“Aladaglar” literally translates from Turkish as – colorful mountains. All thanks to the red, brown, yellow color of the mountains, which change color at sunset. Once upon a time, the place where the mountains grew was a sea. The main rock in the mountains is limestone.
The Aladaglar National Park is home to the highest mountains in the Central Taurus Mountains of Turkey. The area is not super popular, but it is where climbers from all over the world come to gain experience and prepare for more serious technical climbs. This is facilitated by stable weather from May to November, monolithic mountains made of limestone rocks, many places for training, the presence of beaten climbing routes.
This program is suitable for those who already have experience in mountaineering and rock climbing, as well as for beginners who have already been in the mountains and want to try themselves on technical routes. We will climb along rocky routes to peaks up to 3700 m high. We will select the routes according to the level of the participants. We will teach you everything you need to do this.
There is also much to see in and around Aladaglar. This region is incredibly picturesque: rocky peaks, flowering meadows and crystal clear glacial lakes, it is not for nothing that Aladaglar is called the “Turkish Alps”. And Cappadocia is very close, 2-2.5 hours to the sea on a good road.
We rent a car for travel, so we will have time for everything. We will live in a camping: in comfortable bungalows and we will go to the mountains with our tent.
Minimum required experience to participate in the program: experience of previous hikes or ascents, climbing on rocks 4c/5a.
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Program route “Mountaineering and rock climbing in Aladaglar with ascent to Demirkazik”:
Kayseri city — Marti village — Сimbar Canyon — Marti village — Small Demirkazik mountain (3500 m) — Demirkazik mountain (3756 m) — Marti village — Parmakaya peak/Сimbar Canyon gorge — Marti village — Kayseri city
Route of the program “Mountaineering and rock climbing in Aladaglar with ascent to Demirkazik” by days
day
Meeting the group at the airport of Kayseri. The optimal arrival time is from 17:00 to 20:00. We pick up the rental car and move to the mountains, to the village of Marti. Check-in to mountain bungalows. Bungalows are heated in cold weather, there is a shower, electricity. General briefing discussion of the training and climbing program. Altitude 1500 m above sea level. Night in a bungalow.
day
Today we train in the Сimbar Canyon. We get acquainted with the features of the local relief and climbing on the limestone rocks of Aladaglar. We practice: climbing techniques, tactics of movement on rock routes, rappelling, training in installing chocks. Night in a bungalow.
day
Slow gathering today. We’re going to the mountains for three days. We will have two ascents to the large mountains Maly Demirkazik, 3500 m and Demirkazik, 3756 m. The ascent route is chosen by the guide based on the experience of the participants (approximately 2A-3B). We will drive to an altitude of 2000 m by car. From this point we transfer food, public and mountaineering equipment and some personal belongings to the horse. We go lightly to the camp site, at an altitude of 2900 m. Night in tents.
day
Early rise and start climbing. On average, climbing to the top takes 4-5 hours + descent down 2 hours. Return to camp, rest. Optionally, walk to the Dipsiz Gol lake, from June to October you can swim in the lake. Rest, preparation for the climb. Night in tents.
day
The climb to the top takes 5-6 hours, and the descent is about 2-3 hours. We leave as early as possible. So that we can get down to the very bottom during daylight hours. In addition, the most stable weather in the mountains is before lunch. Descent to Marti village, accommodation in a bungalow. Rest.
day
Today you can get a good night’s sleep. In the afternoon, rock climbing in the Cimbar Canyon. Alternatively, a trip to the sea or to Cappadocia.
day
This day can be dedicated to climbing one of the peaks of the Emli gorge, for example, the calling card of the Parmakaya region (tooth peak), f5c-6a, 300 m. Or we will go through a short multi-pitch in the gorge of Сimbar Canyon, f5c-6a. In the evening, a ceremonial summing up of the results, dinner. Alternatively, the ascent to Maly Demirkazin can be replaced by a picturesque hike to the plateau (7 lakes) Edigool and an ascent to the peak of Directas, 3516 m.
day
Early morning departure to Kayseri airport. Farewell to the group. Flight home. A wonderful continuation of the program is a trip to Cappadocia, which is 1.5 hours away from the camp. We recommend renting a car and spending 2-3 days here, flying in a hot air balloon, staying in a cave-type hotel, and walking in the picturesque valleys. Upon individual request, we can arrange for you an individual tour with a guide in Cappadocia.
Note:
The program is not final and may be adjusted depending on the weather, the condition of the participants and other factors.
Why is it profitable to go hiking with Extremeguide?
Cost and conditions of program “Mountaineering and rock climbing in Aladaglar with ascent to Demirkazik”
Is this trip right for you?
The tour is not difficult for the average person. No previous experience is required to participate in this program. However, we recommend that you complete a rock climbing training course (at least 4 training sessions) before starting the program. Minimum age: 16 years.
Included in the price:
- guide services (1 guide for 2 participants);
- car rental for 8 days;
- fuel up to 600 km.;
- accommodation in a bungalow up to 4 nights (2-4 people),
2 nights (in a tent); - carriage of cargo to Demirkazik mountain and back (up to 60 kg per group);
- public equipment (ropes, quickdraws, chocks, camalots);
- gas for burners;
- public bivouac equipment (tent, burner, pot);
- certificate of program completion.
The price does not include:
- flight to Kayseri;
- meals (on average 10 EUR/day, provided that we dine in cafes, of which there are many near the camping);
- accommodation in the camping for more than 4;
- personal equipment (harness, helmet, belay device, climbing shoes, chalk, self-belay, prusik);
- additional excursions and car trips outside the program.
Cost depending on the number of participants
| Number of participants | Cost per 1 participant |
|---|---|
| 4 | 1200 EUR |
| 3 | 1300 EUR |
| 2 | 1400 EUR |
| 1 | 2500 EUR |
Best price guarantee!
- We have included in the price all possible basic expenses for the program and guarantee that there are no hidden additional costs, while we have retained the best service at a low price: transfers, hotel accommodation, guides and staff!
We have a flexible discount system
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Necessary equipment
Basic:
- Backpack 70-90 l. (transport duffel bag/bag for personal belongings) (More about choosing a backpack);
- Mountaineering backpack, 20-30 l.
- Sleeping bag (Depending on the specific hike, the temperature at night can drop to -10. Keep this in mind when choosing a sleeping bag.) (More about choosing a sleeping bag);
- Mat (it is desirable to have a thick and warm mat) (Learn more about choosing a pad.)
Shoes and clothes:
- Trekking sneakers (it is important that the shoes are comfortable and worn in. Usually
shoes are chosen with a thick toe and 1.5-2 sizes larger than the foot size)(More about choosing clothes and boots); - Training shoes (climbing shoes);
- Warm jacket (autumn, spring);
- Warm hat (autumn, spring);
- Synthetic training pants;
- Storm pants (Gore-tex, softshell);
- Storm jacket (Gore-tex, softshell);
- Rain cape (if walking clothes get wet);
- Thermal underwear set (if there is no thermal underwear, long johns and a T-shirt);
- Shirt or sweater for walking (under the walking jacket);
- Warm sweater (polar, fleece);
- Socks 3 pairs (“thermal socks” or other thick ones);
- Socks for overnight stays (preferably woolen);
- Warm gloves (fall, spring);
- T-shirt;
- Shorts;
- Change of underwear;
- Sun hat.
Rest:
- Backpack cover (raincover) (or large plastic bags for packing things);
- Mug, spoon, bowl, knife;
- Headlamp + spare battery set;
- Set of hygiene supplies (a toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste, a piece of soap and a little shampoo will be enough; you shouldn’t take with you full bottles of shower gel and shampoo, heaps of creams and lotions);
- Documents;
- Ind. first aid kit (plaster, cold, stomach, head. Also, it is necessary to take into account
specific and chronic diseases, if any. In addition to the individual
first aid kit, the instructor has a public one); - Sunglasses;
- Water container (1l);
- Sunscreen ointment (SPF 30-50);
- Isofilia (for work with roupe);
- Isofilia (protective foil in case of an emergency).
Special equipment (rental included in the price of the climb):
- Self belay system;
- self belay leynards;
- Prusik loop (6 mm rope, 2 m);
- Descender;
- 4 carabiners;
- Helmet;
- Rock shoes;
- Magnesia
- Swimsuit, swimming trunks;
- Camera;
- Lipstick;
- Seat cushion.
Additional information
All movements on the tour will be by rented car. On the active part there are not big transitions, during the ascent period up to 10 km. The village of Marti is a Turkish village in the mountains, at an altitude of 1500 m. Near the village there are small towns where there are cafes and supermarkets. There is mobile communication. The locals are very welcoming and friendly.
Citizens of Ukraine do not need a visa to Turkey.
You can get there by low-cost airlines with a transfer in Istanbul or Turkish Airlines.
Meeting place and time: airport – Kayseri from 17:00 to 20:00.
Transport: rented car.
The tour is not difficult for the average person. But we recommend that you take a rock climbing training course (at least 4 training sessions) before starting the program.
In the village Marty, we live in bungalows for 2-4 people, we sleep on a soft bed, there is a shower and electricity.
We eat independently. We do our shopping together at the nearest supermarket and cook together. We usually cook breakfast ourselves, have a snack for lunch, and dinner at a cafe.
Absence of diseases incompatible with active tourism: List of diseases.
Physical and mental preparation before climbing and hiking in the mountains
The group first aid kit is with the guide. You must have individual medications.
Before the start of the tour, you make an advance payment of 30%, the rest either before the start of the tour or directly on site to the guide. More details More details
In the valley up to +25° C….+35° (May-September), in the mountains – up to -5…+10° C at night (May-September). October-April temperature regime may differ (depending on the month chosen)
Guides provide the necessary safety, provided that participants comply with safety regulations.
The decision to terminate the ascent in conditions that threaten the safety of the participants is the exclusive responsibility of the guide and is not subject to discussion.
The table shows the basic cost for a group and may change depending on the number of people in the group. For the calculation of the cost of the tour for a smaller number of people and individual groups, see the «Price» block for more details.
We guarantee that on the dates indicated in the table, even if there is a minimum number of people allowed in the group, the tour will take place 100% with a minimum change in cost.
Pleasant bonuses, which everyone receives when ordering a tour with us
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Reviews of our travelers
Спасибо extremeguide за насыщенную программу, тренировки и восхождения. После долго перерыва с горами (4 года) болело все и ноги и руки. Иногда хотелось просто полежать на море. Но за 9 дней мы успели сделать два восхождения, потренироваться на скалах, искупаться... More
Это было невероятное приключение! Многое у меня было впервые. Впервые лазание по скалам, впервые ночевка в палатке на 3400 при низкой температуре, что замерзала вода). Впервые восхождение на вершину, да еще лазанием. В этой поездке был Стамбул, море, горы, каньоны,... More
Турция, море, оголенные тела на песке и коктейли… не, фу, не то, хотя иногда так хочется. Скальные тренировки в Аладаглар, где в ущельях только орлы, а внизу пастухи с овцами – загар ложится идеально, кстати. Без лишних мыслей, когда весь... More
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