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Mt.
Hasan, Mt Erciyes, Taurus Mountains Ski Expeditions
On
this ski expedition you will have the opportunity
to climb the volcanic Mountains of central Anatolia
and cross the Taurus from South to East. We will
also climb Mt. EnginTepe (also called Mt Embler)
3723 m high of Aladag region. Two big and majestic
volcanoes of central Anatolia entire satisfaction,
giving you the sensation to dominate the snow
covered area, before entering in the spectacular
and surrealistic landscape of Cappadocia. During
our ski expedition we will have opportunity to
contact with the local people and opportunity
to learn their life style. |
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Day
1
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Ankara
Our meeting point
for this ski expedition in Ankara airport. Transfer
to hotel for overnight.. |
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Day
2 :
Ankara - Mt Hasan
Depart by bus (4
hours driving) to a village at the food of Mt
Hasan extinct volcanic Mountain of Anatolian,
which also erupted 3 million years ago and formed
Cappadocia area.. Afternoon will be an opportunity
to have a first contact with the snow and to visit
the village. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse.
(2100m). |
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Day
3 : Mt
Hasan (3268 m)
We ascend Mt.
Hasan summit from the south route about 5 to
6 hours. Climbing gradually up the snow is more
and more abundant and the view on the Anatolian
plateau magnificent. Mt. Erciyes, Cappadocia
are visible from the summit. Descend and drive
to Demirkazýk village at the foot of Mt Taurus.
Overnight in the village. (1650m). |
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Day
4 : Emli
- Sokulupýnar
In the morning
transfer in the Emli valley. Wearing our ski we
cross the fragrant pine forest and walk up to
a pass at 3400 m. Here you may take the opportunity
to climb Mont. Engin Tepe (Second peak of the
Aladaglar range: 3723 m). Then a superb descent
in the Karayalak valley, an impressive canyon,
with some fairy chimneys. Dinner and overnight
in the same village. |
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5 : Sokullupýnar
- Cimbar
Morning transfer
in the Narpuz valley. This is an exceptional day.
We wear our skis and we follow to a pass at 3200
m before getting in the impressive Cimbar canyon
with straight rock wall, a wild area. Our ski
touring of the day end in the village. Dinner
and overnight in the village. |
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6 : Mt Taurus - Mt. Erciyes
We join back the
Emli valley. Through pine forest we ascend up
to the Alacan plateau (2450 m) from the Kucuk
Mangýrcý valley. From the Alacan Plateau, you
may take the opportunity to ascend one of the
several low summit (about 3000 m) surrounding
the plateau. We come to the departing point by
ski trail of Buyuk Mangýrcý valley. End of afternoon,
transfer to foot of Mt Erciyes in Kayseri. Dinner
and overnight in mountain house at 2200 m. |
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Day
7 : Mt.
Erciyes Summit (3916m) - Cappadoce
This volcano is
one of the most fascinating ones in the world.
We will ascend the Mt Erciyes (Argeos), a long
traverse to reach its top from which the panoramic
view is worth to see. A fascinating skiing descent
through the several valleys of the majestic volcano
will bring us to our minibus. Drive to Cappadocia
for overnight in pension. |
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8 : Cappadocia - Ankara
Morning sightseeing
in unique Cappadocia we will visit to the rock
churches, monasteries, cave dwellings, Fairy chimneys,
remote canyons, bizarre rock formations and the
other unusual and beautiful areas of Göreme, Zelve
and Ortahisar. Drive to Ankara, overnight at hotel. |
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Day
9 : Ankara
- Home
Transfer to the
airport and fly home. |
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Summits : Mt Embler : 3723 m, Mt Hasan : 3268
m, Mt Erciyes : 3916 m
Season : January, February, March, till 15th
April
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Bike Trip in Cappadocia