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Ski Mountaineering Armenia
offered by supplier M16029 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 7
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 12
people
Destination(s):
Armenia
Specialty Categories:
Skiing & Snowboarding
Season: December - March
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 1095 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1195 Euro (EUR)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1:
Early morning meeting with your ski mountaineering guide Mkhitar and other group participants. With a short transfer to Byurakan village very early in the morning (6.00) we get a head start on our ski adventure. The ascent from Byurakan to Kari Lake (3,200 m) spectacularly situated at a cirque beneath the towering spires of Aragats will be our first acclimatization hike (about 20 km skiing up by an easy slope). The air is getting thinner now and it can take from 6 to 12 hours depending on snow, weather conditions as well as the ability of the group. We set a camp above Kari Lake on the way to the Western Peak of Mount Aragats. Overnight at winter camp. Included: (B).
Day 2:
An early morning ski tour gets us to the south-western saddle, then downhill skiing in the crater (35 degree slope), then up to the north-eastern saddle. This day includes traversing, wicked ski ascent and a journey through an incredibly picturesque terrain. We set up the camp in the saddle under high snow walls to protect the camp from the winds. Total distance covered today is about 7 km. Overnight at winter camp. Included: (B).
Day 3:
An early start in the morning and ascent of the highest peak of Aragats, Northern Peak (4,080 m) followed by skiing down the crater (40 degree slope). We will brake down camp early and cross over to the saddle to continue to the Eastern peak (3 951 m). A 16 km ski descent (20-30 degree slope) leads us to Aragats village. Transfer back to Yerevan, check-in at hotel, rest. Overnight at hotel in Yerevan. Included: (B).
Day 4:
Early morning (6.00) transfer to village Sevaberd by Russian 4WD car UAZ for two days of exploring the classic snow covered volcanic terrain at Mount Azhdahak (3,579 m), the highest point of a spectacular plateau east of Yerevan. Dressed in flowers in summer, the mount is not least impressive in winter - vast lands of untouched snow with surrounding mountains serving a scenic backdrop. At 8:00 we start a 14 km ski ascent by an easy slope of the Mount. We will set our camp at the slopes of Azhdahak. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for our volcano climb tomorrow. Overnight at winter camp. Included: (B).
Day 5:
In the morning we start the ascent to the top of Mount Azhdahak rewarded by superb all-round views and a tangible sense of wilderness (35-40 degree). We reach the summit on midday and have a chance to enjoy the unforgettable views of stunning volcanic landscape surrounding us. Ski down the opposite slope (35-40 degree) and ski touring about 5 km towards our high camp in the direction of mountain village Yeranos. Overnight at winter camp. Included: (B).
Day 6:
At 8:00 ski down to Yeranos (about 10 km) where our transfer awaits to take us to Yerevan. We check in at our hotel in Yerevan. Returning to civilisation will be something of a culture shock after our ski adventures in the mountains of Armenia. Today we have a farewell dinner at an ethnic restaurant to get a taste of real Armenian food and full-blooded wine from Ararat Valley. Overnight at hotel in Yerevan. Included: (B), (D).
Day 7:
Yerevan is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world and deserves a tour. We will do this with a local guide and historian who will show us the main highlights leaving late afternoon free to relax or browse Vernisage for last-minute souvenirs. Overnight at hotel in Yerevan. Included: (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
* Hotel accommodation for 3 nights.
* Winter camp accommodation for 4 nights (tents, other common camping equipment).
* Meals as specified in the itinerary (full board camping available for extra cost).
* AdvenTour trekking guide with winter training/driver.
* All activities as per itinerary.
* All group ski-mountaineering equipment such as ropes and other technical equipment.
* All transfers in comfortable 4WD vehicles.
* Ski mountaineering in Armenia information kit.
Price Excludes:
* Optional activities.
* Personal gear (available for rent).
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