Mt Kackar (3937 m) Ascend
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Vacation Style Holiday TypeCamp, High Altitude
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Activity Level Moderate - Difficult
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Group Size Small Group
We can describe Kaçkar Mountains as mountain chain massive which is surrounded by emerald green forest, high pastures, and cascade streams. Kaçkar is the highest point of the area which is like a sentinel on this cheerful geography. To climb up its summit, you need to approach it either from north or south side. While you climb up to the mountain, you will pass through authentic mountain villages where cheerful locals stay and, forests and Yaylas as well.
In summer we organize a short program which aims an ascent to the summit of the Kaçkar Mountain massive. In this expedition, for climbing up the summit we approach it from the southern slope of the main massive. Firstly we will drive up to Yusufeli by following up Çoruh’s wild stream bed and then stop by Heveg. From there, we will hike Yaylas and mountain lakes of the Kaçkar’s southern slopes. We will climb via the mountain’s best known route which has a very easy ascent. However it is a long hiking way. We always claim that this climbing has a high quality of service and comfort in itself. And we recommend this ascent to our participants who enjoy trekking and who have experienced long trekking routes in advance.
This program is a combination of a trek on Kackar Mountains, cultural site trips and a climbing expedition to the highest point of the region: Mt Kackar. Although we organized this program as a quick shot ascent according to the demands of our participants, we won’t miss the opportunity of sight seeing trips around this beautiful area. We would kindly like you to visit the Black Sea’s knight with an emerald ring and climb one of the highest mountains in our country with by significant MONTIS difference.
Program Outline
Day 1: Meet in Erzurum – Transfer to Yaylalar
Day 2: Yaylalar – Dilberduzu Base Camp
Day 3: Dilberduzu – Mt Kackar Summit – Dilberduzu Base Camp
Day 4: Dilberduzu (Spare Day)
Day 5: Dilberduzu Yaylalar
Day 6: Yaylalar– Erzurum – Return
- MONTIS Trips & Expeditions Leader & Guiding ( English Speaking )
- All ground transfers
- All personal necessary technical equipment ( Helmet, ice-axe, crampons, harness)
- All general safety equipment
- All camping equipment and utilities ( Tents, Matresses, Kitchen utensils )
- First aid kit
- Transfers to Erzurum
- Sleeping bag *
- Backpack, hiking poles, etc.
- Demands out of the stated program
- Meals other than stated in the program
- Entrance fees fort he museums and historical sites
Single Supplement for tent and pension accommodation: 100 euro
Camyuva Pension: This pension is one the iconic accomodation in Kackar which is popular by climbers and trekkers.
Montis Base Camp Accommodation:We are staying in double person 4 season mountain tents in camps. There is a toilet at camp site. There is no electricity in the camps but solar panels are at your service. In case of cloudy days and participant number it is highly recommended to bring power banks and/or solar charging units with you. In addition to dining tent, there is also a kitchen tent.
We have classified the necessary information for our tour.
Our tour program is planned according to the following flight options. There are different flight, airline, and flight time options available for the region. You can contact our office for different options suitable for the program, extra transfers, and additional accommodation services. Our agency is not responsible for changes made by the airlines.
Ankara → Erzurum → Ankara
Arrival: Ankara (ESB) – Erzurum (ERZ) / TK 7070 / 08.30-09.50
Departure: Erzurum (ERZ) – Ankara (ESB) / TK 7075 / 20.00-21.30
İstanbul → Erzurum → İstanbul
Arrival: İstanbul (IST) – Erzurum (ERZ) / TK 2704 /06.00 – 07.50
Departure: Erzurum (ERZ) – İstanbul (IST) / TK 2707 / 18.45 – 21.00
Sabiha Gökçen → Erzurum → Sabiha Gökçen
Arrival: Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) – Erzurum (ERZ) / TK7400 / 08.20 – 10.05
Departure: Erzurum (ERZ) – Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) / TK7409 / 20.30 – 22.20
Backpack: A proper day-pack for trekking which is 35-45 lt is required. Please have a rain cover for you backpack and/or have your dry bags. We do not recommended carrying stuff in your hands or hang outside of your back pack.
Boots: If you are a stable hiker, a pair hard sole rigid walking/trekking/backpacking boots are required.
We should remind you that especially in rainy weather, your boots should be waterproof.
Spare pair of sneakers: A pair of sneakers or sport shoes will be comfortable while travelling. Recommended for wearing in hotel and during trip.
Hat: We recommend you to have some sun protection hat in 4 seasons. Also you can have bandana and buff instead of hat or you can wear them with hat for 4 seasons.
Jacket: A lightweight, breathable and waterproof jacket with hoody whether a outdoor-casual is required. A goretex or equivalent fabrics are meant.
Socks: Proper trekking socks will be fine with supported heel and toes. We recommend that you should have spare pair of socks with you for all your trekking activities. Should be suitable to your boot.
Sunglasses: UV protected proper sunglasses are must every season. Especially in winter snowy days, sunglasses are a great of importance. This is the only precaution for retinal burns or snow blindness due to overheating.
Sun protection cream and Lipstick: Min. 45 factor sun protection creams and proper lipsticks are recommended.
Head Lamp: As the daylight lasts shorter in winter or summer time, we strictly recommend to have a head lamp for emergency. It helps you to use your both hands.
Water bottle: We recommend you to have Camel bag style water bottle in your trekking and climbing. It is convenient to drink water any time. But you can have any type of water bottle with you
Walking Poles: Please choose telescopic, shrinking type models.
First Aid Kit: MONTIS Trips & Expeditions guides always carry first aid kits and they are certified as ECSII Wilderness First Aid, CPR & AED standard responder certification. However, you should bring your regular used medicines and keep a small firts aid bag with you all the time.
Repair Set: You should carry a set which includes hooked needle, sewing set, duct tape ext.
Pocket Knife: You should carry a pocket knife or multitool type and spare items in all your camp activities.