclimatization, without strong physical exertion or climbing, as well as preparation for the next day and an equipment check. "Hut Polur" is part of a large mountain sports resort and is a comfortable hostel with bunk beds, a kitchen, hot water, and a shower.
Day 03
Ascent to Camp 3 via Basic Hut
The day begins with a drive to Camp 2, the "Basic hut" at an altitude of 3040 m, followed by a 4-6 hour ascent at a slow pace to a height of 4250 m, reaching Camp 3, the "New Hut" at Bargakh Sev. Overnight in the cosy hostel at Camp 3.
Day 04
Acclimatization at Camp 3
This day of our Damavand climbing tour is devoted to acclimatization ascents to neighbouring heights and preparations for the summit attempt the next day. Overnight in the "New Hut" at Camp 3.
Day 05
Summit Day on Mount Damavand
An early start at 5 am, with the peak reached after about 5-7 hours. Return to Camp 3 late in the evening. Overnight at the New Hut in Camp 3.
Day 06
Descent to Camp 2 and Return to Tehran
Reserve day, then descend to Camp 2 after an early breakfast and continue by car back to Camp 1 at around 13:00 or 14:00. Return transfer to a hotel in Tehran - the end of our climb to Damavand.
Day 07
Departure
- Depart for the next destination.
Where this trip takes you
Hut Polur, New Hut at Bargakh Sev, Mount Damavand
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Services of professional mountain guides (additional guides on the summit day)
- All transfers mentioned in the itinerary
- All accommodation mentioned in the itinerary - hotels and lodges
- Permits for climbing and National Park fees
- Meals throughout the climb (prepared by a cook), but only breakfasts when in cities
- Sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary
- All group equipment
What's Not Included
- International and local flights
- Personal gear
- Medical insurance for mountain climbing
- Lunches and dinners in cities
- Expenses incurred by any changes to the mentioned itinerary
- Services of rescue and evacuation
- Tips
- Drinks
- Any costs associated with program changes
What to bring
Documents:
- Passport
- Airplane tickets
- Medical insurance
Personal equipment:
- Backpack, 30-50 l
- Sleeping bag, comfort temperature from -10C and below
- Sleeping mattress
- Trekking poles
- Crampons
- Ice ax
Clothes and shoes:
- Trekking boots with the ability to attach crampons
- Sneakers
- Waterproof layer - jacket and pants. The industry offers a range of products from simple membranes 5000/5000 to products from Gore-Tex.
- Fleece pants and jacket
- Thermo underwear top and bottom
- Down jacket
- Thick gloves
- Thin gloves
- Bandana (in addition to sun protection in the valley, it can be used to warm your throat or face in the cold)
- Warm hat
- Warm trekking socks for climbing day
Flashlight diode on the head:
- Sunglasses
- Ski goggles
- Thermos - 1 l. Better without a button in the lid.
- Windproof mask on the lower part of the face (with some degree of success, you can replace it with a scarf)
- Gators
- Sunblock and lip balm
- Chemical heating pads (not necessary, but can be very useful)
- Personal medical kit
- Knee supports
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
Tour start
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 7 days finish where they began, in Tehran.
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