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Ski Touring in Mount Taurus
offered by supplier M17888 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 10
day(s)
Group Size: 6
- 16
people
Destination(s):
Turkey
Specialty Categories:
Skiing & Snowboarding
Season: February - April
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 1000 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1000 US Dollar (USD)
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Best season: 15th February 15th April.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Ankara-Mt Hasan. Meet at the airport. Transfer to the Helvadere village, set at the foot of Mt Hasan. After 4 hours driving overnight at the pension in Ihlara village. Includes:(B),(L),(D).
Day 2: Mount Hasan(3268 m) and Taurus. Hasan Dag is one of the ancient volcanoes, which were active three millions years ago and which covered with tuff Cappadocia area. Early in the morning, trek to the summit of Mt Hasan; ascend from the north side where we will have a very nice view of the vast plain of Anatolia, and the Helvadere valley region. After a spectacular skiing descent, we join back our minibus to drive to the Cukurbag village, set at the flank of Mt Taurus (2-h transfer). Overnight in guesthouse in Cukurbag village. Includes:(B),(L),(D).
Day 3: Mount Taurus (Mt Eznevit, 3472m). Transfer by vehicle to Emli valley. 4 hours easy trek up to the Mt Eznevit through the Karasay plateau. Skiing descent by the same way. Return to Cukurbag village. Dinner and overnight in guesthouse. Height: 1300 m. Includes:(B),(L),(D).
Day 4: Mount Taurus (Mt Alaca, 3585m). Transfer by vehicle to Akºampinari valley, where we put on our skis and trek up to Avciveli pass at 3400 m. Then we ascend Mt Alaca (3585 m) by the South face. A spectacular skiing descent through the Buyuk (Big) Mangyrcýy valley until the Sarymehmetler plateau where our vehicle is waiting for us. Drive back to the village for dinner and overnight. Height: 1300 m, ascent: 1650 m. Includes:(B),(L),(D).
Day 5: Taurus (Mt Emler, 3723m). Transfer to the Sokulupinar plateau (2000 m) starting point of our ascent with ski up to Karayalak valley. After 4 hours trek, we arrive at Celikbuyduran pass at 3450 m. Then 300 m more climbing, and we reach the summit of Mt Emler at 3723 m. We will have a very nice view of the Aladaglar massif, Argeus and Hasan peaks enjoying our coffees. Descent back to Sokulupinar by the same way. Drive back to the village for dinner and overnight. Height: 1723 m. Includes:(B),(L),(D).
Day 6: Taurus (Cimbar Gorge). Early transfer to Sokulupinar plateau again, where we put on our skis directly. Our walking will begin with an ascent up to Demirkazyk pass (3400 m) through the amazing Narpuz gorge. Skiing down to Cimbar valley, on the way to Demirkazyk village. Drive back to Cukurbag village for dinner and overnight. Ascent: 1300 m; Descent: 1800 m. Includes:(B),(L),(D).
Day 7: Taurus (Maden Gorge, 3200 m). Transfer to Cappadocia. En route, we visit the fascinating underground city of Derinkuyu: 8 floors descending down to 87 m under the ground. Visit of the Goreme Open air museum, a monastic complex of rock churches and chapels covered with frescoes, one of the best known sites of Turkey. Most of the chapels date from the 10th and 13th centuries in the Byzantine and Seljuk periods, and many of them are built on an inscribed cross plan with a central cupola supported by 4 columns. After visiting the Avanos village, famous for its handcrafts as pottery and Carpet, we drive to foot of Mt Argeus. Dinner and overnight in Mountain house at 2200 m. Includes:(B),(L),(D).
Day 8: Taurus-Cappadocia-Mt Argeus. Transfer to Cappadocia. En route, we visit the fascinating underground city of Derinkuyu: 8 floors descending down to 87 m under the ground. Visit of the Goreme Open air museum, a monastic complex of rock churches and chapels covered with frescoes, one of the best known sites of Turkey. Most of the chapels date from the 10th and 13th centuries in the Byzantine and Seljuk periods, and many of them are built on an inscribed cross plan with a central cupola supported by 4 columns. After visiting the Avanos village, famous for its handcrafts as pottery and Carpet, we drive to foot of Mt Argeus. Dinner and overnight in Mountain house at 2200 m. Includes:(B),(L),(D).
Day 9: Mt Argeus (3916 m)- Ankara. Wake up very early in the morning, to start our ski trek directly from the mountain house. 5 hours climbing through the eytanderesi valley, on the Northern-Eastern face of the inactive volcano. From the top you'll have a panoramic view of nearly all Central Anatolia and Cappadocia. Descend back to mountain house by the same way. After a tea-break here, drive to Ankara. Check-in hotel for overnight. Height: Ascend=Descend= 1700 m. Includes:(B),(L).
Day 10: Ankara-Home. Drive to airport and fly back home.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
-All transfer with private bus
-All foods
-Accommodation
-Guiding
-All camping gears if necessary
Price Excludes:
-All airfares
-All alcoholic drinks
-Travel insurance
-All entrance fees
-All meals in big cities (Ankara etc.)
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